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Anuvahood (2011) (15) Anuvahood (2011) (15)
Synopsis
Adam Deacon writes, directs and stars in this British comedy spoof of urban crime films. Kenneth or 'K' (Deacon) is a waster who works in a supermarket and is going nowhere in life. He quits his job to follow his dream of becoming an MC but with little money to speak of, he decides to transform himself into a drug-dealing gangster. His new life leads him to trouble, however, in the form of local bad guy Tyrone (Richie Campbell). The film features appearances by Jaime Winstone, Paul Kaye, Ashley…
Apollo 18 (2011) (15) Apollo 18 (2011) (15)
Synopsis
Recovered footage reveals that a supposedly abandoned rocket launch to the moon in the 1970s actually went ahead. The astronauts involved discovered the remains of a Soviet lunar mission that had met with disaster, leading them into a terrifying encounter with hostile aliens. Sci-fi horror, with Warren Christie and Lloyd Owen
The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn (2011) (PG) The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn (2011) (PG)
Synopsis
A reporter's purchase of a model ship brings him under threat from a ruthless criminal, as it is one of a series of clues to the location of the real vessel, which holds a pirate's lost treasure. He sets off on a globetrotting quest to find it, assisted by a drunken sea captain, two bumbling detectives and his faithful dog. Animated adventure based on the comic-strip series, with the voices of Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Daniel Craig
Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) (U) Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) (U)
Synopsis
The singing rodents cause mayhem while performing on a tropical cruise, before they find themselves stranded on a deserted island. As they search for a way to get back to civilisation, it becomes clear that they are not alone. Comedy sequel, starring Jason Lee and Jenny Slate, with the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney
A Lonely Place To Die (2011) (15) A Lonely Place To Die (2011) (15)
Synopsis
Five mountaineers travelling through the Scottish Highlands discover a Serbian girl being held captive in an underground chamber. They set her free and take her back to the nearest town, but on the way, are attacked by her kidnappers, who hunt them through the wilderness. Thriller, starring Melissa George, Ed Speleers and Eamonn Walker
A Better Life (2011) (12) A Better Life (2011) (12)
Synopsis
Chris Weitz directs this drama set in East Los Angeles following an illegal immigrant who wants to provide a better life for his son. Gardener Carlos Galindo (Demián Bichir) is determined that his son, Luis (José Julián), will have the good education and opportunities for advancement in life that were denied to him as a youngster. To this end, he borrows money from his sister, Anna (Dolores Heredia), to purchase a gardening business of his own and determines to make a success of the enterprise.…
Avatar (2009) (12A) Avatar (2009) (12A)
Synopsis
Paraplegic war veteran Jake Sully enlists under warmonger Colonel Miles Quaritch, who is attempting to infiltrate an alien race, the Na'vi, on their home planet of Pandora which conceals vast deposits of a valuable ore. Unfortunately, Pandora will not support human life so doctor Grace comes up with a revolutionary plan to meld the minds of soldiers with Na'vi doppelgangers, who can move amongst the aliens undetected.
