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MonSFFA Movie & Promotions Page
Here are a few movie promotions, reviews and assorted comments of several movies that the members of MonSFFA have seen recently. Enjoy!
MonSFFA is very proud to help promote Legion. Our thanks to Sony Screen Gems and Promo Avenue to allow us the chance to particpate in this promotion.
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Release Date: Janaury 22, 2009 Director: Scott Stewart Screenwriter: Scott Stewart, Peter Schink Producers: David Lancaster, Michel Litvak Synopsis When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner and the Archangel Michael (Paul Bettany). Cast: MPAA Rating: R (for strong bloody violence, and language) Official Web Site: http://legionmovie.com Studio: Screen Gems (Sony)
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MonSFFA is very proud to help promote DAYBREAKERS. Our thanks to Lionsgate Films and Brigitte Chabot Communications to allow us the chance to particpate in this promotion.
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Release date: January 8, 2010 Directors: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Starring: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill SYNOPSIS: The year is 2019. A mysterious plague has swept over the earth, transforming the majority of the world's population into vampires. Humans are now an endangered, second-class species – forced into hiding as they are hunted and farmed for vampire consumption to the brink of extinction. It’s all up to Edward Dalton, a vampire researcher who refuses to feed on human blood, to perfect a blood substitute that might sustain vampires and spare the few remaining humans. But time and hope are running out – until Ed meets Audrey, a human survivor who leads him to a startling medical breakthrough. Armed with knowledge that both humans and vampires will kill for, Ed must battle his own kind in a deadly struggle that will decide the fate of the human race. Stylish, provocative and action-packed, DAYBREAKERS stars two-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill. DAYBREAKERS is written and directed by the Spierig Brothers. Studio: Lionsgate
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Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi Produced by: Paul Brooks, Joe Carnahan, Terry Robbins Written by Olatunde Osunsanmi Starring: Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, Enzo Cilenti, Corey Johnson, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Alisha Seaton, Daphne Alexander, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Tyne Rafaeli Rated: PG-13 Studios: Rogue/Universal Release Date: November 6, 2009 Official Website: http://www.thefourthkind.net SYNOPSIS: In 1972 a scale of measurement was established for alien encounters. When a UFO is sighted, it is called an encounter of the first kind. When evidence is collected, it is known as an encounter of the second kind. When contact is made with extraterrestrials, it is the third kind. The next level, abduction, is the fourth kind. This encounter has been the most difficult to document...until now. Structured unlike any film before it, The Fourth Kind is a provocative thriller set in modern-day Nome, Alaska, where — mysteriously since the 1960s — a disproportionate number of the population has been reported missing every year. Despite multiple FBI investigations of the region, the truth has never been discovered. Here in this remote region, psychologist Dr. Abigail Tyler (Milla Jovovich) began videotaping sessions with traumatized patients and unwittingly discovered some of the most disturbing evidence of alien abduction ever documented. Using never-before-seen archival footage that is integrated into the film, The Fourth Kind exposes the terrified revelations of multiple witnesses. Their accounts of being visited by alien figures all share disturbingly identical details, the validity of which is investigated throughout the film. For more check out the official The Fourth Kind website, and look for the film directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi on November 6, 2009. |
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Directed by: Duncan Jones Writers: Duncan Jones (original story), Nathan Parker (screenplay) Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kaya Scodelario, Matt Berry, Robin Chalk, Dominique McElligott , Kevin Spacey, Malcolm Stewart , Benedict Wong Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller MPAA Rating: R Run Time: 97 minutes Release Date: July 3, 2009 Released By Sony Pictures Classics SYNOPSIS: Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is nearing the end of his contract with Lunar. He`s been a faithful employee for 3 long years. His home has been Selene, a moon base where he has spent his days alone, mining Helium 3. The precious gas holds the key to reversing the Earth`s energy crisis. Isolated, determined and steadfast, Sam has followed the rulebook obediently and his time on the moon has been enlightening, but uneventful. The solitude has given him time to reflect on the mistakes of his past and work on his raging temper. But 2 weeks shy of his departure from Selene, Sam starts seeing things, hearing things and feeling strange. And when a routine extraction goes horribly wrong, he discovers that Lunar have their own plans for replacing him and the new recruit is eerily familiar. Before he can return to Earth, Sam has to confront himself and the discovery that the life he has created, may not be his own. It`s more than his contract that is set to expire. For more info check out www.sonyclassics.com/moon Métropole is running a contest for 10 posters and 4 free passes (Each valid for two people). The contest has been set up on this page: http://tinyurl.com/contestmoon . You can also log onto the Facebook page at: http://tinyurl.com/metropolefilms for more contests and info on the film.
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Director: Tony Scott Screenwriter: Brian Helgeland Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini Genre: Action, Thriller MPAA Rating: R (for violence and pervasive language) Release Date: June 12, 2009 Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony) Official Website: CatchtheTrain.com SYNOPSIS: In "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?
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The team behind the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code returns for the highly anticipated Angels & Demons, based upon the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who once again finds that forces with ancient roots are willing to stop at nothing, even murder, to advance their goals. Director: Ron Howard Produced by: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and John Calley. Screenplay: David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman. Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård, Pierfrancesco Favino Release Date: In Theaters May 15, 2009 Genre: Drama, Thriller Studio: Columbia Pictures SYNOPSIS: What terrifying discovery would make the Vatican turn to Robert Langdon, the man who cracked history’s most controversial code? When Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati – the most powerful underground organization in history – he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization's most despised enemy: the Catholic Church. Upon learning that the clock is ticking on an unstoppable Illuminati time bomb, Langdon travels to Rome, where he joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and enigmatic Italian scientist. Embarking on a nonstop, action-packed hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra will follow the 400-year-old Path of Illumination that marks the Vatican's only hope for survival. Official site: http://www.angelsanddemons.com
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Director: Steve Shill Cast: Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles, Ali Larter, Bruce McGill, Jerry O’Connell, Christine Lahti Synopsis: Derek Charles (Idris Elba), a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage to the beautiful Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles). But when Lisa (Ali Larter), a temp worker, starts stalking Derek, all the things he's worked so hard for are placed in jeopardy. In theaters: April 24, 2009 Official site: http://www.areyouobsessed.com Viral site: check it out! www.getobsessedwithali.com
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RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAINGenre: Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi | Thriller Release: March 13, 2009 Director: Andy Fickman Screenplay by: Matt Lopez, Mark Bomback, Andy Fickman Producer: Andrew Gunn Cast: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, Alexander Ludwig, Tom Everett Scott, Christopher Marquette, Cheech Marin, Garry Marshall Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Synopsis: For years, stories have circulated about a secret place in the middle of the Nevada desert, known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings. It is called Witch Mountain, and when a Las Vegas cab driver (Dwayne Johnson) finds two teens with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can’t explain. When they discover that the only chance to save the world lies in unraveling the secrets of Witch Mountain, the race begins, as the government, mobsters and even extraterrestrials try to stop them.
