Night Rider: Review of Locke

Locke

Director: Steven Knight

By Alex Watson

 

Some filmmakers really can make entracing movies from the most unlikely scenarios- in 2011 Spanish director Rodrigo Garcia brought us ‘Buried’ which in simple terms brought us Ryan Reynolds trapped  in a box underground for 90 minutes fearing for his life, the result was unexpected critical acclaim! This year, director Steven Knight bring us the unusual tale of Tom Hardy driving to London and making phone calls in his movie Locke. On the surface this sounds nothing more than a vain art piece, but the story involved and the trailer campaign have sparked people’s attention and when you have an intense star such as Hardy behind the wheel, this might be time to sit up and take notice.

Construction foreman Ivan Locke (Tom Hardy) is a man on the verge of doing the biggest job of his career and has a loving family at home. But Ivan will risk all this when he makes a decision to drive to London on the eve of the job starting to oversee the birth of his child- the problem is however, the child is with another woman! Frantic phone calls will soon follow from family, co-workers and the new mother as Ivan gets closer to his destination!

Locke is a film which is excellently constructed by Steven Knight and he makes the use of the cramped cockpit space to give the audience a striking and utterly gripping story. The action on display is limited and we mainly just see Ivan behind the wheel and hear his phone constantly ringing, but the conversations heard slowly build up the tension as he drives towards the biggest error of his life. When he begins his journey, Ivan is a respected worker and adored father, but that all gradually disintegrates as he makes his choice to abandon everything. Knight demonstrates both a great visual awareness and a wonderfully tight script which makes the most of the tough setting- hard to believe his last movie was the terrible Hummingbird starring Jason Statham!

But perhaps the most stirring effect of this movie, is just how steadfast Ivan is to his decision and as things progress he never once shifts from his journey, no matter how heated things get. Throughout this movie he is bombarded by desperate phone calls from his boss (Ben Daniels) who continually berates and threatens him for potentially ruining this big project or his wife (Ruth Wilson) who reacts with understood pain to his difficult  confession and finally the mother of his child (Olivia Colman) who needs constant reassurance he will arrive for the big event. The people he speaks never once appear, but we feel their presence throughout.

In Locke can never exactly comprehend his reasons for throwing away everything, until we hear his imaginary conversations with his dead father- through these bitter and confrontational monologues, we get a glimmer into Ivan’s past and his intention becomes much more clear. Ivan is a man who we both admire and loathe at the same point, but his reluctant acceptance of his inevitable fate and desire to make amends steers this picture in the right direction.

In much a solo project, Tom Hardy, demonstrates just what a fascinating actor he can be and he delivers a performance of sheer power that keeps us hooked. Completely alone for 85 minutes, Hardy succeeds in elevating this movie, although his choice of a Welsh accent for this role does raise a few eyebrows. Closer to the Edge’s Male Star of 2012, Hardy is a brilliant talent on the verge of something remarkable- sign him up for the A-List already! Also keep ears wired for an array of great vocals such as Ruth Wilson as Ivan’s hurt wife, Sherlock’s Andrew Scott as put upon co-worker Donal and Bill Milner and The Impossible’s Tom Holland as his sons who urgently want him home for a football match.

You never would have thought that watching a man’s car journey could make interesting viewing but with Locke, director Steven Knight has brought us a movie that deserves attention and as the twists and turns keep coming, you will be desperate to see how this trip ends. But always remember, when making a life changing decision- think of the consequences.

 

2012: A Year in Review

2012: A YEAR IN REVIEW

By Alex Watson

It has been an interesting year for film, and we have seen all kinds such as Tom Cruise belting out Bon Jovi in Rock of Ages and climb the Burj Khalifa single handed in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. We’ve also been witness to a magnificent viral campaign for Prometheus where the result didn’t properly match the hopes for Ridley Scott’s return to the Alien Universe and we’ve also delved into dark territory in Werner Herzog’s Into the Abyss. There was a sad end of one saga in Chris Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises and the triumphant beginning of another in Avengers Assemble. But overall there has been some magnificent viewing in 2012, here is my end of year review.

