Plot

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 5.5/10 (384 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Stars: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

The story takes place on planet Baab where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA.

Plot

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 8.2/10 (1,612 voted)

Critic's Score: 84/100

Director:
David O. Russell

Stars: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

Storyline
Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything – his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet – and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.

Writers: David O. Russell, Matthew Quick

Cast:

Bradley Cooper
–

Pat

Jennifer Lawrence
–

Tiffany

Robert De Niro
–

Pat Sr.

Jacki Weaver
–

Dolores

Chris Tucker
–

Danny

Anupam Kher
–

Dr. Cliff Patel

John Ortiz
–

Ronnie

Shea Whigham
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Jake

Julia Stiles
–

Veronica

Paul Herman
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Randy

Dash Mihok
–

Officer Keogh

Matthew Russell
–

Ricky D'Angelo

Cheryl Williams
–

Tiffany's Mother

Patrick McDade
–

Tiffany's Father

Brea Bee
–

Nikki

Details

Official Website:
Official Facebook |
Official site |

Release Date: 21 November 2012

Filming Locations: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $26,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

>Mark Wahlberg was cast in the lead role but the director decided to go with >Bradley Cooper instead.

User Review

Incredible, incredible, incredible!

Rating: 10/10


I saw this at the Hamptons International Film Festival as the Spotlight
film and it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is so
relatable, even if you don't suffer from the same afflictions as the
main characters, and its implications are so far-reaching that
everyone, I believe, can learn a little something from Pat and Tiffany.
The story sends such wonderful messages about finding the "silver
lining" and is uplifting, even in the seemingly most dire
circumstances. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper are phenomenal, and
I found myself really attached to their characters. This is a must see
for everyone! And I will be seeing it again when it hits theaters in
November.

Plot

A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 6.9/10 (1,197 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
How far would you go to save your son?

Details

Official Website:
Official site

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Louisiana, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $35,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
112 min

User Review

Much much better than I expected

Rating: 7/10


I have never been much of a fan of The Rock. My love of professional
wrestling tapered off around the time I was about 15 years old, and
that was before The Rock's heydey. His movies (the ones I have seen)
have been marginal at best in my opinion. But for a guy who was ushered
into the field of acting to capitalize on his popularity and not to win
Academy Awards, he has come a long way from The Scorpion King. What I
liked about "Snitch" is it's the anti-action movie. I expected a movie
like the terrible "Last Stand" starring Ah-nold Schwarzenegger. I
expected fabricated car chases and shootouts where the bad guys must be
shooting blanks because they are unable to shoot the good guy even when
they have a clear shot. I expected scenes where The Rock would beat up
10 guys who all take turns coming at him instead of simply jumping him.
But "Snitch" was different. It's a story of the lengths a father will
go to help his son. I don't want to give away any spoilers but he goes
very far. The Rock — he's credited as Dwayne Johnson (I guess so
viewers take the movie seriously) — is very believable and does
himself proud with some consistent good acting. He shows the
trepidation and vulnerability of a father who puts his life on the line
to save his son, who is imprisoned after committing a dumb crime. But
the actor who steals the movie is John Bernthal, who plays an ex-con
trying to live an honest life but is dragged back to the dark side in
order to help The Rock, whom he works for doing construction. Michael
Kenneth Williams will forever be known as "Omar" and is typecast but
does a good turn as a drug dealer. The other supporting cast, including
Susan Sarandon as a district attorney, are excellent. "Snitch" moves at
a deliberate pace, which gives it more of a natural and believable
feel. The few action sequences are good and do not seem overly
exaggerated. I will go out on a limb and say this movie will not be
nominated for Best Picture, but compared with the junk I've seen so far
this year (including the latest Die Hard), I recommend "Snitch".

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Plot

Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 5.4/10 (387 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Stars: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
She's having the time of his life

Details

Official Website:
Universal [us]

Release Date: 3 Jan |

Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime:
112 min

User Review

One of the Best Comedies I've Ever Seen

Rating: 9/10


Do not listen to others who may say that this movie was garbage or not
good. I went to this movie with a few of my friends and the theater was
packed. Melissa Was hysterical the whole entire movie and pardon my
french she had me laughing my ass off to the point of embarrassment.

The movie had a really good story-line, one that was original and new.
Throughout the movie they added more and more characters so your mind
didn't become bored of the whole entire situation and in the end it was
a pleasing and satisfactory finish one that didn't leave you mad, sad,
but happy and maybe even with a giggle.

Please go see this movie i gave it 9/10 it was extremely funny don't
listen to the critics these days they don't judge a movie by its
awesomeness. That's my Job!

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Plot

The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 6.7/10 (2,207 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
Prepare for a giant adventure

Details

Official Website:
Official Facebook
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Official site
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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Longcross Studios, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Surrey, England, UK

Technical Specs

Runtime:
114 min

Quotes:

[from trailer]

Jack:
GIANTS!

