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Despicable Me (PG) 105 mins |
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9 September 2010 |
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Genre: |
3D |
Director: |
Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin |
Cast: |
Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Danny Mcbride, Miranda Cosgrove, Julie Andrews |
Synopsis: |
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal's new 3—D CGI feature, Despicable Me. Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle—ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. |
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Everlasting Moments (M) 116 mins |
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26 August 2010 |
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Genre: |
Foreign |
Director: |
Jan Troell |
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Based on a true story, EVERLASTING MOMENTS follows the story of Maria (Maria Heiskanen), who is married to an alcoholic and womanizing dockworker (Mikael Persbrandt). Her husband leaves the worries of family responsibilities entirely to Maria. Her situation is desperate until she meets a camera shop owner (Jesper Christensen) who encourages her to start taking and developing photographs. She soon begins to see the world in new ways that threaten her already perilous situation. |
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Ghost Writer, The (MA 15+) 138 mins |
Opening: |
26 August 2010 |
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Genre: |
Action/Thriller |
Director: |
Roman Polanski |
Cast: |
Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Hutton, Eli Wallach |
Synopsis: |
When a successful British ghost writer, THE GHOST, agrees to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister ADAM LANG, his agent assures him it's the opportunity of a lifetime. But the project seems doomed from the start—not least because his predecessor on the project, Lang's long—term aide, died in an unfortunate accident (or was it?). Resonating with topical themes, this atmospheric and suspenseful political thriller is a story of deceit and betrayal on every level— sexual, political and literary. In a world in which nothing, and no one, is as it seems, The Ghost quickly discovers that the past can be deadly—and that history is decided by whoever stays alive to write it. |
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Going the Distance (MA 15+) 112 mins |
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2 September 2010 |
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Genre: |
Romantic Comedy |
Director: |
Nanette Burstein |
Cast: |
Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Christina Applegate |
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Erin and Garrett are good together-even when they're apart. When aspiring journalist Erin (Barrymore) moves to San Francisco to finish her last year of school, boyfriend Garrett (Long), an assistant music scout, stays in Manhattan to pursue his ambitions and wait on that promotion he's been promised. With a webcam connection and frequent flier miles, the two gamely navigate the pitfalls and miscommunications of their bi-coastal romance, dodging bad advice from friends and some predatory singles who won't take 'taken' for an answer. But when it seems their wait is almost over, Erin scores her dream job in California just as Garrett's career heats up in New York. The big breaks they've been hoping for could break them up for good...unless their love can truly go the distance. |
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Inception (M) 158 mins |
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22 July 2010 |
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Genre: |
Sci-Fi/Action/Thriller |
Director: |
Christopher Nolan |
Cast: |
Lionardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page |
Synopsis: |
Academy Award nominee Christopher Nolan's INCEPTION is not only one of the most anticipated films of the year but is already one of the most acclaimed. Leading an all-star cast including Joseph Gordon Levitt, Ellen Page and Michael Caine, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom Cobb; an expert 'Extractor' that specializes in creating dreamscapes that are used to unearth the secrets of individuals and the companies they work for. Looking to leave behind a life that's increasingly influenced by the vivid dreamscapes he moves between, Cobb hopes that one more job will allow him to reunite with his wife Mal (Marion Cotillard). |
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Kids Are Alright, The (MA 15+) 111 mins |
Opening: |
2 September 2010 |
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Genre: |
Comedy |
Director: |
Lisa Cholodenko |
Cast: |
Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson |
Synopsis: |
The Kids Are All Right is the heartfelt new comedy from acclaimed director Lisa Cholodenko, starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. Two teenaged children (Alice in Wonderland's Mia Wasikowska and Journey to the Center of the Earth's Josh Hutcherson) get the notion to seek out their biological father and introduce him into the family life that their two mothers (Bening and Moore) have built for them. Once the donor (Ruffalo) is found, the household will never be the same, as family ties are defined, re—defined, and re—re—defined. The New York Times raves that it's 'a generous, nearly note—perfect portrait of a modern family,' and Entertainment Weekly calls the movie 'funny, smart and sexy!' |
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Matching Jack (M) 113 mins |
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19 August 2010 |
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Genre: |
Drama |
Director: |
Fox |
Cast: |
Jacinda Barrett, Richard Roxburgh, James Nesbitt, Kodi Smit-McPhee |
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Matching Jack is a powerful emotional drama from award winning director Nadia Tass, about the unbreakable bond between parent and child. At the
same time Marisa Hagen (Jacinda Barrett) discovers that her child (Tom Russell) is
seriously ill, she also finds out that her husband (Richard Roxburgh) has been unfaithful for years. Marisa goes on a bizarre search in an attempt to turn her husband's serial affairs into a positive in this unconventional story – an illegitimate child could save her son's life. A chance encounter with another parent, Connor (James Nesbitt) & his son Finn (Kodi Smit-McPhee), leads them on an unpredictable journey of love and hope. |
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Salt (M) 110 mins |
Opening: |
19 August 2010 |
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Genre: |
Thriller |
Director: |
Phillip Noyce |
Cast: |
Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber |
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As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: 'Who is Salt?' |
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Scott Pilgrim vs the World (M) 122 mins |
Opening: |
12 August 2010 |
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Genre: |
Comedy |
Director: |
Edgar Wright |
Cast: |
Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin |
Synopsis: |
Genre—smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker's quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. |
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Tomorrow, When the War Began (M) 114 mins |
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2 September 2010 |
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Genre: |
Action/Drama |
Director: |
Stuart Beattie |
Cast: |
Caitlin Stasey, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Phoebe Tonkin, Lincoln Lewis |
Synopsis: |
Based on the first of seven books by acclaimed Australian author, John Marsden, Tomorrow When The War Began is the story of seven teenagers who return from a week-long camping trip to find that Australia has been invaded by a foreign power.
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