It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Cameron Crowe film on our screens – too long, fact fans – and, in a pesky turn of events, we have to wait a little longer. His new romantic drama, Aloha, makes its US bow in May but here in the UK, it will be September before we lay eyes on it. But before you say “drat and double drat” and shake a fist in the general direction of Hawaii, here’s a new clip to whet appetites. Say hello, world, to Bradley Cooper and Rachel McAdams.
Cooper plays Brian Gilcrest, a military contractor who once blew a massive assignment in Hawaii, much to the displeasure of gruff military man Alec Baldwin, and former flame Tracy (McAdams). But Gilcrest still has enough of a reputation that he’s sent back to the island at the behest of the wealthy Carson Welch (Bill Murray), who is looking to set up a new US satellite.
There, he reconnects with old pal Colonel Lacy (Danny McBride) and meets his driven Air Force liaison, played by Emma Stone. The two spark, but Brian also has to confront his past and his feelings for Tracy. The Almost Famous writer/director has gathered quite the cast around that already impressive ensemble, with John Krasinski, Jay Baruchel, Edi Gathegi and more reporting for duty. Originally scheduled for March, Aloha - Crowe's first since We Bought A Zoo in 2011 - will now land in the UK on September 4. Sunnier, innit.