Two By Two (U)
three stars
Dirs: Toby Genkel, Sean McCormack
Voices: Callum Maloney, Tara Flynn
Runtime: 87 minutes
THERE is a storm coming says Noah, so a memo goes out to the animal kingdom to start organising themselves for a trip on the ark. Being Nestrians, a rough cross between an elephant and a teddy bear, Finny and his dad are not on the list, but that turns out to be the least of their troubles. With echoes of Finding Nemo, Toby Genkel and Sean McCormack's genial animation does a nice line in cheeky humour - it's an Irish-led production - which should please most ages.
Heaven Adores You (12A)
three stars
Dir: Nickolas Rossi
Runtime: 105 minutes
WITH legions of fans, and having been nominated for an Oscar for the Good Will Hunting track Miss Misery, singer-songwriter Elliott Smith should have been set for a long and distinguished career as an indie breakout star. Nickolas Rossi's affectionate and detailed (perhaps too much so for non fans) documentary looks at Smith's life and art puts the other side of a complex story, one that will hopefully lead to a reawakening of interest in the artist.
Glasgow Film Theatre, May 3 and 9; Eden Court, Inverness, May 8 and 11; Filmhouse Belmont, May 9-10; Filmhouse, Edinburgh, May 9-10; Cameo, May 11; Glad Cafe, Glasgow, May 31.
Argerich (PG)
four stars
Dir: Stephanie Argerich
Runtime: 100 minutes
ANOTHER portrait of an artist, this one the internationally renowned concert pianist Martha Argerich, by one of her three daughters, Stephanie. Made over 20 years, Argerich is at first glance the usual stuff of childhood reminiscences and adult musing over the mother-daughter bond and what it means to be both an artist and mother. But the fact that Martha Argerich is such a fascinating, eccentric character, who has lived a life to match, elevates her daughter's film to ever more compelling heights.
Glasgow Film Theatre, May 1-7; Filmhouse, Edinburgh, May 23-24
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