 

TOP 10 FILMS OF 2012

1.   Argo (USA/Dir: Ben Affleck): This year the former Bennifer truly shed his past and delivered us the most exciting and nerve jangling thriller of the year. Set against the backdrop of hostile 1979 Iran, this gave us the story of one man and his bold idea to make a fake movie so real, it would save the lives of six others. Thanks to Affleck’s stunning direction we had a movie with a heart and determined soul!
2.  The Raid (ID/Dir: Gareth Evans) The combination of Welsh director Gareth Evans and Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais gave us the most entertaining and pure thrilling action film of the year. When a team of cops in Jakarta become trapped in a drug lord controlled tower block, they discover all 30 floors are filled with blood thirsty killers, the adrenalin rush goes into overdrive and this never relents. We have a fascinating new pairing on our hands.
3.    Sightseers (UK/Dir: Ben Wheatley): Up and coming British director Ben Wheatley gives us the most raw and funny picture this year and through the brilliant naturalistic performances of star Steve Oram and Alice Lowe we were given the British equivalent of Badlands, just remember who you tick off when visit your next campsite- it can be fatal!
4.   The Imposter (USA/France Dir: Bart Layton): This film was 2012 most shocking documentary and we were given the story of a French con man who out of desperation pretended to be the missing teenager of an American family and was readily accepted! Watch it and let your jaw hang loose while this unbelievable tale is played out!
5.  Shame (UK/Dir: Steve McQueen): The first film ever reviewed on Closer to the Edge was also the most explicit and heartbreaking of the year. With great performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, director Steve McQueen gave us a powerful example of  a sex addict who is struggling with his compulsions and gradually his perfect world is coming apart.
6.  Silver Linings Playbook (USA/Dir: David O Russell); Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper both give charming performances in one of 2012 most offbeat comedies. David O Russell skilfully masterminds the theme of mental illness and gives us a brutally funny and also heart warming tale of two troubled folks who find love in the strangest possible circumstance!
7. 7.       Skyfall (UK/USA Dir: Sam Mendes): Of all the blockbuster’s filmed this year, Daniel Craig’s return as 007 was the most entertaining of them all and gave us some the year’s best action set pieces (including a thrilling opening ride through Istanbul). But of all the recent Bond film this one had the most emotionally driven core and we got to see Bond at the crossroads of life. With a great Baddie turn from Javier Bardem, this made for compulsive viewing.
8. Rust & Bone (FR/Dir: Jacques Audiard): One of the year’s top foreign films boasted a stunning central turn from Marion Cotillard as a woman whose live is changed forever and find solace in the most unlikely man possible. With top support from Matthias Schoenaerts and Jacques Audiard’s brilliant directing, we are given one of the years strongest films and contains a passionate love theme that pulls our heart strings hard.
9. Looper (USA/Dir: Rian Johnson): The hype about Rian Johnson’s follow up to Brick was one that was truly worth it, because the man has produced the most intelligent and thought provoking sci-film of this decade so far, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis excel as the junior and senior versions of the same man who are both trying to atone for past and future mistakes they have made. This will require numerous viewings to understand its concept and they will all be worth it because this one of cleverest films your likely to find.
10. The Master (USA/ Dir: P.T Anderson): After a long wait, PT Anderson finally made his return to the screen and along with him so did Joaquin Phoenix- and it was worth the wait! Anderson brings us one of the most stunning visual films of 2012 about a disturbed man trying to find his way, and ultimately falling into the wrong crowded. With superb performances by Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman, it was a welcome return for Anderson!

