New in Cinemas (27th March 2015)

Chappie

In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.

Cast:
Sharlto Copley
Dev Patel
Hugh Jackman
Sigourney Weaver

Director: Neill Blomkamp
Writer: Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Rating: 15
Language: English
Production Year: 2015

The Gunman

A sniper on a mercenary assassination team, working for an unknown client, kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier’s successful kill shot forces him to go into hiding to protect himself and the members of the team from retribution. This includes abruptly abandoning his girlfriend who has no idea what is going on. The assassination, paid for by a foreign mining company, triggers wide spread chaos and death in an already inflamed Congo. Terrier returns to the Congo years later working for an NGO, but eventually finds himself to be the target of a paid hit squad somehow connected to the ministers assassination.

Cast:
Sean Penn
Jasmine Trinca
Javier Bardem
Idris Elba

Director: Pierre Morel
Writer: Don MacPherson, Jean-Patrick Manchette
Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Rating: 15
Language: English
Production Year: 2015

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the expansionist dream of Sonny, and it’s making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina. Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy and Lavinia. Evelyn and Douglas have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge uggles two eligible and very wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel, the keeper of everyone’s secrets. As the demands of a traditional Indian wedding threaten to engulf them all, an unexpected way forward presents itself.

Cast:
Judi Dench
Maggie Smith
Bill Nighy
Dev Patel

Director: John Madden
Writer: Ol Parker
Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Comedy
Rating: K
Language: English
Production Year: 2015