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 the latest releases.
Mars Need Moms
USA 2011
Directed by Simon Wells
Starring Seth Green, Joan Allen
Genre: Typical Disney cartoon
Where to buy: Yakaboo, Hr 67
http://www.yakaboo.ua/ru/catalog/all/mars-needs-moms-215912
Disney studios spent $150 million to prove to children that moms are actually worth loving.
They not only force you to do your homework or keep your room clean, but can also really take care of you.
The story itself is quite intriguing. Little boy finds out that his mom was kidnapped by evil guys from Mars.
He thought he didn’t love her that much, but when she is gone, he understands that he has to bring her back, that’s why he goes to Mars and meets a number of adventures.
One of the most expensive cartoons ever. No masterpiece, but worth seeing if you like typical Disney works.
Water for Elephants
USA 2011
Directed by Frances Lawrence
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson
Genre: Drama
Where to buy: Petrovka.ua, Hr 50
http://www.petrovka.ua/product.php?code=113423
When the Great Depression begins, Jacob’s parents die and he needs to earn some money for living.
So he quits medical school and goes to work in the circus as a veterinarian. He falls in love with beautiful Marlena, wife of evil August, the boss of the circus.
It’s a typical Hollywood love story. Females might like it more, not only because such movies are usually targeted at women.
It might seem a little bit too stupid to many men.
The thing is that leading male role is played by Robert Pattinson, glamorous star of Twilight saga.
The Hit List
USA 2011
Directed by William Kaufmann
Starring Cuba Googding, Jr., Cole Hauser
Genre: Action movie
Where to buy: Petrovka.ua, 54 grn
http://www.petrovka.ua/product.php?code=118999
A disgruntled businessman meets a stranger in a bar, who says he is a professional killer. He offers to create a hit list of five persons to kill for free.
The drunken businessman agrees and next morning those people begin to die one by one. Now he has to find out who that stranger was and why he wants to frame him.
The scenario is quite predictable. The directing is on the level of the typical B movie. But still this is Cuba Gooding’s grittiest performance in years.
And that guy used to be really good, just remember Jerry Maguire, Men of Honor, Instinct.
Worth watching if you like tough action movies.