See more »

User Review

Incredible

Rating:


After my friend made me watch Red Riding Hood. I was almost convinced
that fairytale adaptations could never be great. I was wrong. Jack and
the beanstalk was a suitable fairytale to be adapted on the big screen.
It had giants, heights, and monstrous plants. The whole theater was
laughing nonstop, and below are the reasons why. 1. The parallels
between Jack and Isabel (the most clichéd name for a girl, btw.
Remember Twilight?) when they were young children and then grown-ups.it
showed that people who come from different backgrounds can be similar,
and that they didn't just end up together because they went through
some adventures, they were fated from the beginning. 2. I like the
tie-in from every random scene. Etc when Jack was giving a pompous
speech and everyone kneeled down and he said, "there's someone behind
me, right?", it wasn't just some random thing, but it was repeated
later to show how Jack had grown from a commoner to a prince. 3. The
action! The movie isn't afraid to be gory and scary, what with human
torture, murder, the last stand, and giants. 4. They purposely made the
bad guys ugly and stupid, easy to hate. Especially the sidekick who
died such an ironic death. 5. I like how Jack was portrayed as a brave
and smart guy. He didn't just trade a horse for 5 beans–he was
supposed to exchange the beans for 10 copper coins! He figured out how
to kill giant in an ingenious way. Also he is nice to everyone, and
handsome to boot. 6. And I love how the movie ends up being related to
the modern world, shows how smart is film is. It doesn't need to be in
a "fantasy" because it makes sense and is realistic! Just don't go in
with low expectations, you will be pleasantly surprised!

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Plot

When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act – and their friendship – by staging their own daring stunt.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 6.7/10 (1,419 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas Strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt's growing ego. But lately the duo's greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they've grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerrilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult following surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show is starting to look stale. But there's still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act-both onstage and off-if only Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
Abracatastic!

Details

Official Website:
Official Facebook
|

Official site

Release Date:

Filming Locations: JW Marriott Hotel – 900 W. Olympic Boulevard, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $30,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
100 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

The third collaboration between Steve Carell and Jim Carrey See more »

User Review

The Combination of Magic and Comedy Work Wonders

Rating: 7/10


Burt Wonderstone may be more pleasant than it really deserves credit
for. Maybe it's because the past two months have been such a wasteland
for films, or maybe it's because I am somewhat easily amused. None the
less, this is a pleasant film. It didn't blow me away or leave me
crying from laughing so hard, but the combination of the comedic chops
of the delightful cast and the entertaining magic tricks left me
smiling when I left the theater. In a time when there is little in the
theater to get excited about, this is a film I quite enjoyed.

Steve Carell plays magician Burt Wonderstone, the boastful,
self-indulgent, and obnoxiously asinine half to Steve Buscemi, who are
partners, and best friends since childhood, in the magic business in
Vegas. However, both Burt's obnoxiousness and a new street magician,
played by Jim Carrey, soon get in the way of his success, and he's
forced to re-examine what his career means to him.

While the magic might be a mystery here, the plot isn't, and it's a
plot that goes through all the motions and hits all the points. But if
you're someone who doesn't mind that, you will find yourself enjoying
this film for it's bright points. Steve Carell is both pompous and
lovable here, an idiot savant so to speak, but as a magician lampooning
well known, silly performing magicians in Vegas, he's hilarious. Jim
Carrey is the second part of the equation, at his best since years. Jim
hasn't been this funny in a long time and steals the show every time
he's on screen. Rounding out the cast are an underused Steve Buscemi,
who disappears for a good chunk of the film, Olivia Wilde who seems
like a bit of a mismatch for the goofy Carell, and James Gandolfini as
James Gandolfini running a casino. There's also a wonderful appearance
by Alan Arkin as an aging and inspirational magician.

There's a lot here that works, and a lot that doesn't. All of the
mockery towards magicians of all kinds are spot on. Carell and Buscemi
are perfect as send ups of well known magicians like David Copperfield
and Jim Carrey is likewise as a caricature of "street magicians" like
Criss Angel. And there's just enough Jim that he's hilarious, but not
obnoxiously overused. Olivia Wilde gets her own spotlight to shine and
she's as pleasant as ever here. And the combination of magic and comedy
are a great and somewhat refreshing mix. I'll also add that just about
everything with Alan Arkin is hilarious.

However, the film is pretty formulaic and there's a lot that feels
forced. The love story, for one, feels generic and plastic. It's hard
to believe that, after everything Olivia Wilde's character goes through
with Carell's character, she falls for him (though there is a
particular scene between the two that is pretty hilarious). Most of the
plot points also feel very by the numbers. Most of the comedy comes
from gags and one-offs.

But, in the end, it all adds up to a fun and entertaining time. If
you're going expecting something amazing, you'll probably be
disappointed, but if you're going expecting to have a fun time, then I
think you will find yourself pleased.

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Plot

When veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted, she soon realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 6.5/10 (708 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

When veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted, she soon realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
There are 188 million 911 calls a year. This one made it personal.

Details

Official Website:
Official site

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $13,000,000

(estimated)

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Halle Berry was initially cast in the lead role with Joel Schumacher directing. Schumacher dropped out and was replaced by Brad Anderson. Berry dropped out due to scheduling conflicts but once the start date was pushed up, she returned in the lead role. See more »

User Review

Good Movie… will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rating: 9/10


This was a good thriller and it sucks you in right from the start.
There is no down time and at no point does the movie get slow as many
thrillers do. One thing is for sure, You wont be able to take a potty
break!

Of course the movie does have some weak points but what movies don't?
My main grip would be the ending, it seemed kind of lazy, but I think
they wanted to make it somewhat realistic… maybe? This movie is not
going to win any awards or anything like that, but it is fun to watch.
So, if you enjoy thrillers, you won't be disappointed with this one!
So, go ahead and check it out, don't be over critical, just enjoy it
for what it is, a fun, on the edge of your seat thriller that will get
and keep you engaged from the first minute.

