FILM SHORTS By Jared Rasic
WWW.BENDSOURCE.COM / November 17, 2016 / BEND’S INDEPENDENT VOICE
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A MAN CALLED OVE: Based on the bestselling novel, “A Man Called Ove” tells the story of a typical angry old man. He's retired, isolated and on a short fuse—the kind of man who would yell at strangers to get off his lawn. When a young family moves next door, an unlikely friendship emerges and Ove finds a new lease on life. This is a heartwarming and moving tale of not giving up on life while also never forgetting to see what's right in front of you. A lovely film.Tin Pan Theater ARRIVAL: A cerebral, science fiction think piece about the human race being confronted by aliens who want nothing more than to communicate ideas we have no way of understanding. Amy Adams plays a linguist who is brought in to decipher the circuituous and complicated alien language as world leaders struggle to decide whether to nuke the ETs into the atmosphere. The story basically boils down to people from different cultures and countries learning to work together, but it surprisingly never becomes cheesy or preachy. See the full review, p. 27. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Sisters Movie House
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ALMOST CHRISTMAS: “Almost Christmas” is another holiday movie focused on a dysfunctional family all coming together for the first time in years to see if they can send a night together without killing each other. With actors like Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise, Mo'Nique, JB Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Omar Epps and John Michael Higgins involved, expect tons of snarky passive aggression surrounded by a heartwarming look at how hard it can be to have a family. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX AMERICAN HONEY: A powerfully dramatic
take on the coming-of-age drama done with the types of characters usually ignored in modern cinema. The young people in “American Honey” are on the fringes of society, finding a way to exist without falling into any typical suburban norms. While the film is part road movie, part romance and part character study, it is mainly a look into the modern American restlessness of youth. Tin Pan Theatre
CERTAIN WOMEN: An anthology film that follows four women across three stories set in and around small towns in Montana. As these characters weave in and out of each other's lives, the viewer is given a subtly moving look at the different levels of empathy we have for each other and the loneliness we feel when those we care about don't really see us. Not as depressing as it sounds, “Certain Women” is arthouse cinema in the least pretentious way possible. See the full review, p. 27. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX DOCTOR STRANGE: This is the 14th film in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which combines the films of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. Doctor Strange promises to be the weirdest and trippiest film yet out of Marvel Studios, and with actors like Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Tilda Swinton and Mads Mikkelsen, it's bound to be entertaining. The Master of Mystical Arts should be a perfect addition to the Marvel Universe. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Sisters Movie House
HACKSAW RIDGE: Mel Gibson returns to
the director's chair for the first time since 2006's excellent “Apocalypto.” His alcoholism and generally-awful behavior kept him in director's jail for almost a decade, so “Hacksaw Ridge” will be a test not only of his box office acumen, but
also his chops as a filmmaker. He tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who refused to bear arms during WWII, who saved the lives of over 75 soldiers during the battle of Okinawa. Doss was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Truman. Since it's Gibson in the director's chair, expect this to be quite violent. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Sisters Movie House
INFERNO: This is the third adaptation of Dan
Brown's Robert Langdon mysteries and easily the best of the bunch. It's goofy and sometimes nonsensical, making for a big budget adventure that feels like it was put together by a series of mad-libs. So, it's not necessarily a “good” movie, but watching Tom Hanks writhe around as he has apocalyptic visions of Dante's hell is pretty entertaining. Just let the silliness wash over you. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX
JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK: The
last Jack Reacher movie was surprisingly good, with a really fun villain performance by Werner Herzog. There was something old-fashioned about it that made the film work really well. “Never Go Back” feels like a step in the wrong direction, though, as the excitement is dialed back to zero. Barely any action, a boring villain and flat direction make this one of the worst films Cruise has done in years. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX
MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: Tim Burton takes
on another group of misunderstood loners in this adaptation of the 2011 YA novel by Ransom Riggs. While the film has a few amazing visuals, the pacing, script and direction are all over the place. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX
SHUT IN: This is another one of those PG-13 horror/thrillers that get unceremoniously dumped between Summer Blockbuster and Oscar season. Sporting a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, “Shut In” follows Naomi Watts as a child psychologist in rural New England who is treating a young boy at her isolated and snowbound house. When the child disappears and is presumed dead, Watts starts to believe she is being haunted by the young boy. As she becomes more isolated in her lonely existance, she must question her own sanity or accept the fact that she has a ghost problem. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX THE ACCOUNTANT: Ben Affleck plays an autistic savant who is part ninja assassin and part geeky numbers guy. When he takes on a ruthless group of killers and a possible love life, it's hard to tell what's scarier for him. Sisters Movie House | Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN: Everyone you know was reading the book and so you read it, too. The film follows the book almost exactly, so if you're after the story of an alcoholic woman trying to piece together the events of a blackout, then you're in luck. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX TROLLS: According to Max Landis, this actually started out as an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of fantasy novels. Now, it's an animated musical based on the fluffy-haired toys that served as nightmare fuel for multiple generations. With the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, Gwen Stefani, John Cleese and James Corden, it should be delightful regardless of how dumb the story might be. Advanced reviews are positive, so this might be a perfect one for a night out with the kids. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Sisters Movie House SW