Are you in the mood for a sci-fi spectacular? A heart-warming zombie comedy perhaps? Woody Allen’s latest per chance? Or maybe a Cold War thriller?
These are just a few of the cinematic treats on offer this week – any of which could be our FOTW. Enjoy!
Opening today:
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OBLIVION……FILM OF THE WEEK
USA | 125 minutes | Sci-fi , Action
Director: Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy)
Cast: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Zoe Bell, Melissa Leo, Andrea Riseborough, James Rawlings
Humans win the war but lose the planet after an alien race invades. But the last man on Earth discovers a secret that could change everything they know to be true.
If the final product is half as good as the promo looks, Oblivion will be one of the best sci-fi thrill rides in years.
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
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WARM BODIES
USA | 98 minutes | Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance
Director: Jonathan Levine (50/50)
Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Dave Franco, Analeigh Tipton, Rob Corddry, Cory Hardrict, Rochelle Okoye
A zombie falls in love with the girlfriend of one of his victims – a love that will change him forever.
This looks damn funny – proving zombie love is far more entertaining than that of its corporeal cousin, the vampire.
Distributor: Hoyts Distribution
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BARBARA
Germany | 105 minutes | Drama
Director: Christian Petzold (Jerichow, The State I Am In)
Cast: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock, Christina Hecke, Claudia Geisler, Peter Weiss, Carolin Haupt, Deniz Petzold
In this Cold War thriller, a doctor banished to rural East Germany is torn between escaping to the West with her fella and her obligations to her clinic – and her affection for her boss… who may, or may not, be a spy.
This slow burner looks absolutely riveting and wowed audiences at last year’s NZIFF.
http://youtu.be/L4Q8Ek17k4o
Distributor: Madman Entertainment
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PERFORMANCE
USA | 106 minutes | Drama, Music
Director: Yaron Zilberman (debut feature)
Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Imogen Poots, Catherine Keener, Wallace Shawn, Mark Ivanir
The 25 year friendship of a world-renowned string quartet is tested when one of them receives a life-changing diagnosis.
Any film that stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christopher Walker can have my hard earned cash.
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
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THE CROODS
USA | 99 minutes | Animation, Comedy, Family
Directors: Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch) and Kirk De Micco (Space Chimps)
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke, Cloris Leachman
DreamWorks Animation goes prehistoric with the tale of a family forced to leave the safety and solitude of their cave to find a new home.
Delightfully animated, with great voice talent and proven directors, DreamWorks may well have another hit on their hands.
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER
USA, SPAIN | 98 minutes | Comedy, Romance
Director: Woody Allen (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Annie Hall)
Cast: Josh Brolin, Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones, Naomi Watts, Freida Pinto, Lucy Punch, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Christian McKay
Two couples find their lives turned upside down by their unfulfilled longings.
Foibles of the heart are Woody Allen’s playground. Can he create magic with them once again?
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
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SCARY MOVIE 5
USA | 86 minutes | Comedy
Director: David Zucker (BASEketball, Scary Movie 3 & 4)
Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, Ashley Tisdale, Sarah Hyland, Terry Crews, Katrina Bowden, Jerry O’Connell, Kate Walsh, Tyler Posey, Heather Locklear, Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson
The latest (and hopefully last) installment in this horror spoof series.
Only watch this if you’re a fan.
Distributor: Roadshow Distribution
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Which of these takes your fancy?
