Wesley Snipes has presumably had rough days before. Say, the day he saw the reviews for “Blade: Trinity” for one. But today’s got to take the cake with the actor being sentenced to three years in prison for not filing tax returns (insert your favorite “Money Train” joke here). Anyway, we like Mr. Snipes; he can be a fine actor when matched up with the right material, but unfortunately it looks like work will have to wait a little while. So in the interest of helping Wesley look on the bright side of life, here now are ten films we’d suggest he check out before he starts paying his debt to society in the big house.
1) “The Rock”
Lesson: If Ed Harris approaches you whilst in the slammer DO NOT engage him. He’s angry. In fact, come to think of it…do not approach Ed Harris anywhere in any setting. He’s always angry.
2) “The Shawshank Redemption”
Lesson: Your tax problems may have landed you in prison, but you can make your inventive approach to paying (or not paying) the government work for you. Witness Tim Robbins’ arrangement with the warden in “Shawshank.” Also, if you put a big enough poster of “Rising Sun” up, you just might be able to tunnel your way out.
3) “Chicago”
Lesson: When in doubt, just dance!!!
4) “The Green Mile”
Lesson: Always befriend the big guy with magical powers…even if he recently appeared in “The Last Mimzy.” His judgment may be suspect but those powers are good in a pinch.
5) “Ernest Goes to Jail”
Lesson: If a friendly man approaches you speaking in a jovial tone saying “Hey Verne,” do not befriend him. His schtick is going to get real old real fast.
6) “Murder in the First”
Lesson: As bad as it gets just remember, you will never look as bad as Kevin Bacon.
7) “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country”
Lesson: Don’t be fooled. She is beautiful and beguiling, but Iman is not who she appears to be!
8) “Escape from New York”
Lesson: Keep on the lookout for a jettisoned pod carrying the President. It makes for a helluva bargaining chip.
9) “The Longest Yard”
Lesson: Sure we know you can dunk (”White Men Can’t Jump”) and hit a fastball (”Major League”), but why not give football a try? It’ll help pass the time and you might just get even with that awful warden!
10) “Undisputed”
Lesson: Even forgettable Walter Hill movies pay cash money, and they still will when you’re out. You’ll be fine, buddy! Chin up!
[Source : MTV Movies Blog]