A new low for unfunny American frat boy “comedies”. Tasteless, tactless and just plain bad. De Niro needs a new agent. _____________________________ Release date: January 28, 2016 (United Kingdom) Director: Dan Mazer Screenplay: John Phillips Music composed by: Michael Andrews Producers: Barry Josephson, Bill Block, Michael Simkin, Jason Barrett
LONE SURVIVOR
Blunt, brutal & brilliantly acted. It’s exhausting & emotional as this Navy SEAL nightmare is brought to vivid, chaotic life. _____________________________ Release date: January 31, 2014 (United Kingdom) Director: Peter Berg Running time: 2h 1m
ARGO
An incredible ‘true story’ given just the right amount of Hollywood treatment. Affleck brings authenticity, tension & plenty of facial hair. _____________________________ Release date: November 7, 2012 (United Kingdom) Director: Ben Affleck Story by: Tony Mendez, Joshuah Bearman Producers: Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Grant Heslov Awards: Academy Award for Best Picture
HUGO
A beautifully shot adventure full of chases, clocks & cogs. But the story, and audience, are secondary to an impassioned history lesson. _____________________________ Release date: December 2, 2011 (United Kingdom) Director: Martin Scorsese Story by: Brian Selznick Cinematography: Robert Richardson Awards: Academy Award for Best Cinematography, more
INVICTUS
A try-hard & nauseating cheese-fest. Morgan’s alright but behind the soft dissolves, grand montages & soundtrack, it’s empty. _____________________________ Initial release: December 3, 2009 (Beverly Hills) Director: Clint Eastwood Running time: 2h 15m Featured song: World in Union Distributed by: Warner Bros.
MYSTIC RIVER
One of Clint’s best due to a heart-wrenching story and a stellar cast. Bacon, Robbins and Morphius are great but Penn’s so good it’s scary. _____________________________ Initial release: October 3, 2003 (USA) Director: Clint Eastwood Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor, more Producers: Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Judie G. Hoyt Production companies: Malpaso Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures
JAMES BOND 16: LICENCE TO KILL
Lowell could be the best Bond girl ever in this sexy, dark & dramatic thriller. A classic story of cold, hard revenge with plenty of laughs. _____________________________ Initial release: July 14, 1989 (USA) Director: John Glen Featured song: Licence to Kill Film series: James Bond Film Series Budget: 36 million USD