Happy New Year! After these special days, we return with great proposals, among themselves to watch a lot of films in English. This firs moth will release several important films of Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino or Dustin Hoffman. To begin I recover two of the most important films released in Christmas and a beautiful British classic in Filmoteca. Enjoy it!
RELEASES! LES MISÉRABLES (2012)
One of the greatest musical of ever has a new cinema version, starring Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman or Helena Bonham Carter, this adaptation is the most important British production of 2012. If you watched the musical you need to compare with this film, it could be curious!
Les Misérables [Los Miserables]-2012 Directed by Tom Hooper
Screenplay: William Nicholson (Novel by Victor Hugo)
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Helena Bonham Carter, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway…
Genre: Drama | Musical
Nationality: United Kingdom
Length: 152 min.
Synopsis: In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.
Theatrical Trailer (VOSE):
Time has written: http://entertainment.time.com/2012/12/11/les-miserables-the-youtube-version/
RELEASES! THE MASTER (2012)
Paul Thomas Anderson who directed the acclaimed movie Magnolia (1999) returns with The Master, an essay about loneliness and power. It is inspired in the Scienciology Church’s leader but there are not explicit references in it. This is a very intense film that you will like if you enjoy other works of this director as There will be blood (2007) or Punch-Drunk Love (2002).
The Master [The Master]-2012 Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Laura Dern…
Genre: Drama | Biopic
Nationality: USA
Length: 137 min.
Synopsis: A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future – until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.IMBb
Theatrical Trailer (VOSE):
The Guardian has written: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/sep/01/the-master-review
BASIC CLASSICS! THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1940)
There are several The Thief of Bagdad’s versions but this is very special. Filmed with a very good taste this British remake is recommended to people who like classic productions, filmed in theatrical sceneries, with beautiful costumes and a touch of magic. Based in Arabian Nights (Las mil y una noches), to watch this film is an absolute pleasure.
The Thief of Bagdad [El ladrón de Bagdad]-1940 Directed by Michael Power
Screenplay: Lajo Biro and Miles Malleson (Based on Arabian Nights)
Cast: John Justin, Sabu, June Duprez, Conrad Veidt, Miles Malleson…
Genre: Fantastic | Adventures
Nationality: United Kingdom
Length: 109 min.
Synopsis: After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.IMDb
Theatrical Trailer (VO):
Time Out London has written: http://www.timeout.com/film/reviews/79226/the-thief-of-bagdad.html
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