Editor’s note: Although Kyiv theaters rarely show films in the original language, there are other ways of getting hold of movies without irritating dubbing or subtitles. Buy a film at an online video shop (some of them deliver to the door) or pick up a movie in DVD stores across Kyiv. Here’s a list of latest releases.
EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP
USA-UK 2010
Starring and directed by Banksy
Genre: documentary, comedy
Where to buy: Yakaboo, Hr45
http://www.yakaboo.ua/ru/catalog/all/exit-through-the-gift-shop-194843
The story of legendary graffiti artist Banksy told by himself is finally out on the DVD in Ukraine.
The world-famous artist, whose work can be seen on the buildings’ walls in many countries, carefully guards his anonymity.
This movie tells a story of aneccentric French shop keeper on a mission to find Banksy.
“It’s basically the story of how one man set out to film the un-filmable. And failed,” Banksy described his work whose identity is still unknown.
UNKNOWN
USA 2011
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger
Genre: top-notch thriller
Where to buy: Yakaboo, Hr 57
http://www.yakaboo.ua/ru/catalog/all/unknown-212185
A man wakes up from a coma and finds out that someone has taken on his identity.
Nobody believes him, even his wife. He has to get his life back, and there is only one person to help him – a mysterious young woman.
Liam Neeson, who plays the victim of this highly intelligent fraud, is a very talented and truly charismatic actor.
The movie is built around him, and he manages to make it almost as thrilling as The Taken (2008), his last international hit.
Don’t miss this movie; it’s a perfect time-killer.
HALL PASS
USA 2011
Directed by Jason and Peter Farelly
Starring Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis
Genre: stupid but funny comedy
Where to buy: Yakaboo, Hr 57
http://www.yakaboo.ua/ru/catalog/all/hall-pass-215349
Best buddies Rick and Fred are both married and are both tired of family ties.
Their wives grant them one week to become bachelors again. Drunk and happy from the feeling of freedom in the beginning, they soon feel that singlehood is highly overrated.
It’s one of those stupid Hollywood movies that does its job perfectly. You just sit and laugh and forget all your troubles.
The film is naturally recommended to married couples. Bachelors won’t be able to understand all the details.
