Written and directed by Ben Sharrock, Limbo follows Omar, played by Amir El-Masry, a promising young musician. He becomes separated from his Syrian family and stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request.
The movie received BAFTA nominations and won the British Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Producer.
The rest of the cast includes Kwabena Ansah, Vikash Bhai and Grace Chilton.
Co-written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski and directed by David Bruckner, The Night House follows a widow, played by Rebecca Hall, who uncovers her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets. These turn horrific and diabolical. Watch the trailer because it will tell you more about the horror movie.
“On the surface, there was a compelling mystery about one woman’s recently deceased husband and the question of whether we can ever truly know our loved ones. There was the awkwardness of grief and the responsibilities we have for one another in times of emotional peril. And, of course, there was the ghost story, the kind that plays fast and loose with haunt tropes in the way that any horror fan would have a blast running with,” Bruckner.
The production notes the film shows no flashback scenes, even though the movie depends on past events to move the story along. I am curious how the backstory comes into play.
Some cast members include Stacy Martin and Sarah Goldberg.
Based on a comic book co-written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad follows a secret government agency that recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated supervillains. The purpose is to form a defensive task force. Their first mission is saving the world from the apocalypse.
These supervillains are impressive with Quinn, Bloodsport and Peacemaker. Then, there is a collection of cons at Belle Reve prison who join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Here, they are heavily armed and dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
Gunn is best known for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. John Ostrander co-wrote the script with Gunn, based on his modern comic book version.
The all-star cast makes the journey of this movie worthwhile. The movie stars: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Viola Davis, Taika Waititi and Sylvester Stallone.
Directed by Guy Ritchie, Wrath of Man follows a mysterious and wild-eyed new cash truck security guard, played by Jason Statham. He surprises his coworkers during a heist in which he unexpectedly unleashes precision skills.
The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman’s ultimate motive becomes apparent as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.
The film has an impressive cast, including Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonso, Raúl Castillo, DeObia Oparei, Eddie Marsan and Scott Eastwood.
The screenplay is by Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davies based on the film “Le Convoyeur,” co-written by Nicolas Boukhrief and Éric Besnard and directed by Boukhrief.
Directed by Nick Stagliano, The Virtuoso brings danger, deception, and murder descend upon a sleepy country town when a professional assassin, played by Anson Mount, accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic mentor and boss, played by Anthony Hopkins.
He’s given only where and when, along with a cryptic clue, the methodical hitman must identify his mysterious mark from several targets, including a local sheriff, played by David Morse. Meanwhile, a chance encounter with an alluring woman, played by Abbie Cornish, at the town’s rustic diner threatens to derail his mission in this noir-style cloak-and-dagger thriller.
The rest of the cast includes Eddie Marsan, Richard Brake and Diora Baird.
Based on a novel and directed by Brian Baugh, Finding You is a challenging romantic drama full of heart and humor about finding the strength to be true to oneself.
After an ill-fated audition at a prestigious New York music conservatory, violinist Finley Sinclair, Rose Reid, travels to an Irish coastal village for a semester of studying abroad.
At the B&B run by her host family, she encounters gregarious and persistent heartthrob movie star Beckett Rush, Jedidiah Goodacre, who is there to film another installment of his medieval fantasy-adventure franchise.
As romance sparks between the unlikely pair, Beckett ignites a journey of discovery for Finley that transforms her heart, music, and outlook on life.
Finley emboldens Beckett to reach beyond his teen-idol image and pursue his genuine passion. But when forces surrounding Beckett’s stardom threaten to crush their dreams, Finley must decide what she will risk for love.
The rest of the cast is impressive with Rose Reid, Jedidiah Goodacre, Katherine McNamara, Patrick Bergin, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Judith Hoag, Tom Everett Scott and Vanessa Redgrave.
Written and directed by Neil Burger, Voyagers is about the future of humanity at stake. A group of young men and women, bred for intelligence and obedience, embark on an expedition to colonize a distant planet. But when they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and explore their most primitive natures.
As life on the ship descends into chaos, they become consumed by fear, lust, and the insatiable hunger for power. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn Whitehead, Chanté Adams, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Viveik Kalra, Archie Madekwe, Quintessa Swindell, Madison Hu and Colin Farrell.
The storyline and a young adult cast helmed by Burger seem like a sure-fire hit. Burger’s movie credits include Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper, about a man who takes a pill and has unlimited mental capacity. Eddie soars to the top of the financial world. Still, the philosophical aspect of Burger’s touch proves that going up the pole without naturally developing your talent is socially and spiritually dangerous. The Illusionist is another well-crafted movie by Burger, where the protagonist steps out of the natural realm of progression and defies convention.
So, what happened to Voyagers?
Some of the reviewers say it’s Lord of the Flies in space. I beg to differ, though I can see why they think it. Kids are trapped alone without adult supervision and socially self-destruct. The book’s author, William Golding, put boys on the island, contrary to the spaceship with girls and boys. Perhaps the reviewers only read the Cliffnotes instead of the whole book, according to the teacher’s instructions. There is an adult onboard the space vessel — Colin Farrell.
Perhaps the secrets kept from the crew fell flat. Or, similar to Limitless, unnatural elements that cause supreme powers based on their breeding for intelligence and obedience are complex for teenagers, predominate audience, to believe.
Look at Voyagers today. It’s available at most streaming outlets.
Directed by Enrico Casarosa, Luca is about a young boy, played by Jacob Tremblay. The story follows his experiences that include an unforgettable seaside summer along the Italian Riviera. Filled with pasta, gelato and endless scooter rides, Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend.
The catch is all the fun they have together barely holds together by a deeply held secret. They are sea monsters from another world — just below the ocean’s surface.
The story seems a mixture of Guillermo del Toro’s Shape of Water and Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo. Of course, Pixar holds back the complete plot of their stories until they’re released.
The screenplay is by Jesse Andrews and Mike Jones. The rest of the cast includes Maya Rudolph and Jack Dylan Grazer.
Based on Frank Herbert’s book and directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet, who goes on a mythical and emotionally charged journey. Paul is a brilliant young man born into a destiny beyond his comprehension.
He travels to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure his family and people’s future. Malevolent forces explode into conflict over the pant’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s most significant potential. But it is those who can conquer their fear that will survive.
Villeneuve co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth. Hans Zimmer composes the music for the science fiction film. The rest of the cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Javier Bardem, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista.
Directed by Preston Whitemore, Dutch is about Bernard James, Jr. The story follows Dutch as the player with any means necessary to dominate the streets and beyond. He uses any angle and any woman to turn an African drug Lord’s stolen heroin business into the East Coast’s most feared drug empire. He’s gained enemies along the way as the vow to take him down, including a Mafia heir, DA and conscience-stricken former friend.
But none of his enemies can stop what they can’t see. With his life on the line and the face of the enemy in everyone he sees, Dutch plays the game and scores a winning hand in the face of all that betrayed him.
But, as always, there is one woman Dutch can’t resist who will shake his ice-cold control to its core. And it will be the one betrayal he never sees coming that will put more than he ever imagined at risk.
The cast includes Lance Gross, Jeremy Meeks, Macy Gray, Gunna, Natasha Marc, Tyrin Turner, Melissa Williams, Malcolm Kelly and Kyle Massey.