film
23 - 29 September 2011
New this Week Friends with Benefits (3) Dir: Will Gluck; 2011; 109 mins; Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins Friends with Benefits is a comedy that tells the story of two friends, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis), who attempt to add sex to their relationship but without the complicated extras such as love and commitment. The film is fast and funny, and the leads are well suited to the roles – playing well off each other. It gently makes fun of the romcom film genre (at the start they are watching Sleepless in Seatle), although as the Daily Express rightly says: “Ultimately, it’s as conventional as the romantic-comedies it mocks.” Friends with Benefits has played to mixed reviews, and your enjoyment of it may well come down to how much you love or hate Justin Timberlake! VS
Censorship in Cinema
Huset i Magstræde, Rådhusstrade 13, Cph K; 3369 3200; Fri: The Killing of Sister George 21:00; Sat: San Francisco: Smut Capital of america 19:00, Deep Throat 19:30; A Serbian Film 20:45; Tickets 70kr per night; reservations: jack.stevenson@ mail.dk; www.husetmagstraede.dk Husets Biograf will be showing a series of films that you shouldn’t take your grandmother along to. Amongst others, ‘Censorship in Cinema’ will include Robert Aldrich’s movie The Kill-
ing of Sister George from 1968 - a controversial drama about a lesbian alcoholic . At the time of its release homosexuality was still considered taboo, and so the film – rather gentle compared to what is on offer in 2011 – earned an X rating. At the other end of the scale is A Serbian Film from 2010, which Husets Biograf itself warns should only be watched by those who “have a stomach for extreme cinema”. VS
Book Your Tickets Drive (15) Dir: Nicolas Winding Refn; 2011; 95 mins; Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan Make sure you’re in your seats early for this one or else you’ll miss one of the most brilliant opening scenes in a movie ... ever. Drive centres on Driver (Gosling), an auto mechanic by day, and a part-time Hollywood stuntman who can do nearly anything behind the wheel. After a chance meeting with his neighbor Irene (Mulligan), sparks begin to fly. However when Irene’s husband returns from jail, Driver finds himself in a precarious situation. Refn manages to build extraordinary tension before igniting brief outbursts of violence, and the action isn’t chopped up to fool us into thinking it’s more exciting than it is. KE
Tree of Life (11) Dir: Terence Malick; 2011, 139 mins; Brad Pitt, Sean Penn There are too many beautifully observed moments to dismiss
Malick’s fifth film in over 40 years with derision as was the case recently at a Cannes screening. This a rare opportunity to experience pure cinema as it was intended. MW
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows II (11) Dir: David Yates; 2011, 130 mins; Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint The Harry Potter finale ended an era last July. Cinematic magic follows our heroic threesome, and with a litany of impossible foes and an action-packed battle sequence finale, it’s one of the better HP films. SS
Avoid like the Plague Cowboys and Aliens (11) Dir: Jon Favreau; 2011, 118 mins; Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford Two of the most incompatible genres combine in this film, to make it a series of mind numbing pointless plot strands. Looking more like a satirical piece on the cowboy genre, the film takes itself far too seriously. You’ll likely leave the cinema wondering how this piece of filmmaking actually made it to cinemas when it should have been trashed after the first draft. AS
Zookeeper (3) Dir: Frank Coraci; 2011, 102 mins; Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb Take heed of the advice of the Christian Science Moni-
tor which says “there should be a subdivision of the ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Audiences.” James might be reasonably funny on television, but here he once again shows that he is not able to carry the role of romantic lead. VS
Crazy, Stupid, Love (7) Dir: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa; 2011; 118 mins; Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling Steve Carell re-enacts his 40-Year-Old Virgin character in this fluffy, finely manicured romcom. Carell and Gosling make an appealing buddy couple, with Gosling especially alluring as a lithe and ruthless tomcat. Pleasure can be had watching this; however the slapstick finale feels hopelessly banal. AS
Colombiana (11) Dir: Olivier Megaton; 2011, 107 mins; Zoe Saldana, Michael Vartan, Callum Blue The film is low on plot, but high on explosions and clichés. You can’t blame the actors for the failings - they are working with a wooden script and a sometimes ludicrous story. Best suited for the 13-year-old adolescent, whose parents have censored their internet access.VS
Also Playing The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (15) Dir: Morgan Spurlock; 2011,
88 mins; Morgan Spurlock. Acclaimed filmmaker and master provocateur Morgan Spurlock, brings you the first every ‘docbuster’! In The Greatest Movie Ever Sold Spurlock tries to uncover the secrets that big name advertising companies use to sell you their products. Enlightening and frightening, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold sees Spurlock sell his soul so you won’t have to. EM
Submarine (7) Dir: Richard Ayoade; 2010; 92 mins; Craig Roberts, Noah Taylor, Sally Hawkins. Set on the Welsh seaside, this gently stirring coming of age film is darkly funny and intriguing. However don’t expect a catchy pace -the film gently saunters along much like a submarine with a little too much fluff in some spots. KE
Horrible Bosses (11) Dir: Seth Gordon; 2011; 100 mins; Jason Bateman, Charlie Day Ferociously plot-driven with several hilarious scenes, Horrible Bosses unfolds like dominos tumbling faster and louder, creating ever grimmer repercussions for the main characters, a likeable bunch of average guys. KRG
Bobby Fischer Against the World (11) Dir: Liz Garbus; 2011; 93 min Bobby Fischer, Regina Fischer Bobby Fischer reassuringly reminds us that the price of success is one that most would not wish
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to pay. This is a poignant and unsettling film, but Garbus provides no revelations for anyone who has followed Fischer’s story. AS
Midnight in Paris (3) Dir: Woody Allen; UK/ France com, 2011, 94 mins; Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams Premiered August 11 At the stroke of midnight, Gil discovers a portal to the 1920s in the shape of an automobile; he is whisked away to a Paris of yesteryear populated by the literary and artistic giants of that age. Despite the promising trailer, a sinking disappointment accompanies the realisation – this is going to be one of Woody’s daffier works. MW
The Change-Up (15) Dir: David Dobkins; 2011; 112 mins; Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde Have you seen this film before: yes. Should you bother? If you’re looking for formulaic brainrot with belly laughs, you could do worse. Belonging to the ‘The Body Swap’ sub genre this film is predictable. Dave (Bateman) is a corporate lawyer with everything he could wish for while his best pal Mitch (Reynolds) is a jobbing actor who lives from hand-to-mouth and girl-to-girl. While urinating into a magic fountain they both decide the other has a better life and voilà -they switch bodies. There are a handful of genuinely funny moments here and the leads are naturally amusing, but at two hours it’s just too long. MW
PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER - WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2011 All times are subject to change without notice; consult www.kino.dk for confirmation.