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Plot

A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.1/10 (7,732 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

Oscar Diggs (

Writers: ,

Taglines:
Oz will amaze.

Details

Official Website:
Official Facebook
|

Official site
|

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Michigan Motion Picture Studios, 1999 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, Michigan USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $200,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
130 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

John C. Reilly was considered for the role of Frank. See more »

Quotes:

[from trailer]

Oz:
It's like no place I've ever seen.

See more »

User Review

Has its moments but outside of Sam Raimi's strong directorial efforts and Rachel Weisz's fun and wickedly sassy performance, the movie plays more like a Star Wars prequel.

Rating: 5/10

Mildly entertaining look at the origins of the characters from 'The
Wizard of Oz" has everything down pack. From great visuals to
imaginative set pieces, this film has everything. Its does not have
however a single interesting character outside of the film's main
villain and her good witch sister. Not to mention the fact that its
script is as thin as a sheet of paper and the plot reeks of a Star Wars
prequel but with out the light sabers. Its main hero Oscar Diggs
(Played by James Franco) is not interesting at all and it does not help
matters that Franco is miscast and while Oscar is supposed to be a bit
of a conman with a heart; Franco comes across more as a degenerate
deviant with his performance. While Franco is sputtering out of control
performances wise, it falls on his co-stars to pick up his slack and
one of them is Rachel Weisz, who plays the oldest witch sister Evanora,
who rules Oz with a velvet iron glove. She is manipulative and cunning
and in my mind the best thing about this film. While most of the things
in this film are mostly kids stuff, Weisz infuses her character with a
wickedly sassy seductive charm that elevates this film past most of its
problems. Her showmanship with the material is greatly appreciated,
especially when after a while; you are getting quite annoyed with most
of the characters in this movie, especially the computer generated
ones. Another actor who picks up Franco's slack is Michelle Williams,
who is very charming in a good girl kind of way and is the only actor
in the film who can hold the screen with Weisz performance wise. The
movie could have worked much better if it just had Weisz and Williams
as the leads but unfortunately, its not and we have to suffer though
Franco trying to be charming in a squirmy kind of way and suffer though
probably the movie's worse offense, which is the character of Theodora
played by Mila Kunis, who redefines the word "Miscast". Theodora is
supposed to be innocent in this film and gradually lose her innocence
to become (Spoiler) the iconic "Wicked Witch of the West".
Unfortunately, Mila comes across as interesting as a block of wood in
this film and her transformation towards the climax ends up being more
funny in a very bad sort of way than revealing. It does not help
matters that Mila looks as disinterested in her character as the
audience is and a better actor with more range could have brought more
to it.

All and all, it had its moments but its problems weight it down.

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Plot

A poet who starts a health-conscious food stand finds support from his friends, as well as a potential love match with one of his customers. But will unexpected complications jeopardize his dreams of a hot dog-free future?

Release Year: 2010

Rating: 5.6/10 (79 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

A poet who starts a health-conscious food stand finds support from his friends, as well as a potential love match with one of his customers. But will unexpected complications jeopardize his dreams of a hot dog-free future?

Taglines:
An all organic, mostly vegetarian comedy

Details

Official Website:
Official site

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Austin, Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime:
85 min

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Plot

A documentary based on the honor, courage and commitment of Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy, who gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 3.6/10 (30 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

A documentary based on the honor, courage and commitment of Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy, who gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007.

Release Date:

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Plot

In this comedy film, a computer tablet full of the world's most hilariously offensive apps breaks through the borders of political correctness, stirring up cultural anarchy.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 2.8/10 (184 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

In this comedy film, a computer tablet full of the world's most hilariously offensive apps breaks through the borders of political correctness, stirring up cultural anarchy.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
An equal opportunity offender.

Details

Official Website:
Official Facebook
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Official Twitter
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Release Date:

Filming Locations: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Plot

A couple take a vacation to a remote island – their last holiday together before they become parents. Soon after their arrival, they notice that no adults seem to be present – an observation that quickly presents a nightmarish reality.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 4.7/10 (380 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

Beth (Vinessa Shaw) and Francis (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), a young married couple, are on holiday together when they venture to a beautiful, but highly remote, island. Beth is pregnant and the two are hoping to enjoy their last vacation before their baby is born. When they arrive, they notice that while there are plenty of children present, the adults all seem to be missing. Initially attributing this to the after effects of a recent festival, they quickly realize something far more sinister is afoot. The two will face terror and unsettling difficult decisions in their quest to make it off the island alive.

Writers: ,

Language: ,

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Quintana Roo, Mexico

Box Office Details

Budget: MXN 12,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
105 min

User Review

More of the same

Rating: 6/10


Come Out and Play is basically a carbon copy of the original 1976 film
Who Can Kill A Child? It was a lazy remake that didn't even try to
attempt something different with the concept or reinterpret it. The
film is a retread and a missed opportunity to breath new life into the
killer kids subgenre. The film still manages to capture the unsettling
dread, suspense, mysterious and creepy atmosphere and terrifying
helplessness that made the original effective. The musical score was
intense and heart pounding and made you feel like you were watching a
living nightmare captured on celluloid. The elements that made it watch
able is that the premise is still creepy and disturbing and the story
is still effective and shocking. Come Out and Play is in the end though
just another pointless remake with nothing remotely new to show or say.

