Nostalgia rules the roost this week, as Dad’s Army returns… for its big screen debut.
Concussion (Will Smith, Alec Baldwin) and How to be Single (Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson) also vie for your attention.
Check ’em all out here…
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Opening today:
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DAD’S ARMY……FILM OF THE WEEK
UK | 100 minutes | Comedy, War
Director: Oliver Parker (St. Trinian’s, Dorian Gray, Johnny English Reborn)
Cast: Toby Jones, Bill Nighy, Michael Gambon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tom Courtenay, Bill Paterson, Daniel Mays, Blake Harrison
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.
Given the talent involved, this should live up to the legacy.
Distributor: Paramount / Universal
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CONCUSSION
USA, Australia, UK | 122 minutes | Drama, Sport, Biography
Director: Peter Landesman (Parkland)
Cast: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse, Albert Brooks
The true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who discovered a serious kind of brain trauma caused by American football. But in his attempt to bring this finding to light, he is constantly outfoxed by some of the richest, most powerful institutions in the world.
Feels a lot like 1999’s The Insider. I hope it’s as good.
Distributor: Roadshow
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HOW TO BE SINGLE
USA | 109 minutes | Comedy, Romance
Director: Christian Ditter (Love, Rosie, The Crocodiles)
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, Jake Lacy, Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm
Two gal pals try to figure out the best way to be single in a city that never sleeps (but often sleeps around).
A great cast but the trailer makes it look a little generic.
Distributor: Warner Bros
