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R, a soulful zombie, is so captivated by the lovely and living Julie that, instead of eating her brains, he saves her from being consumed by his companions. Taking her back to the zombie-ridden airport he calls home, R hides Julie in an abandoned 747 filled with treasures he has collected during his hunting expeditions: vinyl records, snow globes, musical instruments and other lost relics of a saner time. Over the next few days in their surprisingly cozy hideaway, the feisty Julie awakens long-forgotten feelings in R, while she begins to realize there is more to him than a vacant stare and a slow-motion shuffle. Confused by her feelings, Julie returns to the safety of her walled-off city. Meanwhile R is having a change of heart, experiencing feelings he never thought possible. Could love be the zombies salvation? "While it is witty with plenty of laugh out loud moments thanks to it's great one-liners, it remains faithful to the genre". Good fun! 4 STARS Sandy Bigelow Patterson is a regular family guy with a pregnant wife who is about to be forced to take extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get, trying to settle a bad credit score. Unlimited funds have allowed identity thief Diana to live it up on the outskirts of Orlando, where the queen of retail buys whatever takes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees aren't hers. Her latest identity, belongs to an unsuspecting accounts rep who lives halfway across the U.S. in Denver. Accused of a litany of crimes, the Sandy attempts to defend himself to local police who are just as hamstrung and overworked as they are disinterested in his protestations. Left with just one option, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson must head south to track her down to Orlando himself. With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, Sandy hits the road to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. As he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her along a two thousand mile trip to Colorado, he will discover just how tough it is to get your name back. "Those who understood and enjoyed the humour in "Horrible Bosses" and "Bridesmaids" will certainly benefit the most." WALA 3 1/2 STARS Eep dreams of something better than her present situation, She's stuck in a cave, locked in at night, living in the confines of a narrow canyon and listening to the same old story about a disobedient children who comes to grief and meets a bloodied death, because they didn't listen to their father. Of course, her father Grug only tells gruesome tale because he loves his adventerous daughter. Grug takes his responsibilities seriously. He is there to protect each member of his family from whatever danger might come their way. Then something strange and frightening happens. The world around them starts to reshape itself. Massive upheavels drive up new mountains and rip apart others and driving the Croods from the only home they've ever known. Until they see what lies ahead of them: a colorful, sunlit and spectacular landscape. And they'll discover they aren't alone. The world's first prehistoric family is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime and one which will test them all as they battle to survive against all the odds. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures and, a young man named Guy. If Dreamworks don't make a bundle out of "The Croods" it isn't their fault. Has something for everyone: and I mean everyone." 4 1/2 STARS The G.I.Joe's, back on the trail of Cobra, are about to be betrayed by being framed for stealing nuclear warheads from Pakistan. They are no longer heroes, but enemies of the state and someone has ordered a full scale attack on them. With their numbers severely depleted and now under the command of Roadblock, they must re-group and track down the source who ordered a full out attack on them. Roadblock, Flint, and Lady Jaye return to the United States where they set up an operations base in a rundown gym. When Zartan announces that Cobra will replace the Joes as America's main protective unit, Lady Jaye deduces that someone is impersonating the President. Roadblock leads them to General Joseph Colton, who provides them with weapons and helps them infiltrate a fundraising event that the President will be attending. The idea is that Lady Jaye will steal a sample of the President's DNA and confirm that he is in reality, Zartan. After a brief confrontation with Firefly and Zandar, the team manages to escape. Their ranks swell when Storm Shadow returns from a mission and brings with him Snake Eyes and Jinx, who are prepared to fight alogside them. It was supposed to fix the 'problems' of the original. But has it? To make matters worse, the 3D is totally unspectacular. 2 1/2 STARS High ranking Russian Government official Viktor Chagarin has arrested his former friend Yuri Komarov on corruption charges. Incarcerated in solitary confinement Komarov is now a political prisoner awaiting trail. Much to Chagarin's dismay and frustration, Komarov is unwaving in his desire to stand trail and blow the whistle on Chagarin. But the American's have a plan to get him out. They've set up an assassination plot involving their CIA undercover operative Jack McClane. Whether their assassination is successful or not, the aim is to get McClane as close to Komarov as possible and then free him. When the news filters back to Jack's father in New York, McClaneSnr heads for Moscow to track down his estranged son. He's stunned to discover Jack’s working undercover to protect the government whistleblower. With their own necks on the line, the McClanes are forced to join forces in order to get Komarov to safety and thwart a potential disaster in the most desolate place on Earth: Chernobyl. McClane is, as he self-effacingly describes, the “007 of Plainfield, New Jersey.” But it’s a long way from Plainfield to Moscow, Russia. 3 1/2 STARS DI Jack Reagan may not be everyones idea of the ultimate cop but he and his unusual squad, do get results: despite the methods they use. Unfortunately for Reagan, he's attracted the atttention of Internal Affairs Investigator, DCI Ivan Lewis, who would delight in bringing him down. While Lewis has wide investigating powers, none have uncovered the fact that Reagan is banging his wife DC Nancy Lewis, who is part of 'The Sweeney'. Armed and dangerous, the Sweeney Flying Squad are old school crime fighters enforcing the law. Led by the legendary Regan and his loyal partner DC George Carter, they have their own unique way of operating. Yet, while their efforts may be winning over the public, they have made plenty of enemies. When a jewelery shop robbery results in the seemingly senseless death of a female customer, Reagan makes it personal. With a bank heist in progress and an old enemy making a reappearance on the London crime scene, Regan will do whatever it takes to get the job done, even defying orders from his no-nonsense boss DCI Frank Haskins to stand down. Has he gone too far? His disobedience may destroy his career and lead to the disbanding of 'The Sweeney'. "Fans of the '70's British TV series "The Sweeney" will find this bigscreener a very satifying experience." 4 STARS Pat Solatano has lost everything: his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother Dolores and father Pat Sr, after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain for assaulting his wifes lover. Pat is determined to rebuild his life. He also remains positive about reuniting with his now estranged wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat’s parents want is for him to get back on his feet and to share their family’s obsession with their favorite Philadelphia football team. But his behaviour on his first night at home sends a shockwave through the family, and now Dolores is having second thoughts. When Pat meets widowed Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. For a start, he's obsessed with getting back with his wife and he's startled by her constant ambushing of him. So, Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between the two of them. A superb ensemble cast anchor, what is a first class production." 5 STARS The hunt for Osama bin Laden preoccupied the world and two American presidential administrations for more than a decade. But in the end, it took a small, dedicated team of CIA operatives to track him down. Every aspect of their mission was shrouded in secrecy. While some of the details have since been made public, many of the most significant parts of the intelligence operation: including the central role played by the Navy SEAL Team 6 in May, 2011, are brought to the screen for the first time in a nuanced and gripping new film by the Oscar® winning duo of Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal. Their account of bin Laden’s pursuit and capture, vivid yet faithful to the facts, takes viewers inside the hubs of power and to the front lines of this historic mission, culminating in the special operations assault on a mysterious, suburban Pakistani compound. But it is the lead-up to the raid that truly distinguishes Zero Dark Thirty from other accounts. The quest to find bin Laden was fraught with danger from the start (not every U.S. operative survived). Some intelligence experts came to believe that the assignment was impossible to carry out, but on the ground a determined team of analysts and interrogators defied the odds and proved them wrong. "From it's opening to its end, it will keep you glued to the screen." 4 1/2 STARS On a mid-Autumn morning, SouthJet flight 227 departs Orlando, Florida for what should be a routine trip. Captain Whip Whitaker is at the helm of the Jackson-Ridgefield 88 Passenger Jet along with his young clean-cut co-pilot and first officer Ken Evans, who is Whip’s polar opposite in every way. The flight soon encounters heavier un-anticipated turbulence as they fly into a massive storm. Not a problem for Whip who steers the plane into the clearing, albeit in an unconventional and eyebrow raising way, to the relief of the flight’s ninety passengers and six members of the flight crew. But that’s when things start to go really wrong. Abruptly, the pilots encounter a series of inexplicable mechanical malfunctions, causing the plane to rock and dip and shudder violently. Now the plane: seemingly out of two pilot's; starts to spiral downward at an alarming rate until impact with the ground is unavoidable. Thanks to a miraculous landing, all but six survive. The media hails Whip as a hero. Despite lingering questions Whip is sure, had he not been in the cockpit, the plane would have crashed with no survivors. Unfortunately for Whip, investigators have tested his blood sample and the results are not good. Now the crash hero faces a full investigation. "Flight" should provide good value for your cinema dollars! 4 STARS When Bilbo Baggins gets a visit from Gandalf, he finds himself swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo is overwhelmed by a sudden rush of visitors and Gandalf proposal, eventually finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever. Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's 'precious': a simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Absolute must for cinemagoers who're TLOR & Hobbit fans. 3 1/2 STARS The Barden Bellas are a collegiate, all-girls a cappella singing group thriving on female pop songs and their perfect looks. Unfortunately, those atributes aren't enough to win the one major competition they strive for. After a disastrous failing at last year's finals, they are now forced to regroup. Among the new recruits is freshman Beca, an independent, aspiring DJ with no interest in the college life. She finds herself not right for any of the clique's trying to entice her into their fold. Yet somehow Beca finds herself muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together. But after she meets Jesse, from the rival all-male a cappella group, Beca has a new outlook and takes it upon herself to help the Bellas find their new look and sound and get back into the competition. Will they finally get that win? While all the cast give good performances it's Anna Kendrick and our own Rebel Wilson who shines the brightest as Fat Amy. Guys, this 'date flick' could earn you really big brownie points, so take the plunge for her sake! 3 1/2 STARS On assignment, Bond is in a race against time to recover a hard-drive which contains the identities of undercover operatives who have infiltrated terrorist cells. Bond must ensure it doesn't it falls into the wrong hands and he's closing in fast. This time, it appears he may be too late. Not only that, his luck is about to run out. On the roof of a speeding train, he's fighting for both his life and the hard-drive. M orders his field assistant Eve, who is in position with a high powered rifle, to take the shot. Now both Bond and the hard-drive are missing. Then, MI6 is attacked, forcing M to relocate the agency. Now her authority and position as head of MI6 is being challenged by Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. When Bond appears back on the scene, M has the with one ally she can trust. To succeed, 007 must take to the shadows, following a trail that will lead him to the mysterious Silva. His lethal and hidden motives are about to be revealed, starting with the outing of some of the undercover operatives. When they are killed, Bond decides it's time for a whole new approach. One that involves using M as bait to lure the bitter, twisted, Silva, to a bloody confrontation. More bang for your buck. "Skyfall" will convince those few Bond doubters that Craig truly is the best Bond of all time! 5 STARS After the birth of her and Edward's daughter, Renesmee, Bella is enjoying her new life and new powers. But before she can handle her new-born daughter, she must master her thirst for human blood. A thirst that puts even her own, unholy, flesh and blood at risk. Edward takes her into the forrest on her first hunt for a warm-blooded animal. A deer makes the ideal target. That is until another hunter gets it in its sight. Bella new powers kick when the challenger makes its move. Returning to the Cullen's home she handles her child for the first time. For now, all appears to be going well, but soon their family bliss will be threatened. This time from an unexpected quarter. Vampire Irina believes a child like Renesmee could challenge the power and existence of the Volturi. Irina believes Renesmee is an immortal and is a threat to the Volturi, who have, for centuries, been hunted down and despatched Immortals in a most horrible way. As Irina rallies the Volturi to destroy this potential threat, Renesmee is undergoing a rapid transformation, aging from a child to a young girl. Now Bella and the Cullens must search the world for witnesses who will support the Cullen's belief that the child is no threat at all. Faithfull fans who have doggedly stuck with "The Twilight Saga" through thick and thin, will soak up every minute of PT2. 2 1/2 STARS Philippe is a wealthy Parisian tetraplegic who's interviewing for a live-in carer. One of those in the waiting room is street smart Driss. Tired of waiting he barges into the interview room demanding a signature to show he has been looking for work so he can qualify for benefits. Philippe offers him a challenge: come and work for me on a one month trial basis. A reluctant Driss accepts the offer, which solves one problem. His Aunty, has kicked him out of her appartment and with no-where to go his prospects looked bleak. When he sees his accommodation, Driss thinks he's in seventh heaven. Impressed with the young man, Pilippe keeps him on even after learning of his conviction for robbery. Philippe, disabled after a paragliding accident, is a widow. While their marriage produced no children, he has had adopted a daughter Elisa, who is now a spoilt teenager. Driss too has problems. He's dealing with his younger brother Adam who is mixing with the wrong crowd. Driss and Philippe quickly develope a relationship that will change both their lives forever. Neither insensitive or disrespectful. A remarkable, uplifting and joyous experience. Should not be missed. 5 STARS Well-known architect John is vacationing in Rome, where he once lived in his youth. Walking in his former neighborhood he encounters Jack, a friendly young man not unlike himself. As he watches Jack fall head-over-heels for Monica, his girlfriend Sally’s dazzling and flirtatious friend, John relives one of the most romantically painful episodes of his own life. At the same moment, retired opera director Jerry flies to Rome with his wife Phyllis, have flown in to meet their daughter Hayley’s Italian fiancée, Michelangelo. Jerry is amazed to hear Michelangelo’s undertaker father, Giancarlo singing arias worthy of La Scala. Convinced that talent that prodigious cannot be kept hidden, Jerry clutches at the opportunity to promote Giancarlo and rejuvenate his own career. Leopoldo Pisanello on the other hand is an exceptionally boring guy, who wakes up one morning and finds himself one of the most famous men in Italy. Fame opens new doors for him and his wife. Meanwhile, Antonio has arrived from the provinces in Rome hoping to impress his straight-laced relatives with his lovely new wife Milly. But, when the couple is separated for the day. Antonio ends up passing off high class prostitute Anna as his wife. Woody Allen dives deeper into Europe, moving from Paris to Rome. Fans will get the most out of his latest offering. 3 STARS From the producer of Wedding Crashers: written and directed by and starring comic talent Dax Shepard "Hit and Run" is the story of Yul Perrkins, a nice guy with a questionable past who is living the quiet life with his girlfriend Annie, until she receives an offer for a career move she's always hoped would come her way. While she's excited, it does raise a few problems. One, her exboyfriend is highly suspicious of Yul, and two, unbeknown to Annie, Yul's in the witness protection program. Rather than lose her, Yul decides to risks everything by busting out of the witness protection program to deliver her to Los Angeles to seize a once in a lifetime opportunity. But, their road trip grows awkwardly complicated, when they are chased by the feds, Annies ex Gil, and Charlie's former pals: a band of angry, dangerous gangsters, led by Yul's former partner in crime: bank robber, Alex; who wants the proceeds from the bank robbery. Kudos to Shepard for getting "Hit & Run" to the screen. Watchable. 