Official Site: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/RacetoWitchMountain
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X-Files: I Want to BelieveRelease: July 25, 2008 Director: Chris Carter Written by: Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz Cast: David Duchovny as Fox Mulder Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully Amanda Peet as FBI Special Agent Dakota Whitney Xzibit as a yet-unnamed FBI Special Agent Billy Connolly as a priest of dubious character Callum Keith Rennie Adam Godley Studio: Fox Genre: Science-Fiction Plot Synopsis: Mulder and Scully are back in the thrilling summer 2008 blockbuster movie based on the classic X-Files TV show! When a group of women are abducted in the wintry hills of rural Virginia, the only clues to their disappearance are the grotesque human remains that begin to turn up in snow banks along the highway. With officials desperate for any lead, a disgraced priest’s questionable “visions” send local police on a wild goose chase and straight to a bizarre secret medical experiment that may or may not be connected to the women’s disappearance. It’s a case right out of The X-Files. But the FBI closed down its investigations into the paranormal years ago. And the best team for the job is ex-agents Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully, who have no desire to revisit their dark past. Still, the truth of these horrific crimes is out there somewhere... and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it! Official web site: http://www.xfiles.com
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Director: Peter BergScreenwriter: Vy Vincent Ngo, Vince GilliganStarring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Eddie MarsanGenre: Action, Comedy, DramaMPAA Rating: PG-13 (for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language)Official Website: Hancock-movie.com | HancockWasHere.com | MySpace.com/HancockSynopsis:There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there’s Hancock (Will Smith). With great power comes great responsibility – everyone knows that – everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock’s well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough – as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn’t the kind of man who cares what other people think – until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock’s greatest challenge yet – and a task that may prove impossible as Ray’s wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), insists that he’s a lost cause.Release Date: July 2, 2008Studio: Columbia Pictures |
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21Plot Synopsis: Columbia Pictures' action/adventure 21 is inspired by the true story of the very brightest young minds in the country -- and how they took Vegas for millions. Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) is a shy, brilliant M.I.T. student who -- needing to pay school tuition -- finds the answers in the cards. He is recruited to join a group of the school's most gifted students that heads to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and the know-how to turn the odds at blackjack in their favor. With unorthodox math professor and stats genius Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey) leading the way, they've cracked the code. By counting cards and employing an intricate system of signals, the team can beat the casinos big time. Seduced by the money, the Vegas lifestyle, and by his smart and sexy teammate, Jill Taylor (Kate Bosworth), Ben begins to push the limits. Though counting cards isn't illegal, the stakes are high, and the challenge becomes not only keeping the numbers straight, but staying one step ahead of the casinos' menacing enforcer: Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). Release date: Friday March 28, 2008 Genre: Action Running time: 122 minutes Director: Robert Luketic Studio: Columbia Pictures Producer(s): Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca Screenplay: Peter Steinfeld, Allan Loeb Cast: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, Aaron Yoo, Liza Lapira, Jacob Pitts Official web site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/21/site
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JUMPERRelease: February 15, 2008 Director: Doug Liman (Mr. & Mrs. Smith,The Bourne Identity) Written by: Simon Kinberg Starring: Hayden Christensen (Factory Girl, Star Wars Episode II & III) Rachel Bilson (The Last Kiss, TV’s The O.C.) Jamie Bell (Flags of our Fathers, King Kong, Billy Elliot) Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on a Plane, Star Wars Episode II & III, Pulp Fiction) Studio: Fox Genre: Science-Fiction Plot Synopsis: David Rice always believed he was perfectly ordinary --- until he accidentally discovered he possessed a "talent" that is nothing less than extraordinary. David is a “JUMPER” who can teleport himself to the streets of New York and Tokyo, the ruins of Rome, and the summit of Mt. Everest. He can see twenty sunsets in one night, whisk his girlfriend around the world in the blink of an eye, and grab millions of dollars in a matter of minutes. But David’s global odyssey takes a deadly turn when finds himself relentlessly pursued by a secret organization sworn to kill Jumpers. Forming an uneasy alliance with another Jumper, David becomes a key player in a war that has been raging for thousands of years. As these world-changing events unfold, David begins to discover the secrets and mythology behind his incredible ability. Official web site: www.jumpermovie.com
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30 DAYS OF NIGHTDIRECTOR: David Slade PRODUCER: Sam Raimi, Robert G. Tapert CAST: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Ben Foster SCREENPLAY: Steve Niles, Stuart Beattie, Brian Nelson STUDIO: Columbia Pictures GENRE: Thriller SYNOPSIS: The isolated town of Barrow, Alaska, in the extreme northern hemisphere, is plunged into complete darkness annually for an entire month. When most of the inhabitants head south for the winter, a mysterious group of strangers appear: bloodthirsty vampires, ready to take advantage of the uninterrupted darkness to feed on the town’s residents. As the night wears on, Barrow's Sheriff Eben (Josh Hartnett), his estranged wife Stella (Melissa George), and an ever-shrinking group of survivors must do anything they can to last until daylight. OFFICIAL WEB SITE: http://www.sonypicturesreleasing.ca/english/movies/30daysofnight In theatres October 19. Subject to classification.
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RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTIONDirected by: Russell Mulcahy Produced by: Paul W. S. Anderson, Jeremy Bolt, Robert Kulzer, Bernd Eichinger, Samuel Hadida Written by: Paul W. S. Anderson Music by: Charlie Clouser Cinematography: David Johnson Editing by: Ryan Folsey Distributed by: Sony Release date: September 21, 2007 MPAA Rating: R - for strong horror violence throughout and some nudity. Release Company: Screen Gems Genre: Action/Adventure, Disaster, Science Fiction, Future/Futuristic Worlds, Diseases Official Website: The Official Resident Evil: Extinction Site Synopsis: The second sequel to the $100 million hit, "Resident Evil: Extinction" is again based on the wildly popular video game series and picks up where the last film left off. Alice (Milla Jovovich), now in hiding in the Nevada desert, once again joins forces with Carlos Oliveira (Oded Fehr) and L.J. (Mike Epps), along with new survivors Claire (Ali Larter), K-Mart (Spencer Locke ) and Nurse Betty (Ashanti) to try to eliminate the deadly virus that threatens to make every human being undead... and to seek justice. Since being captured by the Umbrella Corporation, Alice has been subjected to biogenic experimentation and becomes genetically altered, with super-human strengths, senses and dexterity. These skills, and more, will be needed if anyone is to remain alive. After the events of Resident Evil: Apocalypse, the Umbrella Corporation, despite the nuclear destruction of Raccoon City, discovered the T-Virus, their greatest bio-organic weapon which had the power to reanimate the dead as zombies, had escaped containment. Umbrella desperately tries to stop the T-Virus from turning the entire world's population into the undead, but after a series of T-Virus outbreaks over the space of 3-5 years, the human race is on the verge of extinction. Alice (Milla Jovovich), Umbrella's greatest Bio-Organic Weapon turned freedom fighter, is now alone in the desert wastelands of the remains of the United States, trying desperately to keep what people who are left alive and save them from the undead legions (which now includes animals), with the super-human strength and psychokinetic abilities she gained from her brief imprisonment by Umbrella. However, Alice not only has to contend with the zombie armies, but also psychotic-driven survivors and ultimately Umbrella itself, which seeks to develop a permanent cure/vaccine to the T-Virus to save what's left of humanity. Alice, however, is able to escape and is now hiding in the Nevada desert, near the ruins of Las Vegas. Alice rejoins fellow Raccoon survivors Carlos Oliveira (Oded Fehr) and L.J. (Mike Epps), and also meets new survivors Claire Redfield (Ali Larter), K-Mart (Spencer Locke) and Nurse Betty (Ashanti). Alice finds a notebook during her travels with the survivor convoy, which tells of a place to the north, near Alaska, without infection (possibly due to its cold temperature). Believing in any chance for sanctuary, Alice and the others begin searching for means to reach this so-called sanctuary, which will drive them to face Umbrella once again (as only they have the advanced vehicles, computers and technology necessary for the survivors to escape). Failing to capture Alice, Umbrella, at the behest of Umbrella Chairman Albert Wesker, resorts to creating clones of Alice (from DNA they extracted during her brief imprisonment), but only a small minority of them have the necessary blood factors for the serum that Sam Isaacs needs. However, Isaacs is not concerned with saving humanity, but rather completing his perverted research into the "Ultimate: Lifeform", which was shut down many years earlier. Isaacs is able to secure additional resources for his research, but when Wesker finds out, he orders Isaacs to be murdered, but he narrowly escapes with his life. Isaacs uses the serum he made from his research on himself, turning himself into the "Ultimate Lifeform": Tyrant. Isaacs/Tyrant then begins searching for Alice to get the remaining materials he needs for the antidote, and Alice will be forced to fight him, and other powerful foes, if their plan to save humanity is to succeed and anyone is to remain alive.
