At The Movies for Wednesday 12 October 2022
AT THE MOVIES #896 IN THE END
Simon Morris wonders why so many movies at the moment can’t seem to end satisfactorily. He checks out a nihilistic thriller, an alternative reality movie with too many twists and turns, and a star studded comedy-thriller that fails at the finish line.
Memory is a thriller about a hitman with early onset dementia. Starring Liam Neeson and Guy Pearce, it’s directed by New Zealander Martin Campbell (Casino Royale). Screening on Amazon Prime.
Don’t worry darling sees a 1950s couple in an idyllic California neighbourhood. But is it all too good to be true? Stars Florence Pugh (Black Widow), Harry Styles (Dunkirk) and Chris Pine (Star Trek). Directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart).
And Amsterdam is a star-studded comedy thriller set in New York, between two World Wars. Stars Christian Bale, Robert De Niro, Margot Robbie and many more, it’s based on a real life scandal. Directed by David O Russell (Silver Linings Playbook).
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At The Movies - Memory
7:30 PM.Memory is an unmemorable action film starring Liam Neeson as an ageing hitman with Alzheimer's. Read more Video, Audio
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At The Movies: Don't Worry Darling
7:30 PM.Pop star-turned-actor Harry Styles is by no means the biggest problem with this highly publicised film, says Simon Morris. Read more Video, Audio
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At The Movies - Amsterdam
7:30 PM.Pulling off a realistic comedy thriller with an array of eccentric characters played by Hollywood stars is more than writer-director David O Russell can muster, says Simon Morris. Read more Video, Audio
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At The Movies for 12 October 2022
7:30 PM.Simon Morris wonders why so many movies at the moment can't seem to end satisfactorily. He checks out a nihilistic thriller, an alternative reality movie with too many twists and turns, and a star… Read more Audio
