FILM | Index
Reaching for the Moon (Flores Raras) (12) (Bruno Barreto, Brazil, 2013) Glória Pires, Miranda Otto, Tracy Middendorf. 118min. A chronicle of the tragic love affair between American poet Elizabeth Bishop and Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Selected release from Fri 18 Apr. Sabotage (15) (David Ayer, US, 2014) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington, Olivia Williams. 109min. Schwarzenegger leads an elite DEA task force who take on the world’s deadliest drug cartels, until after a particularly dangerous raid, members of the team start to be eliminated, and everyone is a suspect. General release from Wed 7 May. The Sea (12A) (Stephen Brown, Ireland/UK, 2013) Bonnie Wright, Charlotte Rampling, Ciarán Hinds. 86min. The story of a man who returns to the sea, where he spent his childhood summers, in search of peace following the death of his wife. General release from Fri 18 Apr. Silent Sonata (Circus Fantasticus) (15) (Janez Burger, Slovenia/Ireland/Finland/Sweden, 2010) Leon Lucev, Ravil Sultanov, Pauliina Räsänen. 77min. Slovenian war drama. Selected release from Fri 9 May. Super Duper Alice Cooper (15) (Sam Dunn/Reginald Harkema/Scot McFadyen, Canada, 2014) 86min. Documentary and rock opera about the rock legend who now loves golf. Selected release from Tue 22 Apr. Tarzan (PG) (Reinhard Klooss, Germany, 2013) Kellan Lutz, Spencer Locke, Robert Capron. 94min. Tarzan (Twilight’s Lutz) and Jane take on a big energy company – the same one that Tarzan’s parents ran before they died in a plane crash. Selected release from Fri 2 May. A Thousand Times Good Night (15) (Erik Poppe, Norway/Ireland/ Sweden, 2013) Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Juliette Binoche, Maria Doyle Kennedy. 117min. Award winning tale about a photojournalist confronted by impossible choices. General release from Fri 2 May. Tom at the Farm (Tom à la ferme) (15) ●●●●● (Xavier Dolan, Canada/ France, 2013) Xavier Dolan, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Lise Roy. 105min. See review, page 59. Tracks (12A) ●●●●●(John Curran, Australia, 2013) Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Emma Booth. 112min. See review, page 58. General release from Fri 25 Apr, incl Filmhouse, Edinburgh; Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow. Transcendence (12A) (Wally Pfister, US, 2014) Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, Rebecca Hall. 119min. Set in the near future, newly developed technology allows a person’s mind to be downloaded onto a computer. When the terminally ill scientist involved in its development uses it on himself, he becomes something more than human. General release from Fri 25 Apr. 2 States (tbc) (Abhishek Varman, India, 2014) Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Amrita Singh, Revathi. When Krish, a young Punjabi man, falls in love with Ananya, a Brahmin girl, neither of their respective families is too keen on the marriage. Selected release from Fri 18 Apr. Vampire Academy (tbc) (Mark Waters, US, 2014) Zoey Deutch, Danila Kozlovsky, Lucy Fry. 104min. Having escaped their supernatural boarding school two years earlier, three vampire friends must return and confront the dark forces growing there. General release from Wed 23 Apr.
✽We Are the Best! (Vi är bäst!) (15) ●●●●● (Lukas Moodysson,
Sweden, 2013) David Dencik, Liv LeMoyne, Mira Barkhammar. 102min. See review, page 59. Selected release from Fri 18 Apr, incl Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow. We Are the Freaks (15) (Justin Edgar, UK, 2013) Hera Hilmar, Mike
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Bailey, Rosamund Hanson. 80min. Three misfits embark on a weekend they will never forget. Selected release from Fri 25 Apr. Willow Creek (tbc) (Bobcat Goldthwait, US, 2013) Alexie Gilmore, Bryce Johnson. 78min. Sasquatch- themed horror from 80s stand-up comedian Goldthwait. Selected release from Fri 2 May.
✽The Wind Rises (Kaze tachinu) (PG) ●●●●● (Hayao Miyazaki,
Japan, 2013) Voices of Joseph Gordon- Levitt, Emily Blunt, Mae Whitman. 126min. See review, page 58. General release from Fri 9 May. Wrinkles (Arrugas) (12●) (Ignacio Ferreras, Spain, 2011) Voices of Alvaro Guevara, Tacho Gonzalez. 89min. An astonishing cocktail of friendship, resistance and life set amid the unexpected landscape of an elderly care facility. Selected release from Fri 18 Apr, incl Filmhouse, Edinburgh; Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow. You & Me Forever (tbc) (Kaspar Munk, Denmark, 2012) Julie Andersen, Frederikke Dahl Hansen, Emilie Kruse. 82min. Drama about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Selected release from Fri 25 Apr.
