Lots of buzz recently about the trailer for Trance, Danny Boyle’s new art heist movie starring James McAvoy as an art thief who’s stolen a painting and then, thanks to a blow to the head, forgotten where he stashed it. Vincent Cassel is the crime boss who wants the painting found. Rosario Dawson is the hypnotherapist hired to trance McAvoy into remembering. Writers are Joe Ahearne, who wrote the 2001 TV movie on which this feature is based, and John Hodge who wrote the awesome, creepy 1994 film Shallow Grave. (Seriously, rent that one, if only for young Ewan McGregor and young Christopher Eccleston.)
Trance will have a limited U.S. release starting April 5.
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very cool
Seen this trailer before and love a good heist film. I have read and enjoyed other art related mysteries as well.
trailer looks good, books sound interesting
At least they’re not going with the Thomas Crown angle on art theft in this film. It’ll be interesting to see if Vincent Cassel wants the painting for collateral or because he’s some kind of Dr. No art fetishist.
WOULD ENJOY READING THIS!
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Would really like to read this series.
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Art thefts can be so fascinating – whether in real life or books!
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[b][color=rgb(64, 224, 208)]Love a new series and want to read more![/color][/b]
Heard of the books, but not of the upcoming movie. Fingers crossed … selfishly …
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This looks like a fun movie! I would love to have the books for my library.
Shallow Grave was creepy and awesome. Trance looks interesting; hope I can see it with its limited release. Would love to win the books.
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I would like to read this. We have been listening to the hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold to go to sleep. My husband swears by his no smoking cd and he has not been smoking for weeks!
WOW!! That looks like a killer flick. I’m totally in!
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Looking forward to any new movie directed by Danny Boyle and/or starring James McAvoy! This trio of books sounds like something I would enjoy reading. 🙂
Just finished a great book–The Art Forger. Look forward to a movie that shows how an art heist is accomplished.
Anew series is music for any readaholic–like me!
Interesting trailer – will have to see if the movie plays in my area. Thanks for the chance to win Thomas Swan’s books.
I would watch it just because of John Hodge. I saw Shallow Grave right after it was released in America, and it always stuck w/ me. I make everyone who says they like crime movies watch it. It blows them away every time.
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Great trailer – would love to read the books.
sounds like a fun one!
i hope all the good parts of the film are not in the trailer, as some movies have done to create buzz that they could not maintain. I like a good thriller on film or in print. my library has many of both.
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That looks amazing! Hope the books are equally entertaining, if not more!
This looks like some good reading
Thanks for the chance – should be a good read
These books sound like exciting reads. Thank you for the opportunity to win a set.
Havn’t seen the trailer before, looks interesting. Wouldn’t mind checking out the books also.
Art, clues and heists-Yes!
The Rembrandt Affair by David Silva was a great art heist book and these sound even better- just the sort of thing I would love to read.
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Hope the limited release includes Florida
these books sound terrific.
Just what does he remember! Inticing trailer. Would like to read the books.
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Sounds like an awesome series!
This year I’m learning about artists and art. I have over 200 books on these subjects. I would love to add art mysteries to my library. What a great subject…..and just when I’m in the mood. Thanks!
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I love a good read. These three would be great to read while sitting outside on the patio. Thanks
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This looks like a very interesting movie and the books sound like they would be too!
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I’ve loved James McAvoy since Band of Brothers. Looking forward to this!
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This looks great
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Definintely on the heavy side, but looks like a great film for action lovers.
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Even if I don’t win I’ll be looking for these books.
This sounds like my type of movie.
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Love Danny Boyle. Thanks for the giveaway!
GREAT TRAILER.
DANNY BOYLE IS AWESOME.
Fun ..!
Love a good heist story.
I’m going to have to keep my eyes out for this movie. (And I’ll probably also check out Shallow Grave — a young Eccleston? Very cool!)
Great giveaway. Thanks!!
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I would love to read these books to report on them at the Mystery Book Club I belong to. Hope I win.
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The books sound intriguing – and Danny Boyle is great. I’m adding the books to my “wish” list.
I love James McAvoy and Danny Boyle! i hope the movie is as good as it looks!