3 STARS When foxy empty nester Kath enters a competition and wins the trip of a lifetime to a tiny European kingdom with her spoilt princess daughter Kim, she embarks on a fairy-tale adventure filled with power, love, lust and even a royal wedding. Leaving Kel and Craig behind and accompanied by Kim's second best friend, Sharon Strzelecki, they find themselves on a journey that will change their lives forever. Complete with ancient castles, mad queens and sustainable energy, Kath & Kimderella throws the foxy ladies into a world even more frightening than a mid-winter sale at Fountain Gate. Kath and Kim must negotiate a vagazzling world of palace politics, a love that dare not speak its name and a nation stuck firmly in the 1980s. Why does the Prince hide behind a mask? What does the King's page keep locked in his closet? What are those noises coming from the tower? And can Kath convince the King to change his wicked ways? Listen to moi. Listen to moi! Definitely for fans only. 3 1/2 STARS Five college friends: the jock, the hottie, the pot-smoking conspiracy theorist, the good girl and the scholar; get together for a fun time in a remote cabin in the woods. Dana, who has recently been involved with one of her professors, is talked into making the trip to a cabin in the woods, by her best friend Jules. Along for the ride are Jules's boyfriend Curt, dope smoking Marty and Holden, who is there to hook-up with Dana. The trip goes well until they stop at a gas station for fuel and directions to the cabin on Tillerman Road, which mysteriously, doesn't appear to exist. The sign says closed and Mordecai, who runs the dilapidated station isn't impressed by the group. He tells them he can get them there, but getting back is their concern. Things turn ugly when Curt takes exception to the surly, tobacco chewing Mordecai calling Jules a whore. Luckily, a major confrontation is averted. Finally they arrive at the cabin, which is in an idyllic setting alongside a lake. But looks are deceptive and it appears the cabin hides a dark, deadly secret, as they discover while exploring its basement. Little do they realize: it won't be long before ghostly, murderous events will befall them. Will anyone survive? It's a clever, scary, multilayered film like nothing you've seen before in the horror genre. Sure to become a cult classic. Scary stuff! 4 STARS Kay and Arnold are a devoted couple, but thirty one years of marriage finds Kay left wanting. All she wants is to spice things up and reconnect with her husband, who seems more devoted to his job, golf and falling asleep in from of the TV than intimacy. Then she hears of Dr Feld, a renowned couple's specialist who has a practice in the small town of Great Hope Springs, Maine. Kay attempts to persuade her skeptical husband, a steadfast man of routine, to get on a plane for a week of marriage therapy. Just convincing the stubborn Arnold to go on the retreat is hard enough and initially, it appears her attempts have failed. Kay delivers an ultimatum: she's going whether he's on the plane or not. To her surprise, Arnold begrugingly turns up. But their real challenge will come when they shed their bedroom hang-ups and try to re-ignite the spark that caused them to fall for each other in the first place. Casting Streep & Jones was a stroke of genius. The result is a marriage made in heaven. 4 1/2 STARS For Douglas Quaid, even though he's got a beautiful wife whom he loves, the mind-trip experience offered by Rekall, sounds like the perfect vacation from his life, which is frustrated by a reoccuring dream that is troubling him. Real memories of a life as a super-spy Rekall offers, might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police, who are controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen there is no one Quaid can trust, except possibly a rebel fighter who works for the head of the underground resistance. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate. To do so he must escape his ex-wife and the police. Lacks a killer punch! 3 STARS Long-term congressman Cam Brady looks set to be re-elected unopposed again, until he commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election. Now a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs are plotting to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man is totally trusting and naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family's political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As election day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other, in a mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking bun fight. Just when you thought politicals had hit rock bottom, there's room to dig a whole lot deeper. "It's dirty! It's grubby! It's disgusting! That's politics. And yes, it is funny." 3 1/2 STARS Emily Anderson, the daughter of wealthy businessman and property developer Bill Anderson, arrives in Miami with: despite her fathers lack of support; aspirations of becoming a professional dancer. She soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who not only works for her father, but co-leads: with his best friend Eddie; a dance crew who thrill an unsuspecting public with their elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs. The crew, called the MOB, is striving to win a contest for a major sponsorship opportunity, until her father's proposal to build a large hotel, threatens to destroy the MOB's historic neighborhood and displace thousands of local people. Emily must band together with Sean and the MOB to turn their performance art into protest art and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause. "Hot, sexy and in 3D." 3 1/2 STARS If your twenties is the party decade, then Jonah Reid is one very high achiever. Impulsive and charismatic, Jonah lives in a crumbling inner-city share-house, surviving off the proceeds of the massive, anarchic house-parties he hosts every week with his best mate Gus. All financial considerations and life administration he outsources to fellow housemate Stevie. Until, while getting a BJ, Jonah is alerted to a small problem, one which is diagnosed as testicular cancer. Assured that his life is not at risk, he is warned that his impending treatment will render him totally and permanently infertile. Shell-shocked, he goes to the sperm bank, hoping to preserve his parenting future. When that doesn't work, he's left with just one option for parenthood: natural conception. Within the next four weeks! With his paternal instincts firing, Jonah becomes determined to procreate before it is too late. The question is: who's willing to take him on! "Is good, is Australian. Not just for the young. Go see it now!" 3 1/2 STARS Snow White, the princess of Tabor, is the daughter of King Magnus and Queen Eleanor. After his wife's death, King Magnus marries the beautiful Ravenna who he has rescued from an invading force of glass soldiers known as the Dark Army. Unbeknown to the King, Ravenna is a powerful sorceress and, the Dark Army's master. On their wedding night Ravenna kills Magnus and seizes control of the kingdom, displacing Snow White, the rightful heir. Captured by Ravenna's evil brother Finn, Snow White is then locked away in a tower of the Castle. Tabor is left in ruins under Ravenna's rule as she periodically drains the youth from young women in order to maintain a spell once cast by her mother which allows her to keep her beauty. When Snow White comes of age, Ravenna learns from her Magic Mirror that the fair Princess is destined to destroy her. Ravenna's only hope is to consume the young girl's heart, which will make her immortal. She orders Finn to bring her Snow White but the young princess manages to escapes into the Dark Forest, a place where Ravenna has no power. Eric the Huntsman, a drunken widower who has survived the Dark Forest, is brought before Ravenna who orders him to capture Snow White. In exchange she promises to revive Eric's deceased wife Zara. "Saved by its stunning visuals." 3 STARS Sherrie, encouraged to leave home and pursue her singing career, takes the bus from from her small midwestern hometown in Oklahoma, to Los Angeles. Once there, she heads for the cities hottest night spot, The Strip, home of the famous Burban Room. Her road to fame starts disastrously when what seems to be a kind gesture to carry her luggage, turns sour: the good samaritan turns thief making off with her suitcase. Help comes from Drew, another young hopeful who works in the Burban Room. His dreams of becoming a rock star have been dashed by stage fright. He introduces her to club owner Dennis Dupree, who doesn't need another singer but does need table staff. Sherrie and Drew hit it off and are soon an item. All goes well for the young lovers until Stacee Jaxx: who has a reputation when it comes to the ladies; arrives for a gig. When Drew sees Jaxx and Sherrie together, he assumes she has given herself to the rock star. A simple misunderstanding ends in heartbreak as the two star-struck youngsters break up. "The songs are great and there are many standouts amongst the cast: the biggest of which is Cruise, who rocks as Jaxx." 3 1/2 STARS J has seen some inexplicable things in his fifteen years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him more than his wry, reticent partner K. If only he could find a way to get inside his partners mind. Finally, after persistent nagging, K tells J that he will reveal some of the hidden truths. That call never comes. In a high security prison on the Moon, Boris The Animal, is awaiting his first visitor since his internment. It's his birthday and despite the smug attitude of his prison guards, the sight of a birthday cake being delivered: by a most attractive young lady; raises his spirits. This is his chance to reek revenge upon the world. To fullfil a plan which was foiled by a young Men In Black Agent fourty years ago. An agent who not only captured him, but also relieved him of one of his arms. Foiled, captured and losing a limb isn't something Boris The Animal wants on his resume`. Making good his escape, Boris The Animal travels back to a time when he was plain old Boris, intent on extractracting his revenge on a young agent K, and unleashing an Alien invasion. When K disappears, J must take a leap of faith to travel back in time if he is to save his partner and the world. It has been a ten year wait. What fans will want to know is, 'was it worth the wait?' The answer to that question is a resounding yes!. 4 STARS Georges, is penniless, young, attractive and very ambitious, former soldier whose life changes when he runs into Charles in an dingy club. Forrester, a war veteran, tells him to hire a suit and come to dinner at his house. It leads to an Offer of a job as a journalist in Paris, where he soon learns that to make his way in the world he needs to use more than his brains. So he becomes an arch-seducer and social climber, using his looks and charm to bewitch a series of wealthy, influential society beauties and become one of the most successful men of the glittering 'beau monde' of 1890s Paris. His female admirers know him as 'Bel-Ami': but to their husbands; he is the enemy. From a prostitute's embrace to passionate trysts with wealthy beauties, Georges Duroy's quest for wealth leads him into a high-stakes game of passion and betrayal. This erotically charged tale of ambition, power and seduction is a dazzling portrayal of a world where sex is a most powerful tool and celebrity is an obsession. Adapted from the 1885 novel by French author Guy de Maupassant. Makes for an interesting watch thanks to a neat cast and an authentic 'period feel'. 3 1/2 STARS Supreme Leader Aladeen gave a great gift to the world when he decided to be born. He was seventh son of the glorious Wadiyan President For Life, Omar Aladeen. His mother was an Air France stewardess who tragically died of an oxygen underdose shortly after Aladeen's birth in 1982. Aladeen's childhood was filled with tragedy; all six of his older brothers met with the most accidental of deaths: including three brothers who all perished in a typical suicide pact by simultaneously shooting themselves in the back multiple times with automatic rifles. When Aladeen was just a child, his father Omar died in a tragic hunting accident when he was hit by ninety seven stray bullets and a stray grenade. Shortly afterwards, Omar's Chief Advisor suggested that Aladeen should be officially declared the successor. Supremely-humble, Aladeen responded by accepting the position. The North African nation of Wadiya has the potential to be the next Dubai, if it wasn't for the crushing poverty, lack of refinement and the man who rules from his inherited throne: General Aladeen. United States President Obama is on record as saying. "He has lost the legitimacy to rule. He must step down." About to be sanctioned by the UN, the General makes his first trip to the U.S. to address a litany of insults, slander and trumped-up charges. 4 STARS Iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the call to action when Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a daring, globe-spanning recruitment effort to assemble The Avengers team, who must combine their talent and superpowers to defeat an unexpected enemy threatening global safety and security. Despite pulling together the ultimate dream team, Nick Fury and longtime confidant Agent Coulson must find a way to convince the Super Heroes to work with, not against each other, but as a well oiled team, when Thor's brother, the powerful and dangerous Loki, through 'The Other', gains access to the Cosmic Cube and its unlimited power. While "Iron Man", "Thor" and "Captain America" were great fun, "The Avengers" is the real deal: a genuine blockbuster. All the 'superheroes' do an exceptional job, but one amongst them is an absolute standout: The Hulk. 4 1/2 STARS Tom, an American doctor is enjoying a round of golf with his associates, when he receives a phone call from a French police-officer, who delivers news of a tragedy. He asks Tom to come to St Jean Pied de Port, France, to identify the body of his adult son Daniel, killed in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago. Driven by his grief and desire to understand his son better, Tom, after identifying his deceased son's body, decides to leaving his 'California bubble life' behind and embark on the historical pilgrimage. While walking The Camino, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, all looking for greater meaning in their lives: a Dutchman trying to lose weight, an emotionally wounded Canadian and an Irish journalist who is suffering from a bout of writer's block. Together, against a stunning backdrop: on a road travelled by thousands of pilgrims; this unlikely quartet of misfits create an everlasting bond and Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again and discovers the difference between the life we live and the life we choose. "Succeeds thanks to interesting characters, the beautiful scenery and an engaging storyline." 3 1/2 STARS U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault is on a dangerous night mission in Iraq when the squads Master Sergeant is killed. The next morning, after successfully completing their mission, Logan spots something glistening in the sunlight. It is a photo of a young woman with the words 'keep safe X' on the back of it. He has no sooner picked it up, when an enemy motar lands where he was originally sitting in the rubble. Others are killed but he survives. Now home after his third tour of duty in Iraq, he still carries the one thing he credits with keeping him alive: a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel.'Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm. Her ex-husband, Deputy Sherrif Keith Clayton thinks otherwise. "A nice change." 3 1/2 STARS In the Hawaiian Islands, an international naval fleet at Pearl Harbor engages in a dynamic and intense battle against an alien species known as "The Regents". The aliens have come to planet Earth on a mission to build a power source in the ocean. That is, until they come in contact with the naval fleet. Caught in the middle of the alien assault, Lieutenant Alex Hoppe must live up to the potential both his brother Stone, and his fiancée's father, Admiral Shane, expect of him in order to help the team repel the invaders before it's too late. "Cinemagoers who like big, action-packed films, with heavy fire-power and invading aliens will find this very good value." 4 STARS Sparks fly as the world of street dance and ballet collide in StreetDance 2 3D, the vibrant, uplifting and ground breaking 3D movie. When top streetdancer Ash is laughed off the stage after being beaten by American team 'Invincible', he and his new friend Eddie, set off to gather the greatest streetdancers from, London to Rome, Ibeza to Berlin, Amsterdam to Paris and get them ready in just six weeks, to take them on the Americans with a dance style won't bet expecting. With landmark locations, the most spectacular dance fusion of Latin and Street dance ever seen and, an unparalled vibrancy, the sequel to the smash hit "StreetDance" sees our hero fall in love with beautiful Salsa Dancer Eva as he discovers: the magic, the power, the color and the passion; as he attempts to pull off the biggest upset in the ultimate global dance off. So, will they succeed? "The dance sequences, music and cast are great. Like too many films in this genre, it all falls apart when the actors have to speak." 3 STARS This wonderful tragic love story unfolds against the ill-fated maiden voyage of perhaps the most famous passenegr ship in history: the R.M.S. Titanic. In 1912, Titanic became the largest moving object ever built, the pride and joy of the White Star Line of passenger steamships. She was supposed to be the most luxurious and forward thinking liner of her era: the ultimate 'dream ship' for crossing the seas before the age of aviation; yet ultimately she would carry over fifteen hundred souls to an icy grave in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic. Among the thousands of well-wishers bidding her bon voyage, destiny has called two young souls, daring them to nurture a passion that will change their lives forever. Rose DeWitt Bukater is a 17 year old, upper-class American, suffocating under the rigid expectations of Edwardian society, who falls for a free-spirited young steerage passenger named Jack Dawson. "Seeing it in 3D was almost like watching a brand new film. Still unmissable!" 5 STARS A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus: the demigod son of Zeus; is attempting to live a quiet life as a village fisherman while, as a sole parent, raising his ten year old son, Helius. But unbeknownst to Perseus, a struggle for supremacy has been raging between the gods that will come to threaten his idyllic life. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing hold of their immortality, as well as control over the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. Once again, Perseus must acknowledge his true calling and protect humanity. When Hades, along with Zeus's godly son, Ares, switch loyalties and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus, all hell is unleashed on earth. If Perseus is to succeed, he must embark on a treacherous quest into the Underworld to rescue Zeus, overthrow the Titans and save mankind. "Proof that sequels can succeed." 3 1/2 STARS In a not too distant future, North America has collapsed. It has been weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war. It has been replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and twelve districts. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The twenty four participants are then forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When sixteen year old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. "Fans of the book (and the other two in the trilogy) will find this adaptation sticks very close to the storyline. The big plus is Jennifer Lawrence." 3 1/2 STARS Increasingly unhinged itinerant journalist Paul Kemp who is tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by its downtrodden editor Lotterman, who fully suspects that Kemp has a drinking problem. Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late 1950s version of Hemingway's "The Lost Generation," Kemp soon becomes entangled with a very attractive, blonde American woman, Chenault. Her fiancee Sanderson, is a businessman, who offers Kemp a role in a major local resort developement. It isn't long before Kemp discovers two important things. He's fallen for Chenault and the Sanderson's proposed development, is corrupt. It is within this world that Kemp ultimately discovers his true voice as a writer and integrity as a man. "Fans of both Hunter S. Thompson and Johnny Depp will find a lot to enjoy in "The Rum Diary". It's an awfully good yarn." 4 STARS Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, "Margin Call" is a thriller entangling the key players at an investment firm during one perilous twenty four hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. Eric Dale can't understand why he's been let-go. He's been told it's because 'these are extraordinary times.' While being escorted from the building, he passes entry-level analyst Peter Sullivan a flash drive containing work he's been unable to piece together. It's offered with a warning: be careful. Sullivan soon finds out why. By unlocking the puzzle, he brings forth information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm. A roller-coaster ride ensues as decisions both financial and moral catapult the lives of all involved to the brink of disaster. Expanding the parameters of genre, "Margin Call" is a riveting examination of the human components of a subject too often relegated to partisan issues of black and white. "Will have you glued to the screen throughout. Great cast!" 4 1/2 STARS Chris is a man trying to stay out of a world he worked hard to leave behind and the family he'll do anything to protect. In a cutthroat underground world of international smuggling: full of desperate criminals and corrupt officials, high-stakes and big payoffs; loyalty rarely exists and death it seems, is one wrong turn away. Long ago, Chris abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother in law Andy, botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best: running contraband; to settle Andy's debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian, to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men. "Action packed, gritty drama, that's certainly worth seeing and definitely entertaining." 4 STARS Sir Laurence Olivier is making a movie in London in which American actress Marilyn Munroe will appear. Young Colin Clark, an eager film student, wants to be involved in the film industry. His prolonged persistence is rewsrded when he lands himself a job on the production as a third Assistant Director on Sir Laurence's latest film. Clark soon discovers the role is really that of a 'gofer'. When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, all of London is excited to see the blonde bombshell. The press love her, as do the public. Sir Laurence on the other hand, is frustrated by her many demands and acting ineptness, but Colin is intrigued by her. Colin's intrigue is returned when Marilyn takes a shine to him. Placing her trust in him, Marilyn invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, her beauty and her desire to be a great actress. They soon become close friends. "Michelle williams gives a super performance as the iconic actress Marilyn. Not to be missed." 4 1/2 STARS John Ottway's a man with a troubled past, who doubts his future. Driven to the edge by the tragic loss of his wife, he's come to a crossroad. The pain is too great: it's easier to end his life. Ottway is a sharpshooter whose job it is to protect those working on an oilfield in Alaska. His skills are needed to ensure the workers security by killing marauding wolves who think the emloyees are easy prey. His attempt to end his life is interrupted, when out of the corner of his eye, he spots a wolf who is just a few feet from of one of the workmen. He reacts instinctivley and with a single shot ends the animals life. At the end of his five week rotation, he boards a passenger jet and flies out for two weeks leave. But the plane never reaches its destination. It crashes in a violent storm. Only Ottway and seven other men survive. Isolated in a harsh, freezing enviroment, they are now the target of a pack of wolves. "Heart-thumping thriller. Will have you on the edge of your seat. Stay till the credits finish." 4 STARS. What if the one you loved literally didn't recognize you anymore? Would you know how to win your soulmate's heart all over again? Paige and Leo are a young married couple, madly in love and living fulfilling lives as artists in Chicago. One snowy night, the two fall victim to a car accident. Leo survives intact, but a head trauma erases Paige's entire memory of her relationship with her husband. When she comes out of her coma, Leo is a stranger to her. Suddenly Leo finds himself in the painful position of rebooting the relationship he's waited his whole life for, and win his wife's love all over again. Paige has reverted mentally to the young law student she was five years earlier, before she met Leo and became an artist. In seemingly an instant, she is no longer the wife Leo knew, and on top of that, she no longer recognizes her current life. Now, under huge pressure, love is slipping away. "Based on a real life story, "The Vow" is definitely one for those who qualify as: romantics at heart." 3 1/2 STARS. It’s been a bad day for Driver and it’s not getting any better. He just made a big haul of millions of dollars that would give him a nice summer vacation on easy street. Right now though, it appears it was a good idea that went south: literally. With the cops on his tail he's now looking for a way out: and that it seems, is making it across the border into Mexico. Now he's got a bigger problem. The US Border Patrol is standing in his way. With his bleeding partner in crime dying in his back seat, Driver flips his car, smashing through the border wall, tumbling violently, before coming to a stop: in Mexico. For a man in his position you'd expect him to be elated. Any chance of that disappears when corrupt Mexican Border Patrol Officers discover the cash in his getaway car. They've decided to keep the ill-gotten gains for themselves. Can Driver's day get any worse? It's about too. Taken into custody, Driver is sent to a hard-core prison where he enters the strange, dangerous world of ‘El Pueblito'. Not an easy place for an outsider such as him to survive, as he soon finds out. He'll need to find someone with savvy who knows the ropes and can cover his back. Someone like the ten year old kid. "Mel Gibson gives a ballsy, gutsy performance that shows there's still life in the old dog yet. A very entertaining action-packed drama." Recommended. 4 STARS. For the past twelve months, frustrated house-keeper Matt Weston has been twidling his thumbs in a backwater post in Cape Town, South Africa. His ambition is to become a fully fledged case officer, but so far, no opportunity has risen to prove himself worthy of a promotion. All that is about to change. Matt has finally had the call to ready the house. Little does Matt realize: he's about to be thrown in the deep end. When Legendary CIA spy Tobin Frost decides to come in from the cold, the nearest Safe House is Cape Town. As it turns out, it's not. Soon after his arrival, mercenaries come looking for him. Barely escaping, the veteran spy and his untested captor must discover whether their attackers were sent by terrorists or by someone in the CIA. With only hours left to get Frost to the next safe house, Matt must figure out who he can trust before he and the world’s most skillful assassin are eliminated. "Guaranteed to raise your blood pressure and get your heart racing too." 4 1/2 STARS. Fifteen years have passed since Selene and her human-Lycan hybrid lover Michael vanquished the Vampire Elder, Marcus. In those years, mankind has discovered the existence of both the Vampire and Lycan clans, and launched an all-out war to eradicate both species. Selene, captured during the genocide, awakens to find herself captive in a sealed laboratory at Antigen, a powerful biotech corporation dedicated to developing a vaccine against the viruses that have created both the Vampires and Lycans. Selene is heartbroken to discover that Michael is dead, but her grief is soon overshadowed by the shock of her discovery that, while in a cryogenically frozen state, she has given birth to his daughter. After escaping, she enlists the support of David, a young Vampire who joins her in a bloody vendetta against Antigen, who are conspiring to kill Selene and her daughter. "If Vampires, Werewolves and monsterous, hybrid creatures give you a a thrill: sink your teeth into this one." 3 1/2 STARS. The new journey begins when young Sean Anderson receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist: a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean’s new stepfather Hank, joins the quest, which will take them first to the South Pacific and then to a place few people have ever seen and lived to tell about! The mysterious island turns out to be a place of stunning beauty and strange, threatening life-forms. Together with a helicopter pilot Gabato (the only helicopter pilot who is game enough to make the trip) and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter Kailani, they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant: who turns out to be Sean's grandfather Alexander; and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever. "Will provide a good 'father & son(s)' outing. See it on a big screen in 3D." 2 1/2 STARS. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room: but is that about to change? It seems there is a new criminal mastermind at large: Professor James Moriarty; and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. When the Crown Prince of Austria is found dead, the evidence, as construed by Inspector Lestrade, points to suicide. But Sherlock Holmes deduces that the prince has been the victim of murder. And, his deductions don't stop with the Prince's death. Holmes believes that it is only one piece of a larger and much more portentous puzzle: designed by the cunning Moriarty; who, while spinning his web of death and destruction, manages to stay one step ahead of Holmes. A greater plan, that if it does succeed, will change the course of history. "There's certainly been a lot of hype around this sequel: but will it live up to fans expectations? " 3 1/2 STARS. Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, is about to unknowingly embark upon another. While visting a local market he comes across an outstanding model ship. At a cost of one pound it represents a good investment. But he is not the only one whose fancy has been taken by the model of a sailing ship known as The Unicorn. Two men are interested in buying it from him. Despite their generous offers, he refuses to part with it. Tintin's curiousity has been aroused. Is there something special about the model ship? Little does Tintin realize, this model really is special, for it holds part of a secret that has remained hidden for years. A secret that is linked to the seafaring, Haddock family. Combining forces with Captain Haddock, they must discover what the secret of the Unicorn is, before the evil the Sakharine does. "The Adventures Of Tintin" will delight young viewers and anyone who still has the child within them. 4 1/2 STARS." It's the one night people all over the world love to celebrate: New Years Eve. In Times Square, a huge crowd's already gathering. But behind the huge anticipation and excitement, a myriad of events are unfolding, including a major drama. Claire, who is in charge of organizing an event which attracts a million spectators, has a potential disaster on her hands. While her staff are raising the famous dropping ball, it gets stuck. There's only one person who can fix it and he's just been 'retired'. Can she convince him to help save the night. Fifteen year old Hailey wants to celebrate new years eve with her friends from school, but her over-protective mother, Kim, has other ideas. Elise, a backup singer at the event is stuck in a lift Randy. Terminally ill, Stan, is fighting to see the New Year in. Two pregnant women are hoping to be the first to give birth on the night. And, will Ingrid find happiness? The sticking point will be, whether or not, you really enjoyed it's predecessor, "Valentine's Day". 2 1/2 STARS. Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she's robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She's saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The fired-up gang chase the creature and Moses kills it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory. While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall. Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy, toothy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. But the gang has other ideas. "If you're looking for something different this is it, especially if you enjoy Sci-Fi films". 4 1/2 STARS. In a small, remote mountain top primary school in the Kenyan bush, hundreds of children are jostling for a chance for the free education newly promised by the Kenyan government. One new applicant causes astonishment when he turns up at the schools gate. He is Maruge, an old Mau Mau veteran in his eighties, who is desperate to learn to read at this late stage of his life. He fought for the liberation of his country and now feels he must have the chance of an education so long denied: even if it means sitting in a classroom alongside six year olds. Moved by his passionate plea, head teacher Jane Obinchu, supports his struggle to gain admission and together they face fierce opposition from parents and officials who don’t want to waste a precious school place on such an old man. Full of vitality and humour, Maruge builds a remarkable relationships with his younger classmates. "The end credits reveal more about Maruge. Inspiring and uplifting, it's definitely well worth seeing." 4 STARS. Welcome to a world where time has become the ultimate currency. People stop aging at twenty five, but there is a catch: you're genetically-engineered to live only one more year, unless you can buy your way out of it. While the rich 'earn' decades at a time, remaining at age twenty five and becoming essentially immortal, everyone else must beg, borrow or steal enough hours to make it through the day. Until fate steps in and one man is given the chance to change it all. When Will's mother dies, he's shattered. In a bar he meets Henry Hamilton, a man with time on his hands: but not for long. He's come to the conclussion that it's not natural to live as long as he can. Henry gives Will his time. The discovery of Henry's body in a waterway, results in Will being falsely accused of murder. On the run he meets Sylvia. These will become a powerful tool in a war against the system. The thought of living centuries and having time on your hands may not seem so attractive after seeing "In Time". 4 STARS. Ally has just been made redundant. Now, with time on her hands and having read a magazine article warning that people who have had twenty or more relationships have missed their chance at true loves: she's about to embark on a quest to find the best 'ex' of her life. Ally is an original modern heroine: she is smart, attractive, funny and romantic; a young woman trying to figure out who she really is; as well as whom she should be with. While her quest to find her best 'ex', or former boyfriend, is triggered by amagazine article, it also signifies something even more intriguing: Ally is at a point in her life when she doesn't have either the husband, job or life she thought she'd have. She is at a crossroad, which leads her to wonder if she has missed something, or someone, important during the past decade. Help comes from an unexpected quarter: her filandering next door neighbour, Colin. It's funny. It's a little naughty. Even a little silly. But, it's well worth having a look at. Recommended. 3 1/2 STARS. In Middle America, three horny, high school, teenagers, travel to isolated Cooper's Dell, after responding to an older woman's online invitation for group sex. However, after meeting her, their schoolboy fantasies turn sinister when they are drugged and taken captive by Christian extremists led by a twisted but charismatic preacher Abin Cooper. Held captive in his compound known as the Five Points Church, they are about to become the preacher's latest righteous victims, but not before his followers send a bound and gagged, hapless victim, to hell. Now it's the sinful teenagers turn. The proceedings are interrupted by the arrival of a local Deputy, sent to investigate a hit and run collision on a nearby road. When gunfire erupts inside the church, he calls for back-up. Now the ultra-radical religious nutters have to contend with AT&F Federal Agent Joseph Keenan and his team, who are armed, dangerous and ready to do anything to bring them down. But will they get to the preacher's disciples before the Apocalypse? Your thoughts will instantly turn to the 1993 siege in Waco, Texas. "Red State" is a fascinating film with a 'killa' ending. Recommended. 