The story of a down-on-his-luck publicist, who gets lucky when he discovers that a man recently released from a mental health facility looks just like a difficult Hollywood star. With the help of a powerful producer, he helps the man become a star…but in a town full of crackpots, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

With a wicked cast including Charlie Day, Ken Jeong (The Hangover, TVs Community), Kate Beckinsale (Underworld, Click, Total Recall), Ray Liotta (Cocaine Bear, Goodfellas), and Jason Sudekis (TVs Ted Lasso, Horrible Bosses), the film is also packed with comic cameos including Jason Bateman, Adrien Brody, Edie Falco, Glenn Howerton, John Malkovich and Jillian Bell.

Lionsgate premiered FOOL’S PARADISE in U.S. cinemas earlier this year and this Chaplin-esque Hollywood satire will launch on Digital in Australia in September.

FOOL’S PARADISE launches on Digital September 6!
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There is just not enough to work with here. The characters are written so one dimensionally that even when there is a hint of chemistry nothing becomes of it. Bautista and child actor Chloe Coleman have a few lovely moments together but the momentum is quickly stifled by a series of running gags that just don’t work.

Little is made of the quirky presence of Kristen Schaal as JJ’s partner as she is tethered to a bank of computer screens almost the entire film. There is a subplot of a missing plan for a nuclear weapon that is discussed at the start that sets things into motion but then it’s not mentioned again until the final resolve.

A much better result was available if the characters just saw further development. There were a few relationships that could have evolved into something more interesting if the screenplay just had more gravitas. The few laughs delivered along the way are just no enough to hold things together.

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When Sophie discovers hidden cameras in her apartment, she uses her tech savviness to locate where the surveillance operation is set. In exchange for not blowing JJ’s cover Sophie convinces him to spend time with her and teach her to be a spy.

Despite his reluctance JJ finds he is no match for Sophie’s disarming charm and wit.

My Spy will be released in Australian cinemas January 9!
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Starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, Madison Iseman, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Caleel Harris, Chris Parnell, Ken Jeong – IN CINEMAS OCTOBER 25!
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It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things.

Jon M. Chu directed the contemporary romantic comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS, based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS features an international cast of stars, led by Constance Wu, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, and Awkwafina with Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh. The large starring ensemble also includes Henry Golding, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, comedian Ronny Chieng, Remi Hii and Nico Santos.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Constance Wu, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, and Awkwafina with Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh. The large starring ensemble also includes Henry Golding, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, comedian Ronny Chieng, Remi Hii and Nico Santos.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS releases in Australian cinemas on August 30, 2018.
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