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Capsule Reviews
Micmacs
2009 (Jean-Pierre Jeunet) 14A, 105 min
Starring: André Dussollier, Dany Boon, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Nicolas Marié
French with English Subtitles
Jean Paul Jeunet’s latest film Micmacs tells the quirky, imaginative story of Bazil, a video store clerk, whose life has been seriously upended by weapons of war not once, but twice in his life. Orphaned as young boy when a landmine killed his father, the adult Bazil is shot in the head by a stray bullet as he is leaving his store. Alive but homeless, having lost his job and his apartment, Bazil is taken in by a unique crew of oddly talented individuals. Together, they create a world that gives place and purpose to the special skills that make them freaks in the outside world. When chance reveals to Bazil the location of the two weapons manufacturers responsible for the pain in his life, he and his newfound family concoct a complex and wildly creative plan for revenge. Intoxicating to the eye, this movie is so inventive, dazzling, and enjoyable that you are bound to leave the theatre feeling like you’ve been visually tickled and wishing there was more.
-Heather IbbottWatch the Trailer
Harry Brown
2009 (Daniel Barber) 18A, 102 min
Starring: Emily Mortimer, Michael Caine
Set in modern day Britain, HARRY BROWN follows one man’s journey through a chaotic world where teenage violence runs rampant. As a modest, law abiding citizen, Brown lives alone. His only companion is his best friend Leonard. When Leonard is killed, Brown reaches his breaking point. HARRY BROWN is a powerful, character driven thriller starring two—time Academy Award® winner Michael Caine in a tour—de—force performance.
-iTunesWatch the Trailer
Marmaduke
2010 (Tom Dey) G, 87 min
Starring: Emma Stone, George Lopez, Owen Wilson
Marmaduke, the world's most lovable Great Dane, leaps from comic strip fame to big screen stardom. In this family comedy, the super-sized dog who never fit in finally finds a place where it's okay to stand out. Now living large in Orange County, California, Marmaduke is helping his family make the big transition from the Midwest to The O.C. But he's also discovering that fitting in with his new four-legged friends isn't always easy for a 200-pound teenage dog. Lucky for Marmaduke, he doesn't have to go it alone because he always has his "step-bro" and best pal, Carlos, a Russian Blue Cat, watching his back
-20th Century FoxWatch the Trailer
Great Cinematography in Revue: The Thin Red Line
1998 (Terrence Malick) 14A, 170 min
Starring: Elias Koteas. Nick Nolte, George Clooney, John Cusack, Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson
The Revue Cinema and the Canadian Society of Cinematographers are pleased to announce an exciting new series devoted to the art of cinematography: GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHY IN REVUE. The series will launch Sunday August 1 at 3pm with The THIN RED LINE (1998), shot by two-time Oscar winner John Toll, ASC. Directed by Terrence Malick and starring Sean Penn, The Thin Red Line is an elegant and poetic adaptation of James Jones’ acclaimed novel about the dramatic Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. Los Angeles-based Toll will take part in the discussion via Skype. Moderating the Q&A is Arthur Cooper, CSC, the Director of Photography of a number of successful feature films including ONE WEEK and YOUNG PEOPLE F*CKING.
-Alan BacchusWatch the Trailer