The cold snap is here and with snow on the cards, there couldn’t be a better time to head to the cinema, stay warm, and watch one of these exciting new films.
Man On A Ledge In this fast-paced thriller ex-cop and now wanted fugitive (Sam Worthington) stands on the thin ledge of a high-rise building while a police negotiator (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk him down. But the longer they spend on the ledge, the more she realises that he might have an ulterior motive. Tense, emotional and funny, this film will keep you gripped even if you’re not afraid of heights.
Martha Marcy May Marlene Elizabeth Olsen (above left) makes a powerful debut as a teenager who comes back into her sister’s life after escaping from a cult. Haunted by painful memories, she struggles to re-connect with her family and becomes increasingly afraid of being drawn back into the violent and controlling commune. This disturbing drama will stay with you long after the credits have rolled.
Carnage Roman Polanski’s latest film – adapted from Yasmina Reza’s play – tells the story of two sets of parents who decide to have a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a playground fight. But the polite discussion soon turns into all-out war as manners are forgotten and the gloves come off. It’s pitch black social comedy, with fine performances from Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz and John C Reilly as the unsympathetic couples.
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