Act of Valour (2012) Preview

Act of Valour, directed by Scott Waugh and Mike “Mouse” McCoy, is a modern day war film like no other. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot, a team on SEALs are dispatched on a global manhunt. As the men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of innocent civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home.

Act of Valour is a truly original take on the modern day war film. It stars active-duty Navy SEALs alongside actors.  Everything you see in this film is based on real events drawn from past experiences of the world’s most elite, highly trained and deadly soldiers.

The film boasts stunning and realistic combat sequences, tactics in use in today’s SEAL teams and up-to-the minute battlefield technology. We are seeing this operation through the eyes of the Navy SEALs, experiencing what they experienced both on and off the battlefield.

Along with the originality of using active-duty soldiers alongside actors, we also get a glimpse into the life of a Navy SEAL. We see the relationships on the field between these select few elite soldiers and the lengths they will go to serve their country and protect their fellow soldiers. We also see the strain their jobs have on their relationships at home with their families and loved ones. People have this perception of the SEALs being emotionless killers trained to do only one thing. This film challenges that by showing both the physical and emotional turmoil these brave few live with every day.

Momentum Pictures are proud to announce the UK release of Act of Valour for March 23.   

Pusher (2012) Preview

Vertigo has recently confirmed the release for their latest film Pusher will be in May of this year. Pusher is a re-imagining of Nicolas Winding Refn's cult classic of the same name. For those of you not familiar with the original here is a brief breakdown.  


Frank, played by Richard Coyle (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time) is a run of the mill drugs pusher. When he devises a scheme to get rich quick he decides to borrow a large quantity of money from a known drug lord. But when the deal goes wrong Frank finds himself in a whole heap of trouble. With a vast debt to repay to one of the city's most ruthless drug lords and no way to raise the cash, Frank must think quick and act quicker if he is to pay of this tyrant and regain his life. 


Pusher features some of Britain's best acting talent, with such names as Richard Coyle, Bronson Webb (The Tudors, Robin Hood, Dead Man Running) and Paul Kaye (It's All Gone Pete Tong, Match Point). So there is no lack of talent for this fast-paced, visually striking, modern day remake. 


Pusher will be out in cinemas in May, the exact date it still to be confirmed. So check out the official trailer below and keep an eye out for the official release date for this sure to be smash hit film. 

A Celebration of Young British Filmmakers

On March 5 British filmmakers from all over the country will be congregating at the BFI Southbank for the 11^th annual First Light Awards.

The 2012 First Light Awards is the most prestigious event for young British filmmakers of the year. First Light helps young people from all backgrounds develop skills, talent, creativity and confidence by giving them opportunities to create their own short films, with the help of industry professionals.

This year’s judges include: Danny Boyle, Edgar Wright, Danny Leigh, Laura Haddock, Jason Isaacs, David Hayman, Sam Mendes, Talulah Riley, Sam Taylor-Wood, Myanna Buring, Sam Clafin, Rebecca O’Brien, Tom Hooper, Frank Passingham, Emma Hindley, Roger Goldby, David Yates and Garry Lewis.  

The films created cover many topics and genres, and make use of today’s accessible digital technologies to tell their stories with them in control. The roles of cast and crew would have been undertaken by various members of the young people in the group. Each would have had the opportunity to write, act, shoot, direct, light, edit, produce and screen their own film.  

Barbara Broccoli, First Light Chair: “Filmmaking amongst young people across the UK has never been more popular. It is vitally important that young people from all backgrounds have a creative voice.”

The young filmmakers come from across the UK and a wide variety of social backgrounds and experiences, including those with refugee status, young offenders and those from deprived areas. Each filmmaker has imparted a unique aspect of themselves into their films.

The films themselves explore a wide variety of issues such as, female genital mutilation, homelessness and the lost youth of young care-givers, all of this is done through the art of creative story telling.

Barbara went on to say “The future of the British Film industry will benefit from the creative talents that have been nurtured by First Light and celebrated at the First Light Awards.”


The Watch Read Review team will be there bringing you coverage and interviews with this year's judges and nominees. 

To learn more about this year’s exciting entries, please visit the First Light website where you can see this year’s nominated films and cast your vote for The Audience Award 2012.

http://www.firstlightonline.co.uk/fl-awards/