Four movies released this week nationwide in South Africa. From the opulence and
decadence and tragedy of the handsome and mysterious Jay Gatsby to a small-town
hero turned murderer, a cop and killer combining forces and the perils of couples
straying, it’s time to smell the popcorn!
Bernie
In this movie, based on true events, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede was one
of the most beloved residents in the tiny, rural town of Carthage, Missouri in the US.
Bernie befriended Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow known for her sour attitude and
her money. He often went on holiday with Marjorie and even managed her banking
affairs. As Marjorie became fully dependent on Bernie, he struggled to meet all her
demands. However, as he continued to manage her affairs, the townspeople didn’t
see Marjorie for months, only to find out that she’d been dead for some time and
that Bernie was being charged with her murder.
Starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman and
Richard Robichaux.
Written by Richard Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth.
Directed by Richard Linklater.
Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Collins House Productions, Detour
Filmproduction, Horsethief Pictures, Mandalay Vision and Wind Dancer Productions.
Distributed by Ster-Kinekor.
Bullet to the Head
After watching their respective partners die, a Washington DC cop and a New
Orleans hit man form an alliance to eliminate their common enemy.
With Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje, Jason Momoa,
Sarah Shahi and Christian Slater.
Written by Allessandro Camon, based on the graphic novel by Alexis Nolent and
Colin Wilson.
Directed by Walter Hill.
Produced by After Dark Films, Automatik Entertainment, Dark Castle Entertainment,
EMJAG, Headshot Films, IM Global, Millar Gough Ink and Silver Reel.
Distributed by Nu Metro.
The Great Gatsby (2D and 3D)
It’s finally here! Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great
American novel jazzes up the big screen. In New York in the spring of 1922 Nick
Carraway lives next door to Jay Gatsby and watches as his mysterious neighbour
throws lavish parties, spending millions on the decadent gatherings of the rich and
famous. Across the bay lives Nick’s cousin, Daisy, and her wealthy philandering
husband Tom Buchanan. Within and without the world of the opulence that he
inhabits, Nick is fascinated with Gatsby and pens a tale of impossible love, hope that
has to die, dreams that come to an end and inevitable tragedy.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Toby Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher
and Jason Clarke.
Written by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pierce based on the novel by F. Scott
Fitzgerald.
Directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Produced by A&E Television Networks, Bazmark Films, Red Wagon Entertainment,
Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Distributed by Nu Metro.
Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage
Counselor
This movie deals with the struggles people have in their marriages and how extra-
marital affairs destroy lives. As a young couple fall prey to infidelity, the movie
explores the unhappiness their decisions lead to.
With Jurnee Smollet-Ball, Lance Gross, Robbie Jones, Kim Kardashian and Vanessa
Williams.
Written and directed by Tyler Perry.
Produced by Lionsgate and The Tyler Perry Company.
Distributed by Ster-Kinekor.
Information obtained and adapted from www.moviesite.co.za and www.rottentomatoes.com.
