Sam Claflin as Patrick McKee in Bagman. Photo Credit: Vladislav Lepoev
In the dark horror film BAGMAN, a family finds themselves ensnared in a nightmare as they are hunted by a malevolent, mythical creature. For centuries and across cultures, parents have warned their children of the legendary Bagman, who snatches innocent children and stuffs them into his vile, rotting bag – never to be seen again. Patrick McKee (Sam Claflin) narrowly escaped such an encounter as a boy, which left him with lasting scars throughout his adulthood. Now, Patrick’s childhood tormentor has returned, threatening the safety of his wife Karina (Antonia Thomas) and son Jake (Caréll Rhoden).
Directed by Colm McCarthy and written by John Hulme, the film hits theaters on September 20.
McCarthy previously directed the 2016 post-apocalyptic film THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS. The film still sits at 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The cast of BAGMAN includes Sam Claflin, Antonia Thomas, Sharon D Clarke, Steven Cree, William Hope, Adelle Leonce, Peter McDonald, Henry Pettigrew, Caréll Rhoden, Will Davis.
Lionsgate presents, in association with Media Capital Technologies, a Temple Hill production.
This week’s big new studio flick actually feels like a holdover from the Summer, with its big splashy action sequences and loopy, loose attitude (not at all one of the somber end of the year bits of serious cinema). Oh, as for the “new” part, this one’s roots are pretty old, well over 45 years. It could be called a reboot of a reboot, all going back to an iconic TV show that ran from 1976 to 1981. This hour-long camp caper fantasy was in rerun limbo until a star-packed feature film upgrade hit the screens in 2000, with a sequel three years later. But unlike other TV shows turned film franchises like STAR TREK and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, which just keep “chuggin’ along”, it pretty much stalled out, aside from an 8 episode TV series (hmmm from the tube to the movies twice then back) in 2011. Now, just a few weeks since the return of THE ADDAMS FAMILY comes another TV rehash with a twist. With the earlier flick, it’s “new spin” was CG animation., while this weekend’s ‘spin’ is mainly behind the camera. So, was there really a fervent clamoring for this return? Maybe audiences are ready for the 2019 edition of CHARLIE’S ANGELS.
As with the MI and Bond films, this romp begins with the end of an adventure. In Rio, an international criminal and his crew are taken down. Rather than a secret government unit, the heroes are the “angels” of the Charlie Townsend Agency including the street-smart, snarky Sabina (Kristen Stewart) and deadly former MI-6 agent Jane (Ella Balinska), all supervised by their handler “Bosley” (Patrick Stewart). A year or so later, at the office of the Brock Company in Hamburg, Germany, systems engineer Elena Houghlin (Naomi Scott) informs her supervisor Mr. Fleming (Nat Faxon) of the possible dangers of their revolutionary portable power device the Calisto (it looks like a Buckminister Fuller designed Tesseract) after the device puts an associate in the hospital. He dismisses her concerns, prompting Elena to find a way to get the word to Brock (Sam Claflin) himself. Meanwhile, at the LA home of CTA, Bosley is given a retirement party by Bosley (Elizabeth Banks). Confused? Well, it seems that “Bosley” is like a rank in the military, similar to captain. As the celebration ends, Sabina and Jane reteam for their new assignment. Elena has contacted the CTA about her concerns, but her secret meeting with another Bosley and the two angels ends in tragedy because of an attack by a deadly assassin. The scientist joins the angels when all the Calisto devices go missing (along with Fleming). Turns out that they can be weaponized. Thus begins a globe-trotting race against time to recover the devices before they end up in the wrong hands.
Of the three actresses playing the title characters the best known is probably Stewart as the senior angel known as Sabina (a sly nod to original TV angel Sabrina played by Kate Jackson). Freed from the forbidden romance of the TWILIGHT franchise and her recent fairly somber “indie” work, Stewart seems to be the person having the most fun in this frivolous bit of fluff. Particularly in the opening sequence as she dons a long platinum wig to vamp the baddies reminding me of a certain Oscar-winning “wabbit” whose drag diva deceptions always fooled his enemy (Wayne and Garth were right about that “excellent” observation). Perhaps this could lead to many more daffy comic roles. Scott as Elena is also a source of many comic moments as the “novice”, who’s stunned and often overwhelmed in this “super-spy” skewed world. Although she shrieks in panic as a thug lunges for her, she’s able to use her scientific smarts to gain the upper hand on most of the goons. The relative newcomer (at least for moviegoers) is the towering bronze amazon (hmm, maybe she could be a “sister” of Diana’s gone rogue in another franchise) Balinska as the no-nonsense Jane. She easily goes from action queen to strutting runway royalty with equal confidence. Speaking of confidence, their main Bosley, as played by the talented Ms.Banks, is a tough taskmaster, though this delicious den mother enjoys getting in on the jokes and the chases. The other Bosley is played with “old school” cool by Mr. Stewart (no relation to Kristen), who appears to relish a break from the mutants and starships. As for the main adversaries, Faxon makes a superb smirking pig (“You oughtta’ smile more”) as Elena’s jerk of a boss, while Claflin, as his boss Brock, is very funny as he finds out the brutal realities of dealing with the “dark side”. And some real menace is provided by Jonathon Tucker, whose Hodak is a relentless robot-like destructive force.
