FEBRUARY 2012 Preview

How time flies when your having fun? 2012 has today now entered its second month of the year, February. January usually the quite month, the month when the films you will probably will regard as crap to get you into the mood for this month February probably the most import month on the film calendar with The BAFTA’s and The Oscars coming up. January open a few eye’s with unexpected hits such as Haywire, The Grey, the return of Steven Spielberg directing with Warhorse we even had a few Oscar/Film Award favourites in Shame and The Artist, so what’s in store this month?
I thought it’s time now to give out a monthly preview of some of the films we can expect this month and February looking a very strong month. This month starts of with a film that questions what you are capable of, the world’s greatest minds fight over the love of a patient. Roman Polanski causes carnage with parents in a room, the boy wizard returns for some spooky gothic fun, the greatest puppets to grace a tv or cinema screen make a return to the big screen,a boy attempts to find the lock for his key in 9-11 drama and there’s even a Nicholas Cage film to frustrate us all or make us wish we could piss fire….
February 1st / 3rd
CHRONICLE
Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.
Why see it:A exciting twist on ‘found footage’ sub genre, 3 unexpected teens find themselves with powers they eventually can’t control becoming Akira style carnage (well at least on the powers anyway!)
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, a damaged woman struggles to re-assimilate with her family after fleeing an abusive cult.
Why should we see it: Actually see an Olsen sister actually act and if you liked the dark edge of Take Shelter you may like this one!
FEBRUARY 9/10
DANGEROUS METHOD
This film marks the return of David Cronenburg to the cinemas after 5 years the birth of psychoanalysis and love battle between the 2 greatest minds behind psychoanalysis Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud and patient Sabina Spielrein.
Why see it:David Cronenburg,Michael Fassbender, Viggo Mortensen need I say anymore? Compelling stuff
THE MUPPETS
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.
Why See it:Greatest puppets in entertainment, laughter, tear, and classic timings
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Based on the classic ghost story, THE WOMAN IN BLACK tells the tale of Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a lawyer who is forced to leave his young son and travel to a remote village to attend to the affairs of the recently deceased owner of Eel Marsh House.Working alone in the old mansion, Kipps begins to uncover the town’s tragic and tortured secrets and his fears escalate when he discovers that local children have been disappearing under mysterious circumstances. When those closest to him become threatened by the vengeful woman in black, Kipps must find a way to break the cycle of terror.
Why see it:It’s Daniel Radcliffe’s first film post Harry Potter, despite the dreaded BBFC cut people fortunate to see it are spooked, classic gothic ghost story
FEBRUARY 17
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE
Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” tells the story of one young boy’s journey from heartbreaking loss to the healing power of self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the tragic events of September 11. Eleven-year-old Oskar Schell is an exceptional child: amateur inventor, Francophile, pacifist. And after finding a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, he embarks on an exceptional journey—an urgent, secret search through the five boroughs of New York. As Oskar roams the city, he encounters a motley assortment of humanity, who are all survivors in their own ways. Ultimately, Oskar’s journey ends where it began, but with the solace of that most human experience: love.
Why see it:For those who love a film that pulls on the old heart strings, its been oscar nominated and with previous oscar winners, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max Von Sydow it’s worth a look.
FEBRUARY 24
RAMPART
From a screenplay by James Ellroy (“L.A. Confidential”) and director Oren Moverman (Oscar-nominated “The Messenger”), comes Rampart. Veteran police officer Dave Brown (Woody Harrelson), dedicated to doing “the people’s dirty work” and asserting his own code of justice, is the last of the renegade cops in the LAPD. When he gets caught on tape beating a suspect, he finds himself in a personal and emotional downward spiral as he struggles to take care of his family, and fight for his own survival. With an all star cast including Robin Wright, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Foster and Steve Buscemi, this high octane cop thriller has been labelled “a film to file alongside the great LA noir masterpieces of the 1970s – dazzling, stunning and unique.
Why See it: When Oren Moverman and Woody Harrelson make films there intense stuff and Harrelson playing a dirty cop that’s worth a look, fantastic character actor.
SAFE HOUSE
Oscar(R) winner Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-thriller Safe House. Washington plays the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative (Reynolds) escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead. For the past year, Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town. A “housekeeper” who aspires to be a full-fledged agent, the loyal company man has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself. When the first and only occupant he’s had proves to be the most dangerous man he’s ever met, Weston readies for duty. Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men that the CIA’s known, the ex-intelligence officer has given up assets and sold military intel to anyone with cash since he turned. From trading secrets to North Korea to aiding splinter cells, the damage he’s done to the U.S. is immeasurable. And he’s now back on the reservation with a secret. As soon as Frost is brought in for debriefing, mercenaries come and tear apart Weston’s safe house. Barely escaping, the unlikely partners must discover if their attackers have been sent by terrorists or someone on the inside who will kill anyone standing in the way. Now it’s up to Weston to figure out who he can trust before they’re both eliminated from the game.
Why See it: Denzil Washington seems to be better at been a bad guy than mr nice guy, his screen presence is fantastic and with snabba cash director behind Daniel espinoza behind this should be interesting no brainer.
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