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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Armored
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Screen Gems (Sony)
Director: Nimrod Antal
Screenwriter: James V. Simpson
Starring: Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco, Andre Jamal Kinney, Milo Ventimiglia, Fred Ward, Columbus Short
Genre: Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of intense violence, some disturbing images and brief strong language)
Official Website: Armoredmovie.com
Plot Summary: A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist... against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Brothers
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Jim Sheridan
Screenwriter: David Benioff
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare, Patrick Flueger, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Clifton Collins Jr., Josh Berry
Genre: Drama, War
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some disturbing violent content)
Official Website: Brothersfilm.com
Plot Summary: When a decorated Marine goes missing overseas, his black-sheep younger brother cares for his wife and children at home—with consequences that will shake the foundation of the entire family.
"Brothers" tells the powerful story of two siblings, thirtysomething Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who's always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam's farewell dinner with their parents, Elsie (Mare Winningham) and Hank Cahill (Sam Shepard), a retired Marine.
Shipped out to Afghanistan, Sam is presumed dead when his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains. At home in suburbia, the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void, and Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children.
But Sam is not dead; he and a fellow soldier have been captured by Taliban fighters. In Afghanistan's harsh, remote Pamir Mountains, Sam is subjected to traumas that threaten to rob him of his very humanity. At the same time that Sam's sense of self is being destroyed overseas, Tommy's self-image is strengthening at home. And in the grief and strangeness of their new lives, Grace and Tommy are naturally drawn together. Their longstanding frostiness dissolves, but both are frightened and ashamed of the mutual attraction that has replaced it.
When Sam unexpectedly returns to the States, a nervous mood settles over the family. Sam, uncharacteristically withdrawn and volatile, grows suspicious of his brother and his wife. Their familiar roles now nearly reversed, Sam and Tommy end up facing the ultimate physical and mental challenge when they confront each other. In the shifting family dynamics, who will dominate? And how will the brothers come to terms with issues of love, loyalty, and manhood—and with the woman caught between them?
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] The Strip
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Fortress Products
Director: Jameel Khan
Screenwriter: Jameel Khan
Starring: Dave Foley, Noureen DeWulf, Billy Aaron Brown, Frederico Dordei, Jenny Wade, Cory Christmas, Chelcie Ross, Gail Rastorfer Amy Stock-Poynton, Tenique Mathieu
Genre: Comedy
Official Website: TheStripthemovie.com
Plot Summary: "The Strip" is a character-driven comedy dissecting the lives of five employees of a low-end electronics chain called, Electri-City. The ensemble of colorful, yet grounded, characters takes us deeper into the monotonous world of working at a strip mall. Bound by the constraints of suburban life and a ¼ mile of strip mall, they, like everybody else, dream of something more. As their stories interweave their friendships are tested. Ultimately they struggle together to find that some dreams are not worth chasing.
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Everybody's Fine
Studio: Miramax Films
Director: Kirk Jones
Screenwriter: Kirk Jones
Starring: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements and brief strong language)
Official Website: Miramax.com/EverybodysFine
Plot Summary: "Everybody's Fine," a remake of Giuseppe Tornatore's "Stanno Tutti Bene," follows a widower (De Niro) who embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect.
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Transylmania
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Full Circle Releasing
Director: David Hillenbrand, Scott Hillenbrand
Screenwriter: Patrick Casey, Worm Miller
Starring: Patrick Cavanaugh, James DeBello, Tony Denman, Paul H. Kim, Jennifer Lyons, Oren Skoog, Irena A. Hoffman, David Steinberg, Musetta Vander, Natalie Garza, Nicole Garza
Genre: Comedy, Horror
MPAA Rating: R (for crude and sexual content, nudity, drug use, language and some sexuality)
Official Website: Transylmaniathemovie.com
Plot Summary: In "Transylmania," a motley group of college students embark on the wildest, sexiest, most outrageous semester abroad ever at Razvan University. Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan isn't your typical institution of higher learning – and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start. It seems Castle Razvan was overtaken by a band of vampires led by the feared Vampire King Radu in the dark ages who's come back to reclaim it.
