'Lookout' for 'Reign,' 'Shoot' for 'Sunshine'

Media Credit: Courtesy of FOX SEARCHLIGHT Director Danny Boyle changes things up with 'Sunshine.'

Having to write off a month in the world of movies is a sad thing, but in the case of February, it was completely necessary. With this in mind, this Trailer Park looks toward a surprisingly bright March, which goes against the norm in 2007 by actually containing films that might be enjoyable and, dare I say, good. At least two quality films fall around the Ides of March and the rest of the month is filled with films that might not be top-notch, but should prove interesting in the end.



"Black Book"

Sony Picture Classics

March 9 (limited release)

Paul Verhoeven has had an interesting career as a director, moving from "Basic Instinct" to "Total Recall" to "Showgirls." Now it looks as though he's tackling the World War II era, with a film that, from all appearances, has a chance to be fantastic. The plot follows Rachel, a Jewish singer in Holland who joins the resistance after almost falling prey to the Nazi movement in that country. Changing her name, she starts to play a dangerous game in which she works for both sides of the war. Verhoeven has shown great skill behind the camera in the past, something that he will hopefully be able to demonstrate again with "Black Book." Although the release will be limited, be sure to check this one on your Netflix list as one to rent once it releases on DVD.



"Reign Over Me"

Columbia Pictures

March 9

"Reign Over Me" tracks the friendship of former college roommates who run into one another after many years apart. It looks at how people deal with grief and pain, since one of the characters is basically dysfunctional in the wake of his family's death on 9/11. The main characters are played by an interesting pairing of Don Cheadle (who is in my pantheon of movie gods) and Adam Sandler (who appears to be channeling Bob Dylan to some extent here). As much as I miss the sophomoric genius behind "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison," this more grown-up version of Adam Sandler has an appeal that I can't quite put my finger on. While the subject matter is one that might be seen by some as premature, from what I understand the attacks in the film are not overplayed or thrown in simply for emotional effect.







"Sunshine"

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