The performances were solid for the most part but I thought the script
was pretty weak with underdeveloped characters. The two leads were
likable and did their best with little that they were given, but they
just played the typical, token stranded tourists that waited too long
to get the hell out of there. Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Vinessa Shaw play
parents to be Francis and Beth, who take one last vacation before Beth
is due to give birth to their child. They make a trip to a secluded
island and realize too late that all of the adults are missing and the
children left behind. The doomed couple soon discovers that the
children are homicidal maniacs, with no explanation of how they got
that way. We as viewers are just as baffled as the couple and there
wasn't even a hint to how the children got that way. I think the main
stars are talented performers, but are wasted here as the lackluster
script raises more questions than answers.

Director, Makinov pretty much cut and paste here with no inspiration
behind the proceeding. He knows the basics of a horror movie but
weren't inventive with the elements; as a result there wasn't any
moments of surprise because if you've seen the original you know the
outcome. The director brought nothing new to the story.

Overall, it's an uninspired remake that's too faithful to the original
and you might as well just rent the original because it's exactly the
same right down to the ending. Both give effective chills, but there is
no good reason for this remake to exist. Still there are far worse out
there.

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Plot

In the heat of the summer of 1976, drama teacher Vivienne fights sweltering heat and general teenage apathy to put on an end-of-term version of Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Release Year: 2011

Rating: 5.5/10 (306 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

In the heat of the summer of 1976, keen drama teacher Vivienne fights sweltering heat and general teenage apathy to put on an end of year music version of Shakespeare's The Tempest. To engage her students, she uses hits of the time, which will be performed by a fresh young cast led by rising star Aneurin Barnard.

Details

Official Website:
Official Facebook

Release Date:

Technical Specs

Runtime:
110 min

User Review

Minnie Stardust

Rating: 6/10


I usually despise musicals. I cringe at the sight of teenagers wearing
pasted-on smiles, belting out show tunes whilst mid-conversation with
stern authority figures. Yet Marc Evans' Hunky Dory seeks to counter
the contrivance of High School Musical and Glee, instead presenting us
with a naturalistic drama that explores the lives of a dreamless bunch
of kids in pre-Thatcher South Wales. Despite facing their last summer
holiday before being destined for mediocrity, free-spirited drama
teacher Vivienne May (Minnie Driver) wants her class to put on an end
of year production of The Tempest "that William Shakespeare and David
Bowie would be proud of" in order to give them some lasting hope of
achievement.

The film follows the cast as they seek to produce a "Shakespearean
concept rock opera", despite disapproval from conservative teachers,
prejudiced rugby coaches and skinhead relatives. The youngsters'
talents shine through, with the 1976 backdrop meaning ensemble
performances of the likes of David Bowie, Nick Drake, ELO and The Beach
Boys. There is a strong feel-good vibe to Hunky Dory, which dances
between comedic musical and nostalgic drama with some success. Several
character arcs map the cast's progression through the stereotypical
hurdles of adolescent strife – but all's well by opening night, when
the class perform relatively unscathed.

However, there is a great failing in Hunky Dory due to its poverty of
originality. The setting and story borrow heavily from Richard
Linklater's Dazed and Confused and School of Rock, whilst the students'
individual stories aren't given time to develop, and so seem to be
pulled straight from Skins and Cemetery Junction. Perhaps Marc Evans
bit off more than he could chew here. I imagine that Hunky Dory would
play out quite well as a TV mini-series, and perhaps the predictable
plot and two-dimensional characters may simply be a result of it being
confined to 110 minutes. Nonetheless, the film is an easy watch,
especially the final rendition of Life On Mars?, which is performed
impeccably. Expect some warm chuckles in the hazy Welsh sunshine, but
not riotous laughs. Hunky Dory won't ever have you on the edge of your
seat, but its pleasant enough to keep you in it.

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Plot

Two teenage brothers must face their own prejudices head on if they are to survive the perils of being British Arabs growing up on the streets of gangland London.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 6.1/10 (491 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

Mo is a young boy growing up in a traditional Egyptian household, but beyond the front door of the family's modest London flat is a completely different world – the streets of Hackney. The impressionable Mo idolizes his handsome older brother Rashid and wants to follow is his footsteps. However, Rashid, a charismatic and shrewd member of a local gang, wants a different life for his little brother and deals drugs hoping to put Mo through college. One eventful summer, Rashid's sexual awakening forces Mo to confront his own fears and phobias and threatens to tear the brothers apart.

Details

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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Hackney, London, England, UK

Technical Specs

Runtime:
111 min

User Review

Beautiful, authentic and hard hitting

Rating: 9/10


This was a real highlight at Sundance, an incredible movie, has all the
grittiness a street film should have, but with real heart. The story is
familiar, but Sally El Hosaini's script keeps it fresh by introducing
unexpected twists that keep you wanting to find out what's coming next.
Without giving any of those twists away, this is basically a film about
two brothers and how their relationship changes as the younger one who
has always looked up to the elder grows disenchanted with him, while
trying to define himself as a man (which he isn't quite yet). Setting
that story in the midst of London gang life pushes the poignancy of the
story with great effect. Beautiful cinematography by David Raedeker and
the outstanding acting of James Floyd and Fady Elsayed make this a real
treat.

