TO LOVE AND TO GUARD IN ROMANTIC ACTION COMEDY “MR. RIGHT” [R16]

In the tradition of highly-successful romantic action comedies comes a one-of-a-kind love story in “Mr. Right” starring two of Hollywood’s well-sought actors Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell.

In “Mr. Right,” Martha (Anna Kendrick) discovers that her new beau, Francis (Sam Rockwell), is a professional assassin… with a cause. He kills the people ordering the hits. As the bodies pile up, Martha must decide whether to flee or join her man in the mayhem.

Sam Rockwell is that rare Hollywood star who's equally adept in somber dramas like the most recent Broadway revival “Fool For Love” and BAFTA award-winning “Moon” as he is playing quirky characters in such black-humored action fare “Seven Psychopaths” and “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.” When director Paco Cabezas met with the actor in late 2012, Rockwell immediately responded to Mr. Right 's subversive sense of humor. "I said 'yes' right away because Max Landis wrote a really fun script that reminded me of movies like “Grosse Point Blank” in the way it mixed action and romantic comedy," he says. "I saw Mr. Right as being kind of like Mr. and Mrs. Smith-meets-Silver Lining Playbook where you have two dysfunctional bi-polar type people who find each other. They're both hot messes, on edge and scary. Francis and Martha might freak other people out, but they don’t freak each other out."

Kendrick also sparked to Mr. Right because she knew Rockwell would be playing the title role. "I always pictured Mr. Right as Sam," she says. "I knew he would bring amazing energy to the character. He makes you love this guy who’s killing people. but because it’s Sam playing Francis, you’re rooting for him."

Producer Jacobs says "Often times with movies in this genre, you see the female lead running scared once the gunfire starts. We needed to find an actress who had that America's sweetheart girl next door quality, but underneath all of that, in Mr. Right, the gunfire kind of turns Martha on. Anna knew how to pull off that turn."

The movie veered away from using CGI trickery in favor of old-fashioned physical fisticuffs. "I'm tired of watching action movies plagued with digital effects where nothing is real," Cabezas explains. "In Mr. Right, everything's real. Sam Rockwell did 99 percent of the action himself, and he did it with grace and speed."

Rockwell rose to the live-action challenge. "I’m not formally trained as a dancer but I have been boxing off and on for twenty years so that helped a lot with the lateral movement, feet agility, that kind of crap," Rockwell explains. "It’s all the same stuff."


Blending dancing, violence and romance into one-of-a-kind hybrid entertainment, "Mr. Right" aims to seduce audiences with its twisted take on the classic boy-meets-girl formula. "I don’t have a clue how to categorize this movie, and that's what I love about Mr. Right," says Cabezas. "It’s funny, it’s a thriller, it has action and a lot of heart. In that sense, it's an explosive cocktail. I love movies that are great roller coasters of emotion, where you never know what to expect. I hope people who see Mr. Right have a laugh and have a good time and say 'Wow, I wasn’t expecting that.'"

Rated R16 by the MTRB, “Mr. Right” opens April 6 in cinemas from Pioneer Films. 

SPELLBINDING TRICKS BACK IN “NOW YOU SEE ME 2” THIS JUNE 15 IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

The Four Horsemen return in the thrilling caper “Now You See Me 2” for a second mind-bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights in hopes of clearing their names and exposing the ruthlessness of a dangerous tech magnate.


The illusionists (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan) return one year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all.



Directed by Jon M. Chu and co-produced by David Copperfield, “Now You See Me 2” sees returning cast Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman with new characters played by Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Radcliffe and Jay Chou.



The magic returns in cinemas when “Now You See Me 2”opens June 15 from Pioneer Films. Check out the film’s character posters released recently.

NON-STOP BREAKNECK ACTION IN “BASTILLE DAY” STARRING IDRIS ELBA AND RICHARD MADDEN []

From David Kanter, executive producer of “The Revenant” comes a non-stop blistering action thriller “Bastille Day” starring Idris Elba and Richard Madden set in the French capital, Paris, is a story of an unlikely pair – a reckless CIA agent and a brilliant pickpocket – who must work together to uncover and take down a conspiracy.


“Bastille Day” tracks Michael Mason (Richard Madden, “Game of Thrones”), an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself in the hands of the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Idris Elba, “Pacific Rim”), is a field agent on the case, who soon realizes that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale criminal conspiracy.

Going against commands, Briar recruits Michael to use his expert skills to help quickly track down the source of the corruption. As a 24-hour thrill ride ensues, the unlikely duo discovers they are both targets and must rely upon each other in order to take down a common enemy.

Directed by James Watkins and written by Andrew Baldwin and (James Watkins), the original idea for “Bastille Day” was when Baldwin wanted to create a movie that combined the taut action of the ‘Bourne’ movies with the character-rich experiences of watching movies like ‘Frantic’ and even ‘The French Connection.”

