What to see: a comedy about the everyday life in Hollywood, poignant drama about the children and the film adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk

Layfhaker recommends see a comedy about the everyday life in Hollywood, a couple of elderly films, poignant drama about children and an adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk.

"Hail Caesar!» (Hail, Caesar!)

• Comedy.
• UK, USA, Japan, 2016.
• Duration: 106 minutes.

The Coens are simply not able to shoot a bad movie! This George Clooney (George Clooney), Josh Brolin (Josh Brolin), and lesser known, but no less charismatic Alden Ehrenreich (Alden Ehrenreich) are working on a film in Hollywood. But the successful completion of filming... suddenly prevented the Communists. In general, the film is funny, even hilarious.

"Lady in the van» (The Lady in the Van)

• Comedy, Drama.
• United Kingdom, 2015.
• Duration: 104 minutes.

A screen adaptation of the autobiographical comedy British playwright Alan Bennett (Alan Bennett). The old lady by Maggie Smith (Maggie Smith) is living in a van in the yard of a writer with a split personality. The old woman, in fact, homeless. However, doing this is a very aristocratic. The film is full of funny moments. But at the same time it is impossible to get rid of a sense of compassion, because until the end is not clear what caused the woman to end their lives this way.

"Mr. Holmes» (Mr. Holmes)

• Drama.
• United Kingdom, United States, 2015.
• Duration: 103 minutes.

Not everyone can see the beauty in old age, selfishness and stubbornness. But Bill Condon (Bill Condon) it was a success. The wrinkled, cantankerous, difficult to maintain clarity of thought Sherlock Holmes, played by Ian McKellen (Ian McKellen), fall in love with the first minutes of the film. The hero does not cause pity, but on the contrary, admiration and respect. There's a detective line, romance and hope. And all in moderation.

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"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas» (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas)

• Drama.
• United Kingdom, United States, 2008.
• Duration: 90 min.

The Second World War through the eyes of children. Heavy film. But the war is shown from an unusual angle. Plus, a good soundtrack. Look, if you're willing to strong feelings.

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"Choke» (Choke)

• Comedy.
• United States, 2008.
• Duration: 92 min.

It is surprising that the film adaptation of the novel by Chuck Palahniuk (Chuck Palahniuk) could pass so quickly. Of course, if you're a big fan of this author, it is better not to spoil the impression from the book. But the rest of the film will be pleasantly surprised: it is not so bad, once you can see.

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