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Plot

A cave exploration in the Ukraine leads to the unearthing of a story of World War II survivors who once found shelter in the same cave.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 7.0/10 (51 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

While mapping out the largest cave system in Ukraine, explorer and investigator Chris Nicola discovers evidence that five Jewish families spent nearly a year and a half in the pitch-black caves to escape the Nazis. This is the story of the longest uninterrupted underground survival in recorded human history.

Taglines:
An incredible story of strength and survival.

Details

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Country: , ,

Language: , ,

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Slovakia

Technical Specs

Runtime:
83 min

User Review

A deeply moving film about how 38 Jews survived the Holocaust in underground caves in Ukraine for over 500 days

Rating: 9/10


As John Anderson of "Variety" rightly notes, "this film defies the
notion that the era has been exhausted of its stories, or the ways they
can be told…" (http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117948276/). The
interchange between graphic re-enactment, interviews of the survivors
still with us today, and narrative of caver Chris Nicola, elevate this
story from one about mere survival to one about the strength of the
human spirit and the value of life.

Producers Janet Tobias, Rafael Marmor, Paul Laikin, Nadav Schirman,
Susan Barnett, and Zita Kisgergely do more than depict a story. Like
the family of 38 Jews escaping Nazi death camps and ghettos, we are led
by the courageous matriarch of the family, Esther Stermer, into the
deep underground of Ukraine.

In defiance of the myths of science-fiction/horrors about the
underworld, the matriarch teaches us the truth about the worlds above
and below ground in 1940s Europe; the real daemons are to be found up
there, while the crutch of life and human spirit is found down below.
And when the horror from above tries to come down below, it is
confronted with the most powerful living spirit of them all – the
spirit of a mother determined to protect her family.

The cinematography complements the telling of this story wonderfully.
In the darkness of the caves, dimly lit candles bring hope;
black-and-white historical videos and the grey tones from a clouded
over sky infuse reality into the setting of the horror-world of the
above; and the brightness and beauty of the spring blossom in the heart
of the war provide a poetic irony that foretells of a coming
heartbreak.

The detail of the costume design – from broken buttons and worn
shoe-laces to the mud and dirt covered white shirts of the eldest
Stermer sons to the impenetrable headscarf of the matriarch – add more
than mere richness, but a believability that matches the real-life
outfits worn by the cavers.

Finally, the devil is truly in the detail of the hair and head-to-toe
make-up, which give off the festering scent of rot, mud and soak, and
serve as a constant reminder that this is a story of real people trying
to survive a world in which hell had no barriers, and deserved no place
on earth.

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Plot

When a young soldier in Vietnam gets dumped by his hometown girl, he and his best friend decide to go AWOL and return to the States to win her back.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 5.1/10 (1,180 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

When a young soldier in Vietnam gets dumped by his hometown girl, he and his best friend decide to go AWOL and return to the States to win her back.

Writers: ,

Details

Official Website:
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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime:
100 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Shiloh Fernandez auditioned for the role of Wright. See more »

User Review

Surprisingly tolerable.

Rating: 6/10


With Love and Honour, Liam Hemsworth and Teresa Palmer bring some
Aussie flavour to the quintessential American staple: a love story set
in wartime.

The film tells the tale of Mickey (Hemsworth) and Dalton (Austin
Stowell), two soldiers who spend their week off from Vietnam flying
back to America, where Dalton plans to reunite with his best gal Jane
(Aimee Teegarden). Mickey, ever the adventurer, tags along for the ride
before getting bitten by the love bug himself in the form of Candace
(Palmer).

If the plot sounds older than time itself, it's because it is, but the
film remains at least a bearably enjoyable romp. In what proves to be
both a blessing and a curse, Love and Honour plays out like two films
in one.

In the first half, the acting on display is above par, and while the
script fails to account for some plot holes, it manages to avoid an
avalanche of clichés that films of this genre are typically so prone
to.

Disappointingly, the second half labours, jumping right back onto the
beaten track en route to a bland and entirely expected conclusion. A
decent option as a mind-numbing stimulus, watching this ninety-three
minute film will feel like…well, about an hour-and-a-half.

*There's nothing I love more than a bit of feedback, good or bad. So
drop me a line on jnatsis@iprimus.com.au and let me know what you
thought of my review. If you're looking for a writer for your movie
website or other publication, I'd also love to hear from you.*

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Plot

When their latest work is buffed by a rival crew, two determined graffiti writers embark on an elaborate plan to bomb the ultimate location: the New York Mets' Home Run Apple.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 6.7/10 (217 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

When a rival gang buffs Malcolm and Sofia's latest graffiti masterpiece with a replica of the NY Mets home-run apple, they're determined to get spectacular revenge – by tagging the real Mets' apple. Over the course of a whirlwind two-day heat wave, these tough teens from the Bronx must hustle, scramble, and steal to execute the scheme that will make them the most famous writers in New York.

Details

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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Cornell's True Value Hardware, Eastchester, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime:
81 min

User Review

A Very Foreign Film… Set in New York!

Rating: 8/10


When most people think of foreign film, they think of films in a
language they don't understand, locations they've never been to, actors
they've never heard of, and stories unique to a specific culture. We
often fail to acknowledge that there are places and cultures within our
own borders that can be just as foreign to us as any Asian or European
community.