4 STARS. Martin, is a mercenary, sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for the last Tasmanian Tiger. Local guide, Jack provides Martin with a base camp at the ramshackle home of spirited children Sass and Bike and their despondent mother Lucy, whose husband, a zoologist, has been missing in the wilderness for months. Keeping his mission to find the Tiger a secret from the family and the local townspeople, Martin's suspicions are raised when his traps and equipment are sabotaged and he is followed during his solitary expeditions into the harsh country. As he is drawn into the search for the elusive Tiger, Martin's empathy for the family deepens and his unexpected connection to them and majestic wilderness around him, forces him to confront the reality of his work and personal morality, which has dramatic consequences for all of them. Features a very good cast, an engrossing story-line and a setting to die for. Highy Recommended. 4 STARS. Fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver is living the dream. Good job, nice house, great kids and married to his high school sweetheart, Emily. But, when Cal learns she's cheated on him and wants a divorce, his 'perfect' life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth, spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar. Until hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, suave, thirtyish, Jacob. In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, he opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Yet, despite Cal's makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can't be made over is Cal's heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began. Good cast. Solid performances. It's very funny, poignant, cruel and just like life: it's crazy, stupid, love. Recommended. 4 STARS. A young woman and her best friend have been saving for a what should be, the ultimate holiday: a long anticipated dream trip to Paris. But, when Grace learns that her uptight uptight step-sister, Megg, will be tagging along, she's not too happy. After all, the two just don't get on at all. An explanation that it will give the two young women a chance to bond, doesn't go down too well either. Stuck with her step sister, Grace begrudgingly gives into the wishes of her parents. To make it worse, Paris quickly turns into a big disappointment. Until they decide to take a break from their lousy tour, lousy hotel and duck into the lobby of a 5-star hotel. Here, Grace is mistaken for spoilt, rebelious, British heiress, Cordelia Winthrop Scott. Before they get a chance to reveal the mix-up, the three are off on a whirlwind of paparazzi, private planes, couture gowns, romance and, a holiday in fabulous Monte Carlo. Perfect for tweener or teen girlfriends getting a group together for a trip to the flicks. 3 1/2 STARS. Growing up, Mitch and Dave were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed they've slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked. To Mitch, Dave has it all: a beautiful wife, kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. To Dave, living Mitch's stress free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true. Following a drunken night out on the town, Mitch and Dave's worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each other's bodies and proceed to freak the fuck out. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys will soon discover, that each other's lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. With time not on their side, can the guys find a way to get their old ones back. Over the top, outrageous, yet endearing, "The Change-Up" is remarkabley entertaining. 4 1/2 STARS. It seems the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo are the only ones who love kindhearted caretaker, Griffin Keyes. You see, Griffin has lucked out with his recent love Stephanie. He's heartbroken after proposing to her and being turned down. It appears as though he is more comfortable with a lion than a lady, so Griffin has decided, the only way to get a girl in his life, is to leave the zoo and find a more glamorous job. The animals, in a panic, decide to break their time-honored code of silence and reveal their biggest secret: they can talk! To keep Griffin from leaving, they decide to teach him the rules of courtship: animal style. There's no garantee that they will be of any help, after all Stephanie now has a new man in her life. Anyway, what may work for animals may not have the desired effect when it comes to humans. Never the less, Griffin is prepared to have a go at anything, for love. Talking animals; stupid antics and pee pee. Enough here to satisfy most kids and their parents. 3 1/2 STARS. Charley, a high school senior is on top of the world, running with the popular crowd and dating Amy, the most coveted girl at his school. In fact, he's so cool, he's even dissing his best friend, Ed. Trouble arrives when Jerry moves in next door. He seems like a nice guy: at first; but there's something not quite right, and no one, including Charley's mom seems to notice! After observing some very strange activity, he comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on the neighborhood. Sadly though, he can't get anyone to listen to him: not even his mom or his girlfriend. Now he's decided to take on Jerry himself and rid his suburban neighborhood of a terrorizing menace. Unable to convince anyone, he turns to popular Las Vegas illusionist and self-proclaimed vampire expert Peter Vincent for help and advice before taking matters into his own handsl. But the cunning Jerry has other ideas. A smart mix of laugh out loud moments, wry humour as well as scary bits. 4 1/2 STARS. Skeeter, a southern society girl has returned home from college. The strong willed young woman is determined to become a writer, but her ambition turns her friends lives and the town they live in, upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen, her best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up, much to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, the two continue their collaboration and before long more women come forward to tell their stories. As it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood will emerge. But not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly and unwillingly, caught up in the changing times. Very Recommended. Watch out for this one when the Oscar nominations are announced. 4 1/2 STARS. Sergeant Gerry Boyle is a small-town cop with a confrontational personality, a subversive sense of humour, a dying mother, a fondness for prostitutes, and absolutely no interest whatsoever in the international cocaine-smuggling ring that has brought FBI agent Wendell Everett to his door. Despite the fact that Boyle seems more interested in mocking and undermining him than in actively working to solve the case, Boyle finds that circumstances keep pulling him back into the thick of it. First his tiresomely enthusiastic and new partner disappears. Then his favourite hooker attempts to blackmail him into turning a blind eye. Finally the drug-traffickers try to buy him off as they have every other member of the local police force. These events unwittingly offend Boyle's murky moral code. Now he needs to take matters into his own hands. The unusual teaming of Brenden Gleeson & Don Cheadle, three nasty baddies, a rippa storyline and lashings of Irish humour make this almost unmissable. 4 1/2 STARS. To avenge the murder of his father Corin and the slaughter of everyone in their Cimmerian village, a young Conan embarks on a quest to find and kill the sadistic warlord responsible. A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the young warrior will turn into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds. In time, a grown-up Conan, will come to realize, he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria, from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. However, the fierce warlord Khalar Zym, is on his own quest. He is searching for the key to unlock untold power. To find an elusive young woman, Tamara, a pure blood, who is the key to an enigmatic ritual of resurrection that will make him all-poweful. When Conan abducts Tamara and uses her as bait, he is pursued by armies, besieged by monsters and led to a site of primeval magic and cruel human sacrifice. 'Arnie' made a great Conan in 1982. Momoa makes a great Conan in 2011. 3 1/2 STARS. 1875. New Mexico Territory. A stranger with no memory and a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist, stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution, where no-one makes a move unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. It's a town that lives in fear and doesn't welcome strangers. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless townsfolk one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they've rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslingers memory slowly returns, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the townfolk a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive Ella, he unites them against a common enemy. Don't let the negativity of the critics put you off "Cowboys & Aliens". It's a western worth seeing. 4 STARS. Dylan and Jamie aren't in a settling-down frame of mind. When New York-based executive recruiter Jamie targets her considerable headhunting skills on luring hotshot LA-based art director Dylan to a dream job in the Big Apple, they quickly realize what kindred spirits they are. They've each been through so many failed relationships that they're ready to give up on love and focus on having fun. When Dylan moves to New York and the pair start hanging out regularly, they share plenty of laughs over a twin belief that love is a myth propagated by Hollywood movies. That's when these two begin a decidedly grown-up experiment: a no strings attached commitment. But, can these two fast friends: who are successful, unattached, and scornful of commitment; explore new terrain, while avoiding all the pitfalls that come with their bold move to a bawdy, sexy ride into uncharted territory? If your brain is located in your groin, you'll love it! Obviously aimed at a sexually charged teen audience. 1 1/2 STARS. Night in the mining town of Dampier, Western Australia. A dog lies in the backroom of the town's only pub, dying. Not just any dog, but the most loved and infamous dog of the entire Pilbara region: Red Dog. Slowly through the night word spreads and people from the town gather in the pub. Part vigil, part wake, part celebration, they swap stories of Red Dog's life, his rise to fame, his glories and tragedies. Red Dog had first hitched a ride into Dampier some ten years earlier with publican Jack and wife Maureen. At the time, Dampier was more outpost than town and Red Dog's rangy personality matched the spirit of the land and the colourful characters who came from throughout the world looking for work. Red Dog endeared himself to (almost) everyone who crossed his path including Peeto, a large brash man with a surprisingly soft and gentle heart; Vanno, an Italian who Red Dog helps find love; and Jocko, a miner with a dark, disturbing past. When Red Dog came across new bus driver John, he finally had a master. All those who have been moaning about a lack of quality 'aussie' films, can now put there money behind this entertaining film. 4 1/2 STARS. 1942. The war rages in Europe. In American, Steve Rogers, a brave but underweight and sickly 'runt', is constantly being rejected for enlistment. Until he is given a chance by Dr Erskine to undergo an experimental treatment for a Super Soldier program headed up by Colonel Phillips. Erskine's machine, built by Howard Stark, transforms him from a weekling to a resilient soldier. But, while Steve may be itching to get to the battlefields, the powers to be send him on an extensive tour under the watchful eye of British intelligence agent Peggy Carter, using him to promote war bonds and boost morale. Dressed in the colours of Old Glory Steve's relegated to performimg as Captain America. His wish to become a real soldier, comes when egomaniac Nazi, Johann Schmidt, unleashes his plot to obliterate most of the world using a super-force developed by Dr Arnim Zola. Sent to Europe, he is once again assigned to Colonel Phillips. When an attack on Schmidt's strong-hold goes wrong, Captain America steps into the battle. Stay till the end of the credits for a sneek peek at what is to come. Very entertaining in either 3D or 2D format. 4 STARS. The battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war as Harry Potter continues his desperate search for the last of the powerful Horcruxes that are the key to Voldemort's immortality. He and his best friends Ron and Hermione are by turn the objects of Voldemort's evil plan: he wants to track Harry down and kill him. Harry now knows the legend of the Deathly Hallows, but Ollivander explains just how and why they are so crucial. As Harry edges closer to what is the ultimate confrontation, he'll discover a shattering secret about himself and Lord Voldemort. Lord Voldemort now has the powerful Elder Wand and with the Dementors watching over Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry must find another Horcrux hidden within the walls of Gringotts. With the casualties rising and Hogwarts under attack, Voldemort and Nagini prepare a trap to snare Harry. While I've never rated the movies highly, it's kudos to Rowlings and everyone involved. 3 1/2 STARS. Apollo 11 is about to go dark. The world has lost touch with the capsule as it heads for the Moon's surface. Little do they know, that President John F Kennedy has ordered a secret mission to investigate a crash site, detected way back in 1961. The mission reports no survivors, photographs the site and returns to Earth. Decades later after surviving two attacks by the Decepticons, the world will face its greatest threat, thanks to the mismanagement of Secretary of Defense, Charlotte Mearing. Fresh out of college, Sam Witwicky has a presidential medal, anew girlfriend, but no job: until Bruce Brazos employs him. Here he meet Jerry Wang who has a dossier on 'the dark side of the moon mission'. Autobots leader Megatron is sent to investigate the crashed spacecraft on the moon but finds he has been manipulated by, not only the humans they have been protecting, but also the Decepticons. The Bayrichter level? This is almost off the scale! Far better than the awful 'ROTF'. 4 1/2 STARS. Annie's life keeps coming up short. Her love life is non-existent. Sex comes and goes through Ted, her somewhat detached, very casual lover, who's using her up. But when she discovers her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie dives into all of the required rituals as she gets to know the other ladies in the bridal party, including a newly found rival who, despite having only known the bride to be for eight months, is perfectly poised to fulfill all the duties that Annie struggles with. As she brings Lillian's bridesmaids along on an escalating series of disasters that eventually see her ostracized from her friends, left homeless and missing her first chance at true love, Annie will finally come to realizes, the one person who knows her the best, Lillian, has in fact, introduced her to four strangers who will shake up her life for good. "Bridesmaids" is far funnier than "The Hangover II". Raunchy, naughty, sweet & funny. 4 1/2 STARS. Paris, in the early 1960s. Jean-Louis Joubert is a serious but uptight stockbroker, married to Suzanne (a starchy class-conscious woman) and father of two arrogant teenage boys, currently in a boarding school. The affluent man lives a steady yet boring life. At least until, due to fortuitous circumstances, Maria, the charming new maid at the service of Jean-Louis' family, makes him discover the servant's quarter on the sixth floor of the luxury building he owns and lives in. There live a crowd of lively Spanish maids who will help Jean-Louis to open to a new civilization and a new approach of life. In their company: or more precisely in the company of beautiful Maria; Jean-Louis will gradually become another man. Maria's influence on his lifestyle and values, will ensure that before long, he will become a better man. "Directed with verve and charm by Le Guay, the film is a warm-hearted delight in any language." An assessment I thoroughly endorse. Out now on DVD & BLURAY. 4 1/2 STARS.