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SUNSHINEDirected by: Danny Boyle Written by: Alex Garland Cast: Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Cillian Murphy, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong, Michelle Yeoh Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures Genre: Science-Fiction Release Date: July 26, 2007 Running Time: 98 min. Rating: Rated R for violent content and language. Official Web Site: www.foxsearchlight.com/sunshine Danny Boyle's Blog: www.sunshinedna.com Synopsis: As the sun begins to dim along with mankind's hope for the future, it's up to a desperate crew of eight astronauts to reach the dying star and re-ignite the fire that will bring life back to planet Earth in a tense, psychological sci-fi thriller that re-teams 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle with writer Alex Garland and producer Andrew Macdonald. The skies are darkening, and the outlook for planet Earth is grim. Though the encroaching darkness at first seems unstoppable, scientists have concocted one desperate last-ditch plan to buy the human race a temporary reprieve from the grim future that looms just past the horizon. A crew of eight men and women has been given a device designed to literally re-ignite the sun and sent hurdling through space on the most crucial space mission ever attempted. Suddenly, as the crew loses radio contact with mission control, everything begins to fall apart. Now, in the darkest reaches of the galaxy, the men and women who may hold the key to ultimate survival find themselves not only struggling for their lives, but their sanity as well.
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MonSFFA was proud to help promote the William Shatner Gala which took place on July 21, 2007 at the St. Denis Theatre during the Just For Laughs Festival.
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FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFERDirector: Tim Story Writers (WGA): Don Payne (screenplay) and Mark Frost (screenplay) ... Release Date: 15 June 2007 (USA) Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi more Running TIme: 92 min Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Official Web Sites: (English version) http://www.fantasticfourmovie.com (French version) www.les4fantastiques.ca Synopsis: Reed Richards and Sue Storm are attempting to marry early in the film. The film's remaining story centers on the appearance of the Silver Surfer on Earth, as well as the return of Doctor Doom. The film begins two years after the first, with Doctor Doom having spent two years trapped in a casket and taking over Latveria. Doom desires to take the Silver Surfer's powers. He also reverts to his organic form. With Fantastic Four grossing $330 million worldwide, 20th Century Fox hired director Tim Story and screenwriter Mark Frost in December 2005 to return for the superhero team's sequel. Screenwriters Frost and Don Payne were hired to write the screenplay Payne has said the film is based upon Fantastic Four #48, in which Galactus also makes an appearance, as well as issues 57-60 in which Doom steals the Surfer's power. Payne has also said the film takes inspiration from the Ultimate Marvel limited series Ultimate Extinction. As of March 2, 2007, Galactus' design was not yet done, and by April 18 they were still unsure of whether he would speak. The film includes the Fantasti-Car, a larger role for Kerry Washington's character Alicia Masters, and in June 2006, the Silver Surfer was announced to appear in the sequel as a "villain / hero". The Silver Surfer has been created with a new computer-generated design. The sequel, whose working title was Fantastic Four 2, was officially titled Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer in August 2006 with filming beginning on August 28 in Vancouver and set for a release date of June 15, 2007. Michael Chiklis' prosthetics as the Thing were also redesigned to allow him to take it off in between takes. In August 2006, actor Andre Braugher dropped out of an ER supporting role to be cast in Rise of the Silver Surfer. Braugher was cast as General Hager, whom director Story described as "an old acquaintance of Reed Richards and one of the major additions to the movie". In September, actor Doug Jones was confirmed to portray the Silver Surfer in addition to Julian McMahon reprising his role as Doctor Doom.
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DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR)Director: Timur Bekmambetov Writer: Timur Bekmambetov Starring: Konstantin Khabensky, Aleksei Chadov, Yuri Kutsenko, Igor Lifanov, Sergei Lukyanenko, Rimma Markova, Vladimir Menshov, Nikolai Olyalin, Mariya Poroshina, Galina Tyunina, Viktor Verzhbitsky, Valeri Zolotukhin Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller Official Site: www.foxsearchlight.com/daywatch Rating: R for violence Runtime: 140 minutes Synopsis: It is New Year's Eve of 2006, more than one year after the events of Night Watch. Anton Gorodetsky, the protagonist of the first film, finds himself in the middle of an approaching conflict between the Light and Dark Others, who are still bound with an uneasy truce. Anton is still a Night Watch operative, now working with his trainee and romantic interest, Svetlana (the healer from the first film, now a Light Other). As his son Yegor has now become a Dark Other, Anton is forced to secretly destroy evidence of Yegor's attacks on normal people, which violate the treaty, leaving the Night Watch unable to sentence Yegor. To redeem for his previous mistake, an attempt to use a witch's service to kill the unborn Yegor (shown in the beginning of the first film), Anton seeks the legendary Chalk of Fate, a magical chalk that could rewrite history, which was once Tamerlane's property and one of the main reasons for his numerous military successes. Meanwhile, Zavulon, the leader of the Dark Others and their Day Watch, is waiting for Yegor's birthday. At the birthday, Yegor would become a Great Other and acquire the power that would allow the Dark Others to break the treaty (which is only supported because the Others fear that the two sides will destroy each other). Being grateful to Anton for his covering of Yegor doesn't stop the Day Watch from trying to frame Anton and get him sentenced for murder. They succeed, despite the efforts made by Boris Ivanovich Geser (the head of the Night Watch) to protect Anton from the Dark Others by switching his body with that of Olga the sorceress (in this form, his relationship with Svetlana suddenly gains a boost, as Svetlana confesses to the false Olga that she actually loves Anton). Finally Anton gets hold of the Chalk of Fate, but it is soon stolen by Yegor. Zavulon cannot use or even touch the Chalk (it would be a direct violation of the treaty), and it ends up being used by Alisa Donnikova, Zavulon's minion, for her personal desires. Yegor's birthday party begins soon after that; the guests are Dark Others (some of them are Russian pop stars), although Anton makes his way to the party as Yegor's father and pretends to be drunk to expose the real committer of the murder he has been charged with - his neighbor vampire, Kostia's father. He is unable, however, to avert a disaster: as Svetlana rushes to the party to find Anton, she pushes Yegor and accidentally spills his blood, prompting Zavulon to break the treaty. Yegor, now a Great Other, unleashes an apocalypse upon Moscow. The city is nearly destroyed, starting with the Ostankino Tower; a fierce battle between the Light and Dark Others follows, with few survivors on each side. One of them, however, is Anton, who manages to reclaim the Chalk of Fate from Alisa and runs through the ruins of Moscow to the house where he, thirteen years ago, made his visit to the witch — the visit that caused the entire sequence of events, starting Anton's own initiation into the Night Watch. Anton writes "NO" on a wall in this house; Moscow reverts to normal, and time is thrown back to 1992. In the epilogue, as a result of the Chalk's influence, Anton rethinks his intent to kill his unborn child and decides not to strike a deal with the witch. He walks out of the house, into the street, where he meets Svetlana, and where Zavulon and Geser are sitting on a bench, without any signs of hostility, wondering whether Anton will recognize her or not. Eventually Geser's prediction that he will recognize her comes true, and the film ends with Anton and Svetlana walking together under an umbrella — down the street and away. Featuring the cinematic vision of cutting-edge Director/Writer Timur Bekmambetov, DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR) is based on the novel by Sergei Lukyanenko and Vladimir Vasiliev. When the previous installment, NIGHT WATCH (NOCHNOI DOZOR), was released in its native Russia in July 2004, it became an instant smash hit