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2007

The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence .. Read more

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  Ratatouille pips Saw IV at the post

  • 01 Nov 2007

  Grisly horror sequel Saw IV may have proved popular with Halloween audiences this weekend, but not quite as much as animated comedy Ratatouille, according to this week's UK box office chart. Figures from AC Nielsen stated that for the weekend starting October 26th, Ratatouille grossed a total of more than £3.58 million, while Saw IV made over £2.48 million. Fantastical tale Stardust occupied third place, followed by the new offering from David Cronenberg, Eastern Promises. Jake... Read more

  

  Top 10 Naomi Watts

  • 26 Aug 2010

  Initially an Australian soap star, Naomi worked her way up to roles in cult films such as Tank Girl and David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. Her first stellar lead role and biggest break was the US remake of horror classic, The Ring. Since then, she has starred in a string of blockbusters alongside Hollywood royalty. We've picked our ten favourites... Her Top 10 Films Tank Girl (1995) Up until the early 2000s, Naomi Watts’ career was largely overshadowed by her 5’10” Aussie pal... Read more

  

  We Own the Night

  • 12 Dec 2007

  How often have we seen a car chase in a cop thriller? It's a mark of the artistry in James Gray's austere, powerhouse drama that he finds a new way to film this generic staple. The camera basically stays with Joaquin Phoenix as all hell breaks out around him: a car pulls up alongside, there's gunfire, broken glass, confusion; has his girlfriend been hit? What about the car in front, carrying his father? Vision is impaired by a heavy rain-storm and the dominant sound is the thud of the... Read more

  

  The 51st Times BFI 5London Film Festival

  • 16 Oct 2007

  BFI London Film Festival gets underway Thursday, with opening gala Eastern Promises (which we'll be covering when it goes on general release next week). At this stage I've seen just over 30 of the films in the programme. That's a mere drop in the ocean in a festival of this size, but it's enough to be able to pass on a few tips, as well as the odd warning! first films to sell out are always the Galas, in part because less tickets are available to the general public (this is where the festival... Read more

  

  Jessica Alba and Dane Cook hit UK #1

  • 14 Nov 2007

  Romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck has debuted at number one in the UK box office chart following its release last week. The movie, which stars Jessica Alba and Dane Cook, centres on a young man who seems to be a good-luck charm as every woman he dates goes on to find their true love. Taking a weekend total of more than £1.3 million, according to AC Nielsen, the film moved Stardust into second place and Ratatouille into third. Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth: The Golden Age occupied number four,... Read more

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  • Eastern Promises - Blu-ray
    David Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen follow up 2005's A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE with another joint effort in EASTERN PROMISES. The film takes place in rainswept London, with Mortensen effortlessly inhabiting the role of a chauffeur (named Nikolai) for the Russian Mafia. The stoic Nikolai works for ...

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    The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally ...

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