"Gimme the Loot," which is playing at the San Francisco International
Film Festival, is just such a film. Set in New York City's Borough of
the Bronx (talk about a foreign land!) the film tells the story of
Malcolm and Sofia, a "tagging team" that set their sights on the
greatest "bombing" target in the history of New York graffiti. All they
need is $500 to get access to the sight. And so the adventure begins…

And that is just what this film really is – an urban adventure story.
The story of two young people who set out on a trek and what happens to
them along the way. If you're put off by the setting, or the language
(which seems to have been scripted by David Mamet in the opening
scene,) or the "Maguffin" of the graffiti bomb, please don't be. All
those things are ancillary in this tale of the challenges in navigating
the foreign land of inner city New York and what happens along the way.
It's a funny, harsh, sweet, heartbreaking and oddly (though not
unexpectedly) optimistic movie. For all the wrongdoing the couple
perpetrate in their attempt to achieve their goal, you end up really
liking the characters and kind of wishing they succeed.

The two lead actors, Ty Hickson and Tashiana Washington, are terrific
in their roles. While their inexperience shows through at times, for
the most part they ARE Malcolm and Sophia. The director, Adam Leon,
assured the Festival audience that they are both nothing like their
characters ("Ty actually wears bow ties all the time.")

Leon also had the advantage of having a former NYC tour guide work as
his location scout, so the film transports you into parts of New York
that you'd never get to see get to see on your standard city excursion.
Shot on location over 21 days, every setting seems just right for this
story.

Special note should also be given to the soundtrack, which is
absolutely what you would NOT expect for a story with characters of
their age and environment. One would expect a plethora of hip hop or
rap pulsing throughout the film, but be prepared for something just a
little different.

This is writer/director Leon's first feature and he's manages to
deliver a film that, while small in budget, is big in heart. Well worth
seeking out…

www.worstshowontheweb.com

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Plot

As his lover announces her pregnancy, a fortysomething slacker receives other life-changing news: 142 people, all of them the result of artificial insemination, have filed a class action lawsuit against him, their biological father.

Release Year: 2011

Rating: 7.2/10 (4,456 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

At 42, David lives the life of an irresponsible adolescent. He coasts through life with minimal effort and maintains a complicated relationship with Valerie, a young policewoman. Just as she tells him she's pregnant, David's past resurfaces. Twenty years earlier, he began providing sperm to a fertility clinic in exchange for money. He discovers he's the father of 533 children, 142 of whom have filed a class action lawsuit to determine the identity of their biological father, known only by the pseudonym Starbuck.

Writers: ,

Details

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Language: ,

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Technical Specs

Runtime:
109 min

User Review

Heartwarming gem of a film.

Rating: 9/10


David Wozniack has quite the problem. As a man who doesn't have many
responsibilities aside from driving his dad's delivery truck for the
butcher shop, he's the father of 533 children. He's got commitment
issues with his girlfriend, and gets ragged on for not being dependable
enough. So how did this happen?

All the children were conceived thanks to his donations to the
fertility clinic, registered under 'Starbuck' – and it's twenty years
later – 142 of the kids want to know his identity. Class action lawsuit
time!

I heard about this premise from a friend, and it sounded absolutely
hilarious. What would anyone even do in this situation? It's absurd! I
went in, expecting plenty of laughs, but walked out with a genuine love
for this film. It's a wonderful surprise. What could have been a mere
gimmick for comedy turned out to be a starting point for something much
more. When we first see David, he isn't doing well. Nothing is expected
of him, he seems to be a disappointment with everyone he knows, except
for his best friend, and the news of this children can only be a
headache. However, he decides to take a more active approach and gets
to know his children, as scary as the idea seems. One step at a time,
one child at a time. The result is an effective mix of silly and sweet,
some great lines, and genuine emotion.

I don't think this film will get a wide a distribution as it deserves,
which is a real shame. I suspect the fact that it being in French will
deter some audience members from the film. Personally, I saw it with
subs and it wasn't hard to follow. It's well worth the effort to do a
bit of reading. Starbuck has piqued my interest to see more Canadian
films in hopes of more gems like this one. All I can do is spread the
word, and hopefully the word of mouth will help it along. This film is
a crowd-pleaser and I was caught between laughing and crying during
some parts, I can't praise it enough. Give it a chance if it happens to
be playing your local theatre – it might just blow you away!

A very refreshing film. I honestly wouldn't mind seeing it again in
theatres.

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Plot

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 6.7/10 (3,125 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

1968 was the year that changed the world. And for four young Aboriginal sisters from a remote mission this is the year that would change their lives forever. Around the globe, there was protest and revolution in the streets. Indigenous Australians finally secured the right to vote. There were drugs and the shock of a brutal assassination. And there was Vietnam. The sisters, Cynthia, Gail, Julie and Kay are discovered by Dave, a talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. Billed as Australia's answer to 'The Supremes', Dave secures the sisters their first true gig, and flies them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. Based on a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
It's what's in the groove that counts.

Details

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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office Details

Budget: $10,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
103 min

Goofs:

The Sapphires are shown performing for the 19th Infantry Division. However, the 19th Infantry Division was deactivated in 1944 and never served in Vietnam. See more »

Quotes:

User Review

The Sapphires is a timely dose of optimism that had me falling in love with soul music all over again.