breaking all film gross records in post-Soviet history. Made for a mere $4 million, the film out-grossed both LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and SPIDERMAN 2 at the Russian box office, eventually taking in more than $16 million. DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR) has done even better, grossing over $30 million. A dazzling mix of state-of-the-art visual effects, amazing action sequences, and nail-biting horror set in contemporary Moscow, DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR) revolves around the conflict and balance maintained between the forces of light and darkness -- the result of a medieval truce between the opposing sides. This ancient war between the forces of Light and Darkness is reaching a tragic outcome. Each side has gained a powerful Great Other, who are headed for a clash, and Anton Gorodetsky is once again caught up in the midst of this conflict. On one side is Anton's son, Egor, who has joined the ranks of the Dark Others, while Anton's love interest Svetlana is the hope of the Light. But that's just the beginning of his troubles: Anton is on the run after having been accused of murder. Things are getting worse, and only the ancient Chalk of Fate can save the day. The problem is the magical Chalk was lost hundreds of years ago... DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR) stars Konstantin Khabensky, Maria Poroshina, Vladimir Menshov, Galina Tyunina, Victor Verzhbitskiy, Zhanna Friske, Dima Martynov, Valeriy Zolotukhin and Aleksey Chadov. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a screenplay by Bekmambetov, Sergei Lukyanenko and Alexander Talal, DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR) was produced by Konstantin Ernst, the General Director of Channel One Russia, Russia's biggest and most successful television network, and Anatoly Maximov, Deputy General Director. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Director of Photography Sergei Trofimov, Art Directors Valery Victorov and Mukhtar Mirzakeyev, Editor Dmitri Kiselev and Costume Designer Varia Avdiushko. The film's music is composed by Yuri Poteyenko. Sergei Lukyanenko and Vladimir Vasiliev's novel Day Watch -- and its prequel Night Watch and sequel Dusk Watch -- marked a watershed in Russian literature. The book's story of supernatural battles breaking out on the frenetic, everyday streets of modern Moscow struck a resonant chord with a whole new crowd -- young Russian readers, fantasy fans and Internet users -- who turned them into instant hip, cult classics, selling 500,000 copies. Since the Russian release of the feature films DAY WATCH (DNEVNOI DOZOR) and NIGHT WATCH (NOCHNOI DOZOR), the trilogy has gone on to sell another 2.5 million copies.
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28 WEEKS LATERRELEASE DATE: May 11, 2007 DIRECTOR: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo PRODUCERS: Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Enrique Lopez-Lavigne WRITERS: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Enrique Lopez-Lavigne, Rowan Joffe and Jesus Olmo EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Danny Boyle, Alex Garland CAST: Mackintosh Muggleton SYNOPSIS: 28 WEEKS LATER, the follow up to the hugely successful 28 Days Later, picks up six months after the rage virus has annihilated the British Isles. The US Army declares that the war against infection has been won, and that the reconstruction of the country can begin. As the first wave of refugees arrive to rebuild their lives a family is reunited - but one of them unwittingly carries a terrible secret. The virus is not yet dead, and this time, it is more dangerous than ever.
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SPIDER-MAN 3Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man™ 3 reunites the cast and filmmakers from the first two blockbuster adventures for a web of secrets, vengeance, love, and forgiveness that will transport worldwide audiences to thrilling new heights on May 4, 2007. In Spider-Man™ 3, based on the legendary Marvel Comics series, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves. Directed by: Sam Raimi Screenplay: Alvin Sargent Screen Story by: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi Based on the Marvel Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Produced by: Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, Grant Curtis Executive Producers: Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, Joseph M. Caracciolo Cast:
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THE REAPINGIn The Reaping, Hilary Swank plays a former Christian missionary who lost her faith after her family was tragically killed, and has since become a world-renowned expert in disproving religious phenomena. But when she investigates a small Louisiana town that is suffering from what appear to be the Biblical plagues, she realizes that science cannot explain what is happening and she must regain her faith to combat the dark forces threatening the community. CAST: DIRECTOR: WRITERS: PRODUCERS: Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures / Dark Castle Entertainment / Village Roadshow Pictures Rating: PG-13 for some violent content disturbing images, thematic material and brief language. Release Date: April 6, 2007
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PREMONITIONLinda Hanson (Sandra Bullock) has a beautiful house, a loving husband and two adorable daughters. Her life is perfect, until the day she receives the devastating news that her husband Jim (Julian McMahon) has died in a car accident. When she wakes up the next morning to find him alive and well, she assumes it was all a dream, but is shaken by how vivid it felt. She soon realizes it wasn't a dream, and her world is turned upside down as the surreal circumstances lead her to discover that her perfect life may not have been all that it appeared. Desperate to save her family, Linda begins a furious race against time and fate to try and preserve everything that she and Jim have built together. ©2007 Sony Pictures. All rights reserved. Director: Mennan Yapo Writer: Bill Kelly Genre: Drama, Thriller Duration: 1hr 50mins Starring: Distributor: SONY PICTURES Rating: PG-13 for some violent content disturbing images, thematic material and brief language. Release Date: March 16, 2007
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GHOST RIDERDirected by: Mark Steven Johnson Screen Story and Screenplay by: Mark Steven Johnson Based on the: Marvel Comic Produced by: Avi Arad, Steven Paul, Michael De Luca, Gary Foster Executive Producers: E. Bennett Walsh, Ari Arad, Stan Lee, Norman Golightly, David S. Goyer, Lynwood Spinks Cast: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Sam Elliott, Donal Logue and Peter Fonda Studio: Sony/Columbia Genre: Action/Adventure Release Date: February 16, 2007 Synopsis: From Marvel Comics, creators of Spider-Man™, Blade and X-Men, comes a new hero....Ghost Rider™. Long ago, superstar motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) made a deal with the devil to protect the ones he loved most: his father and his childhood sweetheart, Roxanne (Eva Mendes). Now, the devil has come for his due. By day, Johnny is a die-hard stunt rider... but at night, in the presence of evil, he becomes the Ghost Rider, a bounty hunter of rogue demons. Forced to do the devil's bidding, Johnny is determined to confront his fate and use his curse and powers to defend the innocent. Official Site: www.ghostrider-movie.com
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THE MESSENGERSGenre: Horror/Thriller Opens: February 2, 2007 Directed by: Danny Pang & Oxide Pang Screenplay by: Mark Wheaton Story by: Todd Farmer Produced by: Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, William Sherak, Jason Shuman Executive Producers: Nathan Kahane, Joe Drake Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott, Penelope Ann Miller, John Corbett There is evidence to suggest that children are highly susceptible to paranormal phenomenon. They can see what adults cannot, they believe what adults deny. And they are trying to warn us. In THE MESSENGERS, a suspense thriller starring Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott, Penelope Anne Miller and John Corbett, the Solomon family has left big city life for a secluded farm in North Dakota. Soon after they arrive at their new home, 16 year-old Jess and her 3 year-old brother begin seeing ominous apparitions that no one else can see, and are repeatedly attacked by something from the other side. Now they must try desperately to warn the rest of the family before it's too late. THE MESSENGERS is directed by the Pang Brothers (The Eye, Bangkok Dangerous), produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, William Sherak and Jason Shuman, and written by Mark Wheaton, from a story by Todd Farmer.
