Josh Brolin Will Voice Thanos In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (Possibly AGE OF ULTRON And AVENGERS 3 Too)

LatinoReview has revealed who will play our purple death-obsessed villain Thanos in Guardians of The Galaxy and Avengers 3. Veteran actor Josh Brolin has taken the role, and will voice the Mad Titan. His role of puppet-master in Guardians is expected to be a big larger, than in Avengers and will likely see him take an even bigger role in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers 3. Thanos is expected to be as prolific a villain as Tom Hiddleston's Loki, if not more, as he could be the driving threat of all three Avengers films.

Brolin is an inspired choice with roles in films such as American Gangster, No Country For Old Men, True Grit, Milk and W. Playing many villains in his career, not to mention being in the mix for the new Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. His Oscar nomination for Milk is also worth noting, as Marvel is keen on actors with Academy nominations and or awards. Josh isn't opposed to taking-on genre pictures as well with projects like Planet Terror, Hallow Man, Mimic, Jonah Hex and this summer's Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.





SOURCE: LATINOREVIEW

Ben Kingsley Joins Ender's Game

HeatVision reports that Sir Ben Kingsley is in talks to join Gavin Hood's Ender's Game. Kingsley would play a war hero thought to be dead. Asa Butterfield, Ben's Hugo co-star has been cast in the title role along with Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) set for the female lead. Harrison Ford has been mentioned to be in the mix for a role as well.

True Grit Review

"True Grit" lacks just that…

True Grit is about fourteen year old Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), who is determined to avenge the death of her father. Mattie’s vigor persistence convinces the both reluctant and trigger-happy US Marshal Roger Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), to aid her manhunt of outlaw and murderer Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin). Her journey for vengeance is complicated by the involvement of Texas Ranger LeBouef (Matt Damon) and his determination to see Chaney hang in Texas for his crimes against the state, instead of the murder of her father. Mattie must endure the elements of her journey, maintain the motivation and sobriety of Cogburn and race against LeBouef to get her man brought to justice in the name of her father.

The Coen brothers appropriately pay homage to the original film following the basis of its storyline. However their version elevates itself above the original with the usage of exceptional dialogue; which adds excitement to an otherwise slow pacing film. The intelligent, quick tongued and sarcastic Mattie Ross quickly becomes an audience favorite and noble heroine. In my opinion both Mattie Ross the character and Hailee Steinfeld the actress hold this film together. Hailee Steinfeld is deservingly nominated for an Oscar, along with Jeff Bridges. Bridges nomination surprises me; he played the part well but by no means was his performance extraordinary or incomparable. I think his nomination is nothing more than the aftermath of his “Crazy Heart” performance and the lack of competition this year. I actually think that outside of Steinfeld the only other memorable actor was Barry Pepper who played gang leader Lucky Ned Pepper. Though his screen time is limited and near the end of the film, I thought he actually stole all the scenes with Josh Brolin.

Despite all my negativity, True Grit is a good film; it’s just not a great film. I think all its vast positive criticism is nothing more than blind praise to a John Wayne remake and Coen Brothers film. If you like Coen brothers films or westerns, it’s definitely worth viewing but maintain your expectations and rent it in a few months.

B-

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