Arthur Christmas (2011) (U) Arthur Christmas (2011) (U)
Synopsis
Santa Claus' gift-giving routine has developed into a complex hi-tech operation. However, when one girl is accidentally missed out, his youngest son Arthur takes control of the family sleigh to deliver her gifts the old-fashioned way - but following in his father's footsteps is not as easy as it looks. Animated comedy, with the voices of James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent and Bill Nighy
Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) (U) Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) (U)
Synopsis
The singing trio are left in the care of their manager's nephew and try to save a school's music programme by winning a battle-of-the-bands competition. However, they encounter fierce rivalry from another group of musical rodents. Comedy, starring Zachary Levi, Jason Lee and David Cross, with the voices of Justin Long and Christina Applegate
Attack The Block (2011) (15) Attack The Block (2011) (15)
Synopsis
Joe Cornish writes and directs this British sci-fi comedy action adventure starring Jodie Whittaker, Luke Treadaway and Nick Frost. While being robbed by a gang of thugs outside the South London tower block where she lives, trainee nurse Sam (Whittaker)'s hooded attackers suddenly break off their assault when a meteorite hits a nearby carpark. As Sam flees the scene, the gang members fend off an attack from a small alien being that has emerged from the crash-site, killing it in the process, and…
A Separation (2011) (PG) A Separation (2011) (PG)
Synopsis
A woman decides to leave her native Iran, believing her daughter will have a better life elsewhere, but her husband refuses to go, feeling he should stay and look after his elderly father. She reluctantly concludes a divorce is the only way to secure the girl's future, but the state does not make matters easy. Drama, starring Leila Hatam and Peyman Moadi. In Farsi
Another Cinderella Story (2008) (PG) Another Cinderella Story (2008) (PG)
Synopsis
A teenager who has recently moved to a new town attends a fancy dress party, where he meets the girl of his dreams. The only problem is he does not know her name and cannot recognise her without her mask. Her lost MP3 player provides the first clue to her identity, setting him on the path to tracking her down. Musical comedy, starring Selena Gomez, Andrew Seeley and Jane Lynch
Adulthood (2008) (15) Adulthood (2008) (15)
Synopsis
Sam Peel returns to his old neighbourhood after serving six years in prison for manslaughter, keen to put his violent past behind him. He is soon confronted with the consequences of his actions, including death threats against his family motivated by revenge for the man he killed. Drama sequel to Kidulthood, directed by and starring Noel Clarke. With Adam Deacon and Scarlett Alice Johnson
A Woman Scorned 2 (1996) (18) A Woman Scorned 2 (1996) (18)
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Amanda the psychotic killer returns in this chilling sequel, with a new identity and an unfaithful husband. Her college lecturer spouse is having an affair with one of his students, and it isn't long before Amanda's killer instinct resurfaces. Using sex to lure her enemies to their doom, she sets about wreaking vengeance.
Arthur (2011) (12) Arthur (2011) (12)
Synopsis
An irresponsible billionaire playboy finds his carefree lifestyle under threat when he is pushed into getting engaged to an ambitious socialite. He falls in love with a penniless aspiring writer, but finds following his heart will mean losing everything when his parents threaten to cut him off without a penny. Comedy remake, starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig and Jennifer Garner
Alice In Wonderland (2010) (PG) Alice In Wonderland (2010) (PG)
Synopsis
As a child, Alice Kingsley ventured down the rabbit hole and made fantastical new friends including The Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit and The Cheshire Cat. Now 19-years-old but still as inquisitive, Alice ventures back to Wonderland to reunite with her old friends and learn of her terrifying true destiny: to end the reign of terror of the Red Queen and her army, fronted by the Knave Of Hearts.
Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging (2008) (12) Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging (2008) (12)
Synopsis
A 14-year-old girl struggles to cope with the torments of growing up, fitting in and finding a boyfriend. Tired of being a social outcast, she plans to throw the perfect birthday party to win the respect of her peers. Comedy drama based on Louise Rennison's series of novels, starring Georgia Groome, Alan Davies, Karen Taylor and Aaron Johnson
Abduction (2011) (12) Abduction (2011) (12)
Synopsis
Taylor Lautner stars in this action thriller about a young man who sets out to uncover his true identity. Nathan (Lautner) is an ordinary teenager whose life is blown apart when a classmate spots his baby picture on a missing person's website. Nathan begins to suspect that his 'parents' are in fact secret agents, and must fight tooth and nail to get to the bottom of the sinister plot behind his so-called reality. Maria Bello, Alfred Molina and Sigourney Weaver co-star.
Anonymous (2011) (12) Anonymous (2011) (12)
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The earl of Oxford, a courtier to Elizabeth I, is unable to put his name to the poetry and plays he has written, so allows a commoner named William Shakespeare to take the credit. He endeavours to keep his secret hidden as he is drawn into political intrigue in the royal court. Counterfactual period thriller, starring Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave and Rafe Spall
All Ladies Do It (1992) (18) All Ladies Do It (1992) (18)
Synopsis
Diane (Claudia Koll) and Paul (Paolo Lanza) maintain a happy marriage thanks to the excitement generated by her extra-marital affairs. Out and about in the world, she can't help but indulge in a series of sexual adventures, and Paul just loves to hear about it all when she gets home. However, one day, when Diane returns home with bite marks on her person, it all gets to much for Paul and he explodes into a jealous rage.
