Comedy-dramas rule the box office this week, with contributions from around the world. But it’s the 1960s, Beatles-inspired Spanish entry, Living is Easy with Eyes Closed, that gets my vote.
Check all this week’s new releases here.
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Opening today:
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LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED……FILM OF THE WEEK
Spain | 105 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Director: David Trueba (Soldiers of Salamina, The Good Life)
Cast: Eduardo Antuna, Celia Bermejo, Francesc Colomer, Javier Camara, Natalia de Molina, Rogelio Fernandez, Ramon Fontsere, Ariadna Gil
In Spain in 1966, an English teacher picks up two runaway hitchhikers on his quest to meet John Lennon.
Seen it. Loved it. Well worth your money.
Distributor: Palace Films
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5 FLIGHTS UP
USA | minutes | Comedy, Drama
Director: Richard Loncraine (Firewall/em>, Wimbledon)
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Carrie Preston, Claire van der Boom, Cynthia Nixon
Over one crazy weekend a long-time married couple discover that finding a new apartment is not about winding down but starting a new adventure.
Looks charming enough. Freeman and Keaton will be great.
Distributor: Universal
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MAN UP
UK | 88 minutes | Comedy, Romance
Director: Ben Palmer (The Inbetweeners Movie)
Cast: Simon Pegg, Lake Bell, Olivia Williams, Ken Stott, Rory Kinnear
A single woman who’s mistaken for a stranger’s blind date, leads to her finding the perfect boyfriend.
Seen it. Becomes a bit cliched at times, there’s plenty of fun to be had – especially for those who around the same age as our leads.
Distributor: Studiocanal
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MET OPERA: LA DONNA DEL LAGO
USA | 200 minutes | Live Performance
Director: Paul Curran
Featuring: Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez
In the medieval Scottish highlands, benevolent King Giacomo – aka King James V – disguises himself as ‘Uberto’ to pursue lovely lady of the lake, Elena.
Not heard of this one. Anyone know if it’s worth seeing?
Distributor: Rialto Distribution
