Earlier this year, in some unexpected casting news, it was announced that Helen Mirren would star in Fast and Furious 8 and now we have our first look at her in the film.
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First look at Helen Mirren in Fast 8
Earlier this year, in some unexpected casting news, it was announced that Helen Mirren would star in Fast and Furious 8 and now we have our first look at her in the film.
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Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren has announced that she’ll appear in the next Fast & Furious film.
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Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren has announced that she’ll appear in the next Fast & Furious film.
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Helen Mirren to star in Will Smith's new drama
With David Frankel recently confirmed to direct Helen Mirren now looks set to join Will Smith in the cast for Collateral Beauty.
The drama finds Smith as a New York advertising executive who suffers a massive personal tragedy. Shocked at how…
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With David Frankel recently confirmed to direct Helen Mirren now looks set to join Will Smith in the cast for Collateral Beauty.
The drama finds Smith as a New York advertising executive who suffers a massive personal tragedy. Shocked at how quickly his life is going into a tailspin, his colleagues hatch an unorthodox plan to help him, only to see it backfire in unexpected ways.
According to Variety, Mirren is in early talks to take on a role but there’s no guarantee that she’ll…
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Helen Mirren Movie Reviews
Eye in the Sky - Review
When people think of war-related pictures, lots of explosions, soldiers charging into combat, and nonstop chaos usually come to mind. Eye in the Sky, however, views modern warfare from a unique perspective – a bird’s eye perspective as a matter of fact. Gavin Hood’s film depicts a secret drone strike from behind the scenes. Although it actually has very little action, this still manages to be one of the most intense and harrowing thrillers of recent memory. Considering that drone missions have rapidly increased over the past couple years, Eye in the Sky is also a highly relevant movie that’s sure to strike up some important discussions.
Helen Mirren leads a first-rate cast as Colonel Katherine Powell, a military intelligence officer in charge of the drone operation. Initially, the plan is to capture several terrorists hiding out in Kenya. Upon realizing that the terrorists are going to execute a suicide attack, the military decides to bomb their safe house. The problem is that a little girl is selling bread in the kill zone and getting her out of harm’s way proves futile. Aaron Paul gives an effective performance as Steve Watt, the drone pilot who must make a morally challenging call: follow orders and prevent dozens of deaths or save a single child’s life.
In one of his final screen roles, the late great Alan Rickman plays Lieutenant General Frank Benson, who has seen so many casualties in his lifetime that he’s learned to keep his emotions reserved. We additionally get some fine work from Iain Glen as a British Foreign Secretary who suffers from stomach problems at the most inopportune time, injecting a little dark humor into the plot. Barkhad Abdi follows up his Oscar-nominated performance for Captain Phillips here as an undercover agent on-scene. When he fails to drive the nine-year-old girl away from impending strike, though, all hope appears lost.
On paper, a movie that largely consists of people looking at computer screens might not sound all that exciting, especially when compared to a Jason Bourne picture. Guy Hibbert’s exceptionally paced screenplay, however, doesn’t have a dull moment in it. Every second that goes by is more nail-biting than the last, leaving the audience at the edge of their seats throughout. It all amounts to a stimulating final act when a difficult decision is made.
Although I won’t dare give away Eye in the Sky’s final destination, let’s just say that it’s sure to stir up mixed emotions. Some people take comfort in knowing that the military is constantly watching out for our safety. Others might argue that the military has too much power and Big Brother has gone too far. Walking out of this film, you’ll likely see matters from both perspectives. Eye in the Sky never portrays the military as bad guys, but it doesn’t present them in the most heroic light either. Everyone is an identifiable human being and nobody is necessarily right or wrong. These are simply people who have been presented with an impossible choice with no easy answer.
