The KayElle Gazette will start off by highlighting several films that we would like to catch on the silver screen in 2013. Hopefully this will serve as a film calender for you movier-goers out there.
(Do note that the release dates of films mentioned here are based on the release dates in Malaysia. The dates may vary in other countries.)
[January 2013]
Highlight of the month
The Last Stand
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| "Told ya. I will be back!" |
Language: English
Run Time: 107 minutes // 1 hour 47 minutes
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Kim Jee-Woon
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Knoxville, Eduardo Noriega and cast
Date-of-Release: 17 January 2013 (Malaysia) // 14 January 2013 (USA)
What is it about?
Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction, between the US and Mexico. He has to lead his small and inexperienced team to stop the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the hemisphere, Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega), who managed a spectacular escape from an FBI prison convoy and is heading to Mexico at 200mph.
Sheriff Owens and his team will be the last defence of the U.S law enforcement, where he has to make a stand and intercept Cortez before the notorious criminal slips the borders forever.
Tagline:
Not in his town. Not on his watch.
Why the anticipation?
This is Arnold's first lead role after Terminator 3. If you've missed the classic action-packed films with heavily-accented lines, this film is for you. For the rest, it may also be an opportunity to see if his stint as Governor has made any impact on his acting skills.
Trailer:
Other notable films in January 2013:
The Impossible
Language: English, Thai (some dialogues)
Run Time: 114 minutes // 1 hour 54 minutes
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland and cast
Date-of-Release: 17 January 2013 (Malaysia) // 21 December 2012 (USA)
What is it about: An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophe of our time, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Language: English
Run Time: N.A.
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen and cast
Date-of-Release: 24 January 2013 (Malaysia) // 25 January 2013 (USA)
What is it about: Fairy tale siblings Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have grown up to be a formidable team of bounty hunters who track and kill witches all around the world.
[February 2013]
Highlight of the month
Jack The Giant Slayer
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| Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum! |
Language: English
Run Time: N.A.
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci and cast
Date-of-Release: 28 February 2013 (Malaysia) // 1 March 2013 (USA)
What is it about?
A modern day fairy tale in which the long-standing peace between men and giants is threatened, as a young farmer named Jack (Nicholas Hoult) leads an expedition into the giants' kingdom in hopes of rescuing a kidnapped princess (Eleanor Tomlinson).
Why the anticipation?
Jack The Giant Slayer is directed by Bryan Singer whose previously works include comic-adaptations X-Men, X2 and Superman Returns. It also has a strong line-up of cast including Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: First Class), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars), Stanley Tucci (Devil Wears Prada) and young British actress Eleanor Tomlinson (Alice In Wonderland).
With its attractive graphics and cinematic effects, coupled with action-packed scenes, it could be worthwhile to catch Jack The Giant Slayer on the big screen.
Trailer:
Other notable films in February 2013:
A Good Day To Die Hard
Language: English
Run Time: N.A.
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: John Moore
Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and cast
Date-of-Release: 7 February 2013 (Malaysia) // 14 February 2013 (USA)
What is it about: John McClane (Bruce Willies) travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son,
Jack (Jai Courtney), only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working to prevent a
nuclear-weapons heist, causing the father and son to team up against
underworld forces.
Hitchcock
Language: English
Run Time: 98 minutes // 1 hour 38 minutes
Genre: Biography, Drama
Director: Sacha Gervasi
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson and cast
Date-of-Release: 14 February 2013 (Malaysia) // 14 December 2013 (USA)
What is it about: A love story between influential film-maker Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and wife Alma Reville (Helen Mirren) during the filming of Psycho in 1959.
[March 2013]
I have been going back-and-forth with this month's highlight. There are 2 films which I think are worthy of the highlight spot in March, and I will be highlighting both of them. It works out fine as well, since its the school holiday this month, why not treat your friends, family and yourself to more movies?
Highlight of the month
Oz: The Great and Powerful
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| I'm bringin' wizzie back! |
Language: English
Run Time: N.A.
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Director: Sam Raimi
Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis and cast
Date-of-Release: 7 March 2013 (Malaysia) // 8 March 2013 (USA)
What is it about?
A stage magician (James Franco) is hurled into a fantasy world, and must use his wits
to stay ahead of three enchantresses who have plans for him.
Adapted from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", the film explores the land of Oz in a timeline prior to the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz".
Why the anticipation?
The film is directed by Sam Raimi (Director of the Spider-Man Trilogy), and its lead role (The Wizard of Oz) will be played by James Franco (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). If this sexy, smouldering actor is not a good enough reason to watch the film, he is also joined by an equally-talented line-up of actresses.
Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn and Brokeback Mountain), Rachel Weisz (The Mummy), as well as Mila Kunis (Black Swan) will be playing Glinda--The Good Witch of the South, Evanora--The Wicked Witch of the East, and Theodora--The Wicked Witch of the West respectively.
From the trailer, it seems like the film will consist of a good mixture of action, adventure and fantasy, as provided in Spider-Man trilogy and Alice In Wonderland. (Yes, Joe Roth - the producer of Alice In Wonderland & Snow White and the Huntsman, is also the producer for this film)
On papers, it seems like a good compilation of casts and crews, and I eagerly await the end-result of this collaboration.
Tagline: Find yourself in Oz.
Trailer:
Highlight of the month
The Croods
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| "Oonga Boonga! Oh wait.. You speak English? Good..." |
Language: English
Run Time: N.A.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Director: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone and cast
Date-of-Release: 21 March 2013 (Malaysia) // 22 March 2013 (USA)
What is it about?
The world's very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world.
Why the anticipation?
I think we could expect another good animated-film as The Croods will be directed by Chris Sanders who was also the director of Lilo & Stitch as well as How to Train Your Dragon.
The Croods will be the perfect school holiday movie that you could enjoy with your kids, family or younger friends. Otherwise, just use this as an excuse to be a kid at heart for a couple of hours.
Trailer:
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Language: English
Run Time: N.A.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Jon M. Chu
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, Adrianne Palicki, Arnold Vosloo and cast
Date-of-Release: 28 March 2013 (Malaysia) // 29 March 2013 (USA)
What is it about: Follow the G.I. Joes as they fight against their mortal enemy Cobra, and are also forced to contend with threats from within the government that
jeopardize their very existence.
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