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Retro Movie Review – In The Loop

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:19:01 +0000

In The Loop is sharp, witty and unmistakably British. It gives a fictitious account of the political maneuverings behind the British government’s backing of the play to give the American Government the false data needed to help with their invasion plans of Iraq. Director Armando Iannucci spins the film off from his BBC television series, The Thick of It and gets to take things to the extreme like only films on the big screen allow.

The film is predominantly dialogue based and a lot of the humour is quite quick so attention must be paid but it’s a hilarious world to enter. A place where everyone has their own agenda and is not afraid to do what ever they can to make things happen. Morality and virtue definitely take a backseat to self-serving and narcissistic behaviour.

The television show’s documentary style and handheld camera look is mostly kept intact as are the chances for the actors to deliver some great lines. Every actor gets his or her time in the spotlight but a few players really stand out. Scottish born actor Peter Capaldi is both incredibly profane and funny with a foul mouth and vivid imagination for the use of various farm animals. While Tom Hollander is flawlessly cast and his deer caught in the headlamps persona is perfect for a politician with limited intelligence and scope.

Even though the characters in this film live in a completely fictional world, it’s scary when you realize that this outrageous slice of political pie is probably not that far from the truth.

Rob Hudson
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Watch the Brand New Trailer for Paul King’s highly anticipated Paddington 2!

admin — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:00:49 +0000

The much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief…

A Heyday Films and STUDIOCANAL production, Paddington’s return to the big screen is helmed by BAFTA nominated director Paul King (PADDINGTON, COME FLY WITH ME, THE MIGHTY BOOSH) written by Paul King and Simon Farnaby (PADDINGTON, YONDERLAND and MINDHORN).

Paddington 2 is produced by multi award-winning David Heyman (producer of all eight of the HARRY POTTER films, GRAVITY, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM).

Paddington 2’s all-star cast is led by Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin, with Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington, Imelda Staunton as the voice of Aunt Lucy and Michael Gambon as the voice of Uncle Pastuzo.

Paddington 2 will be released in Australian cinemas December 21 with advance screenings December 9-10 & 16-17.
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Watch the first Paddington 2 Trailer!

admin — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:23:32 +0000

While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief…

Golden Globe winner Hugh Grant and Golden Globe nominee Brendan Gleeson join the all-star returning cast of Golden Globe nominee Hugh Bonneville, Academy Award® nominee Sally Hawkins, Academy Award® nominee Julie Walters, Academy Award® winner Jim Broadbent, Academy Award® winner Peter Capaldi, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin with Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington and Academy Award® nominee Imelda Staunton as Aunt Lucy. PADDINGTON 2 opens in cinemas nationally December 21.