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When people think of war-related pictures, lots of explosions, soldiers charging into combat, and nonstop chaos usually come to mind. Eye in the Sky, however, views modern warfare from a unique perspective – a bird’s eye perspective as a matter of fact. Gavin Hood’s film depicts a secret drone strike from behind the scenes. Although it actually has very little action, this still manages to be one of the most intense and harrowing thrillers of recent memory. Considering that drone missions have rapidly increased over the past couple years, Eye in the Sky is also a highly relevant movie that’s sure to strike up some important discussions.
Helen Mirren leads a first-rate cast as Colonel Katherine Powell, a military intelligence officer in charge of the drone operation. Initially, the plan is to capture several terrorists hiding out in Kenya. Upon realizing that the terrorists are going to execute a suicide attack, the military decides to bomb their safe house. The problem is that a little girl is selling bread in the kill zone and getting her out of harm’s way proves futile. Aaron Paul gives an effective performance as Steve Watt, the drone pilot who must make a morally challenging call: follow orders and prevent dozens of deaths or save a single child’s life.
In one of his final screen roles, the late great Alan Rickman plays Lieutenant General Frank Benson, who has seen so many casualties in his lifetime that he’s learned to keep his emotions reserved. We additionally get some fine work from Iain Glen as a British Foreign Secretary who suffers from stomach problems at the most inopportune time, injecting a little dark humor into the plot. Barkhad Abdi follows up his Oscar-nominated performance for Captain Phillips here as an undercover agent on-scene. When he fails to drive the nine-year-old girl away from impending strike, though, all hope appears lost.
On paper, a movie that largely consists of people looking at computer screens might not sound all that exciting, especially when compared to a Jason Bourne picture. Guy Hibbert’s exceptionally paced screenplay, however, doesn’t have a dull moment in it. Every second that goes by is more nail-biting than the last, leaving the audience at the edge of their seats throughout. It all amounts to a stimulating final act when a difficult decision is made.
Although I won’t dare give away Eye in the Sky’s final destination, let’s just say that it’s sure to stir up mixed emotions. Some people take comfort in knowing that the military is constantly watching out for our safety. Others might argue that the military has too much power and Big Brother has gone too far. Walking out of this film, you’ll likely see matters from both perspectives. Eye in the Sky never portrays the military as bad guys, but it doesn’t present them in the most heroic light either. Everyone is an identifiable human being and nobody is necessarily right or wrong. These are simply people who have been presented with an impossible choice with no easy answer.
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Think of a classic gangster film. If The Godfather, or perhaps its sequel, or maybe even Goodfellas crosses your mind, you wouldn’t be wrong in judging those as the genre’s giddy apexes – but if you look to the other side of the Atlantic,…
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Think of a classic gangster film. If The Godfather, or perhaps its sequel, or maybe even Goodfellas crosses your mind, you wouldn’t be wrong in judging those as the genre’s giddy apexes – but if you look to the other side of the Atlantic, then you’ll find something far more insidious and dark, gnarling its teeth at any shred of light that dares trespass its unholy gaze. That would be 1980’s The Long Good Friday, which is being rereleased in UK cinemas this weekend.
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Woman in Gold - Review
“Mirren is predictably incredible too, capturing the sensibilities of this generation of Jewish refugees to a tee. The subtle eccentricities, the generosity – her performance is the difference between this film failing, and being entirely watchable”…
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“Mirren is predictably incredible too, capturing the sensibilities of this generation of Jewish refugees to a tee. The subtle eccentricities, the generosity – her performance is the difference between this film failing, and being entirely watchable”…
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First look at Helen Mirren in Fast 8
Earlier this year, in some unexpected casting news, it was announced that Helen Mirren would star in Fast and Furious 8 and now we have our first look at her in the film.
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Earlier this year, in some unexpected casting news, it was announced that Helen Mirren would star in Fast and Furious 8 and now we have our first look at her in the film.
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Collateral Beauty - Trailer
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.
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Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.
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A thriller set in the world of remotely piloted aircraft warfare.
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Woman in Gold trailer
Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.
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Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.
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