Coming to a theatre near you, on May 21...
Hello everyone, here is a list of the movies releasing on Thursday, May 21. I’ve tried to be as accurate as possible regarding releases. If there’re any additions or deletions, I’ll do that later in the day or by max by tomorrow. So please do check back before you leave to the theatre.
A very happy weekend, in advance, to each one of you.
1. Spooks: The Greater Good
Genre: Drama/Action/Mystery/Suspense
Directed By:Bharat Nalluri
Cast: Kit Harington, Elyes Gabel.
The film is an adaptation of British TV spy series ‘Spooks.’ When a terrorist named Adam Qasim breaks loose from British secret service agency MI5’s custody, Harry Pearce, a respected officer, is blamed. He is forced to resign in disgrace. Former agent Will Crombie, who taught Harry everything in the business, is brought back in to clear the mess. Meanwhile, Qasim plans an attack on London that has to be stopped at all costs.
2. Tomorrowland
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Brad Bird
Cast: George Clooney Brittany Robertson
Brad Bird is best known for directing animation movies like ‘The Incredibles’ and live action features like ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.’ His latest offering looks intriguing, to say the least. George Clooney plays an ex boy genius Frank, who teams up with Casey (Britt Robertson), a teen who’s science’s next big thing. They set out on a mission to reach Tommorowland, an enigmatic world filled with the brightest and the best people.
3. Poltergeist
Genre: Horror
Directed By: Gil Kenan
Cast: Sam Rockwell Rosemarie DeWitt
It’s a reboot that is definitely going to send chills down your spine. Sam Raimi, who shot to fame with the Evil Dead movie, produces the re-imagination of the 1982 movie.
A small family, including a dad, mom, brother and sister, moves into a house in a wealthy neighbourhood. The youngest daughter soon starts interacting with spirits and in a terrifying moment, they take her captive. The family should stay strong to protect what’s theirs.
4. Danny Collins
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Directed By: Dan Fogelman
Cast: Al Pacino Annette Bening
Al Pacino as an ageing 1970s songwriter? It’s got all the looks of an intense drama in the making. Danny Collins is living a ife he is not happy in. One day, his manager hands Danny a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon and Yoko Ono and he decides to take another look at life, family and relationships. It is inspired by the true story of folk singer Steve Tilston.
5. Accidental Love
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Directed By: David O. Russell
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal Jessica Biel
Alice is a small-town waitress whose perfect life goes awry when a freak accident puts a nail in her head It causes her to behave erratically. As a result, her fiancé leaves and she sets out looking for a cure. She gets help from Howard Birdwell, a senator who champions her cause. She is soon in a love triangle.
(It has a racy theme. So keep the children away if they’re under 18).
6. Bhaskar the Rascal
Genre: Comedy/drama/family
Director: Siddique
Starring: Mammooty Nayan Tara
Bhaskaran Pillai, a tycoon, runs his own banking business. His father, who was also a business magnate, lost his wealth and in the process his friends. It prompts the son to amass wealth at any cost. But he is largely unhappy and angry at the world. He is a widower and father to a son Aadi He meets Hima during a trip and love blossoms.
