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Christmas Movie, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

LOVE THE COOPERS (2015): The Things I Liked…

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Christmas With The Coopers (2015), Olivia Wilde, Jake Lacy
Christmas With The Coopers (2015), Olivia Wilde, Jake Lacy

I would describe Love The Coopers as less like Elf (2003) and more like ABC TV series, Brothers & Sisters.

Directed by Jessie Nelson and starring John Goodman, Diane Keaton, Ed Helms, Olivia Wilde and Steve Martin,  Love the Coopers is one of those holiday films that reminds you that every family has unpleasant tensions and challenging relationships. Nevertheless, the good news is, in this film, the tense moments are wisely interspersed with humour and cheer.

The character Wilde plays is my favourite, partly because I find Wilde rather likeable in real life. Also, I relate most to aspects of her character, above all the others.

I wanted to watch something that didn’t demand too much from me, and that’s exactly what I got. Love the Coopers is unlikely to make my list of top 10 favourite Christmas movies, but it is easy, relaxing viewing with a side of romance – and surely, one can always make a little time for something like that.

Anthony Mackie, Jake Lacy, Amanda Seyfried and Marisa Tomei also star.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

CAPTAIN AMERICA – CIVIL WAR (2016): New Trailer From Chris Evans & Scarlett Johansson

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Captain America - Civil War (2016), Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans
Captain America – Civil War (2016), Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans

A second trailer from directing brothers Joe and Anthony Russo has landed for the 2016 instalment of Marvel’s Captain America.

Trailer 1

Trailer 2

I like the first trailer more than the second, thanks to the music and the circumstances of the the characters involved. I’ll watch Captain America Civil War for this reason, and for another chance to see Chris Evans’ portrayal of the rather admirable Steve Rogers.

This instalment of the franchise doesn’t seem to be about saving the world, but more about Captain America’s relationship with his childhood friend, Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, and how that effects others including Robert Downey Junior’s Iron Man.

Beyond the above, my personal level of excitement when it comes to superhero movies has definitely dwindled over time. That’s what happens in most instances when you’re fed the same kind of thing repeatedly and with minimal respite. At this time, I find myself actually looking forward to the time when this particular series of the Captain America Story is wrapped up. Still, that doesn’t mean I wont enjoy it if it’s good. 

Captain America – Civil War Release Date (s): April 29th, 2016 (UK), May 6th, 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving, 

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Drama

SHELTER (2015): New Trailer Starring Jennifer Connelly & Anthony Mackie

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Shelter (2015), Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Mackie
Shelter (2015), Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Mackie

Written and directed by Paul Bettany, Shelter is clearly not the kind of love story you can expect around Valentine’s day.

Starring Anthony Mackie and Jennifer Connelly; it’s the film’s intriguing character stories, their seemingly unique experience and the New York City setting that has me very curious indeed.

Release Date (s): November 13th 2015 (US limited release), November 27th 2015 (UK)…

Happy Film loving, 

G

Crime, Drama

TRIPLE 9 (2016): Explosive New Trailer Starring Norman Reedus, Kate Winslet, Aaron Paul…

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Triple 9 (2016), Kate Winslet
Triple 9 (2016), Kate Winslet

Just when I feared things were slowing down trailer-wise because Christmas is coming… Chiwetel Ejiofor, Norman Reedus, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet and Aaron Paul have a brand new trailer and this Red Band version is gritty, riotous and explosive.

Perhaps it’s a ‘Valentines day romantic movie’ antidote; especially so considering the US release date is February 2016.

Firstly, Triple 9 is from John Hillcoat, a name you may recognise because he’s the director behind the rather good Tom Hardy and Guy Pearce movie, Lawless (2012).

Second, I want to take a moment to say ‘well done‘ to the trailer maker. Because it’s great that very little of the plot has been revealed, yet I’m hooked. It’s probably best that I savour this moment because by the time trailer 2, 3 and maybe even 4 come around, I’ll know far more than I could ever want, prior to watching the movie.

I’m so looking forward to this and very excited to see what looks like a seriously badass turn from Winslet.

Triple 9 Release Dates: February 19th 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Comedy, Drama

OUR BRAND IS CRISIS (2015): Sandra Bullock In New Political Comedy/ Drama

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Our Brand Is Crisis (2015), Sandra Bullock, Anthony Mackie
Our Brand Is Crisis (2015), Sandra Bullock, Anthony Mackie

The trailer for Sandra Bullock’s new movie, Our Brand Is Crisis just landed.

David Gordon Green, a man I know of because he directed one of my favourite movies, Pineapple Express (2008) is in charge.

Really looking forward to this, mainly because of Bullock but also Zoe Kazan, an actress/writer I’m a fan of because she’s the reason for the existence of the movie Ruby Sparks (2012).

Anthony Mackie and Billy Bob Thornton also star.

Our Brand is Crisis Release Dates: October 30th 2015 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G