Three movies released nationwide in South Africa this week. From the heroes and
heroines of Fast & Furious racing onto movie screens again, an uplifting indie movie
about an unlikely all-girl band and a close look at interconnected modern
relationships, it’s time to smell the popcorn!
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Acclaimed director Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and writer
Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon) present a moving and exhilarating dramatic
thriller about people from contrasting social backgrounds and their interconnected
relationships. The movie weaves together their stories, coming full circle at the end.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Ben Foster, Jamel Debbouze and
Moritz Bleibtreu.
Written by Peter Morgan from the play by Arthur Schnitzler.
Directed by Fernando Meirelles
Produced by several European production companies.
Distributed by UIP.
Fast & Furious 6
Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Paul Walker reunite for their most high-stake
adventure yet, continuing the international blockbuster franchise based on speed
races. The heroes have scattered across the globe since Dom (Diesel) and Brian’s
(Walker) heist destroyed a kingpin’s empire.
However, a new criminal outfit surfaces and Hobbs (Johnson) asks Dom to assemble
his elite team in London. If they complete their assignment successfully, the team
could stop spending their lives on the run and can return home to be with their
families again.
Also starring Luke Evans, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Gina Carano and Elsa
Pataky.
Written by Chris Morgan, using characters by Gary Scott Thompson.
Directed by Justin Lin.
Produced by Etalon Film and Original Film.
Distributed by UIP.
The Sapphires
All-girl group The Sapphires entertained US troops in Vietnam in 1968. Inspired by
true events, four vibrant, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote
mission are discovered by a kind talent scout who guides them to stardom. When the
girls travel to Vietnam and sing for the soldiers, they learn about love, friendship and
war.
Starring Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda
Tapsell, Tory Kittles and Eka Darville.
Written by Tony Briggs and Keith Thompson.
Directed by Wayne Blair.
Produced by Goalpost Pictures.
Distributed by Ster-Kinekor.
Information obtained and adapted from www.moviesite.co.za and www.rottentomatoes.com.