Rating: 9/10


As a lover of Australian film who was lucky enough to be at the Cannes
premiere, I was filled with pride at the accomplishments of The
Sapphires. Not only does the film tackle a huge story- it does so with
heart, humor and a stellar soundtrack. It's exciting to see an
Australian film diverge from suburban monotony and celebrate our
countries vibrant culture and history. Deborah Mailman made me cry,
Chris O'Dowd made me laugh and the superb Jessica Mauboy had me singing
in my seat.

The Sapphires is a timely dose of optimism that had me falling in love
with soul music all over again.

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Plot

A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 5.3/10 (392 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

Straitlaced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan (Tina Fey) is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former college classmate, the freewheeling John Pressman (Paul Rudd). Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah (Nat Wolff), his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago. Soon, Portia finds herself bending the rules for Jeremiah, putting at risk the life she thought she always wanted — but in the process finding her way to a surprising and exhilarating life and romance she never dreamed of having.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
Get admitted.

Details

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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Value Drugs, Bronxville, New York

Technical Specs

Runtime:
117 min

User Review

I admit I liked Admission.

Rating:


The amusing Admission is the first successful comedy of the year and a
reasonable look at the admission process for an elite
college–Princeton. Tina Fey as Portia and Paul Rudd as John turn in
pleasant performances as an admissions executive and a progressive
school teacher respectively. Rudd is amiable here and usually
successful in his film career, while Fey's efforts up to now have been
mediocre (Date Night, Baby Mama).

As an Alumni Admissions interviewer for over 30 years at Georgetown
University, I find much of the story ringing true from the
overachieving candidates nurtured by ambitious parents to the
underachieving but brilliant and risky individualists. Portia must
struggle with the boxed-in role of continuing the Princeton tradition
(read stereotypes) or breaking away to push for a student who calls
himself an "autodidact" with low grades but perfect scores on
achievement tests for courses he never took.

Amid the plot's fierce applicant battle for a slot, Portia and John
dance to the usual romantic formula of disliking each other to . . .
Well, you know the drill. However, it's their reactions to the
admission process that provide the authentic tension as he has
developed students with independent minds, and she is used to the
cookie-cutter candidates who lack the passion of those independents.

Director Paul Weitz knows something about family dynamics and children
with his About a Boy, In Good Company, and Little Fockers among the
more obvious examples. Signing up Lily Tomlin to play Portia's feminist
mom was inspired; like the ubiquitous aging Alan Arkin, Tomlin should
now have plenty of work.

Admission requires no small amount of sympathy for the messy business
of growing up and getting ahead—Weitz navigates the vagaries of family
ambition well. If the double-meaning of the title seems too precious to
you, don't worry, the rest of the story is almost unambiguous.

Although Admission is mostly about applicants to an upper-tier college,
it also poses the unethical means some might employ to gain entrance.
Even Portia is not blameless, a touch I found in the film's favor while
it deals with the unreal segment of our population smart enough to be
considered for admission.

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Plot

The world's very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.4/10 (2,816 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures — and their outlook is changed forever.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
The Journey Begins

Details

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Release Date:

Technical Specs

Runtime:
98 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

The first DreamWorks Animation film to be distributed by 20th Century Fox. See more »

User Review

Excellent movie for the whole family to enjoy!

Rating: 10/10


I saw this movie at a sneak preview this afternoon. This was a very
enjoyable movie for our whole family. Me and my husband sat there and
laughed frequently, being completely enthralled with the story and
graphics. Meanwhile, my daughter and my 7 year-old grandson sat with
us, and they also were laughing throughout most of the movie. It has
something for people of all ages to enjoy. It was heartwarming, and at
times, it totally pulls on your heartstrings, too. The characters were
appealing, and the type you find yourself rooting for as time goes by,
and the animals that interact with the humans frequently stole the
show! I know that some critics will have issues with some of the
fantastic creatures that are seen, and they may take issue with the
extraordinary things that The Croods are able to do physically. I knew
going into this movie that this movie was a work of fiction, though,
and therefore I was able to suspend my expectations of reality, and go
on the ride that Dreamworks wanted to take me on. I thoroughly enjoyed
myself, and took this movie for what it was – a lighthearted comedy
about a family going through changes, and how they deal with those
changes. I would definitely recommend this as a great movie to see!!

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Plot

Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.1/10 (3,005 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

When the White House (Secret Service Code: “Olympus”) is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
When our flag falls our nation will rise.

Details

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Release Date:

Filming Locations: Bossier City, Louisiana, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $80,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
120 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

It was so hot in Louisiana during the filming of the White House tourist scenes that the Humane Society representative insisted that the German Shepherds being used as K-9 watch dogs be kept in an air-conditioned van between shoots. See more »

Goofs:

There are several shots in the movie where news TV channels display “Whitehouse” instead of “White House”. See more »

User Review

When's the Sequel?

Rating: 9/10


Mike Banning(Gerard Butler) kicks butt and takes names in this film! It
is like Die Hard in the White House. It actually would be Die Hard
except there are better fighting scenes and a secret service agent
taking on terrorists is a much more plausible story line than a New
York cop going all Rambo. The plot is easy to understand, which is just
what you want for a big action flick. That way there is no need to over
think things – just sit back and watch some awesome explosions and
sweet fights!

There are a few emotional situations that are a bit underdeveloped, but
that is expected. After all, its a rated R action movie not a PG13
Nicholas Sparks one! The 2 hour run time was almost entirely focused on
the action which is exactly what you want to pay for when you see a
movie like this.

It's R rating comes almost solely from violence, there is little
swearing and no sexuality.

