Romance, Drama, Western, Action, Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Martial Arts, and Animation are the genres covered by this week’s releases.
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Opening today:
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BEFORE MIDNIGHT……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 108 minutes | Drama, Romance
Director: Richard Linklater (Before Sunset, Before Sunrise, Bernie)
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Ariane Labed, Athina Rachel Tsangari
Two decades since their first encounter on a train bound for Vienna (Before Sunrise) Celine and Jesse are now in their early forties with new responsibilities and attitudes, which force the two dreamers to reassess what they want next.
If you’re a fan, you’ll already have your tickets to the third chapter in this brilliantly crafted and superbly acted relationship drama series.
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
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DESPICABLE ME 2
USA | 98 minutes | Animation, Comedy
Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud (Despicable Me)
Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Kate Fisher, Steve Coogan, Benjamin Bratt
From villain to hero. Guru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help them defeat the new bad guy on the block, Eduardo.
If you loved the first film, it’s likely you’ll love this too. Even if it doesn’t reach the same heights, at least we get to enjoy more hilarious Minion madness.
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
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MAN OF TAI CHI
USA | 105 minutes | Action, Martial Arts
Limited Release – Auckland
Director: Keanu Reeves (debut feature)
Cast: Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves, Karen Mok, Iko Uwais, Steven Dasz, Jeremy Marinas, Michael Chan
A young martial artist’s “unparalleled Tai Chi skills” see him sucked into a highly lucrative underworld fight club, run by former Matrix resident and Kung Fu expert Keanu Reeves.
I’m not expecting an Oscar-worthy plot or acting masterclass…just some kickass martial arts action. So Keanu, do you know Tai Chi?
Distributor: unknown
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THE LONE RANGER
USA | 149 minutes | Action, Adventure, Western
Director: Gore Verbinski (Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
Cast: Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, Ruth Wilson
Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed lawman John Reid into a legend of justice.
If Verbinski and Depp bring the same off-beat swagger to this film as they did to Rango and Pirates, it’ll be a very entertaining watch.
Distributor: Disney
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THE LOOK OF LOVE
UK, USA | 97 minutes | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Director: Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People, The Trip)
Cast: Steve Coogan, Imogen Poots, Anna Friel, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry, Chris Addison
The life of Paul Raymond: the controversial entrepreneur who became Britain’s richest man and self-proclaimed ‘King of Soho’.
A great role for Coogan. The eye-candy doesn’t hurt either.
Distributor: Madman
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Which genre tickles your fancy?
