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Inout | The cph post entertainment guide
4 - 10 November 2011
Book Your Tickets The Adventures of Tintin 3D (7) Dir: Steven Spielberg; US action, 2011, 107mins; Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis From the opening credits to the very end, this film is a playful contradiction of old and new. Whilst the film very much stays true to the mythical and timeless world that Tintin author Hergé so masterfully created, the introduction of slick film techniques and 3D wizardry make it a modern story for a modern audience. The tale begins with fearless young reporter Tintin and his ever loyal companion Snowy discovering an explosive and deadly secret, concealed within a centuries-old model ship. As the story progresses the loveable two are drawn into an old mystery whilst battling with a scrupulous gangster. Directed by the infamous Steven Spielberg and produced by the super clever Sir Peter Jackson the film is actionpacked, visually dazzling, and fantastically fun. JS
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. Refn manages to build extraordinary tension before igniting brief outbursts of violence. Sheer brilliance! KE
One Day (7) Dir: Lone Scherfig; UK/US drama, 2011,107 min; Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson Everyone could probably point to a past event of which the consequences have literally dictated who and where they are today. ‘One Day’ is a meditation on this theme with a bit more in the mix. The nicely interwoven themes, and the generally believable acting have the film living up to its own ambitious intentions, delivering an emotional punch in the gut. KG
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 Abduction (11) Dir: John Singleton; US action, 2011, 106 mins; Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Michael Nyquist, Abduction is a fast and furious ride in which violent things will happen whether the plot has prepared for them or not. Realism and filmic integrity are sacrificed for the obligatory and predictable Hollywood-isms. The
story runs that one night while working on a school project with a cute girl, Nathan (Lautner) discovers his baby picture on a missing children’s website. One ill-advised phone call later and he finds himself in a sinister web of corruption and hitmen. So who is it for? The formula of having a grim subtext frequently eclipsed by scenes of animal magnetism may be suitable for couples out on a date but we need to call a spade a spade - Abduction is frenzied, flashy and, not surprisingly, pretty shallow. KG
Crazy, Stupid, Love (7) Dir: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa; 2011; 118 mins; Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling Carell re-enacts his 40-Year-Old Virgin character in this fluffy, finely manicured romcom. He and Gosling make an appealing buddy couple, with Gosling alluring as a lithe and ruthless tomcat. Pleasure can be had watching this; however the slapstick finale feels hopelessly banal. AS
I Don’t Know How She Does It (15) Dir: Douglas McGrath; US comedy, 2011, 89 mins; Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan, Christina Hendricks Sarah Jessica Parker is a hotshot investment banker/wannabe super mum in this new dramedy that brings nothing new to the genre other than to say that trying to be a man is a waste of a woman. The film follows Kate (Parker), who runs around with more ferver than a tasmanian
devil, as she tries to balance her home life with her architect husband Richard (Kinnear) and their two kids with her work life. Although to be honest, perhaps if they had just sat down and talked about the situation they could have worked it out and saved 30 minutes of film. A mediocre film at best, save yourself a ticket and rent the DVD – but only if you’re really desperate. KE
Johnny English Reborn Dir: Oliver Parker; UK com, 2011, 101 mins; Rowan Atkinson, Gillian Anderson, Dominic West Not knowing whether to take itself seriously or be goofball Bean funny, Johnny English Reborn hovers in the dreaded middle ground of comic purgatory. Bottom line: It has some LOL moments and fans of Atkinson will still probably love this movie, though there is less Mr Bean and more Blackadder this time around. KE
Footloose (11) Dir: Craig Brewer; US dance, 2011, 100 mins; Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell For many who grew up loving this classic film, this remake will no doubt destroy a story that for so many people was almost flawless. JOS
Paranormal Activity 3 Dir: Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman; US horror, 2011, 84 mins, Katie Featherston
Just like with Paranormal Activity 2, the film has skipped the press screenings and saved the premiere for the people who count – the airheads who’ll watch any sequel because it’s a safe bet.
What’s your number? Dir: Mark Mylod; US Comedy, 2011, 106 mins; Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor What’s Your Number feels more like an underdeveloped sitcom pilot than a hit romcom. While Faris delivers good comic timing her character should have been less hysterical and more real. The film takes forever to get underway and when it finally does, you find yourself looking for something to distract you while waiting for the inevitable conclusion. EM
Also Playing 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. KRG
Friends with Benefits (3) Dir: Will Gluck; 2011; 109 mins; Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins The film is fast and funny, but ultimately predictable. Your enjoyment of it may well come down to how much you love or hate Justin Timberlake! VS
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The Three Musketeers 3D (11) Dir: Paul WS Anderson; UK adventure, 2011, 102 mins; Logan Lerman, Matthew MacFadyen, Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans When you have the director behind the Resident Evil pictures, with money to burn and a desire to do 3D, attempting to rework a classic piece of literature, what could possibly go wrong? A lot. Lerman, MacFadyen and Stevensen show good chemistry as war buddies but don’t get the screen time to really show it. This incarnation of The Three Musketeers is doomed to the same fate as the 2010 Robin Hood remake – they just don’t offer enough to jump start their ‘hidden’ franchaise hopes. KE
Midnight in Paris (3) Dir: Woody Allen; UK/ France com, 2011, 94 mins; Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams Premiered August 11 Despite the promising trailer, a sinking disappointment accompanies the realisation that this is going to be one of Woody’s daffier works. MW
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (11) Dir: Rupert Wyatt; USA Sci-fi 2011, 105 min; James Franco, Andy Serkis A good idea becomes didactic and sometimes illogical, with dumbed-down dialogue and performances that too frequently fail to impress. MW
PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2011 All times are subject to change without notice; consult www.kino.dk for confirmation.