STILL SHOWING 12 Years a Slave (15) ●●●●● (Steve McQueen, US, 2013) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender. 133min. In the pre-Civil War United States a free black man is abducted and sold into slavery. Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Apr; Cineworld Parkhead, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr; Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr. 20 Feet from Stardom (tbc) ●●●●● (Morgan Neville, US, 2013) 91min. The back-up singers on some of music history’s greatest songs tell their oft-ignored story. Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh, Tue 6 May. A Story of Children and Film (PG) ●●●●● (Mark Cousins, UK, 2013) 106min. Cousins’ new film explores the way children are portrayed on film. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 20–Tue 22 Apr. As the Palaces Burn (15) ●●●●● (Don Argott, US, 2014) 90min. Tour documentary looking at metal band Lamb of God’s fans around the world. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Wed 23–Thu 24 Apr. Believe (tbc) (David Scheinmann, UK, 2013) 94min. A young, gifted football player comes to the attention of a former Manchester United coach when he gets into trouble for a petty crime. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 19 Apr. Calvary (15) ●●●●● (John Michael McDonagh, Ireland, 2013) Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly. 101min. A priest is told he’s to be killed to atone for the sins of his church. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (12A) ●●●●● (Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, US, 2014) Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan. 128min. Highly enjoyable conspiracy thriller with stunning action sequences. General release. Dallas Buyers Club (15) ●●●●● (Jean-Marc Vallée, US, 2013) Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto. 117min. True story about an electrician who battles the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies after being diagnosed HIV- positive in 1986. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Thu 17–Sun 20 Apr. Divergent (12A) ●●●●● (Neil Burger, US, 2014) Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet. 139min. In a dystopian future where people are assigned to different factions of society based on their talents, Tris (Woodley) discovers that she’s dangerously multi- talented. General release. The Double (15) ●●●●● (Richard Ayoade, UK, 2013) Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn. 93min.
A comedy centred on a man who finds his doppelganger and is driven insane. Selected release. Epic (U) ●●●●● (Chris Wedge, US, 2013) Voices of Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Beyoncé Knowles. 102min. The story of a teenage girl who is sucked from the earthly realm into a fantastical woodland where she finds the forces of good and evil at battle. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 26 Apr. Escape from Planet Earth (U) (Cal Brunker, Canada, 2013) Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Jessica Alba. 89min. On the planet Baab, Scorch Supernova is admired as a national hero. When a mission goes wrong, it’s up to his scrawny brother Gary to save the day. Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Apr; Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr; Vue Ocean, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Apr. Frozen (PG) ●●●●● (Chris Buck, US, 2013) Voices of Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel. 108min. Princess Anna (Bell) is disturbed to find that her sister Elsa (Menzel) can create ice and snow, but when Elsa goes into exile the kingdom freezes, and Anna and friends must find her. Odeon at the Quay, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr; Vue Glasgow Fort, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr; Vue Ocean, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Apr. The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) ●●●●● (Wes Anderson, US, 2014) Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan, Edward Norton. 100min. Perhaps Anderson’s most uncompromisingly eccentric and perfectly realised film to date, with an astonishing and revelatory comic performance from Fiennes. General release. Half of a Yellow Sun (15) ●●●●● (Biyi Bandele, Nigeria/UK, 2013) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose. 111min. The story of two sisters in 60s Nigeria, attempting to assert their independence as their nation seeks to do the same. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 18–Thu 24 Apr. Honour (15) (Shan Khan, UK, 2013) Aiysha Hart, Paddy Considine, Faraz Ayub. 104min. Drama/thriller about a young woman targeted by her family for an ‘honour killing’. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 29 Apr–Thu 1 May. Khumba (U) (Anthony Silverston, South Africa, 2013) Voices of Jake T Austin, Liam Neeson, Steve Buscemi. 85min. Rejected by his superstitious herd, a half-striped zebra embarks on a daring quest to earn his stripes. General release. Last Days on Mars (tbc) ●●●●● (Ruairi Robinson, US/Ireland, 2013) Liev Schreiber, Romola Garai, Elias Koteas. 