Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.
Director:
Dennis Gansel
Writers:
Philip Shelby (screenplay), Tony Mosher (screenplay)
Storyline
Arthur Bishop, the master assassin who faked his death in hopes of putting that part of his ;life behind him, now lives a quiet life in Rio. But someone who knows who he is shows up and tells him, that if he wants to continue living this life, he will do three jobs for someone. Bishop tries to tell them he has the wrong man but they know who he is and if he won't do the job, they will take him but he gets away. He then goes to a resort in Thailand run by a friend, Mae, where he tries to find out who is looking for him. Later a woman named Gina shows up looking for medical assistance and Mae can't help but notice bruises all over her body. Mae deduces she's a battered woman and when Mae hears her being beaten, Mae asks Bishop to help her. He goes and kills the guy she's with. He kills the man and then sets fire to the boat he's on. But he sees that Gina has a photo of him. He deduces that they one who wants him, sent her. He confronts her and she admits that she works at a children's ...
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An awful movie with terrible acting and lousy CGI effects
I think that this is my first review on IMDb and till now I've hesitated to to so. This movie turned that.
Mechanic: Resurrection is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Although line-up crew promised that this movie should, at least, be worthy of spending some money, it turned out that this is not at all true.
The filming locations were really great and that's about it when it gets to this movie. Bad acting (predominately by Alba and Lee Jones), combined with unconvincing story line (superficiality of good and, especially, bad characters) and mixed with non-imaginative CGI sequences turned this film into my first 1-star movie on IMDb.
Luckily, I brought a phone with me so I could play some games during this projection.
Trailer
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to
help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a
malicious spirit.
Director:
James Wan
Writers:
Carey Hayes (screenplay), Chad Hayes (screenplay)
Stars:
Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe
Storyline
In 1977, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to
London, England, where single mother Peggy Hodgson believes that
something evil is in her home. When Peggy's youngest daughter starts
showing signs of demonic possession, Ed and Lorraine attempt to help the
besieged girl, only to find themselves targeted by the malicious
spirits.
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Has it's flaws, but overall even scarier than it's predecessor
I was able to see 'The
Conjuring 2' at an advanced screening last night and I left feeling
surprisingly satisfied. I can't remember the last time I saw a horror
sequel that was able to hold it's own against it's predecessor, but with
James Wan at the helm; I went in cautiously optimistic.
Let me
say off the bat that this movie is legitimately scary. It's the scariest
horror film I've seen in a while and it does have genius scares,
despite having many in the first half that felt a little cheap. This
brings me to my biggest problem with 'The Conjuring 2'. Though this
movie is consistently intense and definitely never boring, I felt that
the first 50-or-so minutes were often formulaic and ineffective. This is
a structural problem that I had and I'm sure it won't be a problem for
many audience members.
Any
problems within the troubled first act are nothing in comparison to the
tension and legitimate terror rife throughout the last hour. In fact I
feel confident enough in saying that I found this film to be even
scarier than the first in the series.
I found the music to be
nothing particularly standout on it's own, but it worked well within the
context of the movie and is greatly responsible for the tension created
throughout. The performances from Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga were
very good and the child actors were able to hold their own and not be
just "good for kids". This film took risks in it's presentation
including the design of many of the entities seen throughout, and I
thought that this mostly remained effective.
So overall; I found
this to be an extremely successful horror film. I admire James Wan's
ambition and I was impressed by his masterful use of long takes. I felt
that the flaws in this film were greatly outweighed by it's achievements
and I will definitely be checking it out again soon. In my opinion this
is the best horror sequel since 'Evil Dead II' and I would definitely
recommend it. Go check it out!
Trailer
During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.
Director:
Morten Tyldum
Writers:
Graham Moore, Andrew Hodges (book)
Stars:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode
Storyline
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. Written by Studio Canal
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Ticks all the boxes
I'll make my review short. Go see this. It has all the elements of a great movie from the acting to the score by Alexandre Desplat. Excellent script and delivery. It was well received at TIFF 14 where it was named People's Choice. The cast members really gelled on screen. It was well edited because the pace of the movie did not lag at any time. When watching this you will quickly realize that these actors (Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong, Allen Leech) will be around for a long time entertaining us. If you like A Beautiful Mind or even Good Will Hunting, you will enjoy this. It comes out in November 2014. Don't miss it. This one is Oscar worthy.
Trailer
A woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in
postapocalyptic Australia in search for her home-land with the help of a
group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper, and a drifter named
Max.
Director:
George Miller
Writers:
George Miller, Brendan McCarthy
Stars:
Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult
Storyline
An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a
stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is
crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two
rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max,
a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind
following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos.
