‘2008 Releases’

It may seem naive, but only one man is enough to change the world. Martin Luther King, Gandhi, John Kennedy … The history has less retained its name, but Harvey Milk is part of this prestigious line of men who have helped the world grow. With simple words, like hope or change that reverberate still pretty good way today, with the courage of those who disappear behind their cause, he has over 70 years old, gave meaning to the expression “right to difference”. But like his predecessors, he also paid for his fight of his life. (more…)

Steven Soderbergh revisits the myth of Che in 2 episodes of 2 hours each. If the first can be gained by the exaltation of the Cuban victory, the second is lost in the stalemate in the Bolivian conflict. (more…)

It is always difficult to innovate in story of fight or boxing. Either the hero is a young first to grow in contact with a veteran coach, or he is an old story on the decline, which seeks to restore its reputation. The Ram (Rourke) is part of the second category. Icon of kids and adults in the 1980s, the wrestler gold suit gave meaning to their existence. To get there, he resumed training and fighting despite a failing heart, at the same time wishing to be closer to his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). In its daily battle, it can nevertheless count on Cassidy (Marisa Tomei), a stripper who is eager to change the skin. (more…)

Presented in Official Selection in competition at Cannes, “Two Lovers” intrigue us through its director and its registry. James Gray, known for developing plots in the middle of the crime, decides to sign a work based on love and its effects on human beings. Leonard (Joaquin Phoenix) suffers from bipolar disorder. (more…)

Is there any film more cute than those featuring dogs that lead their masters in a hard and complicated life? Probably not. It is this proven formula that decides to take “Marley & Me.” Why break your head this time of year? (more…)

When a film begins as “Frantic” to become “Rambo”, it is more for thrill-seekers and those who like their suspense more Cartesian. Potable entertainment after a day of hell, “Taken” simply ignores the road after a few seconds. (more…)

Charismatic professor DAVID KEPESH (Ben Kingsley) glories in the pursuit of adventurous female students but never lets any woman get too close. When gorgeous CONSUELA CASTILLO (Pénelope Cruz) enters his classroom, however, his protective veneer dissolves. Her raven-haired beauty both captivates and unsettles him. (more…)

Just when you thought that Madagascar was a roller coaster ride with Alex (the lion) and his bunch of friends entertaining everyone by dancing and doing a rock n roll, DreamWorks got you Madagascar 2- Escape to Africa. We give a brief idea for people who (unfortunately) haven’t seen Madagascar (more…)

A challenge for any filmmaker to translate a popular TV series onto the big screen is fraught with danger. There is the need to satisfy hard core fans of the show and to lure the not so familiar film goers. (more…)

Film fans would salivate at the prospect of watching two screen legends like Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino co-star in a movie. They did appear together in the past, but the first time was in the classic “Godfather II” where they shared no screen time at all and then 13 years ago in “Heat” when they had six scintillating minutes of dialogue in a coffee shop. (more…)