You recall when I said that the new “spin” was behind the camera? Well, this studio action “tent pole” is directed by a woman, the aforementioned main Bosley, Banks. And that’s not all because she wrote the screenplay from the story by Evan Spiliotopoulis and Davis Auburn. She guides the chases and stunts with great energy and skill while eliciting a great comedic performance from Ms. Stewart. Unfortunately, the film flounders when the angels aren’t defying danger and outwitting those lunkheaded lads who underestimate them. Particularly during the “pit stops” as the ladies grab the gadgets (could “Q” be moonlighting) and sop up the exposition, the story comes to a screeching halt. Plus several scenes remind us of better films. The Angels don matching outfits and Tony Tenille blonde wigs to confuse a security team, much as in the remake of THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR, but without a real “pay off”. Ditto the “phone switching” right out of the OCEANS caper “playbook”.And did we really need the “young girls following their dreams” montage for the opening titles (using Benington ad-like outakes)? The same goes for the ridiculous “techno-pop” dance number that adds nothing to the big third act “showdown”. Those camp (some unintended) moments just prove that the angels seem silly and quaint after the gritty thrills of ATOMIC BLONDE and RED SPARROW. Sure some of the winks at their TV and film pasts are cheesy fun (the quick bits during the end credits capture the spirit), but we’re left with the fact that CHARLIE’S ANGELS never soar. They barely get off the ground (cue the harps).
Baykali Ganambarr as “Billy” and Aisling Franciosi as “Clare” in Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale. Courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films release. Photo by Matt Nettheim
The writer/director of THE BABADOOK, Jennifer Kent, follows up the chilling horror film with a gripping drama set in 1825 Australia, a tale of violence and revenge that is almost Shakespearean. THE NIGHTINGALE is a tale of vengeance but it is also a story of self-discovery, and of finding a common human bond with someone who appears at first quite different.
“Nightingale” is the nickname
given to a beautiful Irish convict, Clare (Aisling Franciosi), for
her golden singing voice, by the British troops at the remote
Tasmanian outpost where she has served out her sentence. Clare is in
the custody of British officer Lieutenant Hawkins (Sam Claflin), but
she has served her sentence, and with both a husband and baby now,
she wants to be released. However, Hawkins, who is both taken with
Clare’s beauty and seething with resentment at being stuck at the
remote post, refuses to let her go and treats her abusively. When her
husband Aiden (Michael Sheasby) demands her release, matters escalate
to shocking violence. Hawkins suddenly departs on a dangerous journey
north, in pursuit of a promotion, with a vengeful Clare pursuing the
lieutenant. The dense forest they must traverse is a treacherous
place, in the grips of what became known as the Black War, and Clare
enlists an Aboriginal guide named Billy (Baykali Ganambarr) to help
her, after no friend is willing to accompany her on the harrowing
journey.
THE NIGHTINGALE is a thought-provoking,
brilliantly-directed drama but it is also a shockingly violent film,
with some sequences audiences are likely to find hard to watch. The
film’s themes of violence, vengeance, ambition and lust are truly
Shakespearean, but this is also an intelligent, moving human drama
about identity and human connections. It also touches, indirectly and
deftly, on a host of other issues, such as unequal status of women in
the time period, the Irish-English conflict, and the treatment of
Aboriginal people.
THE NIGHTINGALE is a more graphic and violent film that Jennifer Kent’s first film, the horror film THE BABADOOK, but it has the same level of nail-biting suspense and tension. The film’s combination of historically-set drama with serious subject matter and violent, pulse-pounding thriller action keeps us hooked but on edge throughout. It is an uneasy combination but it is a worthy film nonetheless.
