Thanks to the Telluride Film Festival I have seen or heard extensively about 5 of these films.
Last King Of Scotland
A great effort with Forrest Whitaker where he plays Idi Amin. But the story is about a white doctor from Scotland who befriends him and becomes something of an advisor. It was very popular at TFF but it may struggle to find an audience. Very well done film.
The Queen
Blew away those who saw it at Cannes. Helen Mirren turns a stunning performance which might once again get an Oscar nod for playing a Queen.
Babel
Despite having Brad Pitt and Kate Blanchette it isn't a Brad Pitt type of movie. They are only in about 1/4 of the film and the other 3/4 stars unknown, non actors in subtitled rolls. May struggle to find an audience. Those that do see it may be confused. If you make it to the end, it provides hours of thought and reflection. Mixed reviews among the staff at TFF.
Volver
A very fine film from Pedro Almodovar that reunites his great female casts from years ago. This one holds your interest and you wait for the conclusion. But it has dark subject matter and it is not as kinetically funny as Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and such. But His last movie did well enough at the box office.
Keeping Mum
Rowan Atkinson, Kirstin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith and Patrick Breezeway star in this film about marital infidelity and social responsibility. I thought it was a brilliant turn for Rowan Atkinson because there is nary a Mr. Bean in his portrayal. Patrick Swayze is creepy as an aging Lothario and Kristin Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith are brilliant as usual. May do very well in your 'old lady' demographic. Saw this one at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival.
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