TV Magazine’s Film Guide #5

Before TV Magazine Issue #5 goes live tomorrow, we thought we’d give you your film fix in advance! Feast your eyes on these very exciting trailers, book your tickets for the films*,… read more
TV Magazine’s Film Guide #5
Before TV Magazine Issue #5 goes live tomorrow, we thought we’d give you your film fix in advance!
Feast your eyes on these very exciting trailers, book your tickets for the films*, and of course, look out for Issue #5 of TV Magazine tomorrow morning!
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Ant-Man (3D)
It doesn’t get any bigger than this! From the director of Yes Man comes the twelfth instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which follows miniature man of action Scott Lang; a converted ex-con who fights for good by shrinking down to the size of an insect.
Release Date: 17.07.15
Certificate: 12A
Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Hayley Atwell, Corey Stoll
Did you know? Paul Rudd is the second Parks and Recreation cast member to play a leading hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after Chris Pratt played Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
Ant-Man was filmed in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, in contrast to Marvel’s usual 2.35:1, to reflect the short stature of the titular character.
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Self/less
When a billionaire industrialist is diagnosed with cancer, his last hope is the extreme procedure of ‘shedding’; implanting his consciousness into a healthy body. Haunted by disturbing images, he discovers more than he bargained for when he investigates the body’s true origin.
Release Date: 17.07.15
Certificate: 12A
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley, Matthew Goode, Michelle Dockery
Rotten Tomatoes: 23%
Did you know? This is Reynolds’ second foray into body swapping territory, after his role in the 2011 comedy, The Change-Up.
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Inside Out (3D)
When her family moves state, 11-year-old Riley’s life is turned upside-down. Her emotions Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust and Sadness must work together to help the tween navigate the life-changing event in this new Pixar animation.
Release Date: 24.07.15
Certificate: U
Starring: Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, Phyllis Smith
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
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Southpaw
This latest drama from the director of Training Day follows Billy “The Great” Hope – the world’s reigning Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World – as his seemingly perfect life takes a turn and he hits rock bottom. Billy must then fight the hardest battle of his life; to win back the trust of those he loves.
Release Date: 24.07.15
Certificate: 15
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Rita Ora, Forest Whitaker, Naomie Harris, 50 Cent
Rotten Tomatoes: 60%
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Maggie
When a horrific zombie virus sweeps the United States, a Midwestern farmer stays by the side of his infected daughter, and will stop at nothing to save her.
Release Date: 17.07.15
Certificate: 15
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%
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True Story
Based on real events, this drama tells the story of disgraced New York Times journalist Michael Finkel, and his relationship with the accused killer who has adopted his identity.
Release Date: 17.07.15
Certificate: 15
Starring: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones
Rotten Tomatoes: 48%
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The Legend of Barney Thomson
Scottish actor Robert Carlyle stars as a socially awkward Glasgow barber who suddenly embarks on a new career as a serial killer in this darkly comic thriller, which is also his directorial debut. Based on Douglas Lindsay’s book The Long Midnight.
Release Date: 24.07.15
Certificate: 15
Starring: Robert Carlyle, Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone, Tom Courtenay
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Don’t forget to grab Issue #6 of TV on 27.07.15 for your guide to the next fortnight’s box office picks!
*Certifications and release dates based on UK information.