A bubbling cauldron of wacky horror spoof, vampire action-adventure, and naughty college comedy, "Transylmania" culminates in a hilarious climax that just might leave our bumbling heroes not Euro-trashed, but Euro-slashed. "Transylmania" will be sure to slay audiences with its biting wit and bring a welcome levity to the air of heavy drama typically found in the midst of awards season.
Transylmania is directed by David and Scott Hillenbrand from a script by Patrick Casey and Worm Miller. The film stars Patrick Cavanaugh, James DeBello, Tony Denman, Paul H. Kim, Jennifer Lyons, Oren Skoog, Irena A. Hoffman, David Steinberg, Musetta Vander, Natalie Garza and Nicole Garza.
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Up in the Air
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Jason Reitman
Screenwriter: Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Tamala Jones, Chris Lowell
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some sexual content)
Official Website: TheUpintheAirmovie.com
Plot Summary: From Jason Reitman, the Oscar® nominated director of "Juno," comes a comedy called "Up in the Air" starring Oscar® winner George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road but is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.
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Serious Moonlight
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Director: Cheryl Hines
Screenwriter: Adrienne Shelly
Starring: Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell, Justin Long
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some threatening behavior)
Official Website: SeriousMoonlightfilm.com
Plot Summary: After she arrives at her country home for a romantic weekend getaway, things don't go exactly as planned for high-powered Manhattan lawyer Louise (Meg Ryan). First, her husband of 13 years, Ian (Timothy Hutton), tells her that he's leaving her for a younger woman (Kristen Bell). Then, one thing leads to another, and pretty soon Ian finds himself held captive by an oddly cool Louise who explains that she won't release him until he professes his love for her and commits to working on their marriage. And that's when things REALLY start to go wrong. The unexpected arrival of an opportunistic young gardener (Justin Long) and Ian's impatient mistress only serve to complicate the crisis even further, while somehow forcing Louise and Ian to reckon with their past and realistically deal with their future.
Across the Hall
Studio: Insomnia Media Group
Director: Alex Merkin
Screenwriter: Jesse Mittelstadt, Julien Schwab
Starring: Brittany Murphy, Mike Vogel, Danny Pino, Brad Greenquist, Natalie Smyka
Genre: Thriller
MPAA Rating: R (for language throughout)
Official Website: AcrosstheHallmovie.com
Plot Summary: A quiet night takes a dangerous turn when Julian receives a frantic phone call from his best friend, Terry. Terry claims to have followed his unfaithful fiancée, June, to a seedy hotel on the other side of town. To make matters worse, he's staked out the room across the hall from her, a bottle of whiskey in one hand and a revolver in the other. Julian pleads with his friend to stay put while he rushes to avert disaster.
Breaking Point
Studio: Barnholtz Entertainment
Director: Jeff Celentano
Screenwriter: Vincent Campanella
Starring: Tom Berenger, Busta Rhymes, Armand Assante, "Sticky Fingaz" Jones
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
MPAA Rating: R (for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity)
Official Website: BreakingPointthemovie.com
Plot Summary: "Breaking Point" is a dramatic tale of corruption and self-realization, in which one man has to overcome a deep seeded conspiracy and his own lingering past in order to gain the redemption he desires. Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger), a once prominent criminal defense attorney is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case. Against his better judgment, he takes on the case that will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen ("Sticky Fingaz" Jones). The two develop a fast friendship. Together they seek to reveal the truth and bring about justice in the court and on the street. Steven and Allen go head to head with the murderous Bowen (Busta Rhymes), a vicious Gang leader and Steven's old drug dealer. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between Bowen, himself, and a corrupt police department. Throughout his journey, Steven learns more about the truth, and about himself. Allen and Steven discover that their common mission is the pursuit of redemption.