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THE GOOD GERMANDirector: Steven Soderbergh Screenwriter: Paul Attanasio Starring: George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire, Leland Orser, Beau Bridges, Tony Curran Genre: Drama, Thriller MPAA Rating: R (for language, violence and some sexual content) Plot Summary: Based on the novel by Joseph Kanon, "The Good German" takes place in the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, where U.S. Army war correspondent Jake Geismar (George Clooney) becomes embroiled with Lena Brandt (Cate Blanchett), a former lover whose missing husband is the object of a manhunt by both the American and Russian armies. Intrigue mounts as Jake tries to uncover the secrets Lena may be hiding in her desperation to get herself and her husband out of Berlin. Tully (Tobey Maguire), a soldier in the American army motor pool assigned to drive Jake around Berlin, has black market connections that may be Lena's way out -- or lead them all into even darker territory. Official Site: http://www.thegoodgerman.com
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ERAGONDirector: Stefen Fangmeier Writer: Peter Buchman Producer: John A, John Davis, Wyck Godfrey Cast: Jeremy Irons (Casanova, Kingdom of Heaven) Robert Carlyle (Human Trafficking, The Beach, Trainspotting) Djimon Hounsou (Beauty Shop, Constantine, In America) Sienna Guillory (Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Love Actually) John Malkovich (Colour me Kubrick, The Libertine, Con Air, Being John Malkovich) And introducing: Edward Speleers! Genre: Action, Family, Fantasy and Science-Fiction Distributor: 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Synopsis: Based on the best-selling novel, this is an epic fantasy-adventure about a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he can save –or destroy- an Empire. Release: December 15, 2006 Official Site: www.eragonmovie.com
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TURISTASDirector : John Stockwell (Blue Crush) Writer: Michael Ross Producers: Marc Butan, Bo Zenga, John Stockwell, Scott Steindorff Cast: Melissa George (Alias, Derailed) Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!) Desmond Askew (The Hills Have Eyes) Olivia Wilde (Running with Scissors, The O.C., The Girl Next Door) MPAA Rating: [not yet rated] Genre: Horror Synopsis: After a terrifying bus accident maroons a diverse group of young adventure travelers in a remote Brazilian beach town, they slowly discover that the white sand beaches and lush jungles are concealing a darker, unsettling secret. Release date: December 1, 2006 Official Web Sites: www.myspace.com/turistasmovie / www.foxatomic.com
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THE FOUNTAINStars: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Marcello Bezina, Alexander Bisping, Ellen Burstyn, Cliff Curtis, Mark Margolis, Donna Murphy Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Story by: Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel Producer: Eric Watson, Arnon Milchan and Iain Smith Executive Producers: Nick Wechsler Running Time: 96 minutes Opening Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 Description: The Fountain is an odyssey about one man's thousand-year struggle to save the woman he loves. His epic journey begins in 16th century Spain, where conquistador Tomas Creo (Hugh Jackman) commences his search for the Tree of Life, the legendary entity believed to grant eternal life to those who drink of its sap. As modern-day scientist Tommy Creo, he desperately struggles to find a cure for the cancer that is killing his beloved wife Isabel (Rachel Weisz). Traveling through deep space as a 26th century astronaut, Tom begins to grasp the mysteries of life that have consumed him for more than a century. Official Site: www.thefountainmovie.com
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THE GRUDGE 2Release date: October 13, 2006 Director: Takashi Shimizu Writer: Stephen Susco Starring: Amber Tamblyn, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Arielle Kebbel, Jennifer Beals, Teresa Palmer, Takako Fuji, Ryo Ishibashi, Misako Uno, Shaun Sipos, Edison Chen Genre: Horror Official Web Site: doyouhaveagrudge.com Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material, disturbing images/terror/violence, and some sensuality Runtime: 95 minutes Synopsis: The sequel to the blockbuster horror remake of 2004. From Columbia Pictures and Ghost House Pictures comes the much-anticipated sequel to the 2004 worldwide hit "The Grudge." The terrifying thriller "The Grudge 2" explores the dark secrets of the grudge as the terrifying supernatural curse is unleashed on a group of seemingly unrelated victims. One by one, they are infected by the grudge, which quickly moves from a burned-down house in Tokyo and spreads to everyone who crosses its path. "The Grudge 2" stars Amber Tamblyn under the direction of Takashi Shimizu, from an original screenplay by Stephen Susco. The producers are Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise. Amber Tamblyn will play the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar, who returns long enough to pass on the movie's supernatural curse. The sequel delves into the secrets behind the grudge's wrath and introduces a seemingly unrelated host of new characters who find themselves connected by the curse. Arielle Kebbel and Teresa Palmer play American schoolgirls in Tokyo.
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MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIENDRelease date: July 21, 2006 Director: Ivan Reitman (Evolution, Six Days Seven Nights) Starring: Uma Thurman (The Producers, Prime, Be Cool, Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction) Synopsis: A man learns his high-maintenance girlfriend is a reluctant superhero. When he breaks up with her, she uses her superpowers against to torment and humiliate him. Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it can be downright dangerous. In the Ivan Reitman comedy "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) thinks he's finally found the perfect girlfriend, the beautiful Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman) - who just so happens to be a superhero. When Jenny/G-Girl becomes overly possessive, Matt wants to call it quits – but how do you break up with a superhero? A scorned woman, Jenny/G-Girl unleashes on her ex the full fury of her super-powered wrath as she sets out on a no-holds-barred mission to bust up Matt's budding romance with his co-worker Hannah (Anna Faris). Official Site: www.mysuperex.com
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SUPERMAN RETURNSDirector: Bryan Singer Synopsis: Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic Superman Returns. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. The man of steel is finally with us again in the epic installment 'Superman Returns' at the helm of 'X-Men' director Bryan Singer. The plot focuses on Superman questioning if he is the last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton and without a word to nobody goes in search of its remains to find nothing and return back to Earth where he finds that the world no longer needs a hero... and neither does Lois Lane. Lois has also moved on with her life in ways that can only hurt Superman in more than one way. One person who isnt happy with Supermans return is his longtime nemesis Lex Luthor who is fresh out of prison has another scheme up his sleeve. Superman must overcome his most daring obstacles yet and reclaim the heart of Lois and go out to prove that the world needs an example to follow... and a hero. Official Site: http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com
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The Lake HouseDirected by: Alejandro Agresti Synopsis: An independent-minded doctor (Bullock) who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging letters with its newest resident, a frustrated architect (Reeves) and discovers that, incredibly, they are living two years apart. As they begin to reveal more of themselves to one another through their continuing correspondence, they find themselves falling in love. Determined to bridge the distance between them and unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance, they tempt fate by arranging to meet. But by trying to join their two separate worlds, they could risk losing each other forever. Official Site: www.thelakehousemovie.com Head on over to www.tellittothefuture.com in support of THE LAKE HOUSE's "Email to the Future" email campaign. The campaign encourages users to send an email to themselves and a friend to be delivered at a future date set by the user. Emails which have been designated for public viewing can be browsed on the site and sent to a friend by visitors. Letters exchanged between the characters of the film are seeded within the public emails to generate awareness of the film’s story and characters. Upon sending an email to the future the writer and any other designated recipients will receive an email confirmation which will include a call to action to visit the official THE LAKE HOUSE website and information about the theatrical release date. At the designated future date another email will be sent to the writer and recipients.
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X3: The Last StandDirected by: Brett Ratner Synopsis: In X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, the climax of the "X-Men" motion picture trilogy, a "cure" for mutancy threatens to alter the course of history. For the first time, mutants have a choice: retain their uniqueness, though it isolates and alienates them, or give up their powers and become human. The opposing viewpoints of mutant leaders Charles Xavier, who preaches tolerance, and Magneto, who believes in the survival of the fittest, are put to the ultimate test – triggering the war to end all wars. Official Site: www.x-menthelaststand.com X-Men Character Likenesses TM & © 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The DaVinci CodeGENRE: Thriller Cast: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jean Reno, Paul Bettany Synopsis: While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling cipher. While working to solve the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci -- clues visible for all to see -- yet ingeniously disguised by the painter. Langdon joins forces with a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, and learns the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion -- an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others. In a breathless race through Paris, London, and beyond, Langdon and Neveu match wits with a faceless powerbroker who seems to anticipate their every move. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle in time, the Priory's ancient secret -- and an explosive historical truth -- will be lost forever. Based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown. The DaVinci Code opens May 19, 2006. |
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RVCAST: RV Movie Synopsis: Robin Williams stars as Bob McNeive, a father who decides he wants to reconnect with his family so he takes them on a long trip in an RV leading to a series of mishaps along the way. MPAA RATING: PG for crude humor, innuendo and language Official Site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/rv/index.html |
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V FOR VENDETTADirector: James McTeigue Writers: The Wachowski Brothers, based on the graphic novel illustrated by David Lloyd and published by Vertigo/DC Comics Producers: Joel Silver, Grant Hill, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Executive Producer: Benjamin Waisbren Cast: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea and John Hurt Genre: Action Thriller. Synopsis: Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V For Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (Hugo Weaving) known only as “V.” Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about V’s mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself – and emerges as his unlikely ally in the culmination of his plan to bring freedom and justice back to a society fraught with cruelty and corruption. Film is subject to classification. Movie opens March 17th, 2006. Montreal preview screening will be held on March 15th, 2006 at the Paramount Theatre at 7:00PM. Official web site: www.vforvendetta.com
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THE HILLS HAVE EYESDirector: Alexandre Aja (Haute Tension) Written by: Alexandre Aja et Gregory Levasseur Produced by: Wes Craven, Peter Locke, Marianne Maddalena Synopsis: A new take on Wes Craven’s 1977 film of the same name, THE HILLS HAVE EYES is the story of a family road trip that goes terrifyingly awry when the travelers become stranded in a government atomic zone. Miles from nowhere, the Carters soon realize the seemingly uninhabited wasteland is actually the breeding ground of a blood-thirsty mutant family...and they are the prey. Distribution: Emilie de Ravin (“Lost ”), Aaron Stanford (XMEN 2 & 3, 25th Hour, Hollywood Ending), Ted Levine (Memoirs of a Geisha, Birth, The Manchurian Candidate), Vinessa Shaw (Melinda& Melinda, 40 Days & 40 Nights, Corky Romano), Robert Joy (Land of the Dead, Joe Somebody) Opens in theatres: March 10th, 2006 Official web site: www.foxsearchlight.com/thehillshaveeyes
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NIGHT WATCH (NOCHNOI DOZOR)Director: Timur Bekmambetov Screenwriter: Sergei Lukyanenko, Timour Bekmambetov Starring: Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov, Maria Poroshina, Galina Tyunina, Victor Verzhbitsky, Dima Martynov Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller Synopsis: Set in contemporary Moscow, "Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)" revolves around the conflict and balance maintained between the forces of light and darkness -- the result of a medieval truce between the opposing sides. As night falls, the dark forces battle the super-human "Others" of the Night Watch, whose mission is to patrol and protect. But there is constant fear that an ancient prophecy will come true: that a powerful "Other" will rise up, be tempted by one of the sides, and tip the balance plunging the world into a renewed war between the dark and light, the results of which would be catastrophic. "Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)" is the first instalment of a trilogy based on the best-selling sci-fi novels of Sergei Lukyanenko entitled Night Watch, Day Watch and Dusk Watch. The film is the official Russian contender for Best Foreign Language Film for the 2005 Academy Awards. NIGHT WATCH (NOCHNOI DOZOR) was dubbed the “First Russian Blockbuster” when it broke box office records with its Russian release in July 2004. DAY WATCH, the second installment in this epic fantasy horror trilogy will also be released by Fox Searchlight later in 2006. DAY WATCH has just shattered box office records in its native Russia. When DAY WATCH premiered in Moscow on January 1, more than 4,000 people were in attendance and an additional 1,000 had to be turned away. The opening day box office was the biggest ever at $2.1 million. DAY WATCH has grossed over 25 million to date in Russia making it the new record holder for biggest box office. The running time is 114 minutes and is rated R (for violence, disturbing images and language) in the States. A classification is still TBC here. It will open in Montreal on March 3rd, 2006 in the original Russian version, with English sub titles. Official Website: www2.foxsearchlight.com/nwnd
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FIREWALLDirector: Richard Loncraine Writer: Joe Forte Producers: Armyan Bernstein, Jon Shestack, Basil Iwanyk Executive Producers: Brent O’Connor, Charlie Lyons, Dana Goldberg and Bruce Berman Cast: Harrison Ford, Paul Bettany, Virginia Madsen, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Robert Patrick, with Robert Forster and Alan Arkin Genre: Action Thriller Firewall stars Harrison Ford as bank security expert Jack Stanfield, whose specialty is designing infallible theft-proof financial computer systems. But there’s a hidden vulnerability in the system he didn’t account for – himself. When a ruthless criminal mastermind (Paul Bettany) kidnaps his family, Jack is forced to find a flaw in his system and steal $100 million. With the lives of his wife and children at stake and under constant surveillance, he has only hours to find a loophole in the thief’s own impenetrable system of subterfuge and false identities to beat him at his own game. A Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures presentation This movie is subject to classification. Opens nationwide on February 10 Official Site: www.firewallmovie.com |
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UNDERWORLD EVOLUTIONDirected by: Written by: Cast: Synopsis: This movie continues the saga of war between the Death Dealers (vampires) and the Lycans (werewolves). The film traces the beginnings of the ancient feud between the two tribes as Selene (Kate Beckinsale) and Michael (Scott Speedman), the lycan hybrid, try to discover the secrets of their bloodlines. All of this takes them into the battle to end all wars as the immortals must finally face their retribution. Release Date: Studio: Genre: Official Site: |