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Set in a remote town on Australia’s spectacular and rugged WA coastline in the early ‘70s, "Drift" tells the story of two brothers at the genesis of the modern surf industry. Determined to escape a life of factory work and petty crime, headstrong older brother Andy and his wayward surf prodigy younger brother Jimmy form a volatile alliance. With their seamstress mother Kat fashioning custom-made Drift wetsuits the boys start shaping new shorter surfboards out of their back yard garage. Their fledgling business quickly generates a buzz amongst the hard-core local surfers. But soon, the brothers progressive ideas are at odds with the conservative townfolk. And they find themselves embroiled in a violent feud with a drug-dealing biker gang looking to manipulate Drift’s early success. Enter JB, an infamous surf filmmaker who travels in a bus. He amd his gorgeous Hawaiian companion Lani, drift into town just as the brother's business and troubles begin to escalate. The travellers, who embody the era’s anti-establishment vibe and are skeptical, soon realize if the brothers can survive and stay true to their surfing roots, they might be part of something greater than they ever imagined. Sadly, "Drift" is getting swamped by a giant wave of blockbusters. Get in and see it before it disappears. 3 1/2 STARS Elspeth Dickens has agreed to be a stay at home mum while husband James follows his dream of saving the whales in the waters off Antarctica. Then after a few years, it will be Elspeth’s turn to return to her singing career. The agreement takes the young couple and their three year-old twin boys to the southernmost tip of Australia, Tasmania, where James can be close to the whales. But with him constantly away, Elspeth struggles with the isolation and constant pressure of caring for two exuberant twin boys. Trying to help, James gives Elspeth a webcam so they can speak on the net, but in the Southern Ocean, he’s always out of range. Lonely and isolated, Elspeth has an idea. She sets up a webcast site in her kitchen and starts to sing her ‘sink songs’ to the world. At first, no one is watching but with the help of a local boffin she’s logged on to the world’s social media and finds an audience. In Sydney, advertising executive Cassandra Wolfe, is desperately seeking a figurehead for the new 'Goddess' campaign. When She sees Elspeth’s webcast, Wolfe knows she’s found her star. She convinces Elspeth to be the face of 'Goddess'. With a nanny hired, Elspeth jets off to Sydney. A film every mother, daughter and grandmum should see. Preferably together. At last, a cheeky, cheery, well done Australian film! 4 STARS There's nothing more tightly-knit than a small town footy club. So when a scandal blows apart the Torquay Tigers, lives are thrown into chaos. After ten years away, one-time Torquay legend Tom Dunn returns to face his demons and pull the club back together. To reunite their team and rebuild their lives Tom and his mates will have to dig deep, face up to past mistakes and rekindle their love of football. After everything is done and dusted, it's not about giving your best, it's about doing your best. Legendary actor Jack Thompson reprises his role as a football coach three decades after "The Club", in the new film Australian film "BLINDER" which explores our country's love affair with the greatest sport in the world. Shot around Torquay, Victoria, the story follows an ex-footballer who, embracing the life lessons his coach once taught him, reignites an old flame after a long absence away from his home town. It's aussie rules football. It's a drama. It's about betrayal. Well worth a look at. 3 1/2 STARS Oscar Diggs is a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. Ever the ladies man he works his illusions on audiences and his beautiful stage assistants, However, this time he has gone to far, tempting fate by becoming over-familiar with the wife of the circuses Strong Man, who is hopping mad and looking for blood. Oscar manages to escape his clutches by climbing into the basket of a tethered balloon. Cutting the retaining rope he rises above the crowd, convinced he's made good his escape. Until a massive Tornado sucks him into its vortex. He's hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot as it appears fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, when he meets three witches: Theodora, Evanora and Glinda; who are not quite convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity and a touch of wizardry; he transforms himself into the great and powerful Wizard the citizens have been expecting. Forget the 1939 classis "The Wizard Of Oz". This is a prequel and in 3D, on a big screen it is exceptionally spectacular, and well worth a look at. 4 STARS Emily and Martin Taylor are a young, beautiful, wealthy couple living the good life, with a mansion, a sailboat and every luxury money can buy: until Martin is sent to prison for insider trading. For four years, Emily waits for him in a tiny apartment in upper Manhattan, but his release is just as devastating as his incarceration and Emily slowly sinks into a deeply depressed state. After a failed suicide attempt, psychiatrist Doctor Jonathan Banks is called in to consult on Emily‘s case. Desperate not to be hospitalized, Emily agrees to a regimen of therapy and antidepressants, a decision that will change the lives of everyone involved. When Emily‘s symptoms don‘t improve, Banks prescribes a new medication, Ablixa, which appears to have a positive benefit by quieting her demons. But the side effects of the drug have chilling consequences: marriages are ruined, Banks‘ practice is decimated and someones dead. The question is: who or what is responsible for this profoundly, far-reaching and tragic event. Devastated by this professional setback, Banks sets about trying to finding the answer. But the truth he uncovers threatens to destroy whatever is left of his career, even his private life. "According to Oscar winning director Steven Soderbergh, his last feature film. If that's true, he's leaving the industry on a very high note." 4 1/2 STARS Wracked with failure and defeat after a LAPD operation went teribly wrong, Ray Owens has moved to a sleepy, quiet border town well away from the big city. Here as the town's Sheriff he's resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place. After escaping from an FBI prisoner convoy, Gabriel Cortez, the most notorious drug kingpin in the northern hemisphere is hurtling toward the border at two hundred miles per hour, in a Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 with a hostage and a fierce army of gang members to back him up. He is headed, it turns out, straight for Summerton Junction. Alerted by the FBI that they have a tactical response team on the way, it appears that Sommerton Junction is where the whole of U.S. law enforcement will have their last opportunity to make a stand and intercept Cortez before he makes it across the border forever. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens accepts responsibility for the face-off, rallying his inexperienced deputies and a local weapons museum owner Lewis Dinkum, who it seems are all that stands in the way of Cortez getting away. When "Last Action Hero" star Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "Aaahhl Be Baack", you took him at his word: didn't you? Well he's back. Big-time! Recommended. 4 STARS Children around the world have long had their bones chilled by the classic fairy tale of Hansel & Gretel, the brother and sister lost in the woods, then ensnared by an icy-hearted witch who cooks and eats children. At the story's end, the duo foil the witch and escape from her cannibalistic clutch. But what happened to them next? Fast forward fifteen years. After siblings Hansel and Gretel hatched their escape from the childsnatching witch, their lives were changed forever. It gave them a taste for blood. Now they have come of age as fierce, formidably skilled bounty hunters one hundred percent dedicated to tracking and terminating witches in every dark forest: hell-bent on retribution. But as the notorious Blood Moon approaches and a familiar wooded town faces a nightmare as innocent children disappear, Hansel & Gretel encounter an evil beyond any witch they have ever hunted. After getting a taste for witches blood as young children, Hansel and Gretel may have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell bent on retribution, but now, unbeknownst to them, the two will become the hunted, forced to face an evil far greater than witches: an evil that could hold the secret to their frightening past. Buckle up for one hell of a witch hunt with Hansel & Gretel. Rollicking good fun. See it on the biggst screen available in 3D. Recommended. 4 STARS Andy Brewster lives on the west coast. His mother lives on the east coast. She constantly rings him. He constantly deletes her messages. One could suspect that Andy has a problem with his mother. Now Andy is about to embark on the mother of all road trips as he tries to market his all natural, chemical free product, Scioclean, when he is guilted into bringing his mom, Joyce, along for the ride on a cross-country adventure that careens through comical curves on the way to a surprising connection. Right from the outset, his mother starts 'interfering' with his carefully planned schedule and the prospective clients he's doing presentation to. Across three thousand miles and eight days, Andy will be flummoxed, freaked out, analyzed, annoyed and lured into one anxiety-cranking situation after another by the one woman who knows him best: or rather, nudges him; better than anyone else could. But the farther they go, the closer he gets to realizing he has more in common with mom than he ever imagined. As they approach Andy's dreamed of destination, it turns out that, maybe, a little unsolicited mother's advice might be just what a down-and-out guy most needs to turn his life around. Surprise, surprise! As the miles tick by, taking a trip with Joyce and Andrew is revealing, funny and dramatic. Recommended. 3 STARS Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma, are at the top of their creative game as filmmakers amid disquieting insinuations about whether it's time for the British director to retire. Alfred is contracted to Paramount and he owes them one more movie. To prove he still has it, he decides his next film (much to everyone's dismay) will be an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel, "Psycho". When Paramount turn him down; the powerful censorship board advise him they will enforce their decency rules when it comes to his proposed 'shower scene', and no-one wants to finance "Psycho", he and Alma decide they'll have to go it alone. While he forges ahead with his plans for casting and shooting the film, Alma decides she will assist their close friend Whitfield Cook, by working on his latest script. All goes well until Alma finally loses patience with Alfred's roving eye, his jealous behaviour and, the way he is obsessed with controlling his blonde leading ladies. Hopkins gives a believable and fascinating performance as the great Alfred 'Hitch' Hitchcock, but its Mirren who is steals the show. A film that's probably not for everyone: but it should be! WWALA. 4 STARS On a mundane morning in an average town, five people are randomly shot dead while going about their everyday lives. All of the evidence points to one man: A sharp-shooting assassin who also is ex-military, a trained sniper. He is swiftly apprehended and dragged into custody. Despite a marathon interrogation, the prisoner offers up nothing except a cryptic demand he scribbles on a notepad in lieu of a confession: Get Jack Reacher. Who is this Reacher? Not an easy question to answer: in fact, it's hard to prove that he even exists. Little matter; Jack Reacher is already on his way. Ex-Army, erstwhile military investigator, the enigmatic Reacher prefers to avoid the company of others: but he knows this shooter. A news report about the killings compels him to come out of the shadows and share with the authorities what he knows about this prisoner, which is plenty. Based on lurid past history, Reacher believes they've got the right man. By the time Reacher arrives, the accused killer lies in a coma, after a brutal beating. With his defense attorney loaded with questions for Reacher, an extraordinary, dangerous, pursuit for the truth begins. Action packed. 4 STARS Growing up in Pondicherry, India during the 1970s, Piscine Militor Patel, known to all as Pi, has a rich life. His father owns a zoo, and Pi spends his days among tigers, zebras, hippos, and other exotic creatures. He develops his own theories about faith, belief, and human (and animal) nature: but after Pi attempts to befriend a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker; the young boy learns a harsh lesson from his father about the relationship between human and beast. Pi will never overlook that lesson, which fuels an insatiable curiosity about the world and, ultimately, the journey upon which he is hurtled. When Pi is seventeen his father and mother decide that the family must emigrate to a better life. The move promises new adventures in a new world, but it also means that Pi must leave behind his first love. Choosing to relocate to Canada, Pi’s parents close their zoo, pack their belongings (including some of the animals from the zoo), and board a cargo ship. Later, deep at sea, nature turns on a cataclysmic storm. The ship sinks, but Pi miraculously survives. He finds himself adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with a most unexpected traveling companion: a Tiger. Ang Lee and his team have created something no-one thought could be done by bringing Martel's book to the screen. Deserves every accolade it has received. 4 1/2 STARS Old school grandfather Artie, who is accustomed to calling the shots, meets his match when he and his 'eager to please' wife Diane agree to babysit their three grandkids while their type-A helicopter parents go away for work. While Diane sees this as an opportunity to show Phil and Alice that they are not "the other grandparents": Artie, who has just lost his job; is not quite convinced that it's a good idea. And it seems, the kids: Harper (who is under pressure from her strict violin teacher), Turner (who has a speach impediment) and Barker (who has an imaginary kangaroo named Carl as a constant companion); aren't convinced, either! When 21st century problems collide with Artie and Diane's old school methods of tough rules don't work out, the frazzled grandparents must learn to bend the rules a little. And, by using lots of love and old-fashioned fun games and a little patience, Artie and Diane may just succeed and re-discover who their grandkids are. One that all the family can enjoy. 3 1/2 STARS California based journalist and poet Mark O'Brien, has lived most of his life in an iron lung after he contracted Polio at the age of six. All but three hours of every day of his life is spent in a machine designed to keep him alive, but has robbed him of the one thing he wishes the most for: a companion to love. Now, at the age of thirty eight, O'Brien is determined to lose his virginity. His first point of contact is at the local Catholic Church. Here he seeks the advice of Father Brendan. "Would God allow him to do 'the deed'?" he asks. Father Brendan believes that after everything O'Brien has gone through, God "probably owes him one." They say God moves in mysterious ways and it's not long before O'Brian receives an answer to his question. It seems as though he's been the recipient of, let's say, divine intervention. Cheryl is a surrogate sex therapist who works with men who are faced with physical limitations because of a traumatic event or, as in O'Brien's case, contracting a disease that robs them of the chance to experience a normal, loving relationship. With the guidance of his priest, and the patience of his dedicated therapist, he sets out to make his dream of achieving sexual function a reality. John Hawkes captures the spirit, voice and mannerism of the late Mark O'Brien, perfectly. Helen Hunt gives a brave performances. 4 1/2 STARS Marty is a struggling writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay, 'Seven Psychopaths'. All he needs is a little focus and inspiration. Billy is Marty's best friend. An unemployed actor and part time dog thief, he wants to help Marty by any means necessary. Hans is Billy's partner in crime. He's the front man when it comes to reuniting a missing dog with its fretting owner. His charming manner and demeanor ensures they always collect any reward that's on offer. Hans is a religious man with a violent past. Charlie is the psychopathic gangster who has just discovered his beloved mutt Bonny, has suddenly gone missing. Charlie is unpredictable, extremely violent and wouldn't think twice about killing anyone associated with Bonny's disappearance: including her handler Sharice; who is an innocent party. It seems that Marty is about to get all the focus and inspiration he needs. But, Marty's biggest problem is, will he live to tell the tale? Not if Charlie gets his way. As a psychopath he values his mutt Bonny above anyything else. If you missed McDonagh's 2008 debut, "In Bruges", make sure you see this! Brilliant action/comedy. Highly recommended. 4 1/2 STARS Shazza’s been having a tough time lately: her Dad Wazza died 'on the job', she’s thrown a brick at the head of a skanky super model parading up and down their street making her bloke Dazza horny, and now there’s worse news; her mum who she hasn’t seen nor heard a word from since Shazza was three years old, is dying and wants to see Shazza one last time. Trouble is she lives in Alice Springs and the dole money isn’t going to stretch to a trip to the dead centre. Dazza and his best mate Franky try, unsuccessfully, to scam Centerlink, the punters at the pub, they even rob the local greasy café only to be ripped off by Franky’s ex demanding child support.With Dazza completely useless Shazza takes matters into her own hands. In Sunnyvale if you need the impossible done, you can’t go past the bikies. For the right price they can organize just about anything! Bikie gang leader, Angry, gives Shazza a job. All she has to do is drive a campervan to Alice Springs, deliver the goods hidden inside and bring the campervan back. Simple. Or is it? It seems nothing is simple when you're: out of luck, on the dole and off your face. Can stoned-out Shazza fullfil her dying mothers wish? Outrageous! Sacrilegious! Filthy! Anti-social! At the very least? A cruel portrayal of the down and out. Not for easily offended, sensitive souls. 4 STARS On January 16th 1979, the last Persian monarch, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, left the country and escaped to America. On November 4th that year, as the Iranian revolution reached boiling point, the American embassy in Tehran, is invaded by Iranian revolutionaries. In the ensuing chaos, fifty two people in the Embassy are taken hostage. However, six other staff manage to escape to the official residence of the Canadian Ambassador, where they go into hiding. The CIA is eventually ordered to get them out of the country. With few options, exfiltration expert Tony Mendez comes up with a plan: he'll create a phony Canadian film project looking to shoot in Iran and use it as a guise to smuggle the Americans out as the films production crew. With the help of some trusted Hollywood contacts, Mendez creates the ruse and proceeds to Iran as its associate producer. With Iranian security forces closing in on the truth, time is running out. Some have grave doubts the operation can succeed. As he did with "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town", Affleck has struck the perfect balance when crafting "Argo". Dramatic and edgey, with some very funny moments. 4 1/2 STARS Laguna Beach, is a glittering seaside resort in Orange County, California. It's home to the privileged and the bored. Teens with far too much free time and disposable income: men and women kept perpetually young by plastic surgeons; who all make a weekly pilgrimage to that suburban mecca, the high-end shopping mall. The temperate climate and the sparkling blue Pacific Coast gives it all a faux laid-back sheen. 