The Last Station
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Director: Michael Hoffman
Screenwriter: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, James McAvoy, Paul Giamatti, Anne-Marie Duff
Genre: Drama, Historical
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: SonyClassics.com/TheLastStation
Plot Summary: After almost fifty years of marriage, the Countess Sofya (Helen Mirren), Leo Tolstoy's (Christopher Plummer) devoted wife, passionate lover, muse and secretary—she’s copied out War and Peace six times...by hand!—suddenly finds her entire world turned upside down. In the name of his newly created religion, the great Russian novelist has renounced his noble title, his property and even his family in favor of poverty, vegetarianism and even celibacy. After she's born him thirteen children!
When Sofya then discovers that Tolstoy's trusted disciple, Chertkov (Paul Giamatti)—whom she despises—may have secretly convinced her husband to sign a new will, leaving the rights to his iconic novels to the Russian people rather than his very own family, she is consumed by righteous outrage. This is the last straw. Using every bit of cunning, every trick of seduction in her considerable arsenal, she fights fiercely for what she believes is rightfully hers. The more extreme her behavior becomes, however, the more easily Chertkov is able to persuade Tolstoy of the damage she will do to his glorious legacy.
Into this minefield wanders Tolstoy's worshipful new assistant, the young, gullible Valentin (James McAvoy). In no time, he becomes a pawn, first of the scheming Chertkov and then of the wounded, vengeful Sofya as each plots to undermine the other's gains. Complicating Valentin's life even further is the overwhelming passion he feels for the beautiful, spirited Marsha (Kerry Condon), a free thinking adherent of Tolstoy's new religion whose unconventional attitudes about sex and love both compel and confuse him. Infatuated with Tolstoy's notions of ideal love, but mystified by the Tolstoys' rich and turbulent marriage, Valentin is ill equipped to deal with the complications of love in the real world.
A tale of two romances, one beginning, one near its end, "The Last Station" is a complex, funny, rich and emotional story about the difficulty of living with love and the impossibility of living without it.
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Armored
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Screen Gems (Sony)
Director: Nimrod Antal
Screenwriter: James V. Simpson
Starring: Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco, Andre Jamal Kinney, Milo Ventimiglia, Fred Ward, Columbus Short
Genre: Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of intense violence, some disturbing images and brief strong language)
Official Website: Armoredmovie.com
Plot Summary: A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist... against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Brothers
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Jim Sheridan
Screenwriter: David Benioff
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare, Patrick Flueger, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Clifton Collins Jr., Josh Berry
Genre: Drama, War
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some disturbing violent content)
Official Website: Brothersfilm.com
Plot Summary: When a decorated Marine goes missing overseas, his black-sheep younger brother cares for his wife and children at home—with consequences that will shake the foundation of the entire family.
"Brothers" tells the powerful story of two siblings, thirtysomething Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who's always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam's farewell dinner with their parents, Elsie (Mare Winningham) and Hank Cahill (Sam Shepard), a retired Marine.
Shipped out to Afghanistan, Sam is presumed dead when his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains. At home in suburbia, the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void, and Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children.
But Sam is not dead; he and a fellow soldier have been captured by Taliban fighters. In Afghanistan's harsh, remote Pamir Mountains, Sam is subjected to traumas that threaten to rob him of his very humanity. At the same time that Sam's sense of self is being destroyed overseas, Tommy's self-image is strengthening at home. And in the grief and strangeness of their new lives, Grace and Tommy are naturally drawn together. Their longstanding frostiness dissolves, but both are frightened and ashamed of the mutual attraction that has replaced it.
When Sam unexpectedly returns to the States, a nervous mood settles over the family. Sam, uncharacteristically withdrawn and volatile, grows suspicious of his brother and his wife. Their familiar roles now nearly reversed, Sam and Tommy end up facing the ultimate physical and mental challenge when they confront each other. In the shifting family dynamics, who will dominate? And how will the brothers come to terms with issues of love, loyalty, and manhood—and with the woman caught between them?
