Loose Caboose: Uchitel’s Latest Clings to Convention
Russian director Alexey Uchitel returns with Break Loose, a romantically tinged period piece crime drama that’s nicely packaged, but for a film about breaking free from ties that bind, it ironically adheres to formula. Set during the anxiety ridden days leading up to the new millennium, a close knit group of police officers are oblivious to anything outside a current conflict with a local mob boss. While all elements are seemingly in place for a boisterous good vs. bad guys actioner laced with peculiar political shifts taking place in the background, Uchitel’s exercise is akin to the watered down stakes of Gangster Squad sans the hysterically overwrought performances.
It’s 1999, right on the cusp of a new millennium, and a group of four friends that served a tour together in the army all currently work together for Omon, a Russian...
Russian director Alexey Uchitel returns with Break Loose, a romantically tinged period piece crime drama that’s nicely packaged, but for a film about breaking free from ties that bind, it ironically adheres to formula. Set during the anxiety ridden days leading up to the new millennium, a close knit group of police officers are oblivious to anything outside a current conflict with a local mob boss. While all elements are seemingly in place for a boisterous good vs. bad guys actioner laced with peculiar political shifts taking place in the background, Uchitel’s exercise is akin to the watered down stakes of Gangster Squad sans the hysterically overwrought performances.
It’s 1999, right on the cusp of a new millennium, and a group of four friends that served a tour together in the army all currently work together for Omon, a Russian...
- 9/8/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Sci-fi horror tale 'The Darkest Hour' follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. To celebrate the 21 May 3D Blu-ray and DVD release here in the UK we have a special Alien Survival Handbook for you to check out which features 10 Dos and Dont's when faced with an alien invasion! 'The Darkest Hour' stars Emile Hirsch ('Speed Racer'), Rachael Taylor ('Shutter'), Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella ('The Social Network'), Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Pyotr Fyodorov and Nikolay Efremov...
- 5/22/2012
- Horror Asylum
Two clips from Christmas’ feel good film of the year, “The Darkest Hour”. If, you know, you’re into aliens invading and vaporizing us, that is. If you’re not, then well, this is probably not the feel-good film of the year you were waiting for. Maybe David Fincher’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” will suffice? I hear that one’s full of holiday joy and cheer. Anyhoo. Check out two clips from the upcoming film below. The plot? Young, pretty American people get stuck in Moscow during an alien invasion. Much running, cultural clashing, and alien vaporizin’ commence. Ah, the Holidays, you gotta love’em. Or possibly not. The whole killing aliens element has been known to dampen the spirits, I’ve heard. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov and directed by Chris Gorak.
- 12/14/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Summit has released a new official trailer for their upcoming alien invasion movie “The Darkest Hour”, which is, well, basically the same trailer as the last two, except this one is only a minute long. I guess that sorta makes it new. Or something. Feel free to skip it, though, nothing really new to see here. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, and Nikolay Efremov. Chris Gorak directs the invasion December 25, 2011. Get more images and videos in our “The Darkest Hour” preview page...
- 12/7/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
We have added the new second movie trailer Summit Entertainment's Christmas Day sci-fi release, "The Darkest Hour." Directed by Chris Gorak's (Right at Your Door) the apocalyptic thriller stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Pyotr Fyodorov and Nikolay Efremov.Watch the second trailer for "The Darkest Hour" below;"The Darkest Hour" is released on 2D and 3D screens across the Us from December 25th and the UK from January 13th, 2012. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of...
- 12/7/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
A handful of new TV spots for Chris Gorak’s upcoming alien-invasion flick “The Darkest Hour” have been released for your alien-invadin’ enjoyment. Take a look below — or run for your lives. They’re evil, you know, these alien invaders. Kill your dog, vaporize your girlfriend evil. I mean, the girlfriend, I can understand, but come on, leave the dog alone! The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov, and attacking December 25, 2011. Get more images and videos in our “The Darkest Hour” preview page...
- 12/2/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
If you still don’t “get” that invading aliens can be hazardous to your health (as well as your lifespan), then these very helpful signs from Summit Entertainment will really drive the point home. Basically, alien invaders = run for you life. Not exactly original, since you’ve seen them from “District 9″ and even “Monsters” already. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov and directed by Chris Gorak. Beware December 25, 2011. Get more images and videos in our “The Darkest Hour” preview page...
- 11/30/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Dialogue. Who needs it, right? This latest trailer for Summit’s sci-fi alien invasion (in Moscow, no less) movie certainly doesn’t need any of that stinkin’ talkin’. The trailer is all about the action, the score, and more action. You’d probably be lost if you hadn’t already seen the first trailer, or read the synopsis below. Lucky for you, you came prepared. Now enjoy the excellent score and the plentiful action. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov and directed by Chris Gorak.
- 11/20/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
A new motion poster has been unveiled for Chris Gorak's new 3D alien-invasion flick 'The Darkest Hour'. Emile Hirsch ('Speed Racer'), the stunning Rachael Taylor -below ('Shutter'), Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella ('The Social Network'), Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov and Pyotr Fyodorov, Nikolay Efremov all star in the Russia based thriller which is being produced by 'Wanted' and 'Night Watch' helmer Timur Bekmambetov. Check out the cool new poster below....
- 9/15/2011
- Horror Asylum
Yeah, I’m pretty bleh on these motion posters. I just don’t see the point. It’s not that I’m against progress or anything, but what exactly is the point of having a poster that, you know, moves? The folks behind “Conan” put out a bunch of these a few months ago, and each one was dumber than the rest. But hey, at least this one for Chris Gorak’s “The Darkest Hour” has a hot chick getting vaporized. That’s kinda cool, I guess. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman,...
- 9/14/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
We have added the thrilling first trailer for Summit Entertainment's and visionary director Chris Gorak's (Right at Your Door) upcoming sci-fi alien invasion movie "The Darkest Hour." The film stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Pyotr Fyodorov and Nikolay Efremov.Watch the trailer below in HD"The Darkest Hour" is released on 2D and 3D screens across the Us from December 23rd and the UK from January 13th, 2012.A group of Americans vacationing in Moscow must fight for their survival when an alien invasion occurs. This is not your typical alien invasion movie, as these menacing enemies are invisible to the naked eye.
- 8/3/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
Summit Entertainment has released the first official image from the Timur Bekmambetov-produced, Chris Gorak-directed, and Moscow-set alien invasion movie “The Darkest Hour”. The first pic features star Speed Racer himself, Emile Hirsch hiding from, we presume, some alien menace. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Hirsch co-stars with Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, and Nikolay Efremov. The darkest hour begins December 23,...
- 7/20/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
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