An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
Director:
Aleksander Bach
Writers:
Skip Woods (screenplay), Michael Finch(screenplay)
Stars:
Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto
Storyline
HITMAN: AGENT 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culmination of decades of research and forty-six earlier Agent clones -- endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47's past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own. Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe. Written by 20th Century Fox
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Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English
Release Date:
21 August 2015 (USA)
Also Known As:
Hitman: Agente 47
Filming Locations:
Berlin, Germany
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, TSG Entertainment, Fox International Productions
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When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans.
Director:
Joss Whedon
Writers:
Joss Whedon, Stan Lee (based on the Marvel comics by)
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
Storyline
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for a global adventure. Written by Marvel Studios
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Country:
USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
1 May 2015 (USA)
Also Known As:
After Party
Filming Locations:
Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
Box Office
Budget:
$250,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$191,271,109 (USA) (1 May 2015)
Gross:
$457,177,917 (USA)(7 August 2015)
User Reviews
Grossly underwhelming (spoiler free)
25 April 2015 | by charzhino (Manchester, United Kingdom)
Spoiler free review. Let me first start of by saying that I am not a Marvel ''fanboy'' or a DC nerd. The comic book genre of films have made it to my personal top 3 favourite genres in the last decade and the MCU has been a strong contributor to that rise. I hold the first Ironman, first Avengers and Captain America 1+2 in high regard. I did not like the direction they took with Iron Man 3 (more on this below) or Guardians of the Galaxy but Winter Soldier was a gem in terms of balancing solid action, drama and levity.
That being said, my initial thoughts on Age of Ultron (AoU) are quite negative. To me, its essentially a carbon copy of IM3. There are problems which strike you repeatedly as you progress throughout the film. The 2 biggest complaints I have with AoU is 1) the tone (comedy) 2) the script/writing.
So starting with the tone. I like to laugh as I'm sure most people do, but there is a time and place to exhibit your comedy writing skills in an action film. In AoU, its a constant, recurring and predictable theme. It's not limited to one character either, everyone is popping one liner jokes as if its the Expendables and yes, most are not funny. The timing of these moments of levity are horrible too, desensitising the viewer to any impending fear of death in battle. If the characters seem so relaxed in not worrying about possibly dying, then what suspense is needed to be held by the audience? This plagued IM3 in a bad way and its arguably worse here. The comic book films which achieved great success in this regard were XMen DOFP, The Avengers 1, Cap 2 even Dark Knight Rises! Can you imagine at the climax of Xmen DOFP if old Magneto and Storm and Bishop start pulling one liner jokes as the army of sentinels came charging at them? It would kill any tension! 2) The script. I won't say too much since this is a spoiler free review, but it really feels rushed and unorganised. I watched Fast 7 around 2 weeks before AoU and I got similar vibes. Again, its not the fact that the film is 2.5 hours long or has too many characters, that isn't am excuse since The Dark Knight and Xmen DOFP shows how to navigate these theatrical obstacles. There are a few completely unnecessary subplots in AoU and useless characters which do not impact the story overall. The villain himself, Ultron is another massive let-down in Marvels already growing catalogue of mishandled villains.
So as a summary, if you want mindless action and cool CGI, which this film does offer in the form of some spectacular visual fight scenes then you will like AoU. If you are after a darker, grounded and more moving story like the trailers promised, you will be severely disappointed. Final score 6/10 and I am being kind since Cap is my fav Avenger and they finally gave him some good screen time.
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. Director: Josh Trank Writers: Jeremy Slater (screenplay), Simon Kinberg (screenplay) Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan
Storyline
FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four
young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways.
Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save
Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
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Country: USA Language: English Release Date: 7 August 2015 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Fant4stic See more » Filming Locations: Raleigh Studios Baton Rouge, Celtic Media Centre, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Fantastic Flop
5 August 2015 | by bartonj2410 – See all my reviews
Over the last decade, we have seen a number of superhero movies get a much needed reboot.
After the atrocious Batman & Robin, Batman was brilliantly brought back to the big screen in Batman Begins.
When the Spider-Man franchise hit an embarrassing rock bottom with Spider-Man 3, it was reinvigorated with
the very likable The Amazing Spider-Man.