The cast is superb. Watching Aisling
Franciosi transform from submissive convict to a force of vengeance
to grieving woman and back is an astonishing experience. Sam Claflin,
so often cast as a sympathetic lead, gets to play a true monster as
the British officer, and he is excellent as he mines Hawkins’ layers
of ambition, arrogance and resentment. Baykali Ganambarr as the
Aboriginal tracker Billy has the pivotal role in this tale,
transforming the story from a vengeance thriller into something
deeper and more complex.
THE NIGHTINGALE is an impressive film,
beautifully shot and acted, a gripping thriller but a film with
something to say. Hopefully, audiences will not be discouraged by its
violent scenes and then miss out on its deeper human message.
THE NIGHTINGALE opens Friday, Aug. 16,
at Landmark’s Tivoli Theater.
We know it’s inching toward Summer, but one studio wants filmgoers to get serious. Deadly serious (accent on first word, first syllable). That’s because they’ve a got a new release that’s “inspired by true events”. Uh oh. But what about the gorgeous young couple cavorting on golden beaches in all the TV spots and trailers? Ah, but there’s a big price to part for all that pristine sand and surf. The price is a battle for survival orchestrated by that mean mother (an even tougher mother than Ms. Union of BREAKING IN), Mother Nature. It’s quite the tangy twisty cocktail, minus the teeny umbrella, when a true tale of desperation at sea is blended with a “meet cute” romance. This movie’s equation: boy plus girl plus storm equals ADRIFT.
The first images we see are the aftermath, the wreckage mostly, of a ship’s encounter with Hurricane Raymond in the Pacific circa 1983. On what’s left of the boat, a young woman finally wakes up from what appears to be a concussion, one’s that’s left a nasty forehead gash. It’s Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley), an American of twenty or so, facing an endless expanse of ocean on all sides. The story flashes back and forth from her present peril to the events that brought her there. We see her arrive in Tahiti five months ago. Tami’s literally adrift as we learn from her interview with the customs agent. She’s traveling alone, no family or friends, grabbing whatever job will provide her with enough funds to continue her aimless trek, going anywhere but back to her home in San Diego. Luckily Tami gets a job on that dock, fixing up some of the battered old fishing vessels. One day she looks up from her paint brush to see a handsome sailboat cruise up to the port. Oh, and behind the wheel is it’s equally handsome owner, a slightly older Brit named Richard Sharp (Sam Claflin). After some flirtatious banter, the two spend most days exploring the island. Things heat up when Richard suggests that she join him as he sails around the globe. Tami naturally agrees, but the couple is thrown a curve when they bump into some friends of Richard, an older couple from the old sod. These folks have a problem. They need to fly back quickly to England (the lady’s father is gravely ill), so they were looking for someone to get their plush yacht back to the US (San Diego, to Tami’s chagrin). They offer Richard ten grand and one, no two, one-way plane tickets back to Tahiti. After much discussion, he agrees (they’ll put their globe-trotting on hold). This leads to the current situation. Tami finally spots Richard adrift, clinging to a tiny lifeboat. He’s in much worse shape than she. With a mangled leg and crushed ribs, Richard is fairly immobile. It’s up to Tami to steer them to safety. Using maps and a sextant, she plots a course, not to San Diego but Hawaii. But can she guide the yacht’s beaten-up hull and get them to land before they waste away?
So, we’ve got your basic duet cast for this flick, in the tradition of SLEUTH and MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (unless you think Raymond is a third character, the villain). With the majority of screen time, the story rests on the sturdy shoulders of Ms. Woodley who’s quite believable as a free spirit that truly “goes with the flow” (her unique off-screen life and interviews have established her as “1960’s style” Earth activist). Though the script doesn’t offer much insight into the reasons for Tami’s untethered life, other than a nasty parental bust-up, Woodley’s halting delivery and reflective eyes give us nearly all we need to know of her . In the moment after disaster, while many would wallow in despair, Tami’s in full survival mode. Woodley handles that physicality with great energy and focus. As the sea slowly saps that strength, Woodley portrays that draining of inner reserves, while in a constant battle to never succumb to doom and defeat. Someone she makes us believe in Tami even as she falters and fades . Woodley’s sailing partner on the waves and romantic partner on land is the charming Claflin as Richard. Like Tami, we get the barest peek at his past via dinner chatter, losing his Mum very early, but his actions and reactions to her tells us all that’s needed. In other stories, Richard may be Tami’s “Prince Charming”, but in this one he’s more a kindred spirit, the one “right piece” that completes her life’s puzzle. When the storm forces Tami into swift action, he’s sidelined, his body unable to assist. It’s then that Claflin dials everything “down” to be Woodley’s confidant, confessor, and cheerleader, though incapable of any chants or cheers. He’s flowing in and out of a listless haze, but still gives Tami much-needed comfort thanks to the quiet chemistry between the two accomplished actors.