BEST OF THE REST

• The Dark Knight Rises (USA/UK Dir: Christopher Nolan) The finale of Chris Nolan’s Batman saga was a truly worth one and featured Christian Bale at his very best and also gave him a tough test in Tom Hardy’s hard as nails villain Bane. The thrilling battle of Gotham finale presented us a blood pumping last act! I wish the best of luck for the next man who is brave enough to reboot this series!
• Marley (UK Dir: Kevin MacDonald): A fascinating view of the life of one of music’s best loved stars, Bob Marley. Your knowledge of the man is regardless because we are given a brilliant account of his hard up bringing in Kingston, Jamaica and his rapid rise to top of music. If you’re not singing ‘No woman, No Cry’ by the end credits then hang your head in shame!
• Avenger’s Assemble (USA/ Dir: Joss Whedon): Another of the yea’rs most entertaining films and a pure fanboy’s delight as Marvel’s finest came to together to stop the tyrannical evil of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo among others made an awesome team- come back soon fellas!
• The Hunger Games (USA /Dir: Gary Ross): Jennifer Lawrence shines in the Gary Ross’ adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ beloved children’s novel. Be warned- Twilight this film isn’t and the theme of a society desensitized to violence as kids from different districts fight for survival is as shocking as it is entertaining. This is probably the closest we’ll get to a western Battle Royale.
• Anna Karenina (UK / Dir: Joe Wright): The adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s 864 page novel could have been one of years hardest viewings. But instead we are given a visual stunning and heart rendering film, with a star turn from Keira Knightley as the doomed Anna as she sets tongues wagging in Imperial Russia as her sordid affair with Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Vronsky plays out.

 

MALE STAR OF THE YEAR- TOM HARDY: This year the British actor took centre stage and delivered us a series of memorable turns in This Means War, Lawless and became Bruce Wayne’s biggest problem in The Dark Knight Rises. With his roughish charm, Hardy is an actor of multiple talents and has a presence of screen that is undeniable, it would seem we have a new star in waiting.

FEMALE STAR OF THE YEAR-JENNIFER LAWRENCE: With her stunning and tough performance in The Hunger Games and her bizarre yet endearing turn in Silver Linings Playbook are evidence enough that this woman is the most exciting young female talent in film today and this year she has stolen our hearts. No doubt the awards season will see her name mentioned numerous times and in future this will be a name to get used because Lawrence is going to be a woman to beat!

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR- GARETH EVANS (THE RAID): The Welshman grabbed our attention for all the right reasons with his breathtaking execution of Indonesian film The Raid and his skilful handling of proceedings gave us one of martial arts’ future classics. His next film can’t come soon enough and you have to wonder what him and star Iko Uwais are capable of next?

Scene of the Year- Stephanie Connects with her Killer Whale (Rust & Bone): The simplest yet heart rendering moment of 2012 came as Marion Cotillard gestured to an orca whale. Action here spoke loudest of all and the longing for Stephanie to return to her former life broke our hearts in two!

Family Ties: Review of Lawless

Lawless

Director: John Hillcoat

By Alex Watson

Prohibition and the bootlegging of alcohol has been a hot topic in Hollywood over the years, in particular Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables set in Al Capone’s Chicago and Martin Scorsese critically acclaimed HBO drama Boardwalk Empire, which deals with Atlantic City. But what of the Deep South and the prosperous business that was there? Australian director John Hillcoat brings to the screen a tale of three notorious brothers in Virginia, whose exploits have become the thing of legend in his picture, Lawless.

This film focuses on the Bondurant brothers, who were three famous bootleggers in Virginia in the 1920’s, led by middle brother Forrest (Tom Hardy), drunken older brother Howard (Jason Clarke) and weak young brother Jack (Shia LaBeouf). They run their business like clockwork and have become very successful. But very soon they come across a major problem in the form of Chicago cop Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce) who wants to cut down their operation. Family ties will be tested and violent methods will raise their head as the family tries to stay ahead.

Lawless is a film which seems very un-decided, one the hand we have a well made picture which demonstrates the strength of brotherhood, no matter what obstacles come across us.  But at times the film descends un-necessarily into more violence territory. This film feels like a companion of Hillcoat’s previous outback drama The Proposition which mixed brotherly love with extreme violence.

Hillcoat brings us a beautiful shot film in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains and there is a wonderful collection of good old Southern songs to accompany it. But even with this beauty, the violence in it leaves a nasty after taste to it. In particular Rakes’ savage beating on Jack simply because he can do it! When Jack threatens that Forrest will hurt him, Rakes snidely replies “Well that’s not going to help you now is it?” cue a flurry of punches that even Muhammad Ali envy!

When we first meet the Bondurant boys, we know that Forrest among the locals is thought to be immortal and throughout the film this theory is tested. But Rakes makes his appearance, we can sense in the air that a bad change is imminent! On the surface he may appear foppish due to his slender black gloves and expensive suit. But underneath the well dressed manner there lies a sadistic undertone which will become their burden.