Eight years on from the dud that was Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and it's time that Marvel's first
family got a reboot. With a lot of rumours flying around about trouble on set and the studio not seeming to have
total confidence in their product, could 2015's Fantastic Four do these iconic comic-book characters justice?
Reed Richards (Miles Teller) is a brilliant young scientist on the verge of discovering how to both transport matter
to another dimension and bring it back. Recruited by Professor Franklin Storm (Reg E. Cathey), Reed is given the resources
and help, in the form of Sue Storm (Kate Mara), Victor Von Doom (Toby Kebbell) and Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan),
to to finish what he started in his younger years.
When they finally crack inter-dimensional travel, Reed invites his childhood friend Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell) to travel to
another world along with him and his team. An accident causes their physical form to drastically change. Reed, Sue, Johnny
and Ben must learn to harness their powers and work as a team to stop Victor, who is hell bent on destroying Earth.
The one thing that stood out to me about Fantastic Four is just how unbelievably dull it is. For characters who have such
a rich and colourful history in the comics, this really is a pretty drab affair. The film only has a 100 minute runtime
however, it feels much longer, dragging its feet and feeling very tired right from the very start.
When a superhero movie gets less exciting after they get their powers, something is very very wrong.
I had some hope for this film and one of the main reason was down to the fact that Josh Trank was sat in the director's
chair. Trank hit the big time with Chronicle, a film that combined the superhero genre with found footage. I can't express
just how disappointed I am with Trank because everything about Fantastic Four is just so sloppy.
The story is weak, the script is cringeworthy and the special effects are average at best. It all culminates in one of the
most boring finales you will ever witness in a superhero movie. Compared to what else you see happen in other superhero
movies these days, it all looks and feels amateur.
Then there are the performances. Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell are all young
actors who have the world at their feet. They have each impressed in their own way prior to Fantastic Four but every single
one of them has the range of the cast in Tim Story's Fantastic Four films and waste their talents in Trank's reboot.
Fantastic Four is a film very much out of time and place in today's market of superhero movies. Ten or fifteen years ago
a studio might have been able to get away with it but not today. Audiences like to be entertained and with the competition
offering much more excitement, I don't see audiences taking to this, at all.
When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
Director: Chris Columbus Writers: Tim Herlihy (screenplay), Timothy Dowling (screenplay), 2 more credits » Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan | See full cast and crew
Storyline
Sam Brenner, Will Cooper, Ludlow Lamonsoff, and Eddie "The Fire Blaster" Plant all played classic arcade video games as teenagers. But now they have to use their skills to try to save the world from aliens. The aliens watched video feeds that they thought was a declaration of war. So they send down the classic arcade games to destroy earth. They also get help from a military specialist. They have three lives and if all three get used then earth will be destroyed, and every time they lose a live the aliens take someone's life.
Who will win, us or the aliens? It's an all-out battle to save our planet and everyone on it.
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Country: USA | China | Canada Language: English Release Date: 24 July 2015 (USA) Also Known As: Pixeles Filming Locations: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Adam Sandlar fans will love this movie!!!!! 27 July 2015 | by Garrett Heinrichs (United States) Honestly, if you are a Sandlar fan hands down liking his comedic approach and adoring his movies you will love it. Sandlar has proved himself again and it's magnificent! The majority of the negative reviews (from what I read) don't appreciate or like any of his movies. Why go if you are just gonna hate it? He still adds his classic jokes so I would recommend this movie if he makes you laugh. I grew up on those arcade games as a child and I loved how he portrayed it. My friend who hasn't liked any of his movies since "Don't Mess with the Zohan" loved this movie and I dragged him to it.
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright (screenplay), Joe Cornish (screenplay), 7 more credits » Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll | See full cast and crew »
Storyline
Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Written by @PtotheSmizzo
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Country: USA Language: English Release Date: 17 July 2015 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Ant-Man: El Hombre Hormiga See more » Filming Locations: Pinewood Atlanta Studios, 461 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, Georgia, USA
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Mediorce, good rating just because it's a marvel movie .
