Launching Films 2

Here’s a look at what’s showing at your local cinema from this weekend.

All released Friday April 8

First off we have an original and unique thriller to get you started:

Hardcore Henry (18)
Action / Adventure /Sci-Fi
Starring: Sharloto Copley, Haley Bennett and Tim Roth.

A first-person action film from the eyes of Henry, who's resurrected from death with no memory. He must discover his identity and save his wife from a Warlord with a plan to produce bio-engineered soldiers.
Not everyone’s cup of tea but if you are a fan of first person shoot-em-up video games then it’s right up your straza!

The Huntsman: Winter’s War (12A)
Action / Adventure / Drama / Fantasy
Starring: Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Conrad Khan, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon and Sheridan Smith

A prequel to the 2012 film, Snow White and the Huntsman.
Two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land but two renegades, Eric the Huntsman (Hemsworth) who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and his forbidden lover, Sara (Jessica Chastain), set out to stop them.

Midnight Special (12A)
Drama / Thriller / Sci-Fi
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Adam Driver, Kirsten Dunst, Michael Shannon, Sam Shepard and Jaeden Lieberher

A Father and his gifted son who possesses special powers, go on the run from the FBI and a religious cult, aided by the boy’s Mother and family friend.

Check out Foker On Film review of Midnight Special.

Boulevard (15)
Drama
Starring: Robin Williams, Kathy Baker, Roberto Aguire, Giles Matthey, Eleonore Hendricks and Bob Odenkirk

This is sadly Robin Williams last ever film.
The story revolves around a devoted husband (Williams) who is in a marriage of convenience and is forced to confront his secret life. Also stars Bob Odenkirk of the Netflix hit TV show Breaking Bad and the Prequel Better Call Saul.

The Man Who Knew Infinity (12A)
Biography / Drama
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Dev Patel, Stephen Fry, Toby Jones, Jeremy Northam and Kevin McNally

Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, GH. Hardy.

See below for the full Launching Films Movie Trailer: