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Movie review:
ENDER’S GAME
(US, 2013) Dir: Gavin Hood. Stars Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Hailee Steinfield, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin, Moises Arias. “Don’t let the title or the inclusion of the word ‘game’ fool you – Enders Game is a biting morality tale with themes of power, manipulation, child soldiers and genocide. Hood’s superb screenplay quickly sets up the premise and immediately involves us … is a powerful, disturbing and thrilling experience. Unforgettable,” says Louise.
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COMPETITIONS
THE RAILWAY MAN
Win one of 10 double inseason passes to The Railway Man, starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, courtesy Transmission Films. 'As moving as The King’s Speech... and as beautifully made,' says Andrew. 'There are many vital ingredients to this story – courage, love and redemption – each playing their part in our tumultuous journey, which in turn is elevated by the film’s elite cast,' says Louise. In cinemas on December 26.
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Movie reviews:
KILL YOUR DARLINGS
(US, 2013) Dir: John Krokidas. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jack Huston, Ben Foster, Dane DeHaan, Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Jason Leigh. “With its underbelly of dark themes, this is a disturbing and intriguing film with rich performances and whose characters are liberating in that they disregard the consequences – and pay the price,” says Louise. “There are some great moments, some lively sexual scenes and lots of intellectual posing. But the film’s self-consciousness tends to work against it dramatically,” says Andrew.
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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
(US, 2013) Dir: Cody Cameron, Kris Pear. Voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, Terry Crews, Andy Samberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Benjamin Bratt. “Visually extraordinary, this rainbow-coloured 3D animated sequel set in an eco system of living food, is as whimsical as the original 2009 film, even though its plot is lumpy enough to cause indigestion. What’s wonderful is the filmmakers’ sheer innovation with galloping bananas, elephantine watermelons, flower-eating shallots … sardine-eating cucumbers…” says Louise.
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NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON
(Germany/Switzerland/Portugal, 2013) Dir: Bille August. Stars Jeremy Irons, Charlotte Rampling, Melanie Laurent, Jack Huston, Bruno Ganz, Lena Olin. “… mystery romantic thriller whose execution fails to live up to its superlative cast. Based on Pascal Mercier’s novel, Bille August’s film struggles to marry the story’s two timeframes with the narrative leapfrogging back and forth,” says Louise. “A melancholy film with a big, soft heart,” says Andrew.
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NEW TRAILERS:
Preview trailers of many films on your own screen.
The Railway Man, stars Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman;
American Hustle, stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams;
Saving Mr Banks, stars Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson;
Philomena, stars Judi Dench, Steve Coogan;
Chinese Puzzle, stars Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cecile De France;
Her, stars Joaquin Phonix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Scarlett Johansson;
Grudge Match, stars Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Basinger;
Nebraska, stars Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb;
Ender's Game, stars Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield;
Xmen Days of Future Past, stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender;
Kill Your Darlings, stars Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Olsen;
The Lego Movie, voices of Chris Pratt, Elisabeth Banks;
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, stars Ben Stiller;
The Wolf of Wall Street, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConnaughey;
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NEW DVDS
WHAT'S IN A NAME - Stars Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquedec, Judith El Zein. “A little joke becomes the catalyst for the unravelling of relationships in this jocular French comedy in which egos, political beliefs, sexual orientations and trusts are thrust like daggers,” says Louise.
A LADY IN PARIS - Stars Jeanne Moreau, Laine Mägi, Patrick Pineau. “The most satisfying part of the film is the way we learn about each of the three main characters, who in turn become interdependent,” says Louise.
ABSOLUTE DECEPTION - Stars Cuba Gooding Jr, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Evert McQueen, Ty Hungerford. “A solid genre script by Kraig Wenman is efficiently realised in the masterly genre-loving hands of Aussie director Brian Trenchard Smith,” says Andrew.
FAREWELL MY QUEEN - Stars Léa Seydoux, Diane Kruger, Virginie Ledoyen. “While the film offers a fascinating voyeuristic glimpse into the surrounds of its lavish settings and splendid costumes, we are always kept at arm’s length,” says Louise.
  
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Competition Winners:
THE WAY WAY BACK DVD
To win DVDS courtesy Universal Sony Home Entertainment, we asked: Who among family and friends has been an inspiration at some time in your life and why? Elise Smith (NSW): My friend Dave has been an inspiration in my life. He has shown me how to let go of past pain and hurt and live life to the fullest again. I don’t dwell on the past any more or let it affect my future.
ENDERS’S GAME
To win double inseason passes courtesy Icon Film Distribution, we asked: Who among family and friends would you trust to save the world and why? Lachlan Morrison (WA): Only me. When you’ve played as many hours on strategy games as I have; it’s a no-brainer
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