Director Baltasar Kormakur (EVEREST, 2 GUNS) balances the film between the calm, peaceful paradise-like settings (the horizon at sea, the idyllic untouched beaches) and the hellish fury of being in the path of a “category four”. His choice to bounce about the timeline does cause the story to lose some momentum. Just as she’s “jury-rigging” a sail, we’re suddenly back in Tahiti again. This may be a problem of the script from David Branson Smith along with Aaron and Jordan Kandell adapting the memoir from Tami Oldham (Ashcraft). This confounding structure forces the romance subplot into “falling for each other” clichéd montages set to bland pop tunes. The post disaster sequences are compelling for a time, but the soon remind viewers of more powerful scenes in ALL IS LOST, CASTAWAY, and LIFE OF PI. But for fans of Wooley this flick is a must see (Claflin offer good support, but his real breakthrough is still ahead), and the locales provide a welcome travelogue “vacation fodder”. Thanks to the cast, ADRIFT is often smooth sailing.
From the director of Everest and starring SHAILENE WOODLEY (Big Little Lies, The Fault in our Stars) and SAM CLAFLIN (Journey’s End, Me Before You, The Hunger Games films), ADRIFT is based on the incredible true story of two young adventurers whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to a fight for survival. Setting off on the journey of a lifetime across the Pacific Ocean, Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Claflin) are pushed to their limits as they sail directly into one of the most catastrophic storms in recorded history. In the aftermath, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
ADRIFT is an unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit and the remarkable power of love. ADRIFT is directed by BALTASAR KORMÁKUR (Everest, 2 Guns, The Deep).
ADRIFT opens in theaters on June 1, 2018.
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For those of us who ventured out to see GRINGO on Friday night, the first trailer for ADRIFT appeared in cinemas, and to watch it in a theater was something to be experienced.
With the audio loud and deafening, combined with the harrowing and threatening visuals, made for an intense preview and a must-see movie.
The preview came online today from STXFilms.
From the director of Everest and starring Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies, The Fault in our Stars) and Sam Claflin (Journey’s End, Me Before You, The Hunger Games films), ADRIFT is based on the incredible true story of two young adventurers whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to a fight for survival.
Setting off on the journey of a lifetime across the Pacific Ocean, Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Claflin) are pushed to their limits as they sail directly into one of the most catastrophic storms in recorded history. In the aftermath, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
ADRIFT is an unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit and the remarkable power of love. ADRIFT is directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest, 2 Guns, The Deep).
Based on the best-selling novel by Lissa Evans, the delightful and heartwarming period piece, Their Finest, arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD on July 11 from Lionsgate; Digital HD on June 30 and On Demand on July 11 from EuropaCorp.
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From the producers of Brooklyn and Carol, Their Finest takes place in Britain during World War II and tells the story of a film crew as they create a movie to boost the country’s morale after the Blitz. Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Golden Globe winner Bill Nighy (2007, Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television, Gideon’s Daughter) lead an all-star cast in what Andrew Barker at Variety considers “a relentlessly charming romantic comedy.” Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education, One Day), the Their Finest Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
1940, London, the Blitz. With England’s morale at stake, Catrin (Gemma Arterton), an untried screenwriter, works under fire with a makeshift cast and crew to make a film to lift the nation’s flagging spirits, and inspire America to join the war. Catrin and a fellow writer, Buckley (Sam Claflin), reluctantly joins forces with fading matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) on a movie to warm the hearts of the nation and capture the imagination of the American public.
BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES
“Flickers of Hope: The Making of Their Finest” Featurette
Audio Commentary with Director Lone Scherfig
CASTGemma Arterton Quantum of Solace, Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeSam Claflin The Hunger Games franchise, Snow White and the HuntsmanJack Huston Ben-Hur, American Hustle, “Boardwalk Empire”
Helen McCrory Skyfall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Part 2
Eddie Marsan Sherlock Holmes, V for Vendetta
Jake Lacy TV’s “The Office,” How to Be Single, Carol
Rachael Stirling The Young Victoria, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
with Richard E. Grant TV’s “Downton Abbey,” Bram Stoker’s Dracula
and Bill Nighy Love Actually, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Based on the best-selling novel by Lissa Evans, the delightful and heartwarming period piece, Their Finest, arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD on July 11 from Lionsgate; Digital HD on June 30 and On Demand on July 11 from EuropaCorp. From the producers of Brooklyn and Carol, Their Finest takes place in Britain during World War II and tells the story of a film crew as they create a movie to boost the country’s morale after the Blitz. Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Golden Globe winner Bill Nighy (2007, Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television, Gideon’s Daughter) lead an all-star cast in what Andrew Barker at Variety considers “a relentlessly charming romantic comedy.” Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education, One Day), the Their Finest Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
1940, London, the Blitz. With England’s morale at stake, Catrin (Gemma Arterton), an untried screenwriter, works under fire with a makeshift cast and crew to make a film to lift the nation’s flagging spirits, and inspire America to join the war. Catrin and a fellow writer, Buckley (Sam Claflin), reluctantly joins forces with fading matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) on a movie to warm the hearts of the nation and capture the imagination of the American public.
BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES
“Flickers of Hope: The Making of Their Finest” Featurette
Audio Commentary with Director Lone Scherfig
CAST
Gemma Arterton Quantum of Solace, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Sam Claflin The Hunger Games franchise, Snow White and the Huntsman
Jack Huston Ben-Hur, American Hustle, “Boardwalk Empire”
Helen McCrory Skyfall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Part 2
Eddie Marsan Sherlock Holmes, V for Vendetta
Jake Lacy TV’s “The Office,” How to Be Single, Carol
Rachael Stirling The Young Victoria, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
with Richard E. Grant TV’s “Downton Abbey,” Bram Stoker’s Dracula
and Bill Nighy Love Actually, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
MY COUSIN RACHEL is a moody, well-acted gothic grounded by a terrific performance by Rachel Weisz in the title role. The actress keeps you guessing about her character’s intentions from beginning to end – and possibly afterwards. Set in the 19th century, MY COUSIN RACHEL is the story of Philip Ashley (Sam Claflin), a man who was orphaned at an early age, and raised by his older cousin Ambrose. When Ambrosesets off on a trip to Italy, he falls in love with and marries Rachel, a distant cousin. After writing letters to Philip with cryptic references to Rachel trying to do him harm, Ambrose dies. Soon Rachel (Rachel Weisz)turns up in England. At first Philipintends not only to question herabout the suspicious circumstances of his beloved cousin’s death, but to exact some sort of revenge against her. But Philip soon finds himself smitten by Rachel’s beauty, sophistication, kindness, and alluring ways, which is heartbreaking for his friend Louise (Holliday Grainger) who’d believed she would one day be his wife. As the audience learns more about Rachel, we’re left to wonder whether she did have a hand in Ambrose’s demise and, even more dire, what is she doing with Philip?
MY COUSIN RACHEL is from a novel by Daphne DuMaurier author of Jamaica Inn, Rebecca, and The Birds, all filmed by Alfred Hitchcock, but the Hitchcock film MY COUSIN RACHEL most recalls is SUSPICION, with its story that rests on the premise of “did they or didn’t they”. At various points throughout the film, we’re equally convinced that Rachel is a manipulative, homicidal gold-digger or an innocent woman coping with widowhood in her own way. Rachel’s actions are often a mystery. She appears to return Philip’s affections, yet turns down his marriage proposal. She nurses him when he becomes deathly ill, but rejects him again once he’s recovered. We’re never sure if she’s dealing with her emotions or is just devious. This works well thanks to the outstanding performance by Rachel Weisz. Convincing an audience that she’s evil in one scene, then second-guessing her in the next is a tough trick, and a less subtle performance would have been all wrong. Just when you think you have Rachel’s motives figured out, the story throws a curve-ball and you think you may have misinterpreted her… and that’s the way the film wants you to think.
Sam Claflin looks great and simmers, which is good enough in a less demanding role. His Philip is naïve and prone to rash decisions which lack common sense, ignoring financial advice from his solicitor (Iain Glen), and acting childish when he doesn’t get his way. The film may seem slow to those seeking conventional summer entertainment, but if you’re in the mood for for ripe period melodrama, you could do a lot worse than MY COUSIN RACHEL.
4 of 5 Stars
MY COUSIN RACHEL Opens in St. Louis June 9th at The Hi-Pointe Theater
A dark romance, MY COUSIN RACHEL tells the story of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. The cast features Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Holliday Grainger, Iain Glen, and Pierfrancesco Favino.
Directed by Roger Michell, the film opens in theaters June 9, 2017.
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MY COUSIN RACHEL was written in 1951 by Daphne du Maurier, whose outstanding work often combines suspense, passion and shockingly modern psychological portraits of men and women in intriguing and sometimes obsessive relationships. So cinematic was her writing that Alfred Hitchcock made films from three of her novels: JAMAICA INN, THE BIRDS and __________.
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Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and brief strong language.