But when it fires Lawless can be impressive, the bond of brotherhood is what really holds this picture together. Through Forrest’s stern but loving demeanour we feel the strength of Bounderant family. They are presented as a bunch of dumb hicks who got lucky, but as men before their time with a great sense for business and had they been in today’s society they would probably have made a killing.

This film could well have been one of the pictures of the year and it had all the criteria to fit it. But overall it feels like a missed opportunity to delve deeply in a truly great story. Hillcoat’s familiar style is there for all to see, but that is the main problem with the picture is his insistence of on bringing us the ugly truth rather than telling us the story.

Mr consistent Tom Hardy gives another strong performance as Forrest, his brilliant physical presence gives the film its heart and we feel throughout that this isn’t a man to be trifled with. Shia LaBeouf is equally impressive as Jack, the young man with more ideas than guts, his eventually rise to becoming successful is one of the films more impressive elements.

As Charlie Rakes, Guy Pearce feels like a pantomime villain with his acidic tones and slicked back hair, Rakes has presence, but Pearce lacks the bite that is needs for this role. Gary Oldman is disappointingly underused as gangster Floyd Banner, despite a great early entrance; he seems to just disappear without trace! More of his inclusion could really have boosted this picture.

John Hillcoat has the potential to become a great director, The Proposition and The Road have demonstrated his ability. Lawless is not a bad picture by any means, but it is not a great one either. It is a shame that Hillcoat has not made more with his top draw cast because this film had the story to really carry them. No doubt next time around, this man will be back on form.

Curtain Call: Review of The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises

Director: Christopher Nolan

By Alex Watson

When Batman was rebooted back in 2005, few held out any hopes of it being as good as Tim Burton’s creations in the early 1990’s. Many were still cursing Joel Schumacher for his camp takes on the caped crusader in Batman Forever and Batman & Robin where Arnie’s gleeful ham aside was frankly a disaster! But from the shadows came Christopher Nolan, the new rising star of the directing world. Through his unique perception his gave Batman and grit and intensity and so have has given us the greatest take on his superhero saga. Fans have been counting down the moments until this date- but after the hysteria that greeted The Dark Knight, will the final chapter The Dark Knight Rises give Batman his greatest hour?

The story picks up eight years after Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) has died, Gotham is safe from crime and Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) has become a recluse. But masked super-villain Bane (Tom Hardy) has come to bring Gotham to an end and now Batman is also faced with dealing with master thief Catwoman (Anne Hathaway). The Dark Knight must rise once more and protect not only Gotham but the ones he cares for deeply.

The good news is film fans is The Dark Knight Rises delivers the goods on a big scale!  Nolan puts his all into delivering the fitting end that his superb trilogy has deserved. From the very outset the tension is slow boiling; and at first all seems calm on the surface of Gotham City. But the cities clean crime stats are based on a lie set about by Dent’s demise and even the steadfast Commissioner Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) is having his doubts about keeping it running. From afar Wayne watches from his mansion, convinced he can hide his troubles from behind a brick wall!

The vibe of the film changes from the very moment Bane is introduced to our screens! Here our stomachs begin to churn and we get the vibe that this man means war! Bane is a very different kind of villain than Heath Ledger’s Joker, but he is a very worthy successor! Bane doesn’t just want to ‘watch the world burn’ he wants to own it and he will use all of his brute force to do it! But he isn’t just muscle, his very presence strikes fear, and for the first time we genuinely fear for Batman’s safety! During the final showdown, you feel like cheering aloud two the heavy weights go head to head!

But where The Dark Knight Rises succeeds most is in its more emotional moments, its predecessor had its brief sections where tears were shed, but here the feeling is increased to maximum. Wayne pining for his lost love Rachel, but at the same time is finally wondering what it will be to have a life outside what he really is, while his long time butler/ father figure Alfred (Michael Caine) is filled with concerned for his companion. In one beautifully acted scene, Caine talks about his dream that one day he will see his master happily fulfilled!

