6 films to see on the week of May 27-June 3, 2016
Born To Dance
A NEW ZEALAND coming-of-age tale about a young man from Auckland who pursues his dream of becoming a professional hip-hop dancer. Directed by Tammy Davis, it stars Tia Maipi, Stan Walker, and Parris Goebel. “Go and be blown away by the ridiculous dance talent this country has to offer,” writes Francesca Rudkin of the New Zealand Herald. Somewhat less enthusiastic is Sarah Ward of Screen International: “Thankfully, the energy of the cast and the spectacular choreography enliven what could have remained a blandly formulaic, feel-good showcase of moving and grooving.”
MTRCB Rating: PG
Corpse Party
On the last day of school, a group of teenagers find themselves locked in a building where a grisly murder had taken place. This horror flick is directed by Masafumi Yamada and stars Rina Ikoma, and Ryôsuke Ikeoka.
MTRCB Rating: R-13
Love Me Tomorrow
DAWN ZULUETA stars in this romantic drama, playing a middle-aged fashion designer who is considering a relationship with a much younger man, played by Piolo Pascual. Gino M. Santos directs.
MTRCB Rating: PG
Ratchet and Clank
AN ANIMATED FILM based on a popular videogame, Ratchet and Clank follows a mechanic and his newfound robot friend who join the fight to save the galaxy from an evil space captain. Directed by Kevin Munroe and Jericca Cleland, it is voiced by James Arnold Taylor and David Kaye. rogerebert.com’s Mark Dujsik wrote: “There’s a fair amount to appreciate about Ratchet & Clank, especially its desire to send up the genre conventions at play here. It’s a shame, then, that the movie ultimately finds itself becoming so conventional.”
MTRCB Rating: PG
Term Life
EVERYONE wants Nick (Vince Vaughn) dead. A desperate man, Nick takes out a life insurance policy on himself, payable to his estranged daughter (Hailee Steinfeld). But the policy doesn’t take effect for 21 days and he might not live that long. Directed by Nick Thornborrow. “Term Life is cleanly plotted and tautly paced, but it’s never as fun as it should be,” writes Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times.
MTRCB Rating: R-13
Warcraft: The Beginning (2016)
A 3D ADVENTURE based upon the popular video game, the movie chronicles the clash of cultures when the peaceful realm of Azeroth faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. Two heroes from opposing sides are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home. Directed by Duncan Jones the film stars Dominic Cooper, Ben Foster, and Travis Fimmel. “The final product brings to mind those animated advertisements for iPhone app games,” writes Variety’s Geoff Berkshire
MTRCB Rating: R-13