'O' knows all about that. She’s a local who is certainly familiar with her hometown’s homegrown foibles and charms. She’s a unique spirit, as are her housemates: Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben and Chon. The three share a 'one of a kind' love. Ben is a peaceful, charitable botanist, who aspires to save the world. His best friend, Chon: former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary; isn’t sure the world is worth saving. They keep to themselves, sharing a special bond: a postmodern family, enjoying a quiet, well-appointed, free and easy lifestyle, made possible by Ben and Chon’s lucrative business: raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. Until a ruthless Mexican Drug Cartel led by Elena, makes Ben and Chon an offer they shouldn't refuse. When 'O' is kidnapped, all hell breaks loose. From Oscar winner Oliver Stone. Tough, brutal, powerful, unforgiving storytelling: as one would expect. 4 1/2 STARS Killing Them Softly tracks Jackie Cogan's career in a gangland version of law and order. Cogan is an enforcer; and when the Mob's rules get broken, he gets hired to ply his trade: murder. Cogan is called in when Markie Trattman's high-stake card game, under the protection of the Mob is heisted. Expertly, with a ruthless businessman's efficiency, a shrewd sense of other people's weaknesses, and a style as cold as his stare, Cogan moves with reliable precision to restore the status quo as ill-conceived capers and double-dealing shenanigans erupt into high-voltage violence. But first he has to negotiate a price for the job with Driver, the Mob's go-between. Driver wants Cogan to do the job himself, but the hitman doesn't agree. On this occassion, he'd prefer to bring in someone else. Cogan thinks there's too many loose-ends to tie up and it could get pretty messy. He prefers to kill his victims softly: and always from a distance. A violent but fascinating film. Pitt & Mendelsohn are outstanding. 4 STARS In the mountains of Franklin County, Virginia, the Bondurant brothers are the stuff of legend. The eldest, Howard, managed to survive the carnage of the Great War, but he returned home unmoored by what he had seen and done. His brother Forrest nearly died from the Spanish Flu that took his parents. He beat back death with a quiet strength and ferocious, visceral invincibility that came to define him. Jack is the youngest sibling, impressionable, sensitive, smart. Times are tough and jobs are scarce, but the Bondurants have built a thriving local business by concocting an intense and popular brand of moonshine. But, are the Counties bootlegging days about to end? No-nonsense, new lawman, Special Deputy Charlie Rakes from Chicago, is about to challenge everything the brothers have built and represent. As the rest of the county gives in to Rakes ruthless and brutal crackdown, the Bondurants maintain they will bow to no one. A note-worthy, third collaboration, for Hillcoat & Cave. 4 STARS The Moochmore girls are certain they all suffer from some kind of undiagnosed mental illness: because if they're not crazy then, they're just unpopular. Their mother Shirley is unable to cope with her demanding daughters. Her womanizing, politician husband, and local Mayor, Barry, is useless, except when she suffers a nervous breakdown. After Barry commits his wife to a mental hospital (telling his constituents that she's on holiday�) he finds himself alone with five teenage girls he barely knows. Desperate, he impulsively picks up a hitchhiker named Shaz and installs her in his home as his daughters, nanny. She's charismatic, hot-tempered, inspiring and, crazy. But Shaz transforms the girls, especially the oldest, sixteen year old Coral. With her help, the girls go from being the town's biggest jokes to becoming forces to be reckoned with. But Shaz has a secret. One that involves Coral's boss: shark hunter, Trevor. If you've retained you aussie sense of humour, it works well! 3 1/2 STARS Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, the retired CIA agent with a 'particular set of skills' who stopped at nothing to save his daughter Kim from kidnappers. Two years have passed and life has returned to normal for Mills after the daring, but brutal rescue of his daughter, from a ruthless gang involved in human trafficing. His latest assignment is teaching Kim how to drive. And, in particular, how to park. But Kim's a little distracted. She has a boyfriend. Something she has kept secret from her dad. All that is put on hold, when Krasniqi, the father of one of the villains Bryan killed swears revenge, and takes him and his ex-wife hostage in Istanbul, Bryan must enlist Kim's help to escape. He then employs his unique skills to get his family to safety and systematically take out every kidnapper, one by one. Expect less & enjoy it more. 3 1/2 STARS Set in the near future of 2044, a group of hit men called Loopers, work for a crime syndicate thitry years away in the further future. Their bosses send targets back in time, and the Loope's job is to simply shoot them and dispose of the body. The target vanishes from the future and the Looper disposes of a corpse that technically doesn't exist. Loopers are paid well for their services as each termination comes with silver bullion. It's a very clean, efficient system: provided you don't let your loop run. When Joe's next loop is transported back for termination, he gets the shock of his life. He comes face to face with his older self, from thirty years in the future. But how do you fight someone who already knows your every move. When he fails to complete the Loop, Joes finds himself on the run, determined to finish the job and get his boss Abe, off his back. But first he has to track Old Joe down. When he does, Joe reveals the terrible truth: in 2074, someone, known only as 'The Rainmaker', is killing off the loopers older selves, in an attempt to keep his identity a mystery. Stunning visually. Great cast. Hard to fault something as interesting and good as this! 4 1/2 STARS Ten years ago, Calvin Weir-Fields was a literary wunderkind with an acclaimed first novel. Since then, he's been stricken by a bad case of writer's block, exacerbated by his dismal love life. In a last-ditch attempt to reignite his creative spark, Calvin begins to envision a beautiful female protagonist in his mind. Her name is Ruby Sparks and, from the minute he imagines her, he feels creatively invigorated to write about her. Until she shows up in his living room. Is this a joke, a sign of madness, an act of magic? Whatever it is, it feels incredible. Suddenly, Ruby's sleeping in Calvin's bed, cooking in his kitchen, beguiling him in every way, with one mind-boggling twist: he somehow has the power to change her every time he sits at his typewriter. As Calvin tries to juggle this power, he faces a major dilemma as a writer and a boyfriend: what will it take to make this relationship from his imagination work in the real world? A delightful, quirky twist on your standard, romantic comedy. Well worth seeing! 4 STARS Greg Heffley, the kid who made 'wimpy' cool, is back in an all-new family comedy in the hit movie franchise based on the publishing phenomenon by Jeff Kinney. School's out and Greg is looking forward to enjoying the best summer of all time. Until they run into a young man who has undergone a wonderful transformation thanks to Spag Union, a school that turns troublesome boys into polite young men. When his dad decides that some father-son bonding is in order, Greg must do everything he can to keep him from ruining his vacation. So he hatches a plan to pretend he has a job at a ritzy country club. But even that fails to keep Greg away from the season's dog days, including embarrassing mishaps at a public pool and a camping trip that goes horribly wrong. And it doesn't end there. When his Rodrick's band gets a gig at a special function, it seems that, no matter what Greg does: it always ends in disaster. The 'Wimpy Kid' provides good value for both fans and newcomers. 3 1/2 STARS The only things more dangerous than the threat facing suburban Glenview, Ohio, United States, Planet Earth, are the four guys who've come together to save them. Meet the Neighborhood Watch: civic-minded Evan, fun-loving family guy Bob, tough-talking 'wild card' Franklin and 'looking for love' divorced, Jamarcus. In this seemingly serene enclave and safe haven, they have decided to join forces to safeguard their community. In addition, they're enjoying some of the perks that come with the job: like drinking beer, shooting the shit, and just being guys. Even so, the not so fearsome foursome initially gets no respect from the residents they're supposedly looking out for. A group of kids plaster them with eggs, and the local cops think they're a joke: but not for long. The neighbourhood watchers are on the hunt for the vicious killer of a Costco night security guard. A monster who not only savagely kills, but also takes its victims skin! Certainly not for the politically correct, wowsers or committed churchgoers. 3 STARS The Umbrella Corporation's deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of increasingly lethal Undead. The human race's last and only hope, Alice, has been captured by forces led by her arch-enemy Jill. Alice awakes in the heart of Umbrella's most impenetrable operations facility, in a cell from which escape seems impossible. But help comes from an unlikely source: Albert Wesker. Attempting a death-defying escape from the vast, high-tech complex with the help of elite commandos, Alice battles her way through the cityscapes of Tokyo, New York City, Moscow and Washington, D.C. Along the way, she encounters a series of mind-blowing revelations that will force her to rethink everything she once believed. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice finds a new reason to fight for the survival of a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. Has the final countdown has begun? The 3D works well, while the CGI/SFX and action are good. 3 STARS TheY're back with a new mission and this time it's personal. The gang are reunited when Mr Church enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries and even better, if they successfully complete the mission, it might just get Church off Barney's back. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, they are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Barney's adamant when he orders: Track 'em, find 'em, kill 'em. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath of destruction through opposing forces, wreaking havoc in an attempt to shut down an unexpected threat from Vilain and his gang, who have taken a whole village hostage as they remove five tons of weapons grade plutonium hidden in a mine. More than enough to change the balance of power in the world. But it's nothing compared to the justice the Expendables serve up to the villainous adversary who savagely murdered their brother in arms. What more could you wish for? A very good sequel featuring the biggest name action heroes. 4 STARS Aaron Cross is one of six agents in a program called Outcome. Unlike the CIA's Treadstone, Outcome agents have been developed and trained for use by the Department of Defense. More than assassins, Outcome agents are designed for use in isolated, high-risk, long-term intelligence assignments, that will place them deep inside the ranks of those who threaten the free worlds security. The behavioral science that was suggested as the underpinning of the Treadstone agents has been upgraded and advanced, but it is the shared origins of these two programs that makes Outcome so vulnerable as Jason Bourne's story becomes public knowledge. Aaron has given himself to the Outcome project and has just undertaken a training assignment in extreme conditions in Canada, breaking the unofficial record by two days. Dogged by Wolves, he makes for his rendevous where blood samples he's taken throughout the exercise, will be sent back by a drone. He has no knowledge of what is happening in New York, or that he is about to be eliminated. "With Tony Gilroy directing and co-writing this is every bit as good as its predecessors and then some!" 4 1/2 STARS 1968 was the year the planet went haywire. All around the globe, there were riots and revolution in the streets. There were hard drugs, soft drugs, free love and psychedelic music and the shock assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. Dominating every other news story, was Vietnam. For four gorgeous young women from a remote Aboriginal mission, 1968 was the year that changed their lives forever. Sisters Gail, Julie and Cynthia, together with their cousin Kay, are discovered by Dave, a down on his luck Irish musician with attitude, a taste for Irish Whiskey and an ear for Soul Music. He steers the girls away from their Country and Western origins by making them blacker through his passion for soul music. It leads to an audition to perform in war-torn South Vietnam. Successful, the girls, now known as The Sapphires, first appear the best black bar in Saigon where they sing Soul Classics for black American Marines. Then it's on tour in the Mekong Delta, where the girls sing up a storm, manage to dodge bullets and fall in love. If you loved "Bran Nue Day" & Red Dog", then don't miss "The Sapphires". A gem! Deserves every accolade it gets. 5 STARS It's 1818 and Abraham Lincoln lives in Indiana with his parents. His father Thomas, works at a plantation owned by Jack Barts. There, the young Lincoln befriends a young African American boy, William Johnson and intervenes when he sees the boy being beaten by a slaver. Because of his son's actions, Thomas is fired. That night, Barts break into the Lincoln's house and attacks his wife, Nancy. She falls ill the following day and dies shortly afterwards. Nine years later Abraham will seek vengence on Barts and by doing so, uncover a terrible secret. He freed the slaves and led the Northern states through America's Civil War. His legacy as the greatest president of the United States endures to this day. But Abraham Lincoln's life as the world's greatest hunter of the undead remained a secret: until now. 3D works a treat! 3 1/2 STARS Scott Voss is a fourty two year old biology teacher and former college wrestler teaching in a failing high school. Life for the teaching staff is about to take a turn for the worse. Called to a meeting, the staff are informed that the school is way behind in its budget and with the exception of the Football Programme, cutbacks will have to be made if the school is to survive. When Scott discovers the cutbacks threaten to cancel the music program and lay off its highly popular teacher Mr Streb, he decides to step up to the plate, by announcing he will raise the fifty thousand dollars needed to keep the school programme running. Sadly, he's about to realizes he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Until, while watching Mixed Martial Arts on cable TV, he discovers there's big money to be made. Scott is soon moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. But, keeping his 'second job' a secret may prove difficult. When a video, showing him in action, is uploaded to a social media site, the jigs up. Everyone thinks Scott is crazy, especially the school nurse, Bella, who has to treat his injuries. As Scott becomes more and more committed to fighting for the students, he becomes a sensation that rallies the entire school. But to succeed, Scott urgently needs to find himself a suitable coach. The feel-good movie of 2012! 4 STARS Mike is an entrepreneur. A man of many talents and loads of charm, he spends his days pursuing the American Dream from as many angles as he can handle: from roofing houses and detailing cars to designing furniture from his two-storey Tampa beach condo. But at night, he comes to life as the hot headliner in an all-male revue. As Magic Mike he's been rocking the stage at Club Xquisite for years with his original style and over the top dance moves. The more the ladies love him, the more they spend, and the happier that makes club owner Dallas. Seeing potential in a guy he calls the Kid, Mike takes the 19 year old under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of dancing, partying, picking up women and making easy money. It's not long before the club's newest act has fans of his own, as the summer opens up to a world of fun, friendship and good times. Meanwhile, Mike meets the Kid's captivating sister, Brooke. She's definitely someone he'd like to know a lot better, and it looks like he has a chance: until her little brother's lifestyle gets in the way. Despite the fact that ladies will get to see Channings arsecrack, theres little if no magic here! 2 1/2 STARS It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City has been crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. At a ceremony to mark the eigth anniversary of his passing, Commissioner Gordon, is about to make a speech, during which, he plans to reveal the real truth about Dent. But events are about to unfold that will change everything with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham, will drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. And if he dons the cape and cowl again, can Batman rise and defeat this powerful adversary? A most staisfying end to a stunning and exciting trilogy. 4 STARS Meet the Three Stooges. Cute little guys, dumped in a duffle bag on the steps of the Sisters Of Mercy Orphanage. "Angels from heaven," that's how the nuns describe the three toddlers left at their orphanage. Never mind that one infant is sporting a bowl-shaped haircut, the second has two shocks of bushy hair sprouting from a bald pate, and the third rocks a retro crew cut. But when one of the nuns, Sister Mary-Mengele, receives a fierce eye-poke from Moe, they suspect the new arrivals are anything but heavenly. Over the years their fears are realized and even Mother Superior is starting to get a little fazed. To make matters worse, none of the prospective adopting parents who visit the orphange, want to take on all three boys. Now, years later, the Three Stooges have grown up leaving the nuns bruised, battered and bewildered. The situation is about to go from bad to really bad. It looks like the orphanage will be forced to close its doors due to financial difficulties. But Larry, Curly and Moe, employed as the foster home's inept maintenance men, are determined to come to the rescue. Their quest: raise the money needed to save the orphanage. Terribly funny! 