5 August 2015 | by aditydev (New Delhi , India) – See all my reviews
The concept that a man could shrink yet have the power of a big man was good but the movie was mediocre. The plot that was given to it was too childish. Action scenes were also average, could have been a lot better if some of the epic kind of scenes would have been shot in slow motion. The scenes when ant-man shrink/grow were good but could have been better. The humor atmosphere was maintained through out the movie no matter how much serious the problem was, which resulted in lack of intense emotional scenes. Background music was not catchy. The only thing that wasn't average was the visual effects, It is not worthy to be seen in theater. Trailer was far better than movie. It's only a matter of time unless you realize that movie was not that good as you were thinking it was.
Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence
Storyline
As tragedy strikes him in his prime, famed boxer, Billy Hope, begins to fall into a great depression. Once the decision regarding the custody of his daughter is under question, Billy decides to get his life back on track by getting back into the ring.
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Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 24 July 2015 (USA)
Also Known As: Revancha
Filming Locations: Indiana University of Pennsylvania - IUP Kovalcik Convention and Athletic Complex, Indiana, USA
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A film of hope and soul finding after you losing it all redemption can be found!
26 July 2015 | by Danny Blankenship (Petersburg, Virginia
I must say that the new boxing drama "Southpaw" is a real knockout film a winner that delivers the punch on both ends for drama and emotion it proves that sometimes before you regain it you must lose it all! Billy Hope(Jake Gyllenhaal)is the raining and best known light heavyweight fighter on the planet who has it all from the championship belt, to a fine home and a fancy car with a cute little daughter to of course a hot sexy trophy colored bra wearing wife named Maureen(Rachel McAdams was just so fine in that sexy silk light pink colored bra scene!). All of a sudden the wife Maureen wants him to have a change of heart and mind and leave the brutal business of boxing, yet one by one Billy's fame and life is ripped away as he has his wife lost in a tragic accident, and thru bad promotion and debt he goes broke losing his home, belt and even due to his drug using ways the courts take away his cute little daughter. Wow Billy has hit rock bottom. Then he connects with trainer Tick Willis(Forest Whitaker)it's thru this time of learning and rediscovery of hope and heart that Billy once again rises to the top! Overall "Southpaw" breaks your heart with the tragic nature still it's a knockout tribute to the soul and heart for being able to discover that magic punch.
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
That being said, my initial thoughts on Age of Ultron (AoU) are quite negative. To me, its essentially a carbon copy of IM3. There are problems which strike you repeatedly as you progress throughout the film. The 2 biggest complaints I have with AoU is 1) the tone (comedy) 2) the script/writing.
So starting with the tone. I like to laugh as I'm sure most people do, but there is a time and place to exhibit your comedy writing skills in an action film. In AoU, its a constant, recurring and predictable theme. It's not limited to one character either, everyone is popping one liner jokes as if its the Expendables and yes, most are not funny. The timing of these moments of levity are horrible too, desensitising the viewer to any impending fear of death in battle. If the characters seem so relaxed in not worrying about possibly dying, then what suspense is needed to be held by the audience? This plagued IM3 in a bad way and its arguably worse here. The comic book films which achieved great success in this regard were XMen DOFP, The Avengers 1, Cap 2 even Dark Knight Rises! Can you imagine at the climax of Xmen DOFP if old Magneto and Storm and Bishop start pulling one liner jokes as the army of sentinels came charging at them? It would kill any tension! 2) The script. I won't say too much since this is a spoiler free review, but it really feels rushed and unorganised. I watched Fast 7 around 2 weeks before AoU and I got similar vibes. Again, its not the fact that the film is 2.5 hours long or has too many characters, that isn't am excuse since The Dark Knight and Xmen DOFP shows how to navigate these theatrical obstacles. There are a few completely unnecessary subplots in AoU and useless characters which do not impact the story overall. The villain himself, Ultron is another massive let-down in Marvels already growing catalogue of mishandled villains.
So as a summary, if you want mindless action and cool CGI, which this film does offer in the form of some spectacular visual fight scenes then you will like AoU. If you are after a darker, grounded and more moving story like the trailers promised, you will be severely disappointed. Final score 6/10 and I am being kind since Cap is my fav Avenger and they finally gave him some good screen time.