50, mark, what do we have this week . We have the 20th century women, a new film starring annette bening. We have the Lego Batman Movie, which does what it says on the tin. And fences, a major awards contender. Lets start with 20th century womenm, the latest from director and writer mike mills. It is an interesting film, set in california at the end of the 705. Young boy facing an uncertain adulthood, surrounded by strong women of different ages, who both inspire and also confound, not least his free spirited mother, brilliantly played by annette bening. Heres a clip. Stop. What . Thinking that you know everything thats going on. No, ijust think that, you know, having your heart broken is a tremendous way to learn about the world. 0k. Do you think youre happy . Like. As happy as you thought youd be when you were my age . Seriously . You dont ask people questions like that. Youre my mum. Especially your mum. Wondering if youre happy is a great short cut tojust being depressed. Give me t
The film review on bbc news. To take us through this weeks Cinema Releases is mark kermode. What do we have this week . Very interesting week. We have the 20th century women, a new film starring annette bening. We have the Lego Batman Movie, which pretty much does what it says on the tin. And fences, a major awards contender. Lets start with 20th century womenm, the latest from writer director mike mills. Its an interesting film, set in california at the end of the 70s. A young boy facing an uncertain adulthood, surrounded by strong women of different ages, who both inspire and also confound him, not least his free spirited mother, brilliantly played by annette bening. Heres a clip. Stop. What . Thinking that you know everything thats going on. No, ijust think that, you know, having your heart broken is a tremendous way to learn about the world. 0k. Do you think youre happy . Like. As happy as you thought youd be when you were my age . Seriously . You dont ask people questions like tha