“Briar’s character - uncompromising, brutal, reckless – had shades of Popeye Doyle, Dirty Harry or Walker from John Boorman’s Point Blank. The notion of Idris Elba playing this role was irresistible to me. His combustible relationship with the streetwise Michael struck me immediately as the beating heart of the film and I liked the opportunities this relationship gave for lighter moments. It reminded me of the gruff, salty humour of early Don Siegel/Clint Eastwood collaborations or classics like Midnight Run and 48 Hours where the tone shift gears from gritty action to more playful moments whilst never breaking character,” recalls director Watkins.

Kanter also points out that it's the way the characters have been developed that makes “Bastiller Day” special. “The characters are not conventional heroes; rather, they are all flawed and forced by circumstance to discover who they really are. One key to the success of the film is that they are believable and realistic. “It feels like a movie from the 1970s, where the characters are all carrying something heavy in their psyches. They are thrown together by fate and come to realize that the bombing isn't what it appears to be, so they are forced to depend on each other.”



“I wanted to make a big Friday night out film” exclaims James Watkins. The director's ambitions for “Bastille Day” were one of the reasons the producers approached him. This was to marry big budget commercial thrills with kinetic, in-your-face shooting style with handheld cameras up close and personal with the actors, to get right in the middle of the action. “We wanted to be close enough to feel them, to feel their breathing, to be right in their eyes. A lot of the actions shots are from a subjective point of view, so as a viewer you feel completely in the moment. I'm not interested in CGI which creates scenes that defeat the laws of physics! So, however large the story is, everything should always have an emotional sense of truth. Ultimately, you go to the movies to see people and so the closer you are to those people, the more you'll enjoy the experience,” Watkins concludes on shooting the movie.

Prepare for breathless, high-octane action thrill when “Bastille Day” opens in cinemas this April 20 from Axinite Digicinema.

Now Showing: Shelter from CrystalSky Multimedia [R16]

“Shelter” opens today in cinemas nationwide from CrystalSky Multimedia. 

Now Showing: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice from Warner Bros. Pictures [PG]

Opens TODAY in cinemas nationwide from Warner Bros. Pictures

 

ULTIMATE VILLAIN RISES IN “X-MEN: APOCALYPSE” - LATEST INTERNATIONAL TRAILER REVEAL

The ultimate X-Men villain rises in the biggest battle of beloved superheroes in “X-Men: Apocalypse” as seen in the latest official international trailer reveal.

Directed by blockbuster filmmaker Bryan Singer “X-Men: Apocalypse” features returning mutants Raven/Mystique played by Jennifer Lawrence, Magneto (Michael Fassbender), Charles Xavier (James McAvoy), Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne), Quicksilver (Evan Peters), Beast (Nicholas Hoult), Havoc (Lucas Till) and Bill Stryker (Josh Helman). The movie also introduces up and coming actors Oscar Isaac who plays Apocalypse, Tye Sheridan as Cyclops, Alexandra Shipp as Storm, Sophie Turner as Jean Grey, Kodi Smit-McPhee as Nightcrawler, Ben Hardy as Angel, Lana Condor as Jubilee and Olivia Munn as Psylocke.



“X-Men: Apocalypse” will bring the audience into a world never-before-seen as they try to stop their greatest nemesis in his plan of global destruction. Being the first original mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, Apocalypse is also the most powerful who amassed many of the other mutants’ powers making him immortal and invincible. Awakening thousands of years after, he assembles his own team of mutants which he calls The Four Horsemen – War (Magneto), Death (Angel), Pestilence (Psylocke) and Famine (Storm) to help him annihilate the world. To stop Apocalypse’s path of global destruction, Raven/Mystique and Professor X must convince Magneto to abandon Apocalypse and join them and a new team of young X-Men.



An epic showdown is about to happen in cinemas nationwide this May 18 (in the Philippines) when the X-men confronts their most legendary and most powerful enemy in “X-Men: Apocalypse,” from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.



Check out the latest trailer reveal here:

Check out X-MEN: APOCALYPSE – OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL TRAILER #2

An epic showdown is about to happen in cinemas nationwide this May 18 (in the Philippines) when the X-men confronts their most legendary and most powerful enemy in “X-Men: Apocalypse,” from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros. 

“MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN” FIRST LOOK PHOTOS AND TRAILER RELEASE

A whole new world and new set of unconventional new heroes with incredible powers will rise in the upcoming movie fantasy adventure “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” based on the bestselling adventurous novel of the same title by author Ransom Riggs.

Directed by Tim Burton and written by Jane Goldman, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” stars Eva Green in the titular role who heads the special home and protects the children living in it who possess extraordinary abilities. The movie also stars Asa Butterfield, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Kim Dickens and Samuel L. Jackson.



