Eddie Murphy’s back. Again. He was even on with Conan the other night. “Imagine That” is clearly aimed directly at parents with youngsters; it is about an executive (Murphy) who is able to rescue his

A magic blanket? Sure, why not?

downward spiraling career thanks to his daughter’s magic blanket. Or at least that’s what I gather from the preview. Cute kid (Yara Shahidi), but unless you’re under 10 or have a kid that’s under 10… what’s the appeal? Maybe Murphy will prove he’s still got that charm, who knows? Early word seems to be that Murphy does still have it, but “Imagine That” does not.

“Imagine That” is in over 3,000 theaters nationwide and playing at the Glacier Cinemas in Juneau, AK.

Of more interest to me is what the trio of Tony Scott (director), John Travolta and Denzel Washington can come up with in a pseudo-remake of “The Taking of Pelham 123“. I’ll let those fine gentlemen do the talking:

Every time I start to have doubts, I watch that trailer and my doubts disappear. Call me crazy but I am going to give Tony Scott the benefit of the doubt, especially when he’s got Travolta and Washington playing off each other onscreen.

That said, the reviews out so far seem to say it’s Scott’s direction that might be the film’s downfall. Whatever.

My review will be available next Thursday.

“The Taking of Pelham 123″ is in 3,000+ theaters across the country and joins Mr. Murphy in Juneau out at the Glacier Cinemas.

Have a great weekend!