Films to look forward to in January 2021
Film: Don’t Tell a Soul
Cast: Fionn Whitehead, Jack Dylan Grazer, Mena Suvari and Rainn Wilson
Release Date: 15 January (US)
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Written and directed by Alex McAulay in his directorial debut, “Don’t Tell a Soul” revolves around two teenage brothers, stealing money to help their sick mom, matching wits with a troubled security guard stuck at the bottom of a forgotten well.
The drama-thriller stars Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk), Jack Dylan Grazer (It), Mena Suvari (American Beauty) and Rainn Wilson (Blackbird).
Film: Wrath of Man / Cash Truck
Cast: Jason Statham, Scott Eastwood, Holt McCallany, Niamh Algar and Josh Hartnett
Release Date: 15 January (US)
Written and directed by Guy Ritchie (The Gentlemen), “Wrath of Man”, released under the title “Cash Truck” in the UK and some countries, follows Harry “H” (Jason Statham), a cold and mysterious character working at a cash truck company responsible for moving hundreds of millions of dollars around Los Angeles each week.
The action-thriller is an English language remake 2004 French film “Cash Truck”.
Film: Our Friend / The Friend
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck, Jason Segel
Release Date: 22 January (US)
“Our friend” is a heartwarming story of a couple (Casey Affleck and Dakota Johnson) who, after receiving life-altering news, finds unexpected support from their best friend (Jason Segel), who puts his own life on hold and moves into their family home, bringing an impact much greater and more profound than anyone could have imagined.
The comedy-drama is directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) based on a screenplay by Brad Ingelsby (American Woman).
Film: The Little Things
Cast: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto and Natalie Morales
Release Date: 29 January 2021 (US), 12 February 2021 (UK)
Written and directed by John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side), “The Little Things” revolves around clashes between a Kern County deputy officer (Denzel Washington) and a Los Angeles detective (Rami Malek) occur during the investigation of a serial killer (Jared Leto).
The Warner Bros. distribution is set to release in cinemas as well as on HBO Max on 29 January 2021 as part of the studio’s plans for all of its 2021 films.
Film: Supernova
Cast: Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, James Dreyfus, Pippa Haywood and Sarah Woodward
Release Date: 29 January 2021 (US), 5 March 2021 (UK)
British drama “Supernova” follows partners Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci), who have been together for 20 years, traveling across England in their old RV to visit friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker is diagnosed with early onset dementia two years ago, the pair spend as much time together as they can before Tusker dies.
Written and directed by Harry Macqueen (Hinterland), the film had its world premiere at San Sebastian Film Festival in 2020 and played as one of only 12 physical screenings at the 2020 London Film Festival, to rave reviews.