American Pie Presents: The Book Of Love (2009) (18) American Pie Presents: The Book Of Love (2009) (18)
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Premiere. Three awkward teenagers find a book in the high school library that provides them with foolproof advice on losing their virginity. However, there are several pages missing so they are forced to improvise to fill in the blanks - with disastrous results. Comedy sequel, with Bug Hall, Kevin M Horton and Eugene Levy
American Hot Babes (2009) (15) American Hot Babes (2009) (15)
Synopsis
Comedy starring Brendan Hines and Chris Pratt. When best friends Carl (Hines) and Lester (Pratt) enter a mysterious video booth, they find themselves transported to an alternate dimension that bears all the hallmarks of a real-life porn film. As they try to get home and - perhaps ironically, given the circumstances - struggle with the seemingly impossible task of getting laid, Carl and Lester embark upon a journey of adult-themed mayhem and make some unlikely new friends including gangster Busta…
A Christmas Carol (2009) (PG) A Christmas Carol (2009) (PG)
Synopsis
A foul-tempered Victorian miser who hates the festive season is visited on Christmas Eve by a series of ghosts. The spirits intend to make him mend his wicked ways by showing him visions of the past, the present and what the future will hold for him if he does not change for the better. Animated fantasy based on Charles Dickens' novel, featuring motion captured performances by Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010) (U) A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010) (U)
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Hatching on a beach in California in 1959, Sammy the sea turtle emerges into a world of possibility. He discovers the love of his life, the beautiful Shelly, only to lose her. For the next 50 years, he travels around the world, encountering deadly piranhas and a fish eagle as he searches for Shelly and a mysterious secret passage. The sea turtle also bears witness to global warming and its devastating impact on the creatures of the sea.
A Serbian Film (2010) (18) A Serbian Film (2010) (18)
Synopsis
Molis is keen to turn his back on the adult entertainment industry and provide a stable future for his loving family. Former co-star Lejla approaches him with a big money offer to star in an arthouse film being directed by Vukmir. He agrees, tempted by the sizable payday, on the understanding that he will only learn the plot of the film only once shooting is underway. Fitted with an ear-piece and with a camera crew tracking his every move, Molis faces an onslaught of depravity.
Angels And Demons (2009) (12) Angels And Demons (2009) (12)
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Mystery thriller based on the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. Tom Hanks reprises his role from the 2006 film 'The Da Vinci Code' as Harvard symbologist and religious expert Robert Langdon, who works alongside Vittoria (Ayelet Zurer), the beautiful daughter of a murdered Italian physicist, to unravel the clues behind her father's murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican by resurgents of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati, the most powerful underground organisation…
Amelie (2001) (15) Amelie (2001) (15)
Synopsis
Traumatised by a most unorthodox childhood, Amelie retreats into her own private dreamworld in which the sun always shines on Paris, and clouds resemble cute and cuddly animals. Caught up in her own selfless schemes, Amelie fails to notice the romantic overtures of fairground worker Nino. Thankfully, her friends are on hand to orchestrate romantic trysts of their own.
