Chris Pine has really come into his own as one of the most impressive male actors of this generation and once again he shows off his acting prowess in Hell Or High Water, one of the most revered movies of 2016 so far. Joining him in this David MacKenzie drama is Ben Foster, an actor who I believe is massively underrated and deserve many more plaudits for this performance, among plenty of his previous appearances in film. The critics lauded this one with praise so check out my verdict below and see if I agreed with them.
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Check out my review of The Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Eric Bana and Ben Foster. Make sure you subscribe to my channel for more Quick-Fire Reviews!
Tales of epic proportions and human struggles have always been a staple of the world of cinema, often presenting some of the most intense and realistic experiences to witness on the big screen.
Looking to continue just that, Disney's The Finest Hours has released another stunning trailer, featuring the story of courageous coastguards who risked it all to save the lives of others.
Featuring a stellar cast in the form of Casey Affleck, Chris Pine, Eric Bana and Ben Foster, The Finest Hours certainly looks like it will pose a heart-wrenching and gripping experience like few others.
You can watch the intense trailer below.
Synopsis: In February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid temperatures and 70-foot high waves, four members of the Coast Guard set out to rescue the more than 30 stranded sailors trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel. “The Finest Hours” is the story of their heroic mission, which is still considered the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. The Finest Hours is due for release next year.
JJ Abrams is somewhat immersing himself in a world of sci-fi and following a second viewing of Star Trek Into Darkness I cannot help feel this was the genre where he was always going to thrive. For now we can look forward to Star Wars' return but at present one must marvel at his latest achievement. Into Darkness sees the crew of the USS Enterprise return for a mission that takes them on a journey to face their most challenging nemesis yet, John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch). With Harrison waging a one-man war against Starfleet it is up to Captain James T Kirk (Chris Pine), his First Officer Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of the crew to take him down once and for all. The magic of Abrams' first Star Trek outing was his appreciation of scale and insistence on forging relationships between his characters, and Into Darkness builds upon those aspects and bring to play something truly special. Offering up some truly astounding action set pieces and visions of other-worldly planets, including the Klingon homeworld Kronos, Abrams delves deeper into the Star Trek mythos and indulges in yet more thrills and spills with the Enterprise. With the 3D thankfully excelling the pulsating moments, we are thrust into space battles, chased by aliens throwing spears left, right and centre, and witness the aftermath of a jump into lightspeed with a glistening blue shine. As for its characters, Pine and Quinto excel as their relationship reaches new ground, and the likes of Saldana, Pegg (in a meatier role this time around), Cho and even newcomer Alice Eve slip into their roles as easily as those red, blue and yellow uniforms. It is Cumbercatch though who comes out on top of the proceedings. His John Harrison proving a hugely formidable foe who oozes danger, charisma and a lurking evil under a steel face. Star Trek Into Darkness is a phenomenal event for 2013, serving up on a platter some superb visuals, a pace that never quite lets up and a cast who bring emotions of every kind to play throughout. JJ Abrams has once again steered the Enterprise to astounding realms and has produced the blockbuster to beat for 2013. Film Rating - 4.5 F's out of 5
