Jack Quaid in ‘Novocaine’, Michael Fassbender ‘Black Bag’, Ayo Edebiri ‘Opus’ Theatrical Releases for March 14
Jack Quaid in ‘Novocaine’, Michael Fassbender ‘Black Bag’, Ayo Edebiri ‘Opus’ Theatrical Releases for March 14 from FilmsGoneWild.com
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Novocaine
Starring: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder ; Directed by: Dan Berk | Robert Olsen
When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
What Critics are saying:
“Novocaine” makes a convincing argument that its lead, Jack Quaid, can do it all: woo the girl, shoot the goon and tickle the audience. The movie itself has a harder time, screwing its three genres together so awkwardly that it tends to limp.
– Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times
“Despite the stylish direction from the duo of Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and winning performances by Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder, “Novocaine” sputters to the finish line.”
– Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
“The almost nonstop fighting and Mr. Quaid’s low-key charm are enough to make the movie a serviceable action offering. Moreover, the script, though focused on wacky spasms of violence, has a strong human element at its core.”
– Kyle Smith, Wall Street Journal
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Black Bag
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett ; Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
What Critics are saying:
Spy games are merely a bit of lingerie tarting up a story about trust. Call it “sex, lies & videotape & guns” — and a sign that Soderbergh doesn’t have faith in today’s audiences to be interested in that kind of thing unless someone might get shot
– Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times
Sleek, witty and lean to the bone, a fizzy, engaging puzzler about beautiful spies doing the sort of extraordinary things that the rest of us only read about in novels and — if we’re lucky — watch onscreen.
– Manohla Dargis, New York Times
This is a movie made by and starring artists who clearly love the genre, and aside from the technology, one could see this playing in theaters and pleasing crowds in the 1970s.
– Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
Jack Quaid in ‘Novocaine’, Michael Fassbender ‘Black Bag’, Ayo Edebiri ‘Opus’ Theatrical Releases for March 14 from FilmsGoneWild.com
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Opus
Starring: Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich ; Directed by: Mark Anthony Green
A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
What Critics are saying:
Green is clearly talented and delivers consistently arresting visuals, but the messages are delivered with the subtlety of a sledgehammer, and the performances from the skilled cast are often way, way over the top.
– Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
The legend & mystery of John Malkovich’s Moretti is quite captivating in this wickedly twisted exploration of the power & dangers of a celebrity-obsessed culture. Mark Anthony Green also couldn’t have picked a better anchor for the film than Ayo Edebiri.
– Perri Nemiroff, YouTube
High Rollers
Starring: John Travolta, Gina Gershon ; Directed by: Randall Emmett
Master thief Mason (John Travolta) is living the criminal’s dream: island-hopping with his crew and the love of his life, Decker (Gina Gershon), while floating on a sea of stolen cash. But his dream is shattered when his nemesis, the ruthless Salazar, kidnaps Decker and forces Mason and his crew to attempt a near-impossible casino heist in exchange for her return. Hedged in by Salazar’s equally ruthless rivals, and with the FBI on his tail, Mason gambles everything in pursuit of both the big score and the ultimate jackpot: Decker’s life.
What Critics are saying:
Extremely formulaic heist picture, but enjoyable for performances and players (Gina Gershon). But John Travolta, why so dour? Lighten up my brother. Always interesting to see breakouts in the young cast, my bet is on Natali Yura. Ain’t it cool? Ives!
– Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com
