GET HARD
When millionaire James King (Will Ferrell – Anchorman, Step Brothers) is busted for fraud and headed for prison, he turns to Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart – Ride Along, The Wedding Ringer) to get him prepped and ready to go behind bars. Why Lewis? Because King is under the impression he’s been to prison simply because he’s black. While this bro comedy is packed with the relentless brand of humour made popular by two of the biggest comedic geniuses of our time, there is absolutely nothing politically correct about this flick. The jokes and gags rely heavily on racial stereotyping. Just try to remember they’re not trying to be hurtful – it’s just meant to be satirical.
HOME 2D/3D
This is what you get when you cross E.T. and Lilo & Stitch. Adapted from Adam Rex’s book The True Meaning of Smekday, it’s the story of Oh (Jim Parsons — Big Bang Theory), a Boov, one of an alien race that’s just taken over Earth. How nice of them! He’s gone and goofed up, though, and is on the run. Tip (Rihanna) has been separated from her mum during the take-over. It sounds a little dystopian and reviews call it dull, but chances are the kids will dig it and at least parents won’t have to worry about Riri’s risque outfits or explicit lyrics.
CLOWN
If you enjoy jumping in your seat until you feel like you’re bouncing through a kids trampoline party then I’d say Clown is the movie for you. If you thought Steven King’s IT was scary, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Bought to you by horror mastermind Eli Roth comes Clown. A dad finds a last minute old clown outfit to fill in for his kids birthday party, but when he can’t get the outfit off he turns into a psycho clown with horrifying circumstances. Be prepared to spill your popcorn and never look at a clown in the same way again.
THE LOVERS
Josh Hartnett is back in what seems to be quite a confusing love story set in two different time zones in two different continents. When marine biologist Jay (Hartnett) is involved in a tragic accident he goes into a coma and becomes James, a young captain in 1770s India. So we get two love stories running at the same time, with one being played out whilst the other is in a coma, confused yet? Will true love prevail and will our man come out of the coma? Well, what do you think?
