Throw them horns up. This week’s dedicated to rock!
…rocky seas, rocky relationships, rock concerts and The Rock.
So ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage – err, I mean screen – this week’s films.
Opening today:
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KON-TIKI……FILM OF THE WEEK
Norway, Denmark, UK | 118 minutes | Action, Adventure, Drama, Biography
Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg (Bandidas, Max Manus: Man of War)
Cast: Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Gustaf Skarsgård, Odd Magnus Williamson, Tobias Santelmann, Jakob Oftebro, Agnes Kittelsen
In 1947, six men, lead by legendary Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, attempted an 8000 km ocean voyage from South America to Polynesia in nothing but a balsa wood raft – just to prove the theory that Peruvians were the first to settle Polynesia. Mental!
And I thought Life of Pi was an epic journey. Check out Kon-Tiki‘s sensational trailer.
Distributor: Transmission/Madman Entertainment
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SNITCH
USA | 112 minutes | Action, Thriller, Drama
Director: Ric Roman Waugh (Felon)
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Nadine Velazquez, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon, Michael Kenneth Williams, Rafi Gavron, Barry Pepper, Michael Kenneth Williams, Melina Kanakaredes, Nadine Velazquez, Benjamin Bratt
A father goes undercover for the DEA, to free his imprisoned son who was set up in a drug deal.
To hell with the story. It’s The Rock kickin’ ass and taking names.
Distributor: StudioCanal
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ROCKSHOW
UK | 141 minutes | Documentary, Music
Director: Paul McCartney (uncredited)
Featuring: Paul McCartney, Linda McCarntey, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, Joe English, Tony Dorsey, Howie Casey, Steve Howard Jr., Thaddeus Richard
Concert film from the Paul McCartney and Wings 1975-76 North American tour. Featuring 30 songs from 4 concerts this doco was first released in 1980. Now we get to experience fully remastered re-release.
A one night only deal – tonight! Find a cinema with great sound – in Wellington that’s The Embassy.
Distributor: Unknown
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BROKEN
UK | 87 minutes | Drama
Director: Rufus Norris (debut feature)
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Tim Roth, Lily James, Denis Lawson, Rory Kinnear, Lino Facioli, Bill Milner, Robert Emms, Zana Marjanovic, Nell Tiger Free, Eloise Laurence
Inspired by the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. A young girl’s life is turned upside down after she witnesses the brutal attack of a friend, affecting all the relationships in her life.
One for fans of moody British drama. Worth seeing for Murphy and Roth alone.
Distributor: Unknown
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Are you ready to rock?
