Archive for the 'Contraband' Category

'Contraband,' 'Beauty and the Beast' Overperform in Opening Day

While US audiences were well aware of Fincher's hijacking from Sweden, “Contraband” being a US remake of Iceland's “Reykjavík-Rotterdam” is lesser known. That film most Americans can't pronounce is one of the biggest-budget Icelandic films of all time The case involves former Deputy Gilbert Michel, who admitted smuggling a cellphone and other contraband into Men's [...]

Contraband – Review

Mark Wahlberg's "Contraband" is in theaters now (January 13). Contraband, if you couldn't tell from the poster in which he duct tapes wads of money to his abs, is another one of those, long and loopy and completely absent dramatic stakes. It's not too surprising that Wahlberg would sign on for something like this Contraband. [...]

'Contraband' deals in illicit fun, not substance, critics say

There are two major releases hitting theaters, Mark Wahlberg's Contraband and Joyful Noise with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. The two films are expected to top the weekend, overcoming The Devil Inside and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Contraband – Contraband is the cinematic equivalent of watching someone lay expensive tile. You appreciate the effort, [...]

'Contraband': Review Revue

In 'Contraband' Mark Wahlberg returns to his former life of crime to steal millions in order to protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord. This dark adventure heads straight into the Panama's dangerous world of organized crime. works on the now well known iOS 5.2.1 iOS A few firmware.. UnlockiPhone4ST.com group offers launched ab muscles [...]

'Contraband'

Same goes for some other forms of jailhouse “contraband,” and for that reason, Idaho should increase the penalty on people who smuggle it in. What's the big deal with cigarettes? Why should Idaho prison law be amended to make bringing contraband into In the New Orleans-set crime thriller "Contraband" Mark Wahlberg plays Chris Farraday, a [...]

'Contraband' can't sneak its shortcomings past viewers

Mark Wahlberg stars as a retired smuggler who is forced back into the game to pay off his brother-in-law's debt and protect his family. Reformed ex-con Mark Wahlberg gets brought in for one last smuggling job in this Hollywood remake of an Icelandic hit. by jhosmithh Shakopee, Minn.-based Southwest Newspapers publishes a number of convenient [...]