Archive for June, 2009
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Released 26th June 2009
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Single mom Rose Lorkowski’s mantra in the film is: “You are strong. You are powerful. You can do anything”. This should be adopted by the eternally brilliant and charming Amy Adams, who plays the downtrodden, but determined working-class mum, because Hollywood is bowing down and kissing the very ground this talented actress walks on. And quite rightfully so, after Christine Jeffs‘ delightfully funny and touching comedy drama, where Adams excels once more beside Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) and Alan Arkin in a wonderful survival story against the odds. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine, this is an absolute MUST for you.
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Released 19th June 2009
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One word can be used to adequately describe debut writer/director Matt Aselton’s quirky new indie rom-com: random. In fact, this film is gigantic on randomness, as a bizarre collection of incidents are experienced by two members of two highly dysfunctional families on a collision course to be united in the most bizarre of ways - through an adopted Chinese baby girl (the mind boggles…).
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Out to own on DVD and Blu-ray 30th November 2009
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The Autobots and their sworn enemies, the Decepticons, use Planet Earth once more as their battleground - well, blow the hell out of Egypt, anyway. Only this time we discover that our metallic alien visitors might share as much of Earth’s history as we do in the opening scenes, reminiscent of an Aborigine documentary. The rest of the full-on, non-stop action sequel is about the ‘body beautiful’ - human or mechanical - and an unashamedly brash demonstration of US military might, in case you weren’t sure of just who has the biggest guns on the planet (and it ain’t the Bots).
Released 12th June 2009
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Set and filmed in Manchester this film, in the words of a true Manc, is “Absolutely f*!$*!g brilliant”! After scoring applause, laughs and rave reviews at this year’s Cannes, it is undeniable that this film has a quiet magic that creeps up on even the most unsuspecting viewer. Just like a football match it is fuelled with highs and lows. Director Ken Loach hits the back of the net with it, as he takes you on an emotional rollercoaster between the worlds of football and its northern working-class fans. Although some may not consider football to be emotional, you are shown that beneath the rowdy bravado, there is real comradery and real people simply living their lives. The game is their inspirational backdrop.
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