And Furiosa, a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to
survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to
her childhood homeland. Written by
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Mad Max Fury Road: A statement to embarrass and destroy all other movies in the action genre
Mad Max: Fury Road,
starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, is George Miller's attempt to
reignite his long dormant Mad Max franchise...and my god does he ever.
For the past decade or so, with exceptions such as John Wick, The Bourne
Trilogy, and The Raid, action movies seem to be struggling to capture
the excitement and enjoyment the genre once held; a tenacity that
classics from the 80's and 90's had in spades. George Miller single
handedly delivers our saving grace with Fury Road on the back of a spike
covered oil rig with a blind zombie playing a fire breathing electric
guitar.
Max is a man of few words, but Tom Hardy's talent for
portraying strong, silent characters shines through in a gruff but
sympathetic performance. He teams up with Charlize Theron's Imperator
Furiosa to save the last 5 hot women in the world from the leader of a
powerful cult with a terrifying breathing mask inspired by the Cheshire
Cat from Alice in Wonderland. From there, the chase is on.
Using
this simple plot as the setting, we are able to bear witness to one of
the most beautifully shot films in years. The world of Mad Max looks
absolutely gorgeous, combining awe-inspiring practical effects and
landscapes with bold colours brimming from all edges of the frame. These
are of course just bonuses in enhancing the primary reason people will
love this film, the action itself. I'm happy to report these action
sequences are damn near flawless. No shaky cam, barely a hint of CGI,
and scenes where we actually feel like our characters are in danger (yes
Furious 7 I'm calling you out). Total chaos relentlessly ensues for the
majority of the film, but it's chaos you can follow clearly and marvel
at. Whether it's one of the explosive car sequences, or one of the
smaller emotional moments, Mad Max: Fury Road refuses to let up on
tension for one second.
There's a reason this movie is sitting at
98% on Rotten Tomatoes. This is an action movie that will set a
precedent for years to come, roaring ferociously at all who may
challenge it. Hopefully, this is only the beginning of a genre
revolution early in the making.
FINAL VERDICT: Mad Max: Fury Road
is a beautifully chaotic display of masterfully executed action
sequences with a strong emotional core, and a raw energy unmatched by
nearly all of its action genre competition.
Trailer
Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty
are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their
studio.
Director:
Jodie Foster
Writers:
Jamie Linden (screenplay), Alan DiFiore (screenplay)
Stars:
George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell
Storyline
In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, George Clooney and
Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer
Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who
has lost everything (Jack O'Connell) forcefully takes over their studio.
During a tense standoff broadcast to millions on live TV, Lee and Patty
must work furiously against the clock to unravel the mystery behind a
conspiracy at the heart of today's fast-paced, high-tech global markets.
Written by
Sony Pictures Entertainment
User Reviews
Who is the bad guy in this movie?
A failure of a man
working a dead-end job that pays $14/hr looses all of his money on a
stock tip given by a cheesy TV show and decides the smartest thing to do
is to buy a gun and shoot people. The director expects you to
sympathize with this terrorist. Do you?
If yes -> go and see this movie.
If no -> go and see something else.
George
Clooney is good. Julia Roberts is also good. The story line is
somewhere between absurd trying to be funny and anarchist trying to
incite a riot. The best performance is given by the actress Emily Meade,
it might be worth seeing this movie just because the character she
plays is so good. The script is not well written, there are very few
memorable lines. The camera and lighting feels more like a TV show than a
movie. The costumes are standard and the extras are mildly funny.
Overall,
if you are a failure in life and fantasize about shooting people more
successful than you because they are smarter and worked harder, then you
will certainly love this movie.
Trailer
A young couple adopt an orphaned child whose dreams - and nightmares - manifest physically as he sleeps.
Director:
Mike Flanagan
Writers:
Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard
Stars:
Jacob Tremblay, Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane
Storyline
In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate
Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving
8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling
asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his
aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in
reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible
wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of
his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a
dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares.
Written by
Relativity
User Reviews
Somewhat original and quite enjoyable
I liked it. It was a little bit creepy, a little bit fantastic and a little bit lump in the throat(y).
You
can kind of guess how it will resolve and what the different dream
elements are before the story get's there but it still managed to be
engrossing and feel fresh along the way.
As other reviews
mention, the story is about how the mind deals with loss via death. The
seemingly odd combination elements in the film do fit together when you
consider the perspective they are revealed to represent at the end.
The
kid in the film is pretty cute and manages to make you feel protective
of and sympathetic towards him without saying that much, which is an
achievement in itself. The effects are OK - sometimes they look really
good and sometimes a bit quirky but that kind of makes sense by the end
also.