Aliens In The Attic (2009) (PG) Aliens In The Attic (2009) (PG)
Synopsis
A nerdy teenager spends the summer in a lake house with his family, where he finds an invasion force of tiny aliens lurking in the attic. The extraterrestrials plan to take over the world with a mind-controlling device - and since it only works on adults, it falls to the boy and his siblings to save the day. Children's sci-fi comedy, with Carter Jenkins and Austin Butler
Animal Kingdom (2010) (18) Animal Kingdom (2010) (18)
Synopsis
A teenager goes to live with his grandmother after his mother's death from a drug overdose, only to find his new guardian is the head of a criminal gang. He must decide where his loyalties lie when his unstable uncle leads the family into increasingly violent actions, while a police detective tries to persuade him to turn informant. Crime thriller, with James Frecheville, Guy Pearce, Jacki Weaver and Ben Mendelsohn
Age Of Heroes (2011) (15) Age Of Heroes (2011) (15)
Synopsis
War drama based on the true story of the formation of the special elite 30 Commando Assault Unit by 'James Bond' author Ian Fleming in the Second World War. The film follows Corporal Rains (Danny Dyer) as he joins the newly-formed 30 AU led by Major Jones (Sean Bean). Rains and the rest of the unit are pushed to the limits of endurance as they train and prepare for their first top-secret mission: to parachute into occupied Norway and seize radar technology from the Germans which could decide the…
Africa United (2010) (12) Africa United (2010) (12)
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Premiere. Three Rwandan children are desperate to attend the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, so one of them can show off his skills to his sporting idols. They set out on the 3,000-mile journey to their destination, acquiring a series of travelling companions along the way. Comedy adventure, starring Eriya Ndayambaje, Roger Nsengiyumva and Sanyu Joanita Kintu
A Little Bit Of Heaven (2011) (12) A Little Bit Of Heaven (2011) (12)
Synopsis
A successful and guarded advertising executive learns she has terminal cancer. A series of visions in which she talks to God prompts her to sort out her priorities, as she decides to make the best use of the time she has left, while falling for her shy doctor. Romantic drama, with Kate Hudson, Gael Garcia Bernal, Peter Dinklage and Whoopi Goldberg
Apocalypse Now (1979) (15) Apocalypse Now (1979) (15)
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Terrifying portrait of hell in Vietnam centred on Captain Willard, who is sent upriver into Cambodia during the Vietnam war with an official directive to assassinate an AWOL military man, Colonel Kurtz. In the process, Willard embarks on a harrowing journey into the blood-spattered heart of the conflict, where he witnesses man's capacity for slaughter and retribution.
Arrietty (2010) (U) Arrietty (2010) (U)
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A boy called Sho goes to stay with his aunt to rest before an important operation. One day, he glimpses a tiny figure, Arrietty, the daughter of the Clock family who live beneath the floorboards, unseen by his aunt or her cats. Ignoring the warnings about humans from her father Pod and mother Homily, Arrietty forges an unlikely friendship with sympathetic and kind Sho.
Akeelah And The Bee (2006) (PG) Akeelah And The Bee (2006) (PG)
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A clever girl from a poor neighbourhood finds school frustrating and tries to hide her intelligence from her classmates. When she competes in a school spelling competition, she is surprised to win and with the aid of a strict coach, sets out to contest a national tournament and provide her community with something to rally round. Drama, starring Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett
Au Pair Girls (1972) (18) Au Pair Girls (1972) (18)
Synopsis
The au pair girls of the 1970s were a curious sociological phenomenon. Their grasp on the English language appalling, their innocence seemingly incorruptible, and their enthusiasm for the badly-dressed middle-aged Englishman inexhaustable. This startling sex comedy undertakes a detailed investigation of the phenomenon, leaving no stone unturned and milking every corny situation to the full. It stars 'Crossroads' diva Gabrielle Drake, 'Coronation Street' veteran Johnny Briggs, and 'Man About the…
A Thousand Words (2012) (12) A Thousand Words (2012) (12)
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A spiritual guru decides to teach his lying literary agent a lesson for his dishonesty, and places a curse on him. The spell means he can only speak another 1,000 words in his life - when the words run out, he will die. The only way to break the enchantment is to put right all his past mistakes. Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington
Atonement (2007) (15) Atonement (2007) (15)
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In the baking hot summer of 1935, England stands on the brink of war, and families prepare to bid farewell to fathers and sons. Aspiring writer Briony Tallis escapes harsh reality with her wealthy family at their Victorian Gothic mansion in the countryside. A terrible misunderstanding leads to Briony accusing the housekeeper's son, Robbie Turner, of a crime he did not commit. Forcibly removed from the house, and taken away from his lover Cecilia, Briony's sister, Robbie embarks on a momentous journey…
Alvin And The Chipmunks (2007) (U) Alvin And The Chipmunks (2007) (U)
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A mischievous trio of talking chipmunks invade a struggling songwriter's home. When the furry critters demonstrate a remarkable talent for singing, he agrees to help them find fame and fortune. However, an unscrupulous record company boss has other plans. Children's comedy, starring Jason Lee and David Cross, with the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney
A Clockwork Orange (1971) (18) A Clockwork Orange (1971) (18)
Synopsis
Sadistic young gang leader Alex leads a carefree life indulging his love of rape, violence and classical music. When he is finally arrested, he is subjected to a sinister form of aversion therapy that brainwashes him into being physically unable to use violence. However, on his release, he finds friends and family have turned on him, while others seek to exploit him to further their political ends. Drama, starring Malcolm McDowell, Warren Clarke and Patrick Magee
Armageddon (1998) (12A) Armageddon (1998) (12A)
Synopsis
When Earth is threatened by a giant asteroid, NASA elects to send a team of drillers into space to blow up the big rock.
