February 2010

UK February Movie Releases 5/2/2010

Invictus (12A)
Genre: Drama
Film running length: 133 min
Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Who´s in it?
Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon

What´s the plot?
From director Clint Eastwood, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, ‘Invictus’ tells the true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country. As newly elected President, Mandela believes that the universal language of sport can bring people together in the wake of apartheid. As a result, the nation’s underdog rugby team make an unlikely challenge on the 1995 World Cup Championship.

Invictus Movie Trailer

The Princess and the Frog (U)
Genre: Animated
Film running length: 97 min
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker

Who´s in it?
Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley

What´s the plot?
From Walt Disney Animation Studios and the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin comes ‘The Princess and the Frog’, an animated comedy set in New Orleans. ‘The Princess and the Frog’ is a modern twist on a classic tale, about a beautiful little girl named Tiana, and a frog Prince who is desperate to be human once more. After a fateful kiss, the pair find themselves on a hilarious adventure across Louisiana.

The Princess and the Frog Movie Trailer

Youth in Revolt (15)
Genre: Comedy
Film running length: 89 min
Directed by: Miguel Arteta

Who´s in it?
Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta

What´s the plot?
Comedy starring Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi and Ray Liotta; ‘Youth In Revolt’ tells the story of sex obsessed teenager Nick Twisp (Michael Cera). On a family vacation, Nick falls in love with the beautiful free-spirited Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday). However, Sheeni’s family and jealous ex-lovers try everything they can to keep Nick away. Undaunted, Nick creates a tough alter ego, Francois, who will stop at nothing to be with Sheeni. But as Francois takes over, Nick gets taken on a path of destruction with disastrous consequences.

Youth Revolt Movie Trailer

Astro Boy (PG)
Genre: Animated
Film running length: 94 min
Directed by: David Bowers

Who´s in it?
Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy

What´s the plot?
Comedy sci-fi adventure using the latest stunning CGI animation, ‘Astro Boy’ features the voices of Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Matt Lucas and Bill Nighy. A young robot with special powers, Astro Boy, sets out on an epic adventure to try and find his place in the world, and along the way meets a host of colourful characters. However, when he discovers his family are in danger, Astro Boy returns home and finds out what it takes to be a true hero.

AstroBoy Movie Trailer