An interesting and varied bunch of films this week. All look quite entertaining but haven’t yet received much critical acclaim. Is there a diamond in the rough?
Opening today:
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POLICEMAN…….FILM OF THE WEEK
Israel | 109 minutes | Drama, Thriller
Director: Nadav Lapid (Emile’s Girlfriend)
Cast: Ben Adam, Michael Aloni, Meital Barda, Gal Hoyberger, Yiftach Klein, Shaul Mizrahi, Michael Moshonov, Menashe Noy, Yaara Pelzig, Rona-Lee Shim’on
The leader of an elite anti-terrorist unit clashes with a group of young radicals.
Watched at last year’s NZIFF, this slow-burning social and political drama packs a punch – although its narrative path will divide audiences.
Distributor: Curious
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THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST
USA, UK, Qatar | 130 minutes | Drama, Thriller
Director: Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding)
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson, Kiefer Sutherland, Liev Schreiber, Om Puri, Nelsan Ellis, Martin Donovan
A Pakistani immigrant recalls how his American dream was shattered after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the events that followed that day changed his life forever.
Looks an intriguing watch and nice to see Kate Hudson doing something other than a rom-com.
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
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THE HANGOVER PART III
USA | 100 minutes | Comedy
Director: Todd Phillips (The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, Old School)
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Jamie Chung, John Goodman, Heather Graham, Melissa McCarthy, Justin Bartha, Jeffrey Tambor, Ken Jeong, Mike Epps
The Wolfpack regroup for their final adventure (for now), where their association with Mr Chow comes back to haunt them and they are forced to return Vegas one last time.
Hopefully this will end the trilogy in style, after a lackluster second film.
Distributor: Roadshow Films
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THE FALL GUYS
New Zealand | 97 minutes | Comedy
Director: Scott Boswell (Tyrannical Love)
Cast: Darryl Archer, Daniel Beeching, Zoe Cramond, Dane Dawson, Paul Glover, David Housley, Anson Lah, Richard Lambeth
Three criminally clueless college buddies come into possession of three cases of premium grade heroin.
Looks like there could be a few laughs to be had with this Kiwi indie comedy.
Distributor: Unknown
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Any of these take your fancy?