But all emotion is thrown out the window in a stunning final act, Gotham has lived under oppression for too long and when Batman returns from exile, its citizens stand firm behind it! You will hard press to find a more exciting final act than this in 2012! As usual the twists and turns come thick and fast, all the while ticking down to a dramatic conclusion! Be careful you grip the arm rest too hard- it might just break!

Christian Bale signs off in perfect style as Batman, from the beginning we see a man utterly broken by life and is wondering what the point of going on is! Through Bale he once again gives Wayne a great human touch and when he dons his mask again, we know he’ll go what it takes. Although many people have complained about Tom Hardy’s muffled voice, his presence alone makes up for it! Bane is not only hard as nails, but Hardy brings a suave edge to the character and gives a new definition of a man with a plan!

Anne Hathaway gives us a very different and more humane version of Cat Woman, although Michelle Phieffer’s take may stick long in the memory, Hathaway makes the character her own. Here we see a woman who may steal to survive but like Wayne she simply wants a new start and a new identity in life! In time we will see if this reaches the same iconic status.

So finally we have the end of trilogy that doesn’t drop the ball! Not since Return of the King nearly a decade ago have seen such a thrilling climax! Nolan gives everything in his final show (including some forgotten friends!) and ensures this will probably be remembered as Batman’s greatest outing! Chris buddy- thanks for the memories, and a note to the next person who re-boots this- you’ve got one hell of a job mate!

Spy Hard: Tinker, Tailor Soldier, Spy Review

New Cult Classic

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

Director: Tomas Alfredson

By Alex Watson

When people think of John Le Carre’s novel Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, we tend to think back the old BBC adaptation starring Alec Guinness as George Smiley. Overall it was an excellent adaptation and for many set the benchmark for the entire series that followed. The novel itself was considered a classic example of the spy espionage thriller. But when it was announced that Swedish director Tomas Alfredson was due to take on a cinematic re-make, many people had mixed feelings. But it appears that it was a gamble that was worth taking and in doing so we got a very different kind of spy thriller and the stand out British film of 2011.

Staying faithful to Le Carre’s story Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is set in London in the 1970’s and tells the story of George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a former agent in the Circus- a secret British Intelligence operation. Smiley and his counterpart Control (John Hurt) were sacked following an undercover operation that went wrong in Hungary. Smiley is soon recalled to active duty because it appears that there is a mole high up in the Circus personnel who is leaking information to the Soviets. Smiley is tasked with search for the mole which could be anyone of his former colleagues (Colin Firth, Toby Jones and Ciaran Hinds).

The principle strength of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is that it has an intelligence story which keeps us guessing all the way through. The film doesn’t rely on big chase sequences, gun fights or stunning women. The plot is allowed to drive itself forward as Smiley searches in vain for who the villain could be. The film is distinctly unglamorous to the eye and through Tomas Alfredson, we see a drab and grey world filled with craggy and tired old spies. With this shine taken away, the film is given a gritty edge to it and Alfredson was the perfect choice to bring this feeling across. In his previous film, Let the Right One In, we saw a real talent to cinema making his mark and in Tinker, Tailor Soldier, Spy he solidifies his new reputation.

The characterisation also stays in the same vein as Le Carre’s novel. Smiley in a lot of ways is a sad sack of a man; he is in a failing marriage to his wife Ann and has an obsession with his tricky soviet counterpart Karla. But his mind is one of true brilliance and in his quiet moments we see him carefully gluing the pieces of the mystery together. Karla looms heavily in the mind of Smiley, and through one brilliantly acted monologue by Oldman he recants his first meeting with his nemesis in Delhi and his fascination with the man his methods. Here we see the ghosts of Smileys past and his willingness to stop any more occurring.

Every aspect of the 1970’s is precisely presented in this Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy from a phone-box to cars and shirts of that era. Also the spirit of the cold war is ever present here it brings a frost chill to proceedings. Within the walls of The Circus everyone is a suspect and they we feel the sense that Smiley and co are working against the clock to find a spy who doesn’t to be found. The other higher ranking members of the circus are all presented with skeletons in their closets and in their own way are guilty of crimes. But whether any of them could be a traitor remains ambiguous throughout.

