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The Purge (USA, 2013) – an Uninspiring Home-invasion Thriller
In the wake of a devastating financial crisis, steadily rising unemployment, overflowing prisons, and escalating violence, a newly-elected US government implemented a new strategy to keep the carnage at bay. Thus, on one particular day each year, anything goes. Emergency calls go unanswered, while police stations, fire departments and hospitals are closed. For 12 nocturnal hours, people are allowed to give free reign to their rage, aggression, and deepest sadistic urges – without being legally called to account. Even murder goes unpunished. Known as The Purge, those with sufficient means at their disposal can barricade themselves within the safety of their homes, protected by costly security systems. Those without, are left to the bloodlust of the mob.
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The Big Wedding (USA, 2013) – Dated, Deflated and Prefabricated
Despite being adapted from a relatively popular French/Swiss film, MON FRÈRE SE MARIE, this version is little more than a feature-length sitcom with an A-list cast.
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The Big Wedding (USA, 2013) – Dated, Deflated and Prefabricated
Despite being adapted from a relatively popular French/Swiss film, MON FRÈRE SE MARIE, this version is little more than a feature-length sitcom with an A-list cast.
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The Big Wedding (USA, 2013) – Dated, Deflated and Prefabricated
Despite being adapted from a relatively popular French/Swiss film, MON FRÈRE SE MARIE, this version is little more than a feature-length sitcom with an A-list cast.
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To The Wonder (USA, 2012)
His name alone, uttered with such reverence, was enough to have the culture vultures crowding into the press screening. Where were you all when I was taking one for the team? I asked. Subjected to EVIL DEAD at 10 in the morning? Or even SCARY MOVIE 5? “But this is Terrence Malick”, the critics whispered in awe.
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Fast & Furious Six – (USA, 2013)
The Family that plays together, stays together!
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The Words (USA, 2012) – Two Books, Three Authors
THE WORDS tells the story of aspiring young novelist Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper), who rises to fame under false pretenses. For the book he has written has been copied word for word from that of another (Jeremy Irons). But both authors, the false and the true, are merely the fictional creations of a third: Clay Hammond (Dennis Quaid), himself surrounded by mystery. Until attractive young student Daniella (Olivia Wilde) begins asking the right questions and manages to get beneath his shell.
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The Great Gatsby (USA/Australia, 2013)
A Harbinger of Things to Come?
Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of THE GREAT GATBSY – the fifth to date – has generated much controversy among critics. Love it or hate, at least no one seems indifferent.