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] The Strip
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Fortress Products
Director: Jameel Khan
Screenwriter: Jameel Khan
Starring: Dave Foley, Noureen DeWulf, Billy Aaron Brown, Frederico Dordei, Jenny Wade, Cory Christmas, Chelcie Ross, Gail Rastorfer Amy Stock-Poynton, Tenique Mathieu
Genre: Comedy
Official Website: TheStripthemovie.com
Plot Summary: "The Strip" is a character-driven comedy dissecting the lives of five employees of a low-end electronics chain called, Electri-City. The ensemble of colorful, yet grounded, characters takes us deeper into the monotonous world of working at a strip mall. Bound by the constraints of suburban life and a ¼ mile of strip mall, they, like everybody else, dream of something more. As their stories interweave their friendships are tested. Ultimately they struggle together to find that some dreams are not worth chasing.
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Everybody's Fine
Studio: Miramax Films
Director: Kirk Jones
Screenwriter: Kirk Jones
Starring: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements and brief strong language)
Official Website: Miramax.com/EverybodysFine
Plot Summary: "Everybody's Fine," a remake of Giuseppe Tornatore's "Stanno Tutti Bene," follows a widower (De Niro) who embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect.
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Transylmania
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Full Circle Releasing
Director: David Hillenbrand, Scott Hillenbrand
Screenwriter: Patrick Casey, Worm Miller
Starring: Patrick Cavanaugh, James DeBello, Tony Denman, Paul H. Kim, Jennifer Lyons, Oren Skoog, Irena A. Hoffman, David Steinberg, Musetta Vander, Natalie Garza, Nicole Garza
Genre: Comedy, Horror
MPAA Rating: R (for crude and sexual content, nudity, drug use, language and some sexuality)
Official Website: Transylmaniathemovie.com
Plot Summary: In "Transylmania," a motley group of college students embark on the wildest, sexiest, most outrageous semester abroad ever at Razvan University. Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan isn't your typical institution of higher learning – and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start. It seems Castle Razvan was overtaken by a band of vampires led by the feared Vampire King Radu in the dark ages who's come back to reclaim it.
A bubbling cauldron of wacky horror spoof, vampire action-adventure, and naughty college comedy, "Transylmania" culminates in a hilarious climax that just might leave our bumbling heroes not Euro-trashed, but Euro-slashed. "Transylmania" will be sure to slay audiences with its biting wit and bring a welcome levity to the air of heavy drama typically found in the midst of awards season.
Transylmania is directed by David and Scott Hillenbrand from a script by Patrick Casey and Worm Miller. The film stars Patrick Cavanaugh, James DeBello, Tony Denman, Paul H. Kim, Jennifer Lyons, Oren Skoog, Irena A. Hoffman, David Steinberg, Musetta Vander, Natalie Garza and Nicole Garza.
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Up in the Air
[/SIZE][/FONT]Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Jason Reitman
Screenwriter: Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Tamala Jones, Chris Lowell
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some sexual content)
Official Website: TheUpintheAirmovie.com
Plot Summary: From Jason Reitman, the Oscar® nominated director of "Juno," comes a comedy called "Up in the Air" starring Oscar® winner George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road but is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.
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Serious Moonlight
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Director: Cheryl Hines
Screenwriter: Adrienne Shelly
Starring: Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell, Justin Long
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some threatening behavior)
Official Website: SeriousMoonlightfilm.com
Plot Summary: After she arrives at her country home for a romantic weekend getaway, things don't go exactly as planned for high-powered Manhattan lawyer Louise (Meg Ryan). First, her husband of 13 years, Ian (Timothy Hutton), tells her that he's leaving her for a younger woman (Kristen Bell). Then, one thing leads to another, and pretty soon Ian finds himself held captive by an oddly cool Louise who explains that she won't release him until he professes his love for her and commits to working on their marriage. And that's when things REALLY start to go wrong. The unexpected arrival of an opportunistic young gardener (Justin Long) and Ian's impatient mistress only serve to complicate the crisis even further, while somehow forcing Louise and Ian to reckon with their past and realistically deal with their future.