3 1/2 STARS Life is good for our favourite Ice Age animals. The old gang still hang out together and all appears idyllic. Well except for the fact that Peaches is growing up fast and has a crush on a handsome and highly popular young Mammoth named Ethan: something Manny is finding a little too hard to handle. Like every dad, she'll always be his little girl. Putting his big wooly foot down only brings out the rebel in Peaches and it leads to a rift between them. But, unbeknown to any of the Ice Age animals an event of catastrophic proportions is about to happen. One that will turn their world upside down. An event that will tear their world apart and separate Manny, Sid and Diego from the herd. A gigantic upheaval will change the landscape forever as mountainous sheer walls of rock rise from the ground and force the terrified creatures to flee for their lives. Except for Manny, Sid and Diego, who now find themselves drifting out to sea on an iceberg. Provides good value and fun for old and young fan alike. 4 STARS Jason and Julie are single thirty-something Manhattanites. They've been best friends since college. They live in the same building. They trust each other implicitly and, they aren't remotely attracted to each other. While at a chic downtown restaurant for a dinner with their closest friends, two married couples: Leslie and Alex and Ben and Missy, Julie and Jason Jason notices the behavior of some unruly children being seated at the table next to them. He and Julie riff on how inappropriate it is to bring kids to such a sophisticated place. But their comic rant is cut short when Leslie suddenly blurts out that she's pregnant. Mortified, Julie and Jason turn on a dime and congratulate their friends wholeheartedly and earnestly: it's the first of their close friends to take the plunge. Leslie and Alex reassure them that they would never bring their kids to a fancy restaurant: they're gonna be cool parents; and nothing is going to change. Fast forward to four years later and everything has changed. Dismayed at how their friends have changed Jason and Julie decide on an arrangement. This is What To Expect thanks to the performance of Jennifer Westfeldt SOLID 3 1/2 STARS 2089. Archaeologists Shaw and Holloway have made a major discovery: a star map that dates back 35000 years. It's a pattern several unconnected ancient cultures have unknowingly shared. They interpret this as an invitation from humanity's forerunners, or "Engineers". Peter Weyland, CEO of Weyland Corporation, funds the creation of the scientific vessel Prometheus to follow the map to the distant moon LV-223. Those onboard travel in stasis, while an android named David, monitors their voyage and studies linguistics such as Schleicher's fable. Arriving in 2093, the crew are informed, by the archaeologists, thatthey are here find the Engineers: believed to be mankinds creators. Mission director Meredith Vickers orders them to avoid making contact without her permission. Prometheus now decends, searching for a safe landing site. They finally sight one through a gap in two mountainous peaks. Janek pilots them to a safe landing near a large artificial structure. Stunning. 4 STARS Jules has been a little off-colour lately. Is it nerves because she and Evan are finalists in Celebrity Dance Factor or could it be something unexpected? Over the moon about starting a family, Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don't stand a chance against the many demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy's husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who's expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn't so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a 'dudes' support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. Rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco's surprise hook-up, results in an unexpected quandary: what do you do when your first child comes before your first date? 3 STARS junior solicitor Arthur Kipps is in jeopardy of being dismissed. On his final warning, he is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. Although the townspeople try to keep Kipps from learning their tragic history, he soon discovers that the house belonging to his client is haunted by the ghost of a woman who is determined to find someone and something she lost: and no one, not even the children, are safe from her vengeance. It is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, standing at a gravesite, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of The Woman In Black: and her terrible purpose. Spooky! 3 1/2 STARS In the year 1750, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from England to start a new life in America, where they build a fishing empire in the coastal Maine town that comes to carry their name: Collinsport. Two decades pass and Barnabas has the world at his feet. The master of Collinwood Manor, he is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of falling in love with a beauty named Josette DuPres and breaks the heart of Angelique Bouchard. A witch in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him: alive! Nearly two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972, a stranger in an even stranger time. Returning to Collinwood Manor, Barnabas finds that his once grand estate has fallen into ruin, while sadly, the dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better. "The fact that the critics don't like "Dark Shadows" shouldn't bother you one teensy, weensy, bit (they didn't get "The Rum Diary" either). Kudos to Burton and the cast." 3 1/2 STARS When a mission to rescue kidnapped CIA operative Lisa Morales unexpectedly uncovers a chilling plot with potentially unimaginable consequences, a team of the most elite, highly-trained warriors in the modern world is dispatched on a top-secret operation. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race against the clock in an ever-widening mission to hotspots around the globe, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. An unprecedented blend of real-world heroism and original filmmaking, "Act of Valour", stars a group of active-duty U.S. Navy SEALs (who, frustrated that they were not being accurately depicted, were invited to play key roles in the cast) in a motion picture unlike any in Hollywood history: A fictionalized account of real-life U.S. Navy SEAL operations. "Act of Valour" features a gripping story that takes audiences on an adrenaline-fueled, edge of their seat journey. "Don't expect good dialogue. Expect edge of your seat real action!" 3 STARS Welcome to the reunion of the Class of 1999 from East Great Falls High. All the American Pie characters we met a little more than a decade ago return for their high-school reunion. In one long-overdue weekend, they will discover what has changed, who hasn't and that time and distance can't break the bonds of friendship. It was summer 1999 when four small-town Michigan boys began a quest to lose their virginity. In the years that have passed, Jim and Michelle are now married. Sadly Jim's mum has passed away three years ago, while Kevin and Vicky have said goodbye. Oz and Heather have moved on, but Finch still longs for Stifler's Mom. As for Stifler, well he remains the same as he ever was. Now these lifelong friends have come home as adults to reminisce about: and get inspired by; the hormonal teens they were. Has anything changed? Secrets will be revealed, and friendships will be sorely tested. "Still raunchy. Still funny. And if you're a fan? It's a must see." 3 1/2 STARS Welcome to Thneedville. Fantstic and made of plastic. No nature. No Flowers. No trees. When young Audrey tells besotted Ted all she wants to see is a real living tree, he goes on a quest to find one. It will lead him to the greedy Onceler, who, as an ambitious young man, notices a forest of truffula trees. He realizes that these natural resources could be profitable by making Thneeds out of them. A thneed is a fine something that all people need. The Onceler, in his greedy state, encounters the Lorax who "speaks for the trees because the trees have no tongues". Ignoring the warning the Lorax brings him, the Onceler: in his quest for success; pollutes the air, pollutes the water and eventually deforests all the 'special trees' from the land. With no trees, there's no more money, and all that is left is a polluted, dark, environmental mess. The Onceler is now a hermit in the lifeless landscape he once created. Is it possible someone can turn it around? "A wonderful, colorful and timeless tale." 4 1/2 STARS Ruthless Queen Clementianna, has seized control of the kingdom after keeping her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow White, the future heir to the throne, hidden away in the palace. Snow has had a tragic life, having never known her real mother, who died while giving birth to her. Her lonely father, realizing the need for his daughter to have a mother, married Clementianna, who is according to a magic mirror, the most beautiful woman in the land. Having attained eighteen years of age, Snow is now the rightful heir to the throne. But the scheming Queen has other plans. She orders her personal aide Brighton, to take Snow to the forest and leave her at the mercy of a monster that lives there, knowing full well Snow will surely perish. If only she knew the truth. Snow has been taken in by a band of rebellious but kindhearted dwarfs. Snow will soon blossom into a brave young woman, who is determined to save her country. "Far better than you could imagine. A tale for older kids and adults alike. " 4 STARS "Project X" follows three seemingly anonymous high school seniors: Thomas, Costa and J.B.; as they attempt to finally make a real name for themselves. Their idea seems innocent enough: let's throw a party that no one will forget, and have a camera there, to document history in the making. But, when you're not the most popular birthday boy at your high school, how do you attract enough guests to have a good time. Easy, ask a few of the popular students to come with their friends. What should have been a small, intimate affair, soon spirals out of control as word about the party goes viral. And, it seems, nothing could prepared them for how out of control the party will get. As the word spreads, dreams will be ruined, friendships tested, records blemished, trust will be broken and legends will be born: provided they and the neighbourhood survive. A warning to parents and police everywhere. "Project X is a film every parent should see with their teenage or young adult children." 4 STARS New technologies and social communities allow us to record, post and comment on every second of our lives, sharing our every emotion and opinion with the world, no matter how mundane. A night trip into the woods where a mysterious cave has suddenly opened up, may prove to be the undoing for three high school classmates who suddenly gain superpowers after coming in contact from a mysterious glowing substance. The chronicle of their ordinary lives is about to take on extraordinary turn. Initially, Andrew, Matt and Steve use their powers to play innocent pranks on each other and people around them, but soon they gain confidence and learn to control their powers better to take on more difficult tasks. Their newfound sense of immortality and impunity will force them to evaluate their own morality to ultimately decide where to draw the line about how far they should go. "Teens will find "Chronicle" highly appealing, while the curiosity factor should drag a few more in to cinemas." 3 1/2 STARS Franklin Delano Roosevelt Foster, is handsome, suave, and self-assured, and possesses a preternatural ability to attract beautiful women. His best friend and partner James, better known as Tuck, is ruggedly good-looking and dangerous, but not nearly as skilled at romantic matters. Together, their unrivaled flair, formidable covert abilities, and good looks, make them the best of the best among CIA agents. But FDR and Tuck's longstanding personal and professional bond is put to the test when they unwittingly begin dating the same woman. That would be Lauren Scott, senior product evaluator for a leading consumer advocate publication. She has a far-reaching knowledge of products ranging from ovens to smartphones, and is a skilled leader at her workplace, but has no luck meeting men. Until she meets FDR an Tuck through an on-line dating service. Lauren can’t believe her good luck. "The critics might not like it, but I'm betting that audiences will, after all, it is a lot of fun." 3 1/2 STARS Hollywood, 1927. George Valentin is one of Hollywood's reigning silentscreen idols, instantly recognizable for his slim moustache and signature white tie and tails. The star actor Kinograph has turned out hit after hit for cigar-chomping, studio mogul Al Zimmer. Georges success has brought him an elegant mansion, an elegant wife and a chauffeure to takes him to the studio and back each day. As for young dancer Peppy Miller, the future will be what she makes of it. Vivacious, good-humored, with an incandescent smile and a flapper's ease of movement, she first crosses George’s path at his film premiere and then as an extra on his latest film at Kinograph. Her star quality will soon be discovered, when Hollywood falls under sway of a captivating new starlet: talking pictures. George wants no part of the 'talkies', dismissing them as a passing fad. By 1929, Kinograph is preparing to cease all silent film production and George faces a choice: embrace sound, like rising star Peppy, or risk a slide into obscurity. "A black & white, silent film in this day and age? Truly unmissable. Superb! Magnifique. Une glorieuse, la production enchanteresse." 5 STARS Matt King, a husband and father of two girls, must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is critically injured and placed on life support after a boating accident off Waikiki. As he attempts to repair his relationship with his daughters: precocious Scottie and the rebellious Alexandra, he's wrestling with a decision to sell his family's land. Handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries, the Kings own some of the last priceless virgin parcels of tropical beach in the islands. When Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was having an affair at the time of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, during a week of huge decisions. With his girls in tow, he embarks on a haphazard search for his wife's lover. Along the way, in encounters alternately funny, troublesome and transcendent, Matt will realize he's on course toward rebuilding his life and family. One experience you'll probably want to share with other film fans. Just go and see it! 4 1/2 STARS Dave, the chipmunks and the Chipettes are seaward bound for what Dave hopes will be a relaxing, stress-free, much needed holiday on luxury cruise ship. As usual, his hopes are soon dashed by Alvin's misbehaving. But Dave's not the only one who's unhappy with Alvin's behaviour. Invited to dine at the Captain's table, Dave orders the chipmunks and the Chipettes to stay in their cabin for the night. The dinner doesn't go the way Dave expects. First, the Captain raises the issue of Alvin's misbehaving, advising Dave that he'd better reign Alvin in or their may be big trouble. Then the ships Pelican mascot, reveals himself to Dave: it's his old nemesis Ian. While all this is happening, Brittany, Jeanette, Eleanor, Alvin, Simon and a reluctan Theodore are having a night on the town. But worse is to come the next day. Thanks to Alvin, the chipmunks and the Chipettes will end up chipwrecked. The cute Chipmunks & Chipettes are back. Guess what? I found it to be surprisingly good fun. 3 1/2 STARS The sequel "Happy Feet Two" once again returns audiences to the magnificent icey landscape of Antarctica, only this time, it's even better, thanks to excellent 3D. Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem on his flippers. Sadly his tiny son, Erik, is: it seems: a choreo-phobic. Try as he may, Mumble can't get his son to follow in his fathers toe-tappin' footsteps. Erik's problem is further compounded because, when he does try to dance, the result is so embarrassing. Reluctant to dance, the youngster runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven: a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. Things get worse when their world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik will discover his father's has real 'guts and grit', as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures: from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals: to put things right. Making a successful sequel is a hard ask. Too long with too many songs. 2 1/2 STARS. Benjamin Mee is a Los Angeles newspaper columnist and adventure writer who, as a single father, faces the challenges of raising his two young kids after losing his wife through illness. Her death has had a devestating effect on his son, Dylan, who is going through a 'dark phase'. Hoping that a fresh start and a new life will restore their family spirit, Mee quits his job and buys an old rural house on large acreage outside the city that comes with a unique bonus feature: a zoo named the Rosemoor Animal Park, where dozens of animals reside under the care of head zookeeper Kelly Foster and her dedicated team. With no experience, limited time and a shoestring budget, Mee sets out with the support of his family and the local community to reinvigorate and then reopen the zoo. For once, Benjamin is no longer reporting on an adventure story; he's living his own: and it is right in his own backyard. Cinemagoers of all ages and in particular families will find this an honest to goodness, charmer. 4 STARS. Young Sawyer is cycling by a beach near his Florida home, when he is frantically beckoned to by a man in need of a cell phone. Making his way to the waters edge, Sawyer discovers a beached dolphin with a badly damaged tail, tangled in the lines of a crab pot. The dolphin and the boy instantly bond. By the time the Clearwater Marine Hospital responds to the older man's 911 call, the young boy has freed up the dolphin. Soon the dolphin's need becomes a bridge between them. Unfortunately, despite Dr Clay Haskett's best efforts to nurse the animal back to good health, he is forced to amputate its tail. Christened Winter; Sawyer virtually becomes the dolphin's carer. But without a tail, a dolphin's chances are slim. It's only when his cousin Kyle comes back wounded from a tour of war duty and Sawyer is introduced to prosthetics guru Dr Cameron McCarthy that the idea of a prosthetic tail is born. This 'based on a true story' dolphin tale is one kids & adults will enjoy. 