TAKE SOME TIME TO RELAX DURING YOUR VACATION!
Whether you live in the area or are vacationing here--vacation time can be exhausting--trying to fit too many activities in. Sometimes it's nice to just sit back with a cold beverage and enjoy a great movie. Renting a movie can be a saving grace on rainy days with a house or cottage full of kids.
Here are some recent releases for kids and some for adults, too.
THE LEGO MOVIE: This movie, featuring a world of Lego and its' characters is a pleasant surprise for the whole family--YES--parents, too. The story is packed with humour that is not just targeted at kids but adults as well. The jokes and action are fast paced--you'll struggle to keep up with the steady stream. The story is fun and lending a hand is a host of Star voices including, Will Farrell, Liam Neeson, Elizabeth Banks and Morgan Freeman. A great family rental.
RIO 2: This sequel to the kid-favourite Rio has been met with great anticipation from the junior crowd (and more than a few parents). Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway return in their roles as Blu and Jewel and are joined by newcomers such as Bruno Mars. A laughter and musical family trip for the clan through the Amazon turns more serious as Blu meets his father-in-law. Fun for everyone.
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL:This film is based on a #1 bestselling book that portrays the true story of a small town father who must find the strength to believe his son's life changing experience of claiming to have visited heaven during a near death experience. After the episode, the child seems to know things he couldn't possibly know. This is a touching, life affirming story that provokes a great deal of thought.
ROAD TO PALOMA: The story of a Native American biker on the run after avenging his mother's murder. Lots of twists and turns in this powerful tale of family, strangers pride and penance.
THE FACE OF LOVE: A touching tale about a widow who meets her late husband's doppelganger who evokes a flood of old emotions as she begins to fall in love again. A veteran cast featuring Annette Bening, Ed Harris and Robin Williams offer convincing performances.
SABOTAGE: He's back. Arnold Schwarzenegger teams up with Sam Worthington, Terrence Howard and Joe Manganello to head up this thrilling action movie. An elite DEA task force storms a heavily armed cartel safe house but covertly robs the Mexican drug lord. The money goes missing and a cat and mouse game of mistrust begins.
A NIGHT IN OLD MEXICO: Showcasing Academy Award Winner Robert Duvall, a rancher who loses his land and home hits the road with his estranged grandson for one last wild adventure of booze women and guns. A powerful performance.
TRANSCENDENCE: A sci-fi tinged thriller starring Johnny Depp as a leader in the field of artificial intelligence attempting to pair humankind's collective intelligence with its' full range of emotion within a machine. When anti-technology extremists threaten to destroy his life's work, he uploads his own mind into a super computer. The result is ever evolving knowledge--but will absolute power corrupt?
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Lone Survivor: Director Peter Berg and actor Mark Wahlburg painstakingly worked to ensure an accurate portrayal of this true story. An elite Navy Seals covert team is dropped into Afghanistan to neutralize two top al-Queda leaders. The mission is compromised when the group is forced into a moral dilemma and the four are trapped in Enemy territory without backup. Fabulous portrayal endorsed by the actual soldier's families.
Robocop: A remake of the cult '80's movie--this movie was brought to life by crowdfunding fans. The cinematic technology has finally caught up to the storyline about a critically injured cop who is robotically enhanced to become a supercop. Fun action and a great supporting cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Michael Keaton.
Son of God: An interesting biopic of Jesus' living years, crucifixion and resurrection.
CBGB: This biopic documents Hilly Kristal, founder of the NYC club CBGB that was the launching pad for the birth of Punk Rock--where the careers of stars such as Blondie, the Talking Heads, Patti Smith and The Ramones were launched.
Alan Partridge: For those who are unaware: Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan and invented by Coogan, Armando Iannucci, and other show writers for the BBC Radio 4 programme On The Hour. A parody of both sports commentators and chat show
presenters, among others, the character has appeared in two radio
series, three television series and numerous TV and radio specials,
including appearances on BBC's Comic Relief, which have followed the rise and fall of his fictional career. (Wikipedia). This is Coogan's foray into the North American market with his beloved character.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit: A new installment in the Tom Clancy franchise that replaces Matt Damon with Chris Pine in the title role. A fantastic cast featuring Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner and Kenneth Branagh keep the thrilling action rolling along.
Non-Stop: This action thriller starring Liam Neeson takes place on a transatlantic flight. Neeson plays an air marshal who begins to get cryptic texts threatening to kill a passenger every 10 minutes unless $150 million is transferred into an offshore account.
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If you are a fan of history, mythology and/or action, the latest group of DVDs and Blu-Rays are sure to please.
The Legend of Hercules: This is the story of Hercules the man--pre-myth. It follows how he slowly discovers his true origins and begins to harness his demi-god powers to regain his kingdom.
Pompeii: This movie implants a Romeo and Juliet type love story smack dab in the middle of a disaster movie. It is an action packed race against the clock for a slave turned gladiator to save his true love, fighting the odds, the army and the oncoming lava.
