По приятелски / Friends with Benefits - Cinema's history has seen it before (Deep Impact and Armageddon come into mind), but this year we have another clash (or sort of) of two surprisingly equally themed movies. Thus, several months after No Strings Attached, here comes Friends with Benefits. The premise is the same, the leading actors occupy (more-or-less) the same positions on the sexometer (oh, even Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis shared one and two "disturbing" scenes in Black Swan), so the question is - do we need another one? The answer is simple - definitely yes, as this Justin Timberlake / Kunis team-up is, even by an inch, the superior title. First, Justin Timberlake, sorry Ashton, is the more likeable lead, while his chemistry with Mila Kunis just sparkles on the screen. At the same time, the supporting cast brings to the film an unique flavour, with Woody Harrelson being the icing on the cake by deciding not to play his character straight. Another plus is the visual work, which is candy to the eye (watch out for the Hollywood sign scene), why the sharp R-rated script will (as the good R-rated movies do) split the audience in the middle. At the end, you'll laugh and smile and recommend the movie to your friends. Still, don't expect the film to stand the test of a more critical point of view. It has benefits, but outstanding they are not... (Alexandra) ***1/2
Капитан Америка: Първият отмъстител / Captain America: The First Avenger - Believe it or not, until next year's Avengers storm the theatres, the last (don't believe the title) avenger arrives in cinemas. Marvel definitely had a tough sell with this one - a superhero, with no actual superhero powers, and with a name symbolling (for better or worse) the United States. Fortunately for all comic movie fans, the studio has done its homework with "A" results. Setting this (inevitable) origin story during the WWII anchors the movie well - the magnificent sets, costumes, haircuts and even songs cater for the perfect atmosphere, in which Chris Evans will turn into the titular character. Though, some more cynical viewers may question the CGI work at the beginning, in which we have Chris' head put on a too skinny body, these scenes just bring more charm to the mix. Among the supporting cast, Tommy Lee Jones and Stanley Tucci have nothing exceptional on offer, but to watch the father of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in action will inject a considerable dose of fun for all fans of the entire Avengers' universe. Speaking of which, don't forget to stay until the end titles, hm, end, as this would be your first chance to see on the big screen the Avengers teaser, which really kicks ass. But let's return to the Captain -- a nice word also for Chris, who is now a veteran to the comic movie genre and feels good in the skin of the hero, while his nemesis Hugo Weaving doesn't disappoint (though I secretly wished he was a little bit more sinister). Unlike Harry Potter's last instalment, this time around the 3D experience is really worth it (watch out for the shield), while the computer gurus have done an amazing job with the effects. A perfect addition to this year's comic movie crop. (Forum Film) ****
Хайка/La Rafle (France) (Limited) - Van Kris
The ratings:
***** Perfect
**** Unmissable
*** Fine
** So-so
* Stay away
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