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Mei, a young girl whose memory holds a priceless numerical code, finds herself pursued by the Triads, the Russian mob, and corrupt NYC cops. Coming to her aid is an ex-cage fighter whose life was destroyed by the gangsters on Mei's trail.
Director:
Boaz Yakin
Stars:
Jason Statham,
Catherine Chan,
Robert John Burke
Four college girls who land in jail after robbing a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation find themselves bailed out by a drug and arms dealer who wants them to do some dirty work.
A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him.
Director:
Todd Phillips
Stars:
Bradley Cooper,
Ed Helms,
Zach Galifianakis
Set in Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, a bootlegging gang is threatened by a new deputy and other authorities who want a cut of their profits.
Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother's recent death.
Director:
Nicolas Winding Refn
Stars:
Ryan Gosling,
Kristin Scott Thomas,
Yayaying Rhatha Phongam
Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city.
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
This is the last movie to be shot by cinematographer Harris Savides, who passed away in October 2012. See more »
Quotes
Nicki:
I'm a firm believer in Karma and I think this situation is a huge learning lesson for me... I want to lead a country one day for all I know.
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"212"
Written by Azealia Banks and Jef Martens
Performed by Azealia Banks feat. Lazy Jay
Courtesy of Interscope Records / Be Yourself Catalogue BV Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »
Sofia Coppola wrote and directed this true story about a group of California teens who decided to live the rich life by breaking into the homes of celebrities and stealing their personal items. If one in coming to THE BLING RING expecting some sort of explanation or even a story about the events then you might be disappointed. I was a little surprised to see how little of a story there is as we're basically introduced to the main characters and then spend the next 90-minutes watching them steal jewelry, wear Paris Hilton's shoes and lay in the bed that Lohan once laid in. I think it's clear that the film has a lot to say about teens today who are obsessed with celebrities but Coppola never beats us over the head but instead just lets you take part of these characters, who we can call idiots, and watch their idiotic moves where it appears no one stopped to think about what they were actually doing. I've heard a few reviews complain that all the characters are so one-note and it's hard to tell the difference from one to another. I think this was a point that many people today can't be themselves as they all try to be someone else. That someone "else" they're trying to be is what makes these people so one-note and boring. Coppola certainly does a marvelous job in regards to the look of the picture. I'd say this here is without question the best looking movie she's ever done with some fabulous set design and cinematography. Just the way these "shopping" trips are filmed are perfect and put you right there in the middle of the action. Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga and Leslie Mann are all very good and believable in their roles. Emma Watson clearly steals the show as Nicki who is certainly the blindest of everyone. THE BLING RING isn't a flawless movie but there's no doubt that Coppola got her vision up on the screen and put a unique spin to today's fascination with celebrities.
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The Bling Ring (2013)
*** 1/2 (out of 4)
Sofia Coppola wrote and directed this true story about a group of California teens who decided to live the rich life by breaking into the homes of celebrities and stealing their personal items. If one in coming to THE BLING RING expecting some sort of explanation or even a story about the events then you might be disappointed. I was a little surprised to see how little of a story there is as we're basically introduced to the main characters and then spend the next 90-minutes watching them steal jewelry, wear Paris Hilton's shoes and lay in the bed that Lohan once laid in. I think it's clear that the film has a lot to say about teens today who are obsessed with celebrities but Coppola never beats us over the head but instead just lets you take part of these characters, who we can call idiots, and watch their idiotic moves where it appears no one stopped to think about what they were actually doing. I've heard a few reviews complain that all the characters are so one-note and it's hard to tell the difference from one to another. I think this was a point that many people today can't be themselves as they all try to be someone else. That someone "else" they're trying to be is what makes these people so one-note and boring. Coppola certainly does a marvelous job in regards to the look of the picture. I'd say this here is without question the best looking movie she's ever done with some fabulous set design and cinematography. Just the way these "shopping" trips are filmed are perfect and put you right there in the middle of the action. Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga and Leslie Mann are all very good and believable in their roles. Emma Watson clearly steals the show as Nicki who is certainly the blindest of everyone. THE BLING RING isn't a flawless movie but there's no doubt that Coppola got her vision up on the screen and put a unique spin to today's fascination with celebrities.