fisketorvet
Kalvebod Brygge 57, Cph V; 7010 1202 Abuction (11) Times vary Contagion (15) Times vary
I Don’t Know How She Does It
Times vary Johnny English Reborn (11) Times vary Paranormal Activity (7) Times vary Raiders of the Lost Ark (11) 18:30 The Three Musketeers 3D (11) 20:30 (not Sun, Mon) The Adventures of Tintin 2D (7) 18:45-21:00 (not Sun, Mon) The Adv. of Tintin 3D (7) Times vary What’s Your Number? (3) 21:15 (not Sun, Mon)
metropol
Vesterbrogade 1, Cph K; 7013 1211 currently closed
Palads
Axeltorv 9, Cph K; 7013 1211 Abuction (11) 17:00-19:20 Contagion (15) 11:30-14:00-16:30-19:00-21:40 Crazy, Stupid Love (7) 16:15-18:45 Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark(15) 21:40 (not Tue) Drive (15) 20:45 Footloose (11) 11:30-14:00 Friends with Benefits (3) 16:15-18:45-21:15 Harry Potter & the DHs II 2D 11:30 Horrible Bosses (11) 21:15 I Don’t Know How She Does It Times vary Johnny English Reborn (11) Times vary Midnight in Paris (3) 21:30 (not Tue) One Day (7) 16:15 Paranormal Activity (7) 14:10-19:20-21:40 Rise of Planet of the Apes (11) 21:00 (not Mon) The Three Musketeers 2D (11) 16:30-19:00-21:30 The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) Times vary
The Adv of Tintin 3D (7) 11:30-14:00-16:15-18:40-21:00 What’s Your Number? (3) Times vary
KinopalæEt
Klampenborgvej 215 A, Lyngby Abuction (11) 16:40 Contagion (15) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:00 Drive (15) 21:05 I Don’t Know How She Does It 21:30 Johnny English Reborn (11) 16:50-19:10 One Day (7) 17:00 (16:40 Mon) Paranormal Activity (7) 19:20-21:30 lThe Three Musketeers 2D (11) Times vary The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) 12:00-14:20-16:45-19:00-21:20 The Adv of Tintin 3D (7) 12:00-14:20-16:40 19:10 (not Mon) -21:20 What’s Your Number? (3) 16:20-18:45
GENTOFTE KINO
Gentoftegade 39; www.gentoftekino.dk The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) 15:00 (Thu- Sun) I Don’t Know How She Does It 18:50 (Thu-Sun) 20:50 (Mon-Wed)
Falkoner Bio
Sylows Allé 15, Frederiksberg Contagion (15) 16:10-18:40-21:30 Crazy, Stupid Love (7) 22:00 Drive (15) 21:30 (21:40 Thu)(not Mon) Midnight in Paris (3) 12:40 The Three Musketeers 2D (11) 14:00 (14:15 Thu) Tower Heist 19:00 (Mon) One Day(7) Times vary The Adv of Tintin 2D&3D (7) Times vary
Gloria
Rådhuspladsen 59, Cph K 3312 4292; www.gloria.dk Check website for documentaries showing in CPH:DOX
VESTER VOV VOV
Abalonsgade 5, Cph V 3324 4200 I Don’t Know How She Does It 15:00
Grand Teatret
Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, Cph K www.grandteatret.dk Drive (15) Times vary Midnight in Paris (3) Times vary
Empire bio
Guldbergsgade 29F; Cph N, 3536 0036; www.empirebio.dk Contagion (15) Times vary Drive (15) 14:50-19:45-22:20 One Day (7) 17:45 The Adv. of Tintin 2D (7) 14:15-19:30-22:00 The Adv. of Tintin 3D (7) Times vary
Dagmar
Jernbanegade 2, Cph K 3314 3222 Contagion (15) 12:00-14:20-16:45-19:10-21:30 Drive (15) Times vary One Day (7) 12:00-14:20-16:45-19:10-21:30
Cinemateket
Gothersgade 55, Cph K 3374 3400; www.dfi.dk Melinda and Melinda 12:30 (Thu, Fri) Crazy Horses 19:00 (Fri) Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon 21:45 (Fri) Forbidden 12:00 (Sun) Check website for more documentaries showing in CPH:DOX
Imperial
Ved Vesterport 4, Cph V; 7013 1211 The Adv. of Tintin 2D (7) 14:20 (only Thu) - 19:00 The Adv. of Tintin 3D (7) 16:40-21:30 (21:00 only Sun) (not showing Wed)