Across the Hall
Studio: Insomnia Media Group
Director: Alex Merkin
Screenwriter: Jesse Mittelstadt, Julien Schwab
Starring: Brittany Murphy, Mike Vogel, Danny Pino, Brad Greenquist, Natalie Smyka
Genre: Thriller
MPAA Rating: R (for language throughout)
Official Website: AcrosstheHallmovie.com
Plot Summary: A quiet night takes a dangerous turn when Julian receives a frantic phone call from his best friend, Terry. Terry claims to have followed his unfaithful fiancée, June, to a seedy hotel on the other side of town. To make matters worse, he's staked out the room across the hall from her, a bottle of whiskey in one hand and a revolver in the other. Julian pleads with his friend to stay put while he rushes to avert disaster.
Breaking Point
Studio: Barnholtz Entertainment
Director: Jeff Celentano
Screenwriter: Vincent Campanella
Starring: Tom Berenger, Busta Rhymes, Armand Assante, "Sticky Fingaz" Jones
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
MPAA Rating: R (for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity)
Official Website: BreakingPointthemovie.com
Plot Summary: "Breaking Point" is a dramatic tale of corruption and self-realization, in which one man has to overcome a deep seeded conspiracy and his own lingering past in order to gain the redemption he desires. Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger), a once prominent criminal defense attorney is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case. Against his better judgment, he takes on the case that will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen ("Sticky Fingaz" Jones). The two develop a fast friendship. Together they seek to reveal the truth and bring about justice in the court and on the street. Steven and Allen go head to head with the murderous Bowen (Busta Rhymes), a vicious Gang leader and Steven's old drug dealer. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between Bowen, himself, and a corrupt police department. Throughout his journey, Steven learns more about the truth, and about himself. Allen and Steven discover that their common mission is the pursuit of redemption.
The Last Station
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Director: Michael Hoffman
Screenwriter: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, James McAvoy, Paul Giamatti, Anne-Marie Duff
Genre: Drama, Historical
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: SonyClassics.com/TheLastStation
Plot Summary: After almost fifty years of marriage, the Countess Sofya (Helen Mirren), Leo Tolstoy's (Christopher Plummer) devoted wife, passionate lover, muse and secretary—she’s copied out War and Peace six times...by hand!—suddenly finds her entire world turned upside down. In the name of his newly created religion, the great Russian novelist has renounced his noble title, his property and even his family in favor of poverty, vegetarianism and even celibacy. After she's born him thirteen children!
When Sofya then discovers that Tolstoy's trusted disciple, Chertkov (Paul Giamatti)—whom she despises—may have secretly convinced her husband to sign a new will, leaving the rights to his iconic novels to the Russian people rather than his very own family, she is consumed by righteous outrage. This is the last straw. Using every bit of cunning, every trick of seduction in her considerable arsenal, she fights fiercely for what she believes is rightfully hers. The more extreme her behavior becomes, however, the more easily Chertkov is able to persuade Tolstoy of the damage she will do to his glorious legacy.
Into this minefield wanders Tolstoy's worshipful new assistant, the young, gullible Valentin (James McAvoy). In no time, he becomes a pawn, first of the scheming Chertkov and then of the wounded, vengeful Sofya as each plots to undermine the other's gains. Complicating Valentin's life even further is the overwhelming passion he feels for the beautiful, spirited Marsha (Kerry Condon), a free thinking adherent of Tolstoy's new religion whose unconventional attitudes about sex and love both compel and confuse him. Infatuated with Tolstoy's notions of ideal love, but mystified by the Tolstoys' rich and turbulent marriage, Valentin is ill equipped to deal with the complications of love in the real world.
A tale of two romances, one beginning, one near its end, "The Last Station" is a complex, funny, rich and emotional story about the difficulty of living with love and the impossibility of living without it.