Curse of the Dragon Slayer: Prototypical fantasy lore as an Orc named Bloodshed is released from the underworld to free the God of the Undead. Keltus, the hero, sets out on a perilous journey to stop him only to be met with a dragon protecting all things evil emerges from the Orc's lair. Great special effects.
Stalingrad: A modern day account of the battle of Stalingrad between Russia and Germany in WWII. Underlying human drama of soldiers and civilians caught in the battle gives new perspective.
The Monuments Men: Based on a true story, Monuments Men documents an unusual WWII platoon of US soldiers tasked with entering Germany and rescuing historic masterpieces and objects from Nazi thieves and looters while facing great danger doing so. An All-Star cast featuring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett insures this will be a memorable film.
3 Days To Kill: A non-stop action film featuring Kevin Costner as an international spy tackling one of the most dangerous missions imaginable--hunting down the world's most ruthless terrorist, while simultaneously trying to keep his rebellious, out of control daughter in check.
Vampire Academy: This story is set in a world where there are two types of vampires--those who co-exist with humans and those who want to feed on them. The former group protects humans and battle the latter. This tells the story of two 17 year old girls who are training to Guardians at the Vampire Academy. One is half human and the other friend tries to protect her from the evil vampires lurking outside.
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NEW RELEASES FOR THIS WEEK:
HER: Nominated for Best Picture and winner of Best Original Screenplay, this unorthodox love story is unique, funny and emotional. Joaquin Pheonix stars as a soulful man who ghostwrites touching personal letters for others. Lonely and heartbroken he becomes intrigued with a new operating system that is voiced by "Samantha". Samantha is reminiscent of Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey--a companion voice. Theodore and Samantha are drawn to each other and their friendship develops into something unique.
I, FRANKENSTEIN: Set 200 years after Dr. Frankenstein's creation of his creature, Adam, the beast still roams the Earth. The world has become a dystopia where vigilant gargoyles and ferocious demons
rage in a battle for ultimate power. Adam, played by Aaron Eckhart, finds himself caught in the middle as both sides race
to discover the secret to his immortality.
BAD COUNTRY: This action thriller, starring Matt Dillon, William Defoe and Tom Beringer is a crime drama. Detective Bud Carter, played by Defoe, busts contract killer Jesse Weiland, played by Dillon. He convinces Jesse to rat out a powerful crime ring. Weiland is found out and both he and Carter have a price put on their head. They race against time to take down the mob boss before his contract on them is fulfilled.
GOODBYE WORLD: A post apocalyptic story revolving around civilization being crippled by a cyber attack. A group of old college friends retreat to a remote country home and struggle to survive as desperate outsiders want to take what they have.
WHITEWASH: Winner of Best First Feature at the Canadian Screen Awards and two awards at the Tribeca Film Festival, Whitewash is an intense psychological thriller. One man runs over and kills another with a snowplow in a drunken stupor. After blacking out, he wakes up the next day in the woods. Every path he takes keep leading him back to the plow. The story progresses into a quest for survival, redemption and sanity.
AFTER: An eerie tale about two bus crash survivors who awake to discover they are the only people remaining in their small town. They work together to unravel the mystery of their isolation as terrifying events begin to unfold. The begin to realize their small town may not be what it seems.
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK--SEASON 1: From the creator of Weeds comes this excellent new series about a preppy woman whose past comes back to haunt her, leading to incarceration in a women's prison. Not prepared in any way, Piper Chapman navigates her way through the ins and outs of prison life while her fiance, a freelance writer, has his career take off writing about the experience. This series is a great mix of drama and comedy.
Spring is a busy time. May is upon us and, with it a new month of great releases. Here are some highlights of recent releases:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Based on a 1939 James Thurber short story about a daydreamer and originally made as a 1947 film starring Danny Kaye. This latest version was both directed by and stars Ben Stiller, who brings his unique comic vision to the story.
Flowers in the Attic: Adapted from the popular V.C. Andrews novel, this film version, starring Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn is the twisted story of 4 siblings kept in the confines of their cruel Grandmother's attic.
William & Kate: A docudrama featuring the story of the Royal Couple.
The Nut Job: An animated caper for the whole family. When two squirrels are driven out of their familiar surroundings, they cause comedic upheaval involving a bank heist. Will Arnett, Brenden Fraser and Liam Neeson are among the stars portraying the characters.
The Bagman: John Cusack and Robert De Niro star in this crime drama involving the two meeting to exchange a mysterious package, although things don't quite go as planned.
Devil's Due: Horror fans will love this scarefest about a newly married couple dealing with an earlier than pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, the mother to be begins to display progressively strange behaviour.
Labor Day: Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin star in this heartwarming romance about strangers who meet under extraordinary circumstances.
The Legend of Hercules: An epic tale of the man before the myth. The story of how Hercules slowly learns of his origins of son of Zeus and learns to harness his demigod powers.
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