THE HARD WORD – RATED R – OPENS IN DENVER, JUNE 27TH
Summary:Three prisoners are about to be released on bail B- Dale (Guy Pearce), Mal (Damien Richardson) and Shane (Joel Edgerton). Meet the Twentyman brothers. Hard experience and an unspoken bond of family have made them masters of their craft B- armed robbery. ItB9s a job and they do it because theyB9re good at it. Their only rule is no one gets hurt. Keeping the wheels of crime turning is their long-time criminal lawyer, Frank Malone (Robert Taylor), who combines flashy arrogance with a complete disregard for the proper process of the law. FrankB9s network of contacts enables him to play the brothers and the system to perfection. But success has clearly gone to his head when he starts screwing DaleB9s wife, Carol (Rachel Griffiths). Dazzled by her physical attractiveness, Frank has severely underestimated the brain underneath the blonde. Carol is one of lifeB9s greatest operators and she is determined to get whatB9s hers. The brothers are out on bail, only long enough to do one job before they are back behind bars because of a problem with the ?paperworkB9. Of course Frank will get them out but thereB9s a catch, they must do a really big job if it is to be their last. DaleB9s festering suspicion about FrankB9s motives, and a bout with food poisoning, create an impossible situation leading up to a multi-million dollar heist. The job is to take place in Melbourne. Frank has lined up some local criminals to work with them, to the displeasure of the brothers. Up against the wall and with no way out, the boys proceed with the ambitious robbery, despite some dark misgivings. When it all goes wrong, the brothers discover the full extent of FrankB9s treachery as they make a desperate escape from the surrounding havoc. Breaking free ofMelbourne in a hijacked car, the brothers have plenty of time to think on the long road back to Sydney. Although they have the money, they know Frank will not be far behind. And he isnB9t. And neither is Carol. To register to win a pass to see this film, stop by Barnes & Noble at 500 16th Street. Passes are limited. Winners will be notified by phone. One entry per person. No phone calls please. WEET SIXTEEN – RATED R – OPENS IN DENVER, JUNE 20THSummary:LiamB9s (Martin Compston) mum, Jean (Michelle Coulter), is in prison but is due to be released in time for his 16th birthday. This time Liam is determined that things will be different. He dreams of a family life heB9s never had, which means creating a safe haven beyond the reach of losers like JeanB9s boyfriend Stan and his own mean-spirited Grandfather. His plan for a new life involves raising cash and itB9s not long before Liam and his palsB9 crazy schemes lead them into all sorts of trouble. Finding himself dangerously out of his league, Liam knows he should walk away. Only this time, he just canB9t let go. To register to win a pass to see this film, stop by Murder By the Book at 1574 S. Pearl St. Passes are limited. Winners will be notified by phone. One entry per person. No phone calls please.
