I was never a fan of G.I. Joe as a kid -- too busy watching funny, less battle-intensive after-school fluff -- so I was surprised to find that I thoroughly enjoyed the trailer for the upcoming action flick. But whether the actual plot stands up to the slam-bang, wow-'em action scenes is another thing. Well, isn't it always?
Some bad guy with a vaguely Eastern European accent launches warheads that destroy Parisian landmarks, sending French folks scurrying in fear. Enter an elite team of warriors whose names we never learn (bad move, movie trailer makers -- people always wanna know the heroes' names, especially when they're as badass as "Ripcord") who are fitted with special suits that allow them to perform super-human acts of running and jumping. Insert more awesome scenes of carnage, including the Eiffel Tower keeling over into the street, and the good guys dodging some missiles.
Release date: Aug. 7
Chance of box office success: Unless this is a cartoon-to-movie translation that's as overwrought as Speed Racer was, it should blow away the competition, considering that it's up against the culinary female-empowerment flick Julie & Julia (and let's explore that adorable-looking trifle soon, shall we?).
Should you see it?: I'm on the fence about this. J.J. Abrams' Star Trek has set the bar high, in terms of engaging and entertaining both fans and non-fans of the original series. It's gonna take a lot for lightning to strike twice in one summer.
This week is your last time to blare out a karaoke tune at the top of your lungs or enjoy the beloved shepherd's pie at the Tipperary Inn -- the Lakewood pub is closing its doors this Saturday. Here's more from the owners:
Katy Perry's silly stage antics, out-there costumes and catchy tunes have made her a pop-culture star, as evidenced by this sold-out show. If you can manage to snag some tickets, you can sing along at the top of your lungs to "I Kissed a Girl" and her latest, "Waking Up in Vegas." 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. Sold out. 214-373-8000 or ticketmaster.com.
My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult performs with the Razorblade Dolls and Chant. 8 p.m. at Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $13 and $18. granadatheater.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Guest DJs spin. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Cool Out Mondays with Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J at the Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
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