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New Red Sparrow Trailer – Jennifer Lawrence turns killer Russian spy

January 8, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jennifer Lawrence worked with director Francis Lawrence on Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Now they’re reteaming for something rather different, with Lawrence playing a Russian spy in Red Sparrow

Here’s the sysopsis: ‘Dominika Egorova (Jennifer Lawrence) is drafted against her will to become a “sparrow,” a trained seductress in the Russian security service. Dominika learns to use her body as a weapon, but struggles to maintain her sense of self during the dehumanizing training process. Finding her power in an unfair system, she emerges as one of the program’s strongest assets. Her first target is Nate Nash (Joel Edgerton), a CIA officer who handles the agency’s most sensitive infiltration of Russian intelligence. The two young operatives fall into a spiral of attraction and deception, which threatens their careers, allegiances and the security of both countries.

‘Based on the book by former CIA officer Jason Matthews, “Red Sparrow” reunites Jennifer Lawrence with her “Hunger Games” director, Francis Lawrence with Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Jeremy Irons, and Mary Louise Parker rounding out the cast.’

The film is due out March 2018. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Jeremy Irons, Mary-Louise Parker DIRECTORS: Francis Lawrence FILMS: Red Sparrow

Red Sparrow Trailer – Jennifer Lawrence turns killer Russian spy

September 16, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jennifer Lawrence is busy dividing audiences in cinemas this weekend with mother!, a movie that some say is too mainstream for the art crowd, but too arty for the mainstream crowd, resulting in a lot of viewers genuinely hating it, despite a decent critical reception.

Next year she’ll also be seen in a slightly different role, as a Russian spy in Red Sparrow, which reteams her with Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay director Francis Lawrence.

The film is due out March 2018. [Read more…]

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (Blu-ray Review)

March 20, 2016 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Julianne Moore, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland
Director: Francis Lawrence
Running Time: 137 mins
Certificate: 12
Release Date: March 21st 2016 (UK)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 was an entertaining movie but there’s no doubt that it largely felt like it was laying the groundwork and building us up for Part 2. Now that film is coming to Blu-ray, so that those who didn’t catch it in cinemas can find out how the struggle between the Districts and the Capitol ends.

Panem is now in full-scale Civil War, with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) having been enrolled as the Mockingjay, a figurehead that District 13 President Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) wants to use for propaganda purposes. However, all Katniss really wants is to kill President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the hope it will bring everything to an end. She also becomes increasingly suspicious of Coin, concerned that if she takes control after the Capitol collapses, they could be simply replacing one despot with another. [Read more…]

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (Cinema Review)

November 11, 2015 By Tim Isaac 2 Comments

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Director: Francis Lawrence
Running Time: 127 mins
Certificate: 12A
Release Date: November 19th 2015 (UK)

Here we have the end of a franchise that initially I didn’t think I would like, but which I have been impressed with over the years. Yet another teen book sensation transitioned onto the big screen, and on the surface The Hunger Games (2012) seemed like a tween rip-off of the excellent Battle Royal (2000). However, it was so much more than what I was expecting and its sequel Catching Fire (2013) is one of those rare sequels that is better than its predecessor.

As Hollywood trends seem fit, the third and final book, Mockingjay, was split into two movies a la Harry Potter, Divergent and Twilight. But this trend generates more money for the studio and the audience gets more time with the characters and story that they love. Everyone (in theory) wins, although with Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) the audience was left hungry for more (pun intended). [Read more…]

Final The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Trailer Arrives – Katniss wants to end President Snow’s reign of terror

October 6, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

On November 19th we’ll get to see how The Hunger Games series comes to an end with Mockingjay – Part 2. It’s certainly been quite a ride to get here, with some really good movies which have become box office titans.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow [Donald Sutherland] in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale [Liam Hemsworth], Finnick [Sam Claflin], and Peeta [Josh Hutcherson] – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her.

‘The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.’

Take a look at the final trailer for the movie below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Natalie Dormer, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Jeffrey Wright, Jena Malone DIRECTORS: Francis Lawrence FILMS: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

Final The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Poster Arrives

October 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

In just a month and a half the wildly popular Hunger Games saga comes to an end (although there has been talk of more sequels or spin-off) with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. Ahead of that comes a final poster, which sees Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss in full-on action mode.

Here’s the film’s synopsis: ‘With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow [Donald Sutherland] in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale [Liam Hemsworth], Finnick [Sam Claflin] and Peeta [Josh Hutcherson] – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.’

The movie arrives in UK cinemas November 19th, with tickets in going on sale on today.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Trailer – This one is For Prim

September 18, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The latest trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 takes a look at the Everdeen sister, paying tribute to them and the fact that Katniss says that she’s doing it all for her sis, Prim.

Here’s the movie’s synopsis: ‘With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow [Donald Sutherland] in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale [Liam Hemsworth], Finnick [Sam Claflin] and Peeta [Josh Hutcherson] – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.’

The movie arrives in UK cinemas November 19th, with tickets inggo on sale on Thursday, October 1st, 2015. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Jennifer Lawrence DIRECTORS: Francis Lawrence FILMS: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

Jennifer Lawrence & Francis Lawrence May Reunite For Red Sparrow

September 14, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It seems Jennifer Lawrence must have liked working with director Francis Lawrence on The Hunger Games sequels, as Deadline reports the helmer has signed on direct Red Sparrow, with Lawrence interested enough in starring that it’s now being developed with her in mind.

She’s hasn’t officially signed on but it’s a distinct possibility.

The film is an adaptation of Jason Matthews’ novel, which is set in modern-day Russia. The story follows Dominika Egorova, a spy forced into becoming a ‘sparrow’, who is trained to seduce rival agents. Her first assignment is a CIA operative tasked with handling Russian intelligence, but they soon fall for one another, threatening both their careers and the identities of moles in both the American and Russian governments.

The likes of David Fincher and Darren Aronofsky have previously flirted with directing, but now it’s Lawrence who’s at the helm.

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Full The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Trailer – Katniss prepares to take down the Capitol

July 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Youtube has revamped the look of their videos, although we’re presuming that wasn’t done in preparation for the release of the first full The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Trailer. However the two have coincided, and you can take a look below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.’

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is released in UK cinemas on 19th November 2015. [Read more…]

Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Trailer – Katniss is going to war

June 9, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

For the first bit of this Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 trailer it seems things are going surprisingly well for Katniss and her allies. However it should come as no surprise to discover that doesn’t last long and soon the war that Part 1 promised is in full swing.

Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is released in UK cinemas on 19th November 2015. [Read more…]