The film also boasts a stellar cast and is led by Gary Oldman in a spectacular performance. Through Oldman he brings Smileys quiet yet brilliant nature to life. His understanding of Smileys body simple gestures elevates his performance further and we hear the gears of Smiley mind working!  For this performance he was finally reward with an Oscar nod for Best Actor. He is joined in the acting ranks by Colin Firth as the arrogant Bill Haydon; Firth perfectly portrays his slimy nature and his willingness to get ahead by any means at all. There are also fine supporting turns by rising stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Peter Guillam and Tom Hardy as troubled agent Ricky Tarr. The two men even in their most troubled moments,  keep their heads and bring the task to its resolution.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is one the best thrillers to hit our screens in recent years. It might feel low key and slow boiling to the un-trained eye, but those who watch this will be reward with a nail biting story that will keep you asking questions until the film frame. Even after that more question will come to as you consider what has just been. Gary Oldman and Tomas Alfredson bring this piece to life and I hope they work together again soon.

Friendly Fire: This Means War Review

This Means War

Director: MCG

By Alex Watson

Romantic comedies are a film type that keeps rolling off the Hollywood conveyor belt. Every year there is a least one a month on our screens. Some of us delight in the reliable, albeit similar story lines and the warm glow it brings to our hearts, others however, simply roll their eyes with contempt as they are yet again dragged to the movies. The main argument is that are these films really worth sitting through again and again? But more importantly, how does a film-maker keep on top of the laughs to ensure the critics and audiences rave? This week we look at director MCG’s new comedy, This Means War.

The main story focuses on two top CIA agents and best friends, FDR (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) who have both been demoted after a mission to capture terrorist Heinrich (Til Schweiger) went drastically wrong. Very soon the two men both meet and fall in love with un-happy singleton Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). Gradually their once solid brotherhood turns into all out rivalry as both men strive to win the ladies heart.

This Mean War covers all the basic features of a typical romantic comedy, but refreshingly, it goes above them and delivers a very slick and assured film which gives plenty of laughs. The centre story has been covered in many films, where two hot guys go for the same girl. But in This Means War we have best friends who are senior government agents, and they are willing to abuse resources and manpower to get the girl they love! The moments when they spy on Lauren talking to her best friend about their best and worse features, is truly hilarious! This feature gives the movie its greatest strength as we have not one but two male protagonists we are cheering for and like Lauren; we simply cannot choose who she should go for?

The competition between the two men is another excellent feature of this film. Tuck and FDR are men of extreme resources and it seems in this there is no level they won’t sink to. All through the film we are continually guessing what each man will do to ruin the other’s date. We have Hardy tranquilising Pine right before he is about to literally score big time with Lauren!  And Pine responds by turning on the sprinklers in Hardy’s flat when he going for the kiss. These moments, break the mould of a typical romantic film and the laughs come thick and fast.

Director MCG has been the subject of numerous slating campaigns in Hollywood over the years. His version of Charlie’s Angels was mauled by critics, but since directing Terminator Salvation, his star has steadily been increasing. This Means War is another big step in the right direction. Although the story line is light in places, his handling of the action and romance is well timed and precisely executed. Because of this picture gleams and gives the story a suave edge to it. He may have made mistakes in the past, but there is proof that this man can redeem himself.

The real charm of the film comes down to the success of its lead trio. For Tom Hardy, this is a departure for his usual roles. In films such as Bronson, we saw an engaging (though slightly frightening) presence. But in This Means War, we see that his soft side is just as effective and as Tuck, he is a revelation. Chris Pine showed us his leading man credentials as Kirk in Star Trek once again he gives another solid showing. Pine gives us a care-free playboy who is yearning for more in life and has finally found it. Reese Witherspoon is on familiar ground with this role; after all her name was made on films such as Sweet Home Alabama and Legally Blonde. But her performance doesn’t lapse as a result. As Lauren she is sweet and very believable, but more crucially she appeals to the audience and doesn’t become an enemy in the midst of dating two good looking guys.

This Means War so far is a leading candidate for one of the years more original comedy films, the chemistry between the three leads make the picture seem so effortless and will have you leaving the cinema with a wide grin on your face. Though it will pose question about how Tuck and FDR’s CIA careers didn’t suffer in the face of the events portrayed! MCG please give us more pictures like this, maybe then we will forget Charlie’s Angels ever existed.