Coyote Ugly (M15+) Drama Starring: Piper Perabo, Maria Bello, Adam Garcia Director: David McNally Released: 1 January 2001

This new film from producer Jerry Bruckheimer is a dramatic departure from the action packed films (Con Air, Enemy of the State, Top Gun) that he usually churns out -- although he did produce the similarly-themed, Flashdance.  Billed as "Flashdance meets Cocktail", Coyote Ugly will probably be a hit with twenty something's who are not to worried about a decent plot but just want to soak up a "good-time" film.  Australian Adam Garcia (Bootmen) stars opposite a plethora of scantily clad, good looking women in a film that focuses on the journey of a young woman who works at a notorious bar in New York City. Read the Review

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (M15+) Action Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi Director: Ang Lee Released: 4 January 2001

This is the film that beat out The Dish for the People's Choice Award at the 25th Annual Toronto International Film Festival, so you know that this film must be of the highest standard.  Starring action star Chow Yun-Fat, this is the story of a 19th century Chinese Warrior who sets off on a cross-country journey to retrieve his sword that has been stolen from his lover.  Nearly every review of this film has been universal in its praise and this looks a certainty to take out the Best Foreign Film at next year's Academy Awards.  The fight scenes are said to be some of the most spectacular ever put on film and these Taiwanese film may even become a candidate for the Best Picture Oscar.

Proof of Life (M15+) Drama Starring: Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Caruso Director: Taylor Hackford Released: 4 January 2001  Now March 2001

This film will probably be remembered as the film that brought together real-life lovers, Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe.  The film itself shapes as an unremarkable kidnap drama that will rely heavily on the chemistry between its two stars to elevate it above mediocrity.  Obviously, they have great chemistry off-screen, but whether that is transferred onto the screen remains to be seen.   Released in the U.S last week (8 December 2000) to mixed reviews.

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