You want my advice? See it! And do so in the big screen.

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Plot

As Nell Sweetzer tries to build a new life after the events of the first movie, the evil force that once possessed her returns with an even more horrific plan.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 5.0/10 (786 voted)

Director: itemscope itemtype=”http://schema.org/Person”

Storyline

As Nell Sweetzer tries to build a new life after the events of the first movie, the evil force that once possessed her returns with an even more horrific plan.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
God asks. The Devil commands.

Details

Official Website:
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Release Date:

Filming Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime:
88 min

User Review

Just TERRIBLE. Unnecessary sequel, pitiful writing and poor execution.

Rating: 3/10


The Last Exorcism Part II is simply put a terrible movie. I absolutely
loved the first film but Part II is like the Blair Witch Project 2 of
the original Blair Witch Project. Its unnecessary, it doesn't
accomplish anything and it doesn't push the story forward. All this
film was made for was to show you how Nell tries to recover after the
events of the first film. THATS IT! The scares are few and far between
the story is just downright dumb from the beginning and you never
really feel for any of the characters from the get go. I wouldn't
recommend seeing this film even for the fans of the first one. Besides
a daring opening sequence, a few moments of suspense and interesting
character moments this movie is a complete fluke. The Last Exorcism
accomplished a sense of true horror and dread. You actually felt for
the characters. Part II I see more of as a Dark Comedy. You can't even
take this movie seriously at times. It seems the only reason this
sequel was made was because the first film made 100 million at the box
office. Thats it!

3 out of 10 stars. This movie was just bad. Simple as that!

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Plot

In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by one of his boss's victims, a woman seeking retribution.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.3/10 (864 voted)

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Storyline

Victor, a rising gangland player, has infiltrated the crime empire run by ruthless kingpin Alphonse, with the single purpose of making Alphonse pay for destroying his once happy life. As he meticulously orchestrates his vengeance from his high-rise home, Victor watches and is watched by Beatrice, a mysterious young woman who lives in the apartment across from his. On the surface a fragile woman-child, Beatrice seethes with a rage of her own. When she uncovers Victor's dark secrets, she threatens to expose him unless he helps her carry out her own campaign of retribution. Each fixated on avenging the past, they devise a violent and cathartic plan that could change their worlds forever.

Taglines:
Blood demands blood.

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Filming Locations: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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Runtime:
110 min

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User Review

A fascinatingly grim look at revenge and, less commonly, the aftermath.

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The revenge genre is often a tired one. The majority are either so
sullen that they lose sight of what makes these fantasies entertaining
or too silly to offer any glimpse of realism or consequence. "Dead Man
Down" offers just the right amount of grittiness to be taken seriously,
but also maintains its own identity with a heavy focus on character
development and a more philosophical viewpoint on the nature of getting
even. The vengeful gangster and his plight may be a repetitive
backstory, but the cryptic structuring, attention to emotion, and
competent acting strengthens the refreshingly fluctuating twists. While
the conclusion digresses into a prosaic, albeit satisfying action
sequence, it doesn't dilute the antiheros' uniquely warped relationship
or their infectiously harsh personalities.

When crime lord Alphonse's (Terence Howard) men begin turning up
murdered, along with enigmatic clues elaborating on the responsible
party, the gangster looks to his henchmen Victor (Colin Farrell) and
Darcy (Dominic Cooper) for answers. But Victor has his own plans,
including a labored revenge scheme against those that wronged him in
the past. As he steadily brings his complex machinations to fruition,
he starts an unlikely relationship with his neighbor, Beatrice (Noomi
Rapace), an emotionally damaged woman with desires just as ominous as
his. Forced into a vicious cycle of vengeance, Victor must attempt to
not only satisfy his demons but also salvage the soul of his newfound
companion.

Adorned with an impossibly generic title, "Dead Man Down" is
unexpectedly an absorbingly unique revenge fantasy. Devoid of the
typical action, adventure, and beauteous damsels-in-distress, it is
instead a morbidly dark, fascinatingly grim look at revenge and, less
commonly, the aftermath. The emotions experienced by the hateful, the
murderous, and the defensive are scrutinized beyond the normal array of
purely evil entities undergoing deserved comeuppance. Nothing is black
and white in the film – instead, every character is tinged with
complications and questionable qualities, making this group of
antiheroes unpredictable, sympathetic, or repugnant in alternating
turns.

It's rare to see a crime thriller spend so much time on character
development. It's also quite welcome – the ulterior motives, extortive
attitudes, and sabotage aren't awkwardly spontaneous but rather
sensible operations for generously analyzed mentalities. These aren't
cardboard cutouts; and excessive dialogue doesn't make up for lack of
substance. Instead, director Niels Arden Oplev opts for prolonged,
brooding facial communications that convey much more than stale words.
It's a feat for Farrell to be so convincing as an implacable gangster
(his best role since "In Bruges") and Rapace is sensational as an
equally bitter survivor who literally wears the scars of mental anguish
on her face. Howard is one of the few weak spots, once again taking a
sinister role and making it apprehensive. And although the climax
embodies the raging, explosive visualization of suspenseful retribution
that audiences crave (a contrasting culmination for the sake of
crowd-pleasing action), it's the contrived satisfaction "Dead Man Down"
needs to soften the blow of such a severe, serious series of
retaliations.

- The Massie Twins (GoneWithTheTwins.com)

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