Talk about starting the year off with a bang! Life of Pi, Jack Reacher and Seven Psychopaths are all out this week – plus four others. Tough to pick a film of the week there.
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The films that open Thursday:
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LIFE OF PI……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 127 minutes | Adventure, Drama | Director: Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon)
This coming-of-age tale about a boy adrift on the Pacific Ocean with a tiger has garnered praise from all quarters. Time for us to see what all the fuss is about.
Distributor: 20th Century Fox New Zealand
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SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS……HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
USA, UK | 110 minutes | Comedy, Drama | Director: Martin McDonagh (In Bruges)
Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson in a crime caper from the writer/director of In Bruges. Sold!
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
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JACK REACHER……HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
USA | 130 minutes | Action, Drama, Thriller | Director: Christopher McQuarrie (Way of the Gun)
Try to ignore the fact Tom Cruise is playing a man who’s literary incarnation is 6 foot 5 inches tall with a 50 inch chest, as this looks a very entertaining and gritty action flick – and Tom looks great in the role.
http://youtu.be/dR25SHT_vT8
Distributor: Paramount New Zealand
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RISE OF THE GUARDIANS
USA | 97 minutes | Directors: Peter Ramsay, William Joyce (debut feature)
Jack Frost, Santa Claus, The Sandman and the Easter Bunny join forces to fight evil. So it’s like a child-friendly The Avengers then?
Distributor: Paramount New Zealand
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THE LAST TYCOON
Hong Kong, China | 98 minutes | Action | Director: Jing Wong (City Hunter)
Chow Yun Fat as a Shanghai gangster in early 20th Century. I’ll have me some of that!
Distributor: Vendetta Films NZ
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The films open Friday:
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TABLE NO. 21
India | 160 minutes | Thriller | Director: Aditya Datt (Good Luck)
A dream holiday goes awry when a couple get involved in a game show that’s not what it appears. Turns out if “you lie… you die”. Despite no subtitles on the trailer, this looks a tense and energetic thriller.
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TU MERA 22 MAIN TERA 22
India | 140 minutes | Comedy | Director: Amit Praher
There’s little about this film on the net but it looks like a fun, light lads comedy.
http://youtu.be/TkgtyN24X9k
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Which of these New Year treats will you be indulging in?
