Tag Archives: Chiwetel Ejiofor

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, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

LOVE ACTUALLY (2003): Sweet, Funny, Perfectly British…

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Love Actually (2003), Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley
Love Actually (2003), Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley

Set in London, England, Love Actually is a romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis, the man responsible for hit films such as Notting Hill (1999), Bridget Jone’s Diary (2001) and most recently, About Time (2013).

Focused on the love lives of several couples in the month leading up to Christmas, Curtis’s cast represent an excellent selection of some of the UK & Ireland’s best acting talent. It is a cast that includes – to name just a few, Bill Nighy, Andrew Lincoln, Keira Knightley, Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Liam Neeson.

In Love Actually, what Curtis has delivered is a very sweet and funny movie. Along with the classically British humour and eccentricities, there’s a healthy sprinkling of romance, drama and family – just the perfect balance for the holiday season.

Love Actually (2003), Hugh Grant, Nina Sosanya, Martine McCutcheon
Love Actually (2003), Hugh Grant, Nina Sosanya, Martine McCutcheon

On the other hand, there are one or two situations/relationships that I didn’t find particularly believable. Not to say that they would never happen, but they certainly felt like a stretch. Still, it is after all the festive season, so, perhaps magic is supposed to happen, yes?

My inability to ‘believe in love’ aside,  Love Actually is a well paced holiday movie with all the right sentiments. I know Christmas is not quite here yet but I watched it anyway, for the love and humour.

My favourite of all the couples would have to be Billy and Joe in the recording studio, Sarah and Karl at the office and Judy and Jack. Who doesn’t like Judy and Jack?

Happy Film Loving, 

G

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Mystery, Thriller

SECRET IN THEIR EYES (2015): A Good Thriller Is On the Way, Friends. It’s On The Way

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Secret In Their Eyes (2015), Julia Roberts Chiwetel Ejiofor
Secret In Their Eyes (2015), Julia Roberts Chiwetel Ejiofor

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Secret in Their Eyes (2015).

The new Billy Ray-directed mystery/thriller Secret in Their Eyes, starring Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Chiwetel Ejiofor finally has a trailer and it looks good.

The fact that two of the three lead Actors have an Oscar statue at home, and the third is Oscar-nominated is a surefire sign that this will be emotional.

I’ve deliberately omitted the synopsis because I’m sure you agree that this trailer is best enjoyed when you don’t know too much beforehand.

I can tell that you also can’t wait to see Roberts being badass.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

THE MARTIAN (2015): Another Space Sci-Fi Hit Is Coming…

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The Martian (2015), Matt Damon
The Martian (2015), Matt Damon

Read my spoiler-free movie review of The Martian (2015)

The new film from Ridley Scott, director of many hit films including Gladiator (2000) stars Matt Damon and it looks amazing.

As excited as I undoubtedly am, something tells me I’m probably going to get my heart broken, and by that I don’t mean I’ll be disappointed but that something similar to the end of 1998’s Armageddon might happen. 

I’d of course much rather be pleasantly surprised than have that particular theory come to fruition.

Then again, on the other hand, whatever it takes for the film to be great is what I really, really want. As such, I surrender.

Bring on November!

Happy Film Loving,

G