MOVIE GUIDE

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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (M) Fantasy Drama
In Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
TOY STORY 3 (G) Animated Adventure
The creators of the beloved Toy Story films reopen the box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favourite gang of toy characters in Toy Story 3. As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of his loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future. Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo), Toy Story 3 is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D that lands the toys in a room full of untamed tots who can't wait to get their sticky little fingers on these "new" toys. It's pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring "no toy gets left behind". Meanwhile, Barbie comes face to plastic face with Ken (yes, that Ken).
MARMADUKE (PG) Family Comedy
Marmaduke, the world's most lovable great dane, leaps from comic-strip fame (appearing in 600 newspapers in more than 20 countries) to big-screen stardom. In this family comedy event, the "Duke" is helping his family adjust to their new life in Orange County, California. But fitting in with his new four-legged friends - and a potential romantic interest - isn't always easy for a super-sized teenage dog.
SHREK FOREVER AFTER (PG) Animated Comedy
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitchforks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre", Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking deal-maker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one true love.
GET HIM TO THE GREEK (R16) Comedy
Aaron Green has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: fly to London and escort a rock god to Los Angeles' world-famous Greek Theatre for the first stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss gives him one warning: "The artist is the worst person on earth. Turn your back on him at your peril." British rocker Aldous Snow is a brilliant musician, but because of a bad break-up and nose-diving career, has fallen off the wagon and is now a drunken disaster. As the countdown to the concert begins, one innocent young man must navigate a minefield of London drug smugglers, New York City brawls and Vegas lap dances to deliver his charge safe and, sort of, sound ... all the while trying to remain faithful to his medical student girlfriend. He may have to coax, lie to, enable and party with Aldous, but Aaron will get him to the Greek.
THE A-TEAM (M) Action
The A-Team follows the exciting and daring exploits of a colourful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime that they did not commit. Going "rogue", they utilise their talents to try and clear their names and find the true culprit. Liam Neeson (Taken), Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), mixed martial arts champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and District 9 sensation from South Africa Sharlto Copley, are the A-Team.
SEX AND THE CITY 2 (R16) Comedy/Drama
What happens after you say, "I do"? Life is everything the ladies ever wished it to be, but it wouldn't be Sex and the City if life didn't hold a few more surprises ... this time in the form of a glamorous, sun-drenched adventure that whisks the women away from New York to one of the most luxurious, exotic and vivid places on Earth, where the party never ends and there's something mysterious around every corner. It's an escape that comes exactly at the right moment for the four friends, who are finding themselves in - and fighting against - the traditional roles of marriage, motherhood and more. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon.
PRINCE OF PERSIA: The Sands of Time (M) Fantasy Action/Adventure
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the sands of time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
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ME AND ORSON WELLES 1 hour 54 mins
Drama UK no comps (PG - mild coarse language and sexual refs)
Set in the exciting world of the New York theatre, teenage student Richard Samuels (Zac Efron) lucks his way into a minor role in the legendary 1937 Mercury Theatre production of Julius Caesar, directed by a youthful Orson Welles. Over the course of a magical week, Richard makes his Broadway debut, finds romance with an ambitious older woman - and experiences the dark side of genius after daring to cross the imperious, brilliant Welles. Richard has to grow up fast.
ANYTHING FOR HER 1 hour 38mins
(R16 - contains violence) Thriller/Drama France no comps
French legal thriller about happily married Lisa and school teacher Julien who live a loving and peaceful life with their son, Oscar. But the idyll is shattered when police turn up on their doorstep and arrest Lisa for murder. She is found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Julian is convinced of her innocence and, after an appeal fails, he defies his placid demeanour by plotting to break her out of prison - and out of the country.
CEMETERY JUNCTION 1 hour 35 mins
(M - offensive language & sexual references) Comedy/Drama UK
Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Mechant. Cemetery Junction tells the funny, touching and universal story of being trapped in a small town and dreaming of an escape. In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class world but cool, charismatic Bruce and lovable loser Snork are happy with life the way it is. When Freddie gets a new job as a door-to-door salesman and bumps into his old school sweetheart, Julie, the gang are forced to make choices that will change their lives forever.
THE LAST STATION (M - SEx scenes)
1 hour 52 mins
True Story/Drama UK
A period romance set during the last year of the life and turbulent marriage of the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (Christopher Plummer) and his wife, the Countess Sofya (Helen Mirren). After almost 50 years of marriage, Sofya - Tolstoy's devoted wife, passionate lover, muse and secretary - suddenly finds her world turned upside down. In the name of his religion, the novelist has renounced his noble title, his property and even his family in favour of poverty, vegetarianism and celibacy. Together they had had 13 children. Sofya then discovers that Tolstoy's trusted disciple, Chertkov (Paul Giamatti) - whom she despises - may have convinced her husband to sign a new will.
COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY (M - sex scenes) 2 hours
Romance/Drama France
French with English subtitles
Picking up where Coco Avant Chanel left off and focusing on the period when Chanel became Stravinsky's artistic benefactor, this film offers a darker second chapter to the designer's long biography. In 1920, she befriended the great revolutionary composer and his family, offering the penniless and homeless musician refuge in her country mansion.
THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES 2 hours 7mins
Thriller/Drama ARG/SPN (R16 - violence, Sex )
Spanish with English subtitles
This Argentinian thriller won the Best Foreign Film Oscar at the 2010 Academy Awards. It follows the interweaving personal lives of a team of state prosecutors on a manhunt that has spanned 25-years. Recently retired Benjamin (Ricardo Darin), a former criminal-court employee, has decided to write a novel based on a rape and murder that occurred 20 years ago - a crime he believes has never been solved.