Author: James Partridge

The return of Robert Sarkies, the third time at bat for the Madagascar crew and a new film from the directors of Little Miss Sunshine headline the movies opening this week. But which return to the big screen will take home box office gold? If none of those take your fancy, we have a couple of sultry offerings from Asia to tempt you. . Here are the film that opened today: . TWO LITTLE BOYS…….FILM OF THE WEEK New Zealand | 101 minutes | Director: Robert Sarkies (Scarfies, Out of the Blue) Sarkies brings two comedic TV stars along for the ride in his new black comedy. Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) and Hamish Blake (Hamish & Andy) star as best mates who attempt to cover up the accidental death of a ‘Scandinavian soccer football star’ at the hands of McKenzie’s character Nige. I wonder if the soundtrack includes the classic Rolf Harris tune – you know, the one that gets stuck in your head every time you read the film’s title. . RUBY SPARKS USA | 104 minutes | Directors: Jonathan Dayton & Valarie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) An author in a creative and romantic slump conceives a beautiful character as a figment for his desires. A week later she appears in the flesh in his kitchen… and completely in love with him. If only it was...