All in all, quite enjoyable if you are in the mood for slightly scary film with a warm heart.
Trailer
A mismatched pair of private eyes investigate the apparent suicide of a porn star in 1970s Los Angeles.
Director:
Shane Black
Writers:
Shane Black, Anthony Bagarozzi
Stars:
Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice
Storyline
Set against the backdrop of 1977 Los Angeles, The Nice Guys opens when
single father and licensed PI Holland March (Gosling) is hired to
investigate the apparent suicide of famous porn star Misty Mountains. As
the trail leads him to track down a girl named Amelia (Qualley), he
encounters less licensed and less hands-off private eye Jackson Healey
(Russell Crowe) and his brass knuckles, both hired by the young hippie.
However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Amelia vanishes
and it becomes apparent that March wasn't the only party interested. As
both men are forced to team up, they'll have to take on a world filled
with eccentric goons, strippers dressed as mermaids and even a possible
government conspiracy.
User Reviews
The Nice Guys
I'll admit that I am
unfamiliar with most of Shane Black's original works, watching The Nice
Guys made me want to go back and take a look at his earlier films. The
characters were well written, even better cast, and fit well with the
theme of the film. There was rare a dull moment, it seemed I was either
enjoying the dark comedic tone, or getting engaged in the plot. While
the first two thirds of the film seemed excellent, the writers set
themselves up for a fantastic finish, but were unable to capitalize on
that potential. The script seemed to suddenly turn very basic, with
things "falling" into place almost too miraculously to be true. I never
felt like I had truly been given an ending worthy of a classic detective
story, but the fast pace of the film and humor was enough to make it
very enjoyable.
Trailer
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and
chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms
with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight
injustice.
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Writers:
Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay) |
Stars:
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
Storyline
Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, Batman, Lieutenant
James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin
to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until a mysterious and
sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the Joker appears in Gotham,
creating a new wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker
becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he
believes" and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle
develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel
User Reviews
Batman at his best and beyond
Batman has always been
my favourite superhero ever since the first time I heard about him
because he his human with no powers, also he is much more questionable
than any other superhero. The story of the film is about Batman,
Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent beginning
to succeed in rounding up the criminals that plague Gotham City. They
are unexpectedly challenged when a mysterious criminal mastermind known
as the Joker appears in Gotham. Batman's struggle against the Joker
becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he
believes" and to improve his technology (which introduces the recreation
of the Batcycle, known as the Batpod and the Batsuit was redesigned) to
stop the madman's campaign of destruction. During the course of the
film, a love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel
Dawes.
There are now six Batman films and I must say that The
Dark Knight is the best out of all of them. The title is good because
that is what Batman actually is. It has been 3 years for the adventure
to continue from Batman Begins but that entire wait was worth it. Gotham
city is very Gothic looking and is very haunting and visionary. The
whole movie is charged with pulse-pounding suspense, ingenious special
effects and riveting performances from a first-rate cast especially from
Heath Ledger who gave an Oscar nomination performance for best
supporting-actor. It is a shame that he can't see his terrific work
on-screen. The cinematography is excellent which is made so dark &
sinister that really did suit the mood for the film. Usually sequels
don't turn out to be better than the original but The Dark Knight is one
of those rare sequels that surpasses the original like The Godfather 2.
I also really liked the poster where the building is on fire in a Bat
symbol & Batman is standing in front of it. Christopher Nolan is a
brilliant director and his film Memento is one of my most favourite
films. He hasn't made 10 movies yet and 3 of them are already on the
IMDb top 250. Overall The Dark Knight is the kind of movie that will
make the audience cheer in the end instead of throwing fruit &
vegetables on the screen.
