USA! USA! USA!
I think you can guess where all the films this week come from. The question is which to choose? The latest Wes Anderson, the new Muppet caper, another fine operatic performance or the next young adult adaptation?
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Opening today:
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 100 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Director: Wes Anderson (Moonrise Kingdom, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Royal Tenenbaums)
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody, Edward Norton, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Schwartzman, Léa Seydoux
In 1930’s Europe, a lobby boy learns about love, life and the tricks of trade before getting caught up in a madcap adventure, after his mentor is gifted a priceless painting from a former companion.
This could well be Anderson’s finest outing. And if you haven’t liked his work before, this may well convert you.
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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DIVERGENT
USA | 139 minutes | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Romance
Director: Neil Burger (Limitless, The Illusionist)
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ashley Judd, , Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Maggie Q
In a world divided by factions, a girl marked as “Divergent” must figure out her why she is seen as dangerous and which side he should fight for when the time comes. Dun Dun Duuuun!
Another young adult novel adaptation looks to take up the mantel. But will it succeed?
Distributor: eOne
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METOPERA: WERTHER
USA | 160 minutes | Live, Music
Director: Richard Eyre
Featuring: The New York Metropolitan Opera
Massenet’s adaptation of Goethe’s tale of revolution and romance from the Metropolitan Opera’s 2013/14 season is captured live and in HD.
Another stunning performance captured for Opera fans around the world to enjoy.
Distributor: Rialto
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MUPPETS MOST WANTED
USA | 113 minutes | Comedy, Family
Director: James Bobin (The Muppets, TV’s Ali G and Flight of the Conchords)
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Ty Burrell, Jemaine Clement, Tom Hiddleston, Christoph Waltz, Danny Trejo, Ray Liotta, Frank Langella, Usher Raymond, Sean Combs, Hugh Bonneville
The offer of a world tour by new manager Dominic Badguy sees the The Muppets head to Europe and get caught up in a robbery caper orchestrated by Badguy and criminal mastermind Constantine – who just happens to be a dead ringer for Kermit.
Can this hit more high notes than the enjoyable, but inconsistent, reboot.
Distributor: Walt Disney
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So which of these films from “the land of the free and the home of the brave” will you be watching?