fisketorvet
Kalvebod Brygge 57, Cph V; 7010 1202 Captain America 3D (15) 18:45 (plus 23:45 Fri & Sat) The Change-Up (15) 18:30-21:00 Columbiana (11) 21:30 Cowboys and Aliens (11) 19:00 (plus 21:30 Wed) Crazy, Stupid Love (7) Times vary Drive (15) 16:40-19:15-21:40 Friends with Benefits (3) Times vary Fright Night 3D (15) 21:30 Horrible Bosses (11) 20:30 (plus 22:45 Fri & Sat) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II 3D (11) 16:00
Dagmar
Jernbanegade 2, Cph K 3314 3222 Drive (15) 12:00-14:15-16:40-19:00-21:10 Midnight in Paris (3) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:20 Times vary from Tue
VESTER VOV VOV
Abalonsgade 5, Cph V 3324 4200 Bobby Fischer Against the World (15) 15:45-17:30-19:15-21:00 The Greatest Movie Ever Sold 14:00
Falkoner Bio
Sylows Allé 15, Frederiksberg Bridesmaids (3) 17:00 (16:50 Fri) Cowboys and Aliens (11) 21:40 Crazy, Stupid Love (7) 14:00-19:00-21:40 Drive (15) 19:20-21:30 (Wed 22:00) Horrible Bosses (11) 19:40 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II 2D(11 12:30 (14:45 Thu) Midnight in Paris (3) Times vary Rise of the Planet of the Apes (11) 21:50
Palads
Axeltorv 9, Cph K; 7013 1211 Bridesmaids (3) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:30 (Thu, 20:45 only) The Change-Up (15) Times vary Columbiana (11) Times vary Cowboys and Aliens (11) Thu 16:00-19:00 Fri-Wed 18:45-21:20 Crazy, Stupid Love (7) Times vary Drive (15) Times vary Fright Night 3D (15) Times vary Green Lantern 2D(11) Times vary Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II 2D(11) Times vary Horrible Bosses (11) Times vary Rise of the Planet of the Apes (11) 16:20-19:00-21:30 (Thu 19:00 only) The Tree of Life (11) Thu 18:45 Fri-Wed 18:30-21:20 Zookeeper (3) Thu 13:45-21:30, Fri-Wed 18:30-21:25
KinopalæEt
Klampenborgvej 215 A, Lyngby Captain America 2D (15) 18:30 The Change-Up (15) 21:00 Columbiana (11) 21:20 Cowboys and Aliens (11) 21:10 Crazy, Stupid Love (7) 14:00-16:30-19:00-21:15 Drive (15) 12:00-14:10-16:20-18:45-21:00 (times vary Sun) Friends with Benefits (3) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:20 Horrible Bosses (11) 16:30-19:00-21:15 Midnight in Paris (3) Times vary Rise of the Planet of the Apes (11) 21:00 Zookeeper (3) 18:45 (not Wed)
GENTOFTE KINO
Gentoftegade 39, www.gentoftekino.dk Drive (15) 21:00
Grand Teatret
Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, Cph K www.grandteatret.dk Drive (15) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:30 Midnight in Paris (3) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:30 Submarine (7) 21:30
Gloria
Rådhuspladsen 59, Cph K 3312 4292; www.gloria.dk No English language films
Empire bio
Guldbergsgade 29F; Cph N, 3536 0036; www.empirebio.dk Drive (15) Times vary Crazy, Stupid Love (7) 14:40-22:00 (not Wed) Submarine (7) 14:45-19:30-21:45 Midnight in Paris (3) 12:30-17:10-19:30 (not showing Wed)
Imperial
Ved Vesterport 4, Cph V; 7013 1211 Lord of the Rings marathon 23:59 Fri & Sat
Cinemateket
Gothersgade 55, Cph K 3374 3400; www.dfi.dk Die Blechtrommel (11) Times vary Spud (11) 14:30 (Fri) Blue Valentine (15) 14:30 (Fri) You See Me Laughin’ (15) 21:30 (Fri) Vera Cruz (15) 14:00 (Sat) Love Exposure (15) 14:15 (Sat) Cold Fish (15) 18:30 (Sat) Fracture (15) 21:30 (Sat) Lars and the Real Girl (15) 14:15 (Sun) Noriko’s Dinner Table (15) 19:00 (Sun)
metropol
Vesterbrogade 1, Cph K; 7013 1211 currently closed