This Means War
Release date: May 22
Runtime: Theatrical 97min, uncut 104 min.
Rated: Pg
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
Storyline: Two CIA operatives fall in love with the same girl while working an intense and violent case. As there affection for her grows there competition intensifies.
My Take: This is a great date film, lots of well choreographed action sequences, pretty people, fun comedy and even some sweet romance. I saw it in theatres and last night watched the uncut version and I enjoyed it both times.
Why you may like/dislike it: Cheesy fun entertainment with only a small grasp on reality so if your expectations are realistic your need for entertainment will be fulfilled.
Of note: Stars Chris Pine of Star Trek, Reese Witherspoon and Tom Hardy who will be well know soon as he is playing Bain the super villein in the upcoming Batman finale.
Leo's Rating: 7/10
Tomorrow the Day the War Began
Release date: May 01
Runtime: 103min
Genre: Action, War
Storyline: 8 friends go camping in the remote Australian outback only to come home and find that there country has bean invaded and everyone is in prison camps.
My Take: If you liked Red Dawn this is a far better Australian version. It still has many plot issues and technical imperfections but is thoroughly entertaining and fun to watch and has surprisingly beautiful cinematography.
Why you may like/dislike it: Dialogue and acting leave a little to be desired.
Of note: Won 8 film fest awards and was nominated for 14 more
Leo's Rating: 7/10
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