Apollo 13 (1995) (PG) Apollo 13 (1995) (PG)
Synopsis
Fact-based drama about the ill-fated 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the moon. Crew leader Jim Lovell is faced with a nightmare when the mission suffers an on-board explosion - leaving the team stranded in space with a dwindling oxygen supply while flight controllers and engineers in Houston try to find a way to bring the crew safely back to Earth. With Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Ed Harris and Gary Sinise
An American In Paris (1951) (U) An American In Paris (1951) (U)
Synopsis
American G.I. Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) stays in Paris after the war to become a painter. There he falls in love with Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron), only to discover that she is engaged to his friend Henri Baurel (Georges Guetary). With music and songs by George and Ira Gershwin, including 'I Got Rhythm' and 'Embraceable You', the film went on to win six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
A Useful Life (2010) (U) A Useful Life (2010) (U)
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A reclusive cinema employee has been devoted entirely to his job for 25 years, but everything changes when his workplace closes down. He is forced to find a new passion to give his life meaning and learn to cope with a world he only knows from movies. Drama, starring Jorge Jellinek, Manuel Martinez Carril and Paola Venditto. In Spanish
A Prophet (2009) (18) A Prophet (2009) (18)
Synopsis
Found guilty of assault and sentenced to six years behind bars, French-Arab teenager Malik El Djebena is caught at the centre of a violent tug of war between the Muslim and Corsican inmates, the latter led with an iron fist by Cesar Luciani. Press-ganged into the service of the Corsicans, Malik slowly infiltrates Cesar's inner circle and uses what little power he has to set up his own operation with fellow convict Riad.
Australia (2008) (12) Australia (2008) (12)
Synopsis
An aristocratic Englishwoman inherits a vast cattle station in the Australian Outback in the 1930s. When her land comes under threat from a rival farmer aiming to build a monopoly, she is forced to lead her herd across the wilderness to secure the farm's future, falling for a tough stock-man and forming a friendship with a half-Aboriginal boy along the way. However, as they make their journey, the country becomes drawn into the Second World War. Baz Luhrmann's epic romantic drama, starring Nicole…
Another Earth (2011) (12) Another Earth (2011) (12)
Synopsis
A fatal car crash occurs the night a 10th planet, seemingly identical to Earth, is found in the solar system. Four years later, the woman who caused the accident is released from prison, and takes a job as a cleaner for the unwitting man whose family she killed, in the hope of making amends. Meanwhile, a suitable candidate is sought to be the first human to explore the new world. Sci-fi drama, starring Brit Marling and William Mapother
As Blood Runs Deep (2010) (15) As Blood Runs Deep (2010) (15)
Synopsis
A police detective investigates a murder committed by two burglars in his home town. His investigation comes under pressure from the victim's influential mother, while the violent crime in their midst leaves the townsfolk forced to decide where they stand. Crime thriller, starring Nick Stahl, Rachel Nichols and Kellan Lutz
A Serious Man (2009) (15) A Serious Man (2009) (15)
Synopsis
Jewish university lecturer Larry Gopnik is knocked for six when wife Judith announces she wants a divorce so she can marry a mutual friend. Adding to poor Larry's woes, an Asian student seems to think he can bride his way to a passing grade. Unable to make contact with the chief rabbi, Larry tries to sort out the myriad problems himself but every good deed leads to more misery.
And Then Came Lola (2009) (15) And Then Came Lola (2009) (15)
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Lesbian comedy inspired by the 1999 film 'Run, Lola, Run'. Young photographer Lola (Ashleigh Sumner) is on the brink of success in both love and work - but she could lose it all if she fails to arrive at a crucial meeting on time. As usual, Lola is running late. With both her job and her girlfriend hanging in the balance, she races against the clock through the streets of San Francisco in a desperate attempt to put things right.