The movie introduces us to Jake (Buttefield) and his newfound world and friends when he discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is and the amazing power that he possesses.



Check out the film’s trailer reveal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDklzmEyvMQ

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” will open in the Philippines this September in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

LIFE OF SEVEN-YEAR OLD JESUS CHRIST TOLD IN “THE YOUNG MESSIAH” – IN CINEMAS APRIL 20

  

Inspired by Scripture and rooted in history, “The Young Messiah” is a story that imagines a year in the boyhood of Jesus, directed by award-winning filmmaker Cyrus Nowrasteh, who also developed and wrote the pilot episode of the USA Network hit show “La Femme Nikita.”

The movie is also produced by Hollywood’s blockbuster maker Chris Columbus who launched one of the biggest series in the history of film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” where he cast completely unknown youngsters Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in the lead roles - once again demonstrating his acumen for nurturing and cultivating young talent.  He reunited then with the young actors to direct the second movie in the saga, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”

In “The Young Messiah,” up and coming young actor Adam Greaves-Neal who stars as Jesus in the movie, has also appeared in “Sherlock” television series alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and has a starring role on the hit series “All At Sea.”

“The Young Messiah” follows the inspiring and unique story of seven-year-old Jesus Christ and His family as they come to a fuller understanding of His divine nature and purpose.  Remaining true to the character of Jesus revealed in the Bible, The Young Messiah is an inspirational story about the childhood of the Savior for the whole family.

“There is a rich history of Jesus movies that have dramatized Jesus’ ministry and crucifixion, but none have ever glimpsed into his life as a boy. What kind of child was he? What was his family like? What kind of parents were Joseph and Mary? How could they guide and protect this special child?” says director Nowrasteh on the developing the story.

Nowrasteh further explains that, “Obviously there are great challenges in depicting this because we know very little about Jesus’ childhood. This movie seeks to present a realistic portrait of Jesus rooted in faith. Scripture is the inspiration for the emotions and actions of the boy Jesus as they are envisioned in our story. We do this with respect and reverence in order to imagine a child consistent with Jesus as revealed in the Bible.”

The story takes place during one year in Jesus’ life when he was seven. With the Holy Land in turmoil, young Jesus and his family leave Egypt for their home in Israel. Joseph and Mary are fully aware of the dangers of their world: a corrupt King Herod, civil unrest, and a brutal occupying Roman force.

“While we hope that our film finds a place alongside other Jesus classics, it’s more important to us that it inspires people to visit, or revisit, the Jesus story from a fresh new angle. As believers, we hope that children will be attracted by another child’s story — Jesus’ story — and that this can be a “Passion of the Christ” for the entire family. We even hope that, in some small way, our film leads viewers to the transformation and grace that Jesus extends to us all,” concludes Nowrasteh.

Opening in cinemas nationwide on April 20 from Pioneer Films, follow “The young Messiah” as He and His family take the extraordinary journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem – where His true identity and profound destiny are revealed.  

Check the film’s trailer here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OIcCjTT63I&feature=youtu.be

Now Showing: Lost in the Pacific from Pioneer Films [PG]

“Lost in the Pacific” opens Today in cinemas from Pioneer Films.

Now Showing: Intruders from Captive Cinema [R16]

“INTRUDERS” is now showing in theaters. released and distributed by CAPTIVE CINEMA.

First Look: Chadwick Boseman in Thriller 'Message From the King'

Fabrice Du Welz directed the film featuring the 'Black Panther' actor, which also stars Luke Evans and Teresa Palmer.

In the first-look photo from his new action-thriller Message From the King, Chadwick Boseman is a man on a mission.

The movie, directed by Fabrice Du Welz, stars Boseman as a man from South Africa who has suddenly lost all contact with his younger sister, and travels to Los Angeles only to find evidence that she has gotten involved in the city's dark underbelly. He then takes it upon himself to avenge her.

Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer and Alfred Molina star alongside the Black Panther actor in Message From the King, which is now in post.

Stepehn Cornwell and Oliver Butcher penned the script, with Cornwell also producing. The movie is produced by Entertainment One Features, Rumble Films and The Ink Factory. Sierra/Affinity is overseeing international sales, while Solar Pictures is releasing for Solar Entertainment. Message From The King is coming soon in the Philippines.

Message From The King Synopsis:

After suddenly losing all contact with his younger sister, Jacob King arrives in Los Angeles determined to track her down. Trying to piece together her last known movements, King finds unsettling evidence of a life gone off the rails – drugs, sex and secrets in the sleazy underbelly of the City of Angels. Undeterred by warnings to go home, King proves to be more than a match for the violence he is confronted with as he relentlessly pursues the truth about what happened to his sister.