Trailer
A thief, who steals corporate secrets through use of dream-sharing
technology, is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind
of a CEO.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writer:Christopher Nolan
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page
Storyline
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of
extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious
during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's
rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world
of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international
fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being
offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life
back but only if he can accomplish the impossible - inception. Instead
of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off
the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If
they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful
planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that
seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have
seen coming. Trailer
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Surrealism can appear
to be ineffably bizarre, or inquisitively titillating, depending purely
on the viewer's intellect. Though the realm of surrealism is highly
nebulous and complex, but even a slight attempt at improvisation can
sometimes go awry and open a Pandora's Box, making the task highly
improbable and nigh impossible. This facet of reality may pose a
handicap to the most gifted of the directors, but not to the genius of
Christopher Nolan, who not only dabbles with the concept of surrealism,
but also ingeniously blends it with the elements of Science Fiction in
his latest wonder named Inception. Nolan created a niche for himself a
decade back by unleashing a monster of a movie called Memento. He
further substantiated his status by conjuring movies like Insomnia, The
Prestige, Batman Begins, and The Dark Knight. His unremitting desire for
innovation and uncanny craving to foray into the unexplored realms of
imagination deservedly earned him an auteur tag, which gave him the
carte blanche that a story-teller like Nolan desperately needs. It's
highly apparent that Nolan takes every possible advantage of this
liberty while filming Inception. Inception is not only dreamlike, but is
a dream in itself and is superior to any other thing conceived on the
silver screen. With its entwined layers, the movie for the most part
serves as an unfathomable riddle and makes multiple viewing extremely
essential. It incredibly does extremely well on both the humanistic as
well as the technical fronts. In fact, the balance between human
emotions and the elements of Science Fiction is so adequate that it's
impossible to separate them. The movie is about a futuristic
world where the human mind can be intercepted through dream invasion.
Cobb is an expert in the art of extracting information (stealing
valuable secrets) from deep within the subconscious in the dream state.
His proficiency in extraction is marred by a turmoil that begins with
his wife's untimely death. He is forced to live the life of a fugitive
away from his children. His only chance for redemption lies with a
Japanese tycoon named Saitu, who wants him to do an inception (planting
information into someone's mind). In order to accomplish this
unprecedented task, Cobb and his team must overcome a labyrinth of
unforeseeable challenges, where even a slight miss could trap them in a
perpetual limbo. Any further revelation would be remissness on my part
as the plot is filled with such intricacies that even expatiation would
be incapable of justifying its profundity. Leonardo Dicaprio
gives a solid performance in the lead role, following his memorable
performance in Shutter Island. He has brilliantly depicted the
complexities and limitations of Cobb's enigmatic character highlighting
his pain and mental trauma. Marion Cotillard is ravishingly
scintillating as Cobb's whimsical wife, Mal. The rest of the cast has
given a thorough performance with special mention of Ken Watanabe, Ellen
Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Inception is incredibly brilliant
as a movie and is a breakthrough in contemporary cinema. Nolan's
creativity and his unparalleled execution definitely make it an object
of great cachet, but whether it would become Buñuel's 'Un chien andalou'
or Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' and serve as a prototype for the
movies to come is for the time to decide. Irrespectively, Inception is
sine qua non not only for an aficionado, but also for the average
viewer, who is willing to delve deep enough to savour the delight.
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest
reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy
who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
Director:
Justin Lin
Writers:
Simon Pegg, Doug Jung
Storyline
The first leg of the USS Enterprise's five year mission takes them into
uncharted territory. There the Enterprise is nearly destroyed and
strands Kirk and his crew on a remote planet with no means of
communication. Kirk must then work with the elements to reunite his crew
and get back to Earth.
Trailer
User Reviews
Gene Roddenberry rolling over in his grave.
Where do I begin? As a
lifelong Star Trek fan I had an uneasy feeling while watching this
movie. I could not shake the sense that I was just looking at another
mediocre summer popcorn flick; an experience that would evaporate from
my brain just hours after I leave the theater.
The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is
drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.
Director:
Paul Greengrass
Writers:
Paul Greengrass, Christopher Rouse
Storyline
Jason Bourne is again being hunted by the CIA. It begins when Nicky
Parson a former CIA operative who helped Bourne who then went under and
now works with a man who's a whistle blower and is out to expose the
CIA's black ops. So Nicky hacks into the CIA and downloads everything on
all their Black Ops including Treadstone which Bourne was a part of.
And Heather Lee, a CIA agent discovers the hack and brings it to the
attention of CIA Director Dewey, the man behind the Black Ops. He then
orders Parsons be found and hopefully Bourne too. Parsons makes contact
with Bourne who told her to remain under but she tells him, she found
out his father was the one who created Treadstone and that they were
interested in him long before he joined. Eventually they find them and
there's a chase. Dewey sends a special operative known as The Asset who
tries to get Bourne but gets Nicky instead. But before she dies she
gives him something which leads him to the file she got and when he
reads it, it ...
Mechanic: Resurrection is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Although line-up crew promised that this movie should, at least, be worthy of spending some money, it turned out that this is not at all true.
The filming locations were really great and that's about it when it gets to this movie. Bad acting (predominately by Alba and Lee Jones), combined with unconvincing story line (superficiality of good and, especially, bad characters) and mixed with non-imaginative CGI sequences turned this film into my first 1-star movie on IMDb.
Luckily, I brought a phone with me so I could play some games during this projection.