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GRANDMA'S BOYDirected by: Nick Goossen Writing credits : Barry Wernick, Allen Covert, Nick Swardson Cast: Linda Cardellini - Samantha, Frank Coraci - Cousin Steven, Allen Covert - Alex, Peter Dante - Dante, Heidi Hawking - Barry's love interest, Jonah Hill - Barry, Shane Houston - Video Gamer, Shirley Jones - Grace, Shirley Knight - Bea, Joe Koons - Best Man, Jonathan Loughran -Josh, Katherine Ann McGregor - Mrs. K, Joel Moore - J.P., Kevin Nealon - Simon Cheezle, Brian Nolen - Video Gamer, Doris Roberts - Grandma Lilly, Rob Schneider - Tony, David Spade - Shylo, Nick Swardson - Jeff, Barry Wernick, Kelvin Yu - Kane Synopsis: By day, 35-year-old Alex (Covert) is the world's oldest video game tester, but by night. By night, he is privately developing the next big game for the X-Box generation. When one of his roommates(Loughran) spends all the rent money on Taiwanese hookers, Alex is kicked out of his apartment, and finds himself forced to live with his grandmother (Roberts) and her friends Grace (Jones) and Bea (Knight). The latest comedy from ADAM SANDLER's Happy Madison Productions, GRANDMA'S BOY features gamers and grannies, sex and partying, bong vases and footie pajamas... and even a Tae Kwan Do master chimpanzee. Sandler has assembled a cast and crew full of longtime collaborators who have worked on such titles as "Anger Management, "The Waterboy," "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison"... and now they focus their skewed comic sensibilities on GRANDMA'S BOY. The movie stars Linda Cardellini, Allen Covert, Peter Dante, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Joel David Moore, Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts and Nick Swardson, along with cameo appearances by Rob Schneider and David Spade. Nicholaus Goossen makes his directorial debut in the Happy Madison production, presented by Twentieth Century Fox and Level 1 Entertanimment. Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Glenn S. Gainor serve as executive producers. Allen Covert is also producer, and wrote the script with Barry Wernick and Nick Swardson. The film is distributed by Twentieth Century Fox. Running Time: 1 hour 36 Minutes
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MEMOIRS OF A GEISHADirector: Rob Marshall Writing credits: Arthur Golden (novel) Cast: Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe, Michelle Yeoh, Koji Yakusho, Youki Kudoh, Gong Li Synopsis: Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha is a sweeping romantic epic set in a mysterious and exotic world that still casts a potent spell today. They story begins in the years before WWII when a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house. Despite a treacherous rival who nearly breaks her spirit, the girl blossoms into the legendary geisha Sayuri (Ziyi Zhang). Beautiful and accomplished, Sayuri captivates the most powerful men of her day, but is haunted by her secret love for the man who is out of her reach (Ken Watanabe) Running Time: 137 Minutes Rating: PG-13 Release Date: December 23th, 2005 Official Web Site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/memoirsofageisha |
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HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIREPlot Summary: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" welcomes back stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson for the fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter novel series. Harry must contend with being mysteriously selected to compete in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament, a thrilling competition that pits him against older and more experienced students from Hogwarts and two rival wizarding schools. Meanwhile, supporters of Harry's nemesis, the evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), send a shockwave of fear throughout the wizard community when their Dark Mark scorches the sky at the Quidditch World Cup, signaling Voldemort's return to power. But for Harry, this is not the only harrowing news causing him anxiety -- he still has yet to find a date for Hogwarts' Yule Ball dance. Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Mike Newell Screenwriter: Steven Kloves Novel: J.K. Rowling Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, Devon Murray, Jamie Waylett, Joshua Herdman, Alfie Enoch, Oliver and James Phelps, Chris Rankin, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Robert Hardy, Shirley Henderson, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Mark Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson, Brendan Gleeson, Frances De La Tour, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Pedja Bjelac, Jeff Rawle, David Tennant, Robert Pattinson, Stanislav Ianevski, Clemence Poesy, Katie Leung, Shefali Chowdhury, Afshan Azad, Angelica Mandy Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images)
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In Columbia Pictures' heart-racing sci-fi adventure Zathura, two squabbling brothers are propelled into deepest, darkest space while playing a mysterious game they discovered in the basement of their old house. On their fantastic journey, they are joined by a stranded astronaut and must survive meteor showers, hostile lizard-like aliens, a rocket-propelled robot run amok and an intergalactic spaceship battle. But their greatest peril lies ahead. For unless they finish the game and reach the planet Zathura, they are doomed to be trapped in outer space forever. Zathura is based on the best-selling book by the acclaimed children's writer Chris Van Allsburg (The Polar Express, Jumanji). The film stars Oscar winner Tim Robbins, Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, and Dax Shepard. The film is directed by Jon Favreau (Elf) and produced by Bill Teitler and Michael DeLuca.
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SERENITYGenre: Futuristic action-adventure Cast: Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Gina Torres and Chiwetel Ejiofor Directed by: Joss Whedon Writen by: Joss Whedon Produced by: Barry Mendel Executive Producers: Christopher Buchanan, David Lester, Alisa Tager Joss Whedon - the Oscar® - and Emmy-nominated writer/director responsible for the worldwide television phenomena of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel - now applies his trademark compassion and wit to a small band of galactic outcasts 500 years in the future in his feature film directorial debut, Serenity. The film centers around Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a hardened veteran (on the losing side) of a galactic civil war, who now ekes out a living pulling off small crimes and transport-for-hire aboard his ship, Serenity. He leads a small, eclectic crew who are the closest thing he has left to family - squabbling, insubordinate and undyingly loyal. When Mal takes on two new passengers-a young doctor and his unstable, telepathic sister-he gets much more than he bargained for. The pair are fugitives from the coalition dominating the universe, who will stop at nothing to reclaim the girl. The crew that was once used to skimming the outskirts of the galaxy unnoticed find themselves caught between the unstoppable military force of the Universal Alliance and the horrific, cannibalistic fury of the Reavers, savages who roam the very edge of space. Hunted by vastly different enemies, they begin to discover that the greatest danger to them may be on board Serenity herself. Release Date: September 30, 2005 Official Web Site: http://www.serenitymovie.com |
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A SOUND OF THUNDERRelease Date: September 2, 2005 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Peter Hyams Screenwriter: Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, Ian LaFrenais, Richard Clement, Gregory Poirier Starring: Edward Burns, Ben Kingsley, Catherine McCormack Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi violence, partial nudity and language) Plot Summary: Based on a short story by master of science fiction Ray Bradbury, the sci-fi action adventure "A Sound of Thunder" is set in the future, when time travel is not only possible – it's a lucrative monopoly. It's especially profitable for Charles Hatton (Ben Kingsley), the owner of Time Safari Inc., a travel agency that specializes in escorting wealthy clients on exclusive hunting trips back to the Prehistoric Age. When an expedition is compromised and alters the landscape of the future, a seasoned scout (Edward Burns) teams up with the inventor of the time travel technology (Catherine McCormack) to unravel the mystery behind the catastrophic historical changes that are threatening to erase humanity from existence. OFFICIAL WEB SITE: |
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THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSERelease Date: September 9, 2005 Studio: Screen Gems (Sony) Director: Scott Derrickson Screenwriter: Scott Derrickson, Paul Harris Boardman Starring: Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jennifer Carpenter, Colm Feore Genre: Horror, Thriller MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic material, including intense/frightening sequences and disturbing images) Plot Summary: In an extremely rare decision, the Catholic Church officially recognized the demonic possession of a 19 year-old college freshman. Told in terrifying flashbacks, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" chronicles the haunting trial of the priest accused of negligence resulting in the death of the young girl believed to be possessed. Inspired by true events, the film stars Laura Linney as the lawyer who takes on the task of defending the priest (Tom Wilkinson) who performed the controversial exorcism. OFFICIAL WEB SITE: |
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Movie review: The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) classifies this film as "Drama -- Horror -- Thriller" which is a good way of capturing that which falls into no specific category.