91min. A Mars exploratory team is exposed to a fossilised bacteria that starts turning them into deadly space zombies. Selected release. The Lego Movie (U) ●●●●● (Phil Lord/Christopher Miller, US/Australia, 2014) Voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks. 100min. A regular Lego construction worker finds himself acclaimed as the ‘Special’, who will save the Lego universe from evil Lord Business. General release. A Long Way Down (15) ●●●●● (Pascal Chaumeil, UK, 2014) Pierce Brosnan, Aaron Paul, Rosamund Pike. 96min. When former chat show host Martin (Brosnan) makes his way to a suicide spot, he’s disconcerted to find three other people there with the same idea. Vue Omni Centre, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Apr. The Lunchbox (PG) ●●●●● (Ritesh Batra, India/France/Germany/USA, 2013) Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui. 104min. Precisely structured romcom written with compassion and warmth. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Thu 17–Thu 24 Apr; Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 17–Thu 24 Apr. Mr Peabody & Sherman (U) ●●●●● (Rob Minkoff, US, 2014) Voices of Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert. 92min. A genius dog springs into action when his and his master’s time machine is stolen. Selected release. Muppets Most Wanted (U) ●●●●● (James Bobin, US, 2014) Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey. 112min. A world tour goes awry when the Muppets find themselves accidentally caught up in a jewel heist. General release. Need for Speed (12A) ●●●●● (Scott Waugh, US, 2014) Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots. 130min. Actioner based on the 20-strong video game series. Showcase Cinema Glasgow, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr. Noah (12A) ●●●●● (Darren Aronofsky, US, 2014) Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Douglas Booth. 138min. Aronofsky crafts an intense conflict between Noah and his own family, making for a compellingly weird and occasionally wonderful story. General release. Non-Stop (12A) ●●●●● (Jaume Collet-Serra, US/France, 2014) Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Lupita Nyong’o. 106min. An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk. Odeon at the Quay, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr; Vue Omni Centre, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Apr; Showcase Cinema Glasgow, Glasgow, Thu 17 Apr. Nymphomaniac: Volume I (18) ●●●●● (Lars von Trier, Denmark/ Germany/France/Belgium, 2013) Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stellan Skarsgård, Shia LaBeouf. 124min. Having diagnosed herself with nymphomania, Joe (Gainsbourg) recalls her erotic experiences. The first part of Von Trier’s controversial duology. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Mon 28–Tue 29 Apr. Nymphomaniac: Volume II (18) ●●●●● (Lars von Trier, Denmark/ Germany/France/Belgium, 2013) Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stellan Skarsgård, Shia LaBeouf. 123min. The second part of Von Trier’s controversial film, in which Joe (Gainsbourg) delves into the darker aspects of her adult life. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Mon 28–Tue 29 Apr. Pioneer (15) (Erik Skjoldbjærg, Norway/Germany/Sweden/France/ Finland, 2013) Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Aksel Hennie. 106min. Conspiracy thriller based on true events from the 1980s. Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 25 Apr–Thu 1 May. Plot for Peace (12A) (Carlos Agulló/ Mandy Jacobson, South Africa/ Congo/US/Mozambique/France/Cuba/ Angola, 2013) 84min. The untold story of apartheid’s fall, and the mysterious French businessman who was instrumental in Nelson Mandela’s release from jail. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Thu 17–Sun 20 Apr. The Quiet Ones (15) ●●●●● (John Pogue, US, 2014) Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Olivia Cooke. 98min. Bland shocker bogged down in backstory and exposition. General release. The Raid 2 (18) ●●●●● (Gareth Evans, Indonesia, 2014) Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Alex Abbad. 148min. See review, page 57. General release. Rio 2 (U) ●●●●● (Carlos Saldanha, US, 2014) Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann. 101min. Amiable sequel to the macaw-themed 2010 original. General release. The Rocket (12) ●●●●● (Kim Mordaunt, Australia, 2013) Sitthiphon Disamoe, Loungnam Kaosainam, Thep Phongam. 96min. A boy who everyone thinks is cursed sets off on a journey to find a new home in war-torn Laos. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Thu 17–Sun 20 Apr. Salvo (tbc) ●●●●● (Fabio Grassadonia/ Antonio Piazza, Italy/France, 2013) Saleh Bakri, Luigi Lo Cascio, Sara Serraiocco. 104min. Salvo (Bakri) is a hired killer who falls in love with Rita (Serraiocco), the blind sister of one of his targets. Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh, Tue 29 Apr.