It’s the end of the world as we know it. And we feel fine about it, thanks!
In cinemas this week we have a zombiepocalypse and a comedic take on the end of days; as well as a couple living out their last years and a man who assumes the identity of his dead brother.
Death has never been so entertaining – yes, we went there.
Opening today:
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THIS IS THE END……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 106 minutes | Comedy, Action
Directors: Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg (debut feature)
Cast: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Emma Watson, Michael Cera, Martin Starr, Rihanna, Codie Rimmer
A party at James Franco’s house turns into a fight for survival for him and his pals. Earthquakes and fires strike LA, fellow celebs bite the dust and strange beasts prowl the streets.
An all-star cast, a hilariously ridiculous plot and a side-splitting trailer. How could this fail to deliver?
Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing
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EVERYONE HAS A PLAN
Argentina, Spain, Germany | 113 minutes | Drama, Thriller
Director: Ana Piterbarg (debut feature)
Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Soledad Villamil, Daniel Fanego, Javier Godino, Sofía Gala, Oscar Alegre
A man assumes the identify of his dead twin brother and returns to their childhood home, only to find himself involved in the dangerous criminal underworld that was his brother’s life.
Viggo Mortensen in a crime drama “with the premise of a high-concept thriller, but the drifting feel of arthouse realism” – according to the UK’s Guardian. Sounds good to me!
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
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STILL MINE
Canada | 103 minutes | Drama
Director: Michael McGowan (Saint Ralph)
Cast: James Cromwell, Geneviève Bujold, Campbell Scott, Julie Stewart, Jonathan Potts
Craig and Irene have been married sixty years live and live on a remote farm. When Irene falls ill the indomitable Craig decides to build his wife a new, more suitable, house so they don’t have to give up their home – and the land he’s farmed his whole life.
Admit One’s Kate was rather taken with this drama. Read her review: here.
http://youtu.be/la8eqQ5oID0
Distributor: Umbrella
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WORLD WAR Z
USA | 116 minutes | Action, Horror
Director: Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, Monster’s Ball)
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, David Morse, Eric West, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale
An ex-UN investigator must travel the globe to find a cure to save his family and the rest of the world from a zombie apocalypse. This looks like a job for SuperBrad!
Switch your brain into neutral and enjoy this for the blockbuster zombie fest it promises to be.
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
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Will you be waking the dead this weekend?