3 1/2 STARS. With sharp, quick-witted dialogue, set against the spectacle of modern world power and politics, The Ides of March is a wicked tale of sex, ambition, loyalty, betrayal and revenge, centred around Stephen Meyers, a young, ambitious, press spokesman for Presidential candidate Governor Mike Morris. When Myers gets a call from the opposition candidates campaign manager Tom Duffy, he is curious enough to meet with him. Little does the young man realize, he is about to falls prey to backroom politics, through the treacherous manipulations of veteran operatives and the seductive power of a young intern, Molly Stearns. Myers comes unstuck when word is leaked back to the Governor's campaign manager Paul Zara. For Zara, it's all about loyalty: not about curiousity. Taking that call from Duffy, may have ended his career. But Meyers isn't finished yet. He's prepared to fight dirty: real dirty. A cast worth watching. A first class political thriller that is the real deal on every count. 4 1/2 STARS. With the possibillity that this could be the last summer they spend together before university starts, Will, Jay, Neil and Simon have decided to take the ulimate 'get laid' holiday at a boozy resort in Crete. With high hopes of scoring with the ladies and getting as pissed as possible, they are on their way to Malia for two weeks. But right from the start, these four twats, suffer setbacks. The resort they have booked into is an absolute dump and despite the fact that there are women galore, they just don't seem to have what it takes to hook-up with any of them. Even worse, Simon, who can't stop obsessing about Carli, falls out with Jay, adding to the tension of rejection. Along the way, the simple-minded Neil cops off with every granny in sight, Simon attempts to get over being dumped, Jay gets eaten alive after passing-out drunk on an anthill and Will has a rather embarrassing skinny-dipping experience. The Inbetweeners Movie is definitely no squeaky clean Disney flick. Disgustingly funny. 4 STARS. The big day has been finalized and so, the invitations are sent out to those who are invited to see Edward Cullen and Bella Swan tie the knot in what will turn out to be, most unholy matrimony. While there is an air of excitement for many of the guests, there's one who is not impressed. Jacob Black, still filled with conflicting emotions, isn't hanging around and heads for the Cullen house where the wedding will take place. Consumed by his love for Bella, he still believes she is placing herself in grave danger bu marrying into the Cullen vampire family. Meantime, Bella is haunted by a dream in which she and Edward, slaughter all the guests attending the wedding ceremony. Edward alleviates her fears, the wedding goes as planned and the happy couple travel to Brazil for their honeymoon. Here, in an idyllic setting, Edward, passions aroused, takes his virgin bride and consumates their marriage. Definitely not for newbies but rather one left to the books very dedicated fans. 2 STARS. Tel Aviv, Israel, 1999. Rachel, Stephan & David have been venerated for decades by Israel because of the secret mission that they embarked on for their country back in 1965/1966, when the trio tracked down Nazi war criminal Dieter Vogel: the feared Surgeon of Birkenau; in East Berlin. Their original mission was to bring Vogel back to Israel where he would face trial for his war crimes, which include performing horrific medical experiments on young Jewish children during WW2. No-one is more proud of the trio's effort, than Rachel's daughter Sarah who has written a book on the events that led to Vogel's death at the hand of her mother. An uneasy Rachel is called to read an excerpt from the book. As she does so, her mind flashes back to East Germany and the mission that made the three young mossad agents, heroes for life. But, when a tormented David kills himself, Rachel's forced to face her demons. In lesser hands, this could have been quite forgettable. Thankfully it isn't! 4 1/2 STARS. Meet Kate: wife, mother, career woman and juggler par excellence. Life's hectic but good. She's got a great husband, Richard, an architect who has recently struck out on his own. She's got two adorable children, Emily, who's turning six, and Ben, a toddler who worships the ground she walks on. She's got a job she loves, as an investment manager at the Boston satellite of a New York based financial firm. Kate travels frequently for work, but also manages to be as involved in her daughter's school and after-school activities as any stay at home mom. Colleagues, acquaintances and relatives invariably all say the same thing when remarking on Kate's ability to keep the different areas of her existence running so smoothly: "I don't know how you do it." Somehow Kate does: until a demanding new project, which now requires she drops everything at a minutes notice; puts more pressure on their family life. Should provide welcome relief for cinemagoers in need of a good laugh. 3 1/2 STARS. Haunted by a tragic past, Marine Tommy Conlon returns home for the first time in fourteen years to enlist the help of a father he has hated, despised and avoided for years. But now he needs to make a connection of sorts. Tommy wants to take part in Sparta, the biggest winner takes all event in mixed martial arts history and to do so, he's willing to put himself in the hands of the one person who can make it all happen: his father Paddy. A former wrestling prodigy, Tommy blazes a path toward the championship while his brother, Brendan, an ex-fighter turned teacher, returns to the ring in a desperate bid to save his family from financial ruin. When Brendan’s unlikely, underdog rise sets him on a collision course with the unstoppable Tommy, two, estranged brothers, will finally confront, not only each other, but the forces that pulled them apart, facing off in an unforgettable, bloodied, bone-crunching climax. Bone crunching, fued-fueled entertainment that will divide audiences. 4 1/2 STARS. By day he's is a movie stunt-driver. By night he steers getaway vehicles for armed heists. All he does is drive. He doesn't plan any of the heist details and he doesn't carry a gun. He gives his clients a five minute window to pull off their jobs and get back in the car. Five minutes: no more, no less. Though a loner by nature, Driver can’t help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene, a vulnerable young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband Standard. After a heist intended to pay off Standard's protection money spins unpredictably out of control, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals. But when he realizes that the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash in his trunk, Driver is forced to shift gears. Now he must go on the offense and come up with a plan that will eliminate the opposition. Stylish, hypnotic, crime-noir that will have you rivetted to the screen. 5 STARS. An international traveler reaches into the snack bowl at an airport bar then passes her credit card to a waiter. A business meeting begins with a round of handshakes. A man coughs on a crowded bus. One contact. One instant. And a lethal virus is transmitted. When Beth returns to Minneapolis from business in Hong Kong, what she thought was jet lag takes a virulent turn. Two days later, she is dead and E.R. doctors have no idea why. Soon, others exhibit the same mysterious symptoms: hacking coughs and fever, followed by seizure, brain hemorrhage: and ultimately, death. In Minneapolis, Chicago, London, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, the numbers quickly multiply. One case becomes four, then sixteen, then hundreds, thousands, as the contagion sweeps across all borders, fueled by the countless human interactions that make up the course of an average day. A global pandemic explodes. A sober tale that pulls no punches and will send a chill down your spine. Engrossing. 4 STARS. Paleontologist Kate Lloyd has traveled to the desolate region for the expedition of her lifetime, joining a Norwegian scientific team that has been searching for, and has now found, an extraterrestrial ship buried in the ice. She discovers an organism that seems to have died in the crash eons ago. But it is about change. The alien creature will soon awaken. Taken back to the research teams base, a decision is made to take a tissue sample. This simple experiment will free the deadly alien from its frozen prison. What they are about to discover is that this alien can take over a host body, and in the confined living and working huts of the base, that makes the humans easy targets. Now on the loose, this parasite that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish. Kate must now join forces with the crew's pilot, Carter, to keep it from killing them off one at a time. A re-arranging of John Carpenter's 1985 film. It's a scary treat that works. Recommended. 4 STARS. Fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver is living the dream. Good job, nice house, great kids and married to his high school sweetheart, Emily. But, when Cal learns she's cheated on him and wants a divorce, his 'perfect' life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth, spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar. Until hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, suave, thirtyish, Jacob. In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, he opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Yet, despite Cal's makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can't be made over is Cal's heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began. Good cast. Solid performances. It's very funny, poignant, cruel and just like life: it's crazy, stupid, love. Recommended. 4 STARS. For as long as he can remember, Nathan has had, thanks to a dream, an uneasy feeling that he's living someone else's life. When he stumbles upon an image of himself as a little boy on a missing persons website, all of Nathan's darkest fears come true: he realizes his parents are not his own and his life is a lie, carefully fabricated to hide something more mysterious and dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Just as he begins to piece together his true identity, Nathan is targeted by a team of trained killers, forcing him on the run with the only person he can trust, his neighbor Karen. Every second counts as Nathan and Karen race to evade both the ruthless assassins and, federal operatives. But as his opponents close in, Nathan soon realizes the only way he'll survive and solve the mystery of his elusive biological father: is to stop running and take matters into his own hands. If you're a 'Twilight' fan, you will obviously get more out of "Abduction" than most. Lautner kicks ass! 3 1/2 STARS. Johnny English has retreated to a Tibetan monastery run by Ting Wang to hide from his shameful Mozambique cock-up eight years ago. Now, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, English has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent. With the world needing him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a secret web of conspiracy, known only as Vortex, that runs throughout the KGB, CIA and even MI-7, using every trick in his playbook to protect us all: without failing. Is it fun? The audience I sat in with, certainly gave me, that impression. 3 1/2 STARS. Death once again proves to be the ultimate stalker as it systematically hunts down a group of friends struggling to escape its relentless pursuit. This time, Death is unleashed on several coworkers as they travell on a Rolland Coach Lines bus to attend a corporate retreat for what should be a quick overnight trip. As the charter bus makes its way toward the location, the route will take them over a massive suspension bridge that arches over a river, where raging waters surge two hundred feet below. Held up by roadworks, the group are about to face a terrifying experience that not all will survive. Their fates are seemingly sealed as the bridge tears itself apart. Sam, who has already seen the disaster in a vision, desperately tries to figure out a way to save them, with some degree of success: or so he thinks. But when your number is up, it seems you are only delaying the inevitible. Now death wants to claim each of them for his own, and he'll use any means possible to snuff the life out of these helpless survivors. If you haven't seen the other four films, don't worry. Each has a stand alone storyline. See 'FD5' and then hire the other four on DVD. 4 STARS. On St Swithin's Day, July 15th, 1988: the day they graduate from university; Emma and Dexter begin a friendship that will last a lifetime. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground. For the next two decades, on the 15th of July, key moments in their lives will continue to shape their futures, their relationship and their feelings for each other as they move seperately through life. Together or apart, through their friendship and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears, their lives are always intertwined. Somewhere along their journey, they realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along. As the true meaning of that one day back in 1988 is revealed, they will come to terms with the nature of love and life itself. Read the book? A romantic at heart? Love Anne Hathaway? This is for you. 4 1/2 STARS. Management candidate Nick has been logging twelve hour days and eating everything his twisted boss Dave dishes out, hoping it will lead to a well-earned promotion. But now he knows that's never going to happen. Dental assistant Dale has been struggling to maintain his self-respect against the relentless X-rated advances of Dr Julia Harris, D.D.S., when she suddenly turns up the heat. Accountant Kurt has just learned that his company's corrupt new owner, Bobby Pellit, is not only bent on ruining his career but plans to funnel toxic waste onto an unsuspecting population. What can you do when your boss is a psycho, a man-eater or a total tool? Well, quitting isn't an option. These monsters must be stopped. So, on the strength of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice, they devise a convoluted, foolproof plan to rid them of their respective bosses: permanently. It's dirty! It's filthy! It's Raunchy! It's sexy! It's rated MA15+. But don't let that stop you seeing it. Clever & Funny. 4 STARS. 1875. New Mexico Territory. A stranger with no memory and a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist, stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution, where no-one makes a move unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. It's a town that lives in fear and doesn't welcome strangers. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless townsfolk one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they've rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslingers memory slowly returns, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the townfolk a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive Ella, he unites them against a common enemy. Don't let the negativity of the critics put you off "Cowboys & Aliens". It's a western worth seeing. 4 STARS. In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite, powerful force has existed for centuries: the Green Lantern Corps. Warriors who are sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him the ability to create anything his mind can imagine. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and that of the Earth, lies in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected. Hal Jordan may be a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal's humanity is one weapon no member of the Corps has ever had. If he can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be the key to defeating Parallax. The ring chose Hal Jordan; and the ring is never wrong. Plenty of action; loads of laughs; good cast and a bundle of excellent SFX & CGI effects. 4 STARS. Will Rodman is a scientist working within a large pharmaceutical corporation, Gen-Sys, conducting genetic research to develop a benign virus that restores damaged human brain tissue. He is committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's, a disease that afflicts his father, Charles. His relentless focus on his work has precluded personal relationships, but the connection between his research and Charles' illness brings the two together, albeit under difficult heart-rending circumstances. Just prior to Gen-Sys' commencement of human trials of a promising and potentially lucrative new drug, Will's simian test subject suddenly display bizarrely aggressive behavior. Will is ordered to shut the programme down. Amidst the confusion of the study's sudden termination, Will finds himself charged with an overlooked newborn infant chimpanzee: a male, the newly orphaned offspring of his most promising test subject. Will secretly raises him as his own, at home, while caring for his ailing father. Until dramatic circumstances tear them apart. The life-like realism of the'Apes' will absolutely amaze you. The added bonus is they didn't use 3D. TRULY REMARKABLE! 5 STARS. Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix with McQueen determine to prove he's the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and stunning spy in training, Holley Shiftwell. Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive and thrilling chase through the streets of Japan, Europe and to the street circuit in London for the final showdown, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Should take a bundle of money, but like many a sequel, "Cars 2" is a tad disappointing. 3 1/2 STARS.

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click here Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma, are at the top of their creative game as filmmakers amid disquieting insinuations about whether it's time for the British director to retire. Alfred is contracted to Paramount and he owes them one more movie. To prove he still has it, he decides his next film (much to everyone's dismay) will be an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel, "Psycho". When Paramount turn him down; the powerful censorship board advise him they will enforce their decency rules when it comes to his proposed 'shower scene', and no-one wants to finance "Psycho", he and Alma decide they'll have to go it alone. While he forges ahead with his plans for casting and shooting the film, Alma decides she will assist their close friend Whitfield Cook, by working on his latest script. All goes well until Alma finally loses patience with Alfred's roving eye, his jealous behaviour and, the way he is obsessed with controlling his blonde leading ladies. Hopkins gives a believable and fascinating performance as the great Alfred 'Hitch' Hitchcock, but its Mirren who is steals the show. A film that's probably not for everyone: but it should be! WWALA. 4 STARS

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