Finally Ryan Reynolds gets his shot at superhero redemption! For effort alone, Deadpool deserves to be our FOTW.
Oscar contender Carol would beg to differ and the return of Derek Zoolander will try to Blue Steel the box office – a terrible pun worthy of the man himself.
Wanna see the trailers? Check ’em all out here….
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Opening today:
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DEADPOOL……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 108 minutes | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Tim Miller (debut feature)
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Gina Carano, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Rachel Sheen
The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Love everything about the promo for this film. I know it’ll deliver.
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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CAROL
UK, USA | 118 minutes | Drama
Director: Todd Haynes (Far from Heaven, I’m Not There, Velvet Goldmine)
Cast: Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, Cory Michael Smith, Carrie Brownstein
Set in 1950s New York, two women from very different backgrounds find themselves in the throes of love. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change.
Saw this at Cannes last year. It’s good …but not as good as hype would suggest – in my opinion anyway.
Distributor: Transmission
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ZOOLANDER 2
USA | 101 minutes | Comedy
Director: Ben Stiller (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder)
Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christine Taylor, Kim Kardashian West
Derek and Hansel are lured into modeling again, in Rome, where they find themselves the target of a sinister conspiracy.
Despite having its moments, the trailer fills me with fear – bigger is very rarely better.
Distributor: Paramount
