What to see at the weekend: 5 films for couch potatoes

This weekend Layfhaker recommends to watch films on the pre-election campaign of Robert Kennedy, a realistic picture Zvyagintsev the common people, fresh western chamber with Natalie Portman, the story of a daring deception and fascinating melodrama Wong Kar-wai.

"Bobby» (Bobby)

• Drama.
• United States, 2006.
• Duration: 120 minutes.

Events unfold in 1968, when he was shot and killed Robert F. Kennedy (Robert F. Kennedy). While there is a count of the votes, characters of the film are busy with their personal problems. And really a lot of heroes! In one picture director gathered by Anthony Hopkins (Anthony Hopkins), Chaillu LaBeouf (Shia LaBeouf), Demi Moore (Demi Moore), Ashton Kutcher (Ashton Kutcher). An impressive list, is not it? With the advent of each new character you wonder: "And is he here ?!". Solyanka fascinating stories totally different inhabitants of the hotel "Ambassador" in broth election turmoil.

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"Elena"

• Drama.
• Russia, 2011.
• Duration: 109 minutes.

Extremely realistic view of Russian society. Simple caring woman Elena lucky in his old age to live with a rich Vladimir. But her children and grandchildren were less fortunate: they are poor and stupid. Andrei Zvyagintsev showed plebeian life in all its glory. From characters sickening! And even more appalling, they are absolutely real. Not too pleasant film, but enthusiasm is. First of all, their honesty and courage. If you do not want to reopen the soul, better restrict viewing "

"Jane Got a Gun» (Jane Got a Gun)

• Western.
• United States, 2015.
• Duration: 98 min.

The main character is trying to protect her husband and forced to seek help from her ex. The three of them defended by a gang of thugs, and at the same time trying to find out with whom to remain beautiful and clever girl Jane. Decides to bullet. This is the first film, wherein Natalie Portman (Natalie Portman) and Ewan McGregor (Ewan McGregor) weighed together after "Star Wars." I looked a picture largely because Portman: its essence here, it seems to me, is particularly reliable, why, and look nice. But the story is quite good: a discreet and tidy.

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"Big scam» (The Grand Seduction)

• Comedy.
• Canada, 2013.
• Duration: 113 min.

Harmless white lie. A small picturesque town by the sea, with a population of little more than a hundred people. There is no work, and tired of living on welfare. Therefore, a local activist in the performance of the red-bearded Brendan Gleeson (Brendan Gleeson) decided to deceive and lure in the town doctor, which is necessary for construction of the plant. To keep young doctors in the hinterland, the hero arranges a show with the participation of all residents. Not to say that this comedy sparkling, perhaps even damp places. But nice and very beautiful. Free of tension for the viewer in the family - at the time.

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"Mood for Love"

• Melodrama.
• Hong Kong, China, 2000.
• Duration: 98 min.

Intimacy and romance Hong 60s. Heroes Su and Chow met when their husbands were away. Their reduced accessories - bag like his wife Chou and tie both her husband Su. Wong Kar-wai (Wong Kar-Wai), of course, a very original directorial style. It is difficult to draw an analogy with another movie. It is that I have noted the camera work is just as excellent as the operator Mikhail Krichman, who worked with Zvyagintsev. But the style is different, the total only mesmerizing beauty. The film is an atmospheric and sophisticated. Especially recommended for those who have not watched the work of the director previously. To begin acquaintance with the work of Wong Kar-Wai's picture perfect.