James Absolon explains how this Pope-themed film, despite its risky premise, works
Alex Pollard reviews Hollywood's biopic of the controversial Margaret Thatcher
Where in the world is Osama Bin Laden? – Monday
Morgan Spurlock, of “Super Size Me” fame is back with an uproarious take on the man-hunt for the world’s most wanted man. He travels from Saudi Arabia to Afghanistan, from Israel to Egypt in a film that proves to be humorous and poignant too. We soon learn that his motives are simpler: to condemn the image cast by western media of the Middle East. In breaking down xenophobia and political complacency, Spurlock is actually searching for toleration. A message heard before, but not in this way.
Gone Baby Gone – Thursday
A controversial film in more ways than one, “Gone Baby Gone” was released late due to the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann. It is a hard hitting and powerful drama of Boston’s criminal underworld, focussing around the search for 4 year old Amanda McCready by private investigators Patrick Kenzie (Casey Affleck) and Angie Gennero (Michelle Monaghan). In a place full of corruption and moral ambiguity, we see good intentions turn foul and hope in the darkest of places. Commanding performances by Affelck, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan will draw you in, the story will win you over.
Wanted – Friday
The Fraternity of Assassins live with one rule: kill one, save a thousand. Wesley (James McAvoy) is the unlikely new recruit to this team of killers when he is caught up with the glamorous Fox (Angelina Jolie). After some rather unorthodox training, Wesley realises his killer instinct. But is he being told the whole story? With amazing special effects, Timur Bekmambetov’s skills are shown for all to see in this relentless and thrilling experience.
12 Angry Men – Sunday
The classic on offer this week is one of the best. When a young man is on trial for murder, his only hope is one of the jurors. Henry Fonda is superb as the man who refuses to give up on the search for truth and justice, despite his fellow jurors’ being adamant of the defendant’s guilt. The atmosphere is claustrophobic and temperatures rise. A verbal war ensues where personal prejudices and opinions are rocked to the core and all 12 jurors realise they have to look deep within themselves in order to solve the case. A film to be seen by all.
YSC can be found in PX/001 in the Physics building and tickets are only £3.
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