At The Movies for Wednesday 14 September 2022
AT THE MOVIES #892 NEW AND IMPROVED?
Simon Morris looks nervously at a remake of a childhood favourite, and also reviews a new New Zealand film and a frothy Spanish comedy about two rival actors working together on a prestigious art-film.
Pinocchio is the latest of the Disney Studios’ updates of past successes. Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Who framed Roger Rabbit) and starring Tom Hanks (Saving Mr Banks).
Punch is a New Zealand coming of age film about the unlikely friendship between a schoolboy boxer and a flamboyant, Māori would-be singer. Starring Tim Roth (Reservoir dogs) it’s the debut feature by academic and short film director Welby Ings.
And Official Competition is a satire about the film business, in which two rival actors make their first movie together. Starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martinez.