Archive for December 9th, 2009

Short Take: Heavy and uncomprimising, but definately worth your time and thought

Director: Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot)

Screenwriters: David Benioff (adapted), Susanne Bier (writer for BrØdre)

Cast: Toby Maguire (Spider-Man), Natalie Portman (V for Vendetta), Jake Gyllenhaal (Jarhead)

Length: 1h 45m

Synopsis: Marine Capt. Sam Cahill (Maguire) has been shipped off to Afghanistan leaving his wife Grace (Portman) and two kids at home, along with his brother Tommy (Gyllenhaal) who was recently released from prison. While away on his tour of duty Sam is captured by terrorists, and his loved ones at home are forced to expect the worst. Read the rest of this entry »