Monday 30 September 2013

From Norse Gods, to astronauts floating in space; Scott Gentry picks out seven of the most anticipated films this Winter...

Winter is fast approaching, lets see what's on offer in Utopia Reviews's winter viewing preview...

1) "Gravity" 
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.
Running time: 98 minutes.
Rated: 12A for containing sustained moderate threat, disturbing images and strong language.

Written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity" sees Sandra Bullock ("The Blind Side") and George Clooney ("The Descendants") become trapped in space after a freak accident aboard their space station. 

Expect claustrophobic effects, brilliant CGI and amazing cinematography, "Gravity" could be the best film of the year.

Released: November 8th.






2) "The Monuments Men"
Director: George Clooney.
Starring: Matt Damon, George Clooney, John Goodman and Bill Murray.
Running time: TBA.
Rated: TBC.

Set during World War Two, "The Monuments Men" follows the story regarding a crew of art historians who join a special operation; in a bid to save some of the world's most precious pieces of art from Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. 

From the already released trailer, we hear dry humor, see a spectacular Bill Murray and witness a fair few explosions. My conclusion?  It's the new "Inglorious Basterds".

Released: 10th of January 2014.



3) "Don Jon"
Director: Joseph Gordon-Levvitt.
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levvitt., Julianne Moore and Scarlett Johansson.
Running time: 90 minutes.
Rated: 18, for containing strong sex and sex references.

Set in New Jersey, family-loving Jon (Gordon-Levvitt) , struggles to keep the balance between his addiction to pornography and a relationship with the woman of his dreams, Barbara (Johansson).

Already being praised as possibly the best romantic comedy in the past ten years, "Don Jon" is sure to impress the least likely of comedy fans. 

Released: November 15th




4) "The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty"
Director: Ben Stiller.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig.
Running time: TBA
Rated: TBC

Ben Stiller directs and stars as the titular character, who while working for famed magazine "Life", becomes bored of his day to day activities and decides to break free by creating fantasy worlds in which he can escape to.

Already from it's debut trailer, "TSLOWM" looks certain to be a triumph, not only for it's stunning visuals, but for it's unique storytelling style. This years "Life Of Pi" perhaps?


Release date: December 26th






5) "The Zero Theorem" 
Director: Terry Gilliam.
Starring: Christoph Waltz, Matt Damon and Tilda Swinton.
Running time: TBA
Rated: TBC


Directed by Terry Gilliam ("Brazil" and "The Brothers Grimm"), "The Zero Theorem" follows the story of Qohen, a computer programmer from the future who is waiting for a call to work on the zero theorem, a program which proves that life is meaningless. 
From viewing some concept art,certain clips and trailers, "The Zero Theorem" seems as though Gilliam may be going back to his roots, to deliver a fresh and unique take on the sci-fi genre. I just can't wait!


Release date: TBA



6) "Captain Philips"
Director: Paul Greengrass.
Starring: Tom Hanks.
Running time: 134 minutes.
Rated: TBC.

From the director of the "Bourne" trilogy, comes a new story featured on the terrifying ordeal of Captain Richard Philips, a captain of a ship who must protect his ship, when threatening Somali pirates prepare to board. 
With the brilliant biopic "United 93" behind his belt, Paul Greengrass is not unfamiliar with telling stories, especially if they're true.

First beginning with "Resurrected" back in 1989, Greengrass has continued to make stunning films. Having released one trailer for his latest film, "Captain Philips" is sure to please both critics and audiences alike.



Release date: October 18th




7) "American Hustle"
Director: David O. Russell.
Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence.
Running time: TBA
Rated: TBC

For his second feature début, David O. Russell take his audience into the world of the criminal mind, for his thriller about a con artist (and his partner in crime) who become tasked by a federal agent, to help arrest a corrupt politician.

From viewing the first trailer, we know what to expect; girls, glitz and lots of glamour in perfect O. Russell style.



Release date: December 20th






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