I do think that "drama" as the first term is fair, and I would use "suspense" in place of either of the other terms. British actor Tom Wilkinson handles the part of the priest well, and comes across as a fair American. The off-beat priest role is not new to him, as he was the "buck-the-establishment" priest in Priest in 1994. The film is worth seeing for this character's sincerity, if nothing else. No other character really stands out, aside from the two lawyers: but as they are constantly on the screen, this is inevitable. Both lawyers are well played.
There is an overall drift of Canadianism, which is confirmed when one notices in the credits that it was "filmed on location in Vancouver." It does strike me as a film which has the potential to be "arty" in the Canadian way -- although it does not quite accomplish this.
As a person who is not fond of more modern horror pictures, I can say that it does not fit the bill of same: no cut and slash here! In fact, if the constant sniggering around me was anything to go by, I'd say that Emily Rose misses the mark as a horror film. I do like court-room drama, however, and within this frame I found the story sufficiently interesting for the duration of the film. The ending, unless one has researched the case, is not evident until it occurs.
The language is, at times, rather simplistic. The overall filming is reminiscent of Amityville Horror, and that is probably intentional.
I do not know what the professional critics will say, but I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5, and recommend it for a one-time viewing. Whether or not it would be better on big vs. small screen is anyone's guess. The courtroom scenes don't matter, and the rest is probably personal taste. I'm suspecting it wasn't a big draw, as it started 20 minutes late, and the cinema was only something between 2/3 and 3/4 full -- for a freebie!
Reviewed (unprofessionally) by: L. E. Moir
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La Dernière IncarnationSYNOPSIS: La vie monotone du comptable Marc-André (Gilbert Turp), homme terre-à-terre, est brutalement chamboulée par l'arrivée spectaculaire de Mirah (Catherine Florent), une entité extraterrestre qui lui parvient directement d'une existence antérieure. En effet du temps qu'il était un riche propriétaire terrien à l'époque lointaine des Mésopotamiens, Marc-André a injustement fait condamner son dévoué scribe Urshanabi (Leonardo Fuica) et ses proches à l'esclavage. La vengeance de celui-ci, rendue possible grâce à un rituel chamanique, vient subitement hanter Marc-André qui, à l'aide de Mirah, se découvre des talents occultes étonnants. À cette aventure se grefferont deux agents paranormaux (Dominic Darceuil et Emmanuel Auger) et Louis-Philippe (Stéphane Demers) un immigré d'origine française voisin de Marc-André. Empreint de références à la Mésopotamie, l'astrologie et l'ésotérisme, clin d'oeil aux typiques scénarios hollywoodiens. Cette comédie n'essayera pas de vous cacher sa fin, car comme vous le savez très bien, la fin est hautement prévisible dans ce genre de film! Dans les théâtres le 12 août, 2005 Site officiel: |
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FANTASTIC FOURDirected by: Tim Story Written by: Michael France, Mark Frost Company: Fox Searchlight Pictures Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Mark S. Allen, Lorena Gale, G. Michael Gray, Gina Holden, Laurie Holden, Aonika Laurent, Colin Lawrence, Stan Lee, Hamish Linklater, Maria Menounos Synopsis: A handful of heroes become superheroes under unlikely circumstances in this action drama adapted from the long-running Marvel comic book series. Four astronauts are on a mission aboard a new experimental spacecraft when they are unexpectedly exposed to a massive dose of gamma rays. The accident causes strange and unexpected transformations in all four - Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd), top scientist and leader of the mission, can now stretch his body like elastic and is dubbed Mr. Fantastic. His partner and sweetheart Sue Storm (Jessica Alba) develops the ability to become invisible at will, and becomes known as the Invisible Girl. Her younger brother Johnny Storm (Chris Evans) is renamed the Human Torch for his new talent of being able to summon up fire from his body when he chooses. And Ben Grimm (Michael Chiklis), pilot for the journey, mutates into a monstrous creature with super-human strength and muscles like stone, known as the Thing. Together, the travelers become known as the Fantastic Four, and they set out to use their unusual skills to fight crime, quickly gaining a nemesis in another altered hero who uses his talents for evil, Doctor Doom (Julian McMahon). A long gestating project that had been talked about by a number of filmmaker since the early 1990's, Fantastic Four was previously the basis for a pair of animated television serials, and was made into a feature film in 1994 by producer Roger Corman, though that film was never released (Fantastic Four creator Stan Lee has said the 1994 film was made only so that the producers could hold on to the rights to the characters, and that it was never intended to be distributed to the public). ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/237050/plot.jhtml Rated PG-13
Release Date: July 8, 2005 OFFICIAL WEB SITE: http://www.fantasticfourmovie.com |
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BEWITCHEDSYNOPSIS: Nora Ephron directed and co-wrote this updated adaptation of a classic situation comedy that also casts a satirical eye on the entertainment industry. Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) is a movie star whose career has been going into a slow and steady decline. Desperate for a project that will give his reputation a jump start, Jack agrees to star in a film version of the once-popular television series Bewitched as hapless hubby Darrin Stephens, under the condition that an unknown actress be cast as the female lead so he won't be upstaged. After auditioning dozens of women who fail to make the grade, Jack meets lovely and charming Isabel Bigelow (Nicole Kidman), and is immediately certain she's the perfect choice to play witch-turned-housewife Samantha. However, there's one thing neither Jack nor the producers of the film know -- Isabel really is a witch, and while she's been trying to get along without her powers to better fit in among mortals, she will use her special talents when need be. The film also stars Michael Caine as Isabel's father, Nigel, Shirley MacLaine as Iris Smythson (the actress hired to play Endora), and Jason Schwartzman as a producer. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Directed by: Nora Ephron Written by: Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley Maclaine, Michael Caine Rated PG-13
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BATMAN BEGINSSYNOPSIS: Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. Directed by: Christopher Nolan Written by: David S. Goyer, Bob Kane Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Ken Watanabe, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Sara Stewart, Richard Brake, Gus Lewis, Emma Lockhart, Linus Roache Rated PG-13
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Kingdom of HeavenCREDITS: CAST: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons, Edward Norton, Jon Finch, Michael Fitzgerald, Brendan Gleeson, Ghassan Massoud STORY: KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is an epic adventure about a common man who finds himself thrust into a decades-long war, a stranger in a strange land, he servers a doomed king, falls in love with an exotic and forbidden queen, and rises to knighthood. Ultimately, he must protect the people of Jerusalem from overwhelming forces - while striving to keep a fragile peace. From Ridley Scott, the master of the modern epic. RELEASE DATE: May 6, 2005 Official Web Site: www.kingdomofheavenmovie.com
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THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXYCREDITS: CAST: Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, Warwick Davis, John Malkovich RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2005 |
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KUNG FU HUSTLE“A new comedy unlike anything you have seen before from writer director Stephen Chow” SYNOPSIS: Set amid the chaos of pre-revolutionary china, small time thief, Sing, aspires to be one of the sophisticated and ruthless Axe Gang whose underworld activities overshadow the city. Stumbling across a crowded apartment complex aptly named known as "Pig Sty Alley", Sing attempts to extort money from one of the ordinary locals, but the neighbors are not what they appear. Song's comical attempts at intimidation inadvertently attract the Axe Gang into the fray, setting off a chain of events that brings the two disparate evorlds face-to-face. As the inhabitants of the Pig Sty fight for their lives, the ensuing clash of kung fu titans unearths some legendary martial arts masters. Sing, despite his futile attempts, lacks the soul of a killer and must face his own mortality in order to discover the true nature of a kung fu master. Rated R OFFICIAL WEB SITE: http://www.sonyclassics.com/kungfuhustle |
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