Now showing in cinemas across Australia:
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Land of the Lost (PG)
On his latest expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall (Ferrell) is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant.
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The Hangover (MA 15+)
★★★★
A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him.
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Terminator: Salvation (M)
★ ★ ★ ½
After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggles to keep the machines from finishing the job.
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I Love You, Man (MA15+)
Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding.
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Sunshine Cleaning (MA15+)
★★★★
In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business — a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service.
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Is Anybody There? (M)
★★★★
The surprising, touching story of this odd couple – a boy and an old man – facing life together.
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My Year Without Sex (M)
★★★★
One family. One year. No sex. What else is there? – Sport, spending, saving, singing, storage solutions, spiritual stuff, Santa …
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Detailed Listings:
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Genre: Adventure / Comedy
Rating: PG
Running Time: 101min
Director: Brad Silberling
Cast: Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Anna Friel, Jorma Taccone
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Synopsis:
Space-time vortexes suck.
Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, sucked into one and spat back through time. Way back. Now, Marshall has no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures from beyond our world–a place of spectacular sights and super-scaled comedy known as the Land of the Lost.
Sucked alongside him for the adventure are crack-smart research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and a redneck survivalist (Danny McBride) named Will. Chased by T. rex and stalked by painfully slow reptiles known as Sleestaks, Marshall, Will and Holly must rely on their only ally–a primate called Chaka (Jorma Taccone)–to navigate out of the hybrid dimension. Escape from this routine expedition gone awry and they’re heroes. Get stuck, and they’ll be permanent refugees in the Land of the Lost.
Based on the classic television series created by Sid & Marty Krofft, Land of the Lost is directed by Brad Silberling and produced by Jimmy Miller and Sid & Marty Krofft.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07tUuSb0-S8&feature=fvst
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Genre: Comedy
Rating: MA 15+
Running Time: 99min
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, Jeffrey Tambor
Official Website: View
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Synopsis:
Two days before his wedding, Doug and his three friends drive to Las Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party they’ll never forget. But, in fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can’t remember a thing. For some reason, they find a tiger in the bathroom and a six-month-old baby in the closet of their suite at Caesars Palace. The one thing they can’t find is Doug. With no clue as to what transpired and little time to spare, the trio must retrace their hazy steps and all their bad decisions in order to figure out where things went wrong and hopefully get Doug back to L.A. in time to walk down the aisle.
Worth seeing?
Review: ★★★★
My Verdict:
“Director Todd Phillips gets the most out of a cracking cast and endlessly witty script, making this the best hangover you’re ever likely to ever experience. “
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzmkDDmoODA
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Terminator Salvation
Review: ★ ★ ★ ½
Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi
Rating: M
Running Time: 114min
Director: McG
Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood
Official Website: View
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Synopsis:
In the highly anticipated new instalment of “The Terminator” film franchise, set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.
Worth seeing?
Review: ★ ★ ★ ½
My verdict:
“Terminator Salvation is a big-budget-in-your-face-action-packed blockbuster with so much cheese you might as well bring along some crackers. But as with all junk food, no matter how much you know it’s bad for you, you can’t help but enjoy it anyway.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcg5t0mT8V4
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Genre: Comedy/(B)romance
Rating: MA 15+
Running Time: 104min
Director: John Hamburg
Cast: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Jaime Pressly, Rashida Jones, Rob Huebel, Jon Favreau, Colleen Crabtree, Caroline Farah
Official Website: View
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Synopsis:
Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey (Rashida Jones), discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward “man-dates,” before meeting Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But the closer the two men get, the more Peter’s relationship with Zooey suffers, ultimately forcing him to choose between his fiancée and his new found “bro” in a story that comically explores what it truly means to be a “friend.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjLOc0fACEg
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Sunshine Cleaning
Review: ★★★★
Genre: Drama | Comedy
Rating: MA 15+
Running Time: 91 minutes
Director: Christine Jeffs
Cast: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Alan Arkin
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Synopsis:
From the producers of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE comes the charming Sundance hit SUNSHINE CLEANING, a spirited comedy-drama starring Amy Adams (DOUBT, ENCHANTED) as single-mom Rose Lorkowski, a plucky ex-cheerleader now cleaning houses and having an affair with her high-school sweetheart, Mac (Steve Zahn). When Mac, a police detective, suggests the lucrative job opportunities in crime-scene cleanup, Rose enlists her sister, Norah (Emily Blunt), to join her in the gory but ultimately fulfilling business enterprise. The sisterly chemistry between Adams and Blunt is impressive and forms the crux of their characters’ growth throughout the film: Rose’s optimism–reciting self-affirmations and positive spins on her occupation (“It’s a growth industry”)–complements Norah’s cynical, wickedly humorous exterior, which hides her bruised, vulnerable heart. Rounding out this likable cast is Alan Arkin, appearing as Joe, the sisters’ lovably grumpy father, and Jason Spevack, who plays Rose’s eight-year-old son, Oscar. SUNSHINE CLEANING has all the familiar ingredients of a small independent feature (dysfunctional family spanning three generations, offbeat comic situations, dark emotional subtext), but thanks to the keen directorial hand of Christine Jeffs (who also directed the Sylvia Plath biopic, SYLVIA), and a smart screenplay from first-time writer Megan Holley, the film manages to transcend indie-film quirkiness, offering a heartfelt story of family bonds and the unexpected curveballs in life’s road.
Worth seeing?
Review: ★★★★
My Verdict:
“Thanks to some infectiously likeable characters and a sincere look at the role death plays in life, Sunshine Cleaning shines brightly.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN5hSoC4-cQ
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Is Anybody There?
Review: ★★★★
Genre: Drama
Rating: M
Running Time: 95min
Director: John Crowley
Cast: Michael Caine, Bill Milner, Anne-Marie Duff, David Morrissey
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Synopsis:
Growing up and growing old never played so poignantly as it does in John Crowley’s IS ANYBODY THERE? The film grapples with the sad truths of getting older and losing loved ones, all the while maintaining a sardonic wit and sincere warmth. Coming of age in a family-run rest home, the reclusive, death-obsessed Edward (Bill Milner, SON OF RAMBOW) wiles away his days tormenting his parents’ elderly residents and secretly tape-recording them in search of answers about the afterlife. Edward finds a kindred spirit in Clarence (Michael Caine), the curmudgeonly, retired magician who begrudgingly takes up residence at the guest home. The two strike up an unlikely friendship that helps Clarence come to terms with losing his wife, and Edward finds a way out of his shell. Milner holds his own alongside veteran Caine with a biting yet charming performance. Anne-Marie Duff (NOTES ON A SCANDAL) and David Morrissey (BASIC INSTINCT 2) offer up moving support as Edward’s working-class parents, who struggle to hold onto their marriage while making ends meet. The colorful cast of senior citizens, which includes seasoned actors Rosemary Harris (Aunt May from the SPIDERMAN films) and Karl Johnson (HOT FUZZ, ROME), provides some of the film’s most melancholy and comic moments. Along with stellar performances from the impressive ensemble, IS ANYBODY THERE? is well-scripted and beautifully shot. Though it deals with some of life’s toughest moments, this is a film that is sure to appeal to audiences of all ages.
Worth seeing?
Review: ★★★★
Stephanie’s verdict:
“There is plenty of magic in this story, most coming from Caine’s highly-regarded performance. But young Milner helps to provide some just as enchanting moments in this film that is as heartbreaking as it is heart-warming.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsUb2TmBJ6w
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My Year Without Sex
Review: ★★★★
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Rating: M
Running Time: 96 min
Director: Sarah Watt
Cast: Sacha Horler, Matt Day
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Synopsis:
MY YEAR WITHOUT SEX is a kind of a love story about all the big questions, and even more of the small ones. Over one messy year, Ross and Natalie navigate their children, nits, housework, birthdays, Christmas, faith, football, job insecurity, more nits, and whether they will ever have sex again.
Worth seeing?
Review: ★★★★
My verdict:
“My Year Without Sex is a delightfully modest film that overcomes its narrative lulls with authentically crafted characters and astute observations of everyday life.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tWWFtAl0I8
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