Big Screen
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Director: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Frank Grillo, Sebastian Stan
Rio 2
What’s it about: The sequel picks up where the original left off, with Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) struggling to embrace his role in the modern world after being transported from WWII to the present day. Steeve Rogers a.k.a Captain America now has to battle a new threat from old history, the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier who also happened to be the superhero’s close friend back in time… how will this complex villain scenario work out? Why it’s worth watching? Let’s go back to the beginning and Captain America: The First Avenger, fans of the Marvel series will know that the 2011 release lacked humour – an element that has made the other Avengers movies really fun to watch – and maybe that’s why the motion to hire Anthony and Joe Russo (best known for their work on Arrested Development and Community) to co-direct the sequel, will reassure movie-goers to expect a few laughs second time round. One thing that stands out above and beyond from watching just the trailer is the two-hour and eight-minutes of Marvel cinematic experience in store for viewers, with early buzz suggesting that this could be Marvel’s best film to date and its action will blow fans’ minds… we say, mind blown!
Director: Carlos Saldanha Cast: Anne Hathaway, Rodrigo Santoro, Leslie Mann, Jamie Foxx What’s it about: All our favourite Rio characters are back, with a few big-name newbies like Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, and Kristin Chenoweth. This time we follow the witty, nervous, and nerdy Blu, and family after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the Amazon. Blu goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most formidable opponent of all – his father-in-law. We must applaud the animators at Blue Sky for bringing to life a rainforest filled with parrots, macaws, toucans and cockatoos, in a flying delirium of colour. This is an adventure-packed comedy with colouful visuals, to seriously rival the animations coming out of Pixar.
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Director: H.B. Halicki Cast: H.B. Halicki, Marion Busia, Jerry Daugirda, James McIntyre
What’s it about: Forget the ridiculous Nic Cage remake; this original is packed full of all the road rage action and car thievery you need. Insurance investigator Maindrian Pace and his gang lead double-lives as unstoppable car thieves, and their latest heaist includes a troublesome Ford Mustang nicknamed ‘Eleanor’. While Pace and his team slickly pick off the cars, the cops have picked up their scent... get ready for a real car chase! fact magazine .33