Acclaimed filmmaker James Gray directed Armageddon Time, a deeply personal story of the strength of family.
Like most of Gray’s films, the movie is about the complexity of friendship and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.
The film presents a strong cast, including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.
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.
Directed by Fernando Meirelles, The Two Popes is an intimate story of one of the most dramatic shifts of power in the last 2,000 years. Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio, played by Jonathan Pryce, requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict, played by Anthony Hopkins.
Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and the future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church. Behind Vatican walls, a struggle commences between tradition and progress, guilt and forgiveness, as these two very different men confront their pasts to find common ground and forge a future inspired by actual events for a billion followers around the world.
The three clips with Hopkins and Pryce are no comparison. It’s incredible to watch these two work together and evidence as to why Pryce received a Golden Globe nomination.
Other Films by Fernando Meirelles:
The Constant Gardener
Blindness
City of God
Maids
Directed by Eran Creevy, Collide follows a young American couple plunged into an adrenaline-pumping game of cat and mouse across Europe. They find themselves caught between two ruthless, feuding criminals.
The movie stars Nicholas Hoult, Oscar nominee Felicity Jones, and Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins and Ben Kingsley.
The wild, intricately folded, twisted story begins after a heist goes wrong. Casey Stein, played by Hoult, finds himself running from a ruthless gang headed by mob boss Hagen, played by Hopkins. Now Casey has precious cargo that belongs to Hagen, who will stop at nothing to retrieve it. Left with no choice, Casey calls his former employer and drug smuggler Geran, played by Kingsley, to protect his long-time girlfriend Juliette, played by Jones, before Hagen gets his hands on her. Casey sets out on an adrenaline-fueled car chase on the German highways to save the love of his life before it’s too late.
An excellent interview shows the chemistry of the actors Nicholas Hoult and Felicity Jones.
During the promotion and film release, some clips showed the intensity and craziness. After watching the trailer, I sense a twist in the story at the end. Don’t you?
Transformers: The Last Knight will be a summer movie, and it looks like some cast members are returning. It’s nice to see Anthony Hopkins in this movie, this time around.
The movie is streaming and available on all discs if you want to see it again or haven’t seen it yet.
I love that line, “I am glad I got in that car with you.” It is kind of cheesy, but fun. I want to say that line to Walberg.
Here is the international trailer, and it offers more information about the storyline.
The online trailer looks good.
Here is the Super Bowl Ad, short and sweet, and there is at least one new face.
Sir Anthony Hopkins narrates the teaser trailer with great visuals.