MOMENTUM (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace), James Purefoy (A Knight’s Tale), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption), Karl Thaning (Dredd), Jenna Saras (Skeem), Lee-Anne Summers (Big Fellas), Aidan Whytock (Safe House), Greg Kriek (Born to Win)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Stephen S. Campanelli (film debut), director; Adam Marcus (Texas Chainsaw 3D) and Debra Sullivan (Conspiracy), writers; Donald A. Barton (Eternity) and Anton Ernst (Lullaby), producers; Laurent Eyquem (Copperhead), composer; Glen MacPherson (Pompeii), cinematographer; Doobie White (Gamer), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Alex (Kurylenko) is a thief who is called in to pull off one last heist, but when she discovers things aren’t what she expected she becomes embroiled in a cat and mouse chase against a master assassin known as Mr. Washington (Purefoy). Now she must discover the truth about the heist and the men who made her a target…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Momentum is a non-stop action thrill ride with former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko leading the way and showing the world her skills as a leading heroine.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2015

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