One week from Friday, September 3, 2010
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The Last Exorcism (15): A troubled evangelical minister agrees to let his last exorcism be filmed by a documentary crew. Horror. Cin
Jonah Hex (15): The US military makes a scarred bounty hunter an offer he cannot refuse. In exchange for his freedom, he must stop a terrorist who is ready to unleash hell on Earth. Western starring Josh Brolin and John Malkovich. Cin
Furry Vengeance (PG): In the Oregon wilderness, a property developer’s new housing project faces a unique group of protesters — woodland creatures who don’t want their homes disturbed. Family comedy starring Brendan Fraser. Cin
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Avatar — Special Edition 3D (12A): A paraplegic marine dispatched on a unique mission to a moon becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Sci-fi adventure directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver. Cin
Cats and Dogs The Revenge of Kitty Galore (U): Cats and dogs must join forces to defeat an evil feline. Cin 3D
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG): Live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s novel. Family comedy with Steve Zahn. Cin, Com
Dinner for Schmucks (15): When he finds out that his work superiors host a dinner celebrating the idiocy of their guests, a rising executive questions it when he is invited — just as he befriends a man who would be the perfect guest. Comedy starring Steve Carrell. Cin, Com
Grown Ups (12A): After their high school basketball coach dies, five friends and former teammates reunite for a fourth of July holiday. Comedy with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. Cin
How To Train Your Dragon (PG): A young Viking dreams of becoming a fearsome dragon-hunter and learns there may be more to the creatures than meets the eye. Animated children’s adventure starring the voice of Gerard Butler. Cin
Inception (12A): In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dreams, a single idea becomes a dangerous weapon. Sci-fi thriller with Leonardo DiCaprio. Com
Knight and Day (12A): High-octane, globe-trotting action comedy starring Hollywood superstars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. Cin
Marmaduke (U): Family fun with cartoon dog Marmaduke brought to life on the big screen. Cin, Com
Piranha 3D (18): After an underwater tremor sets free scores of the man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers band together to stop themselves from becoming fish food. Horror with Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss. Cin
Planet 51 (U): An American astronaut lands on a newly-discovered planet. Family sci-fi adventure featuring the star voices of Dwayne Johnson, Gary Oldman and John Cleese. Cin
Salt (12A): High octane action movie starring Angelina Jolie who plays a CIA agent who goes on the run when she is falsely accused of being a spy. Cin
Scott Pilgrim vs The World (12A): A jobless 23 year old in a rock band must defeat the attentions of his new girlfriend’s seven evil ex-boyfriends to win her heart. Comedy. Cin, Com
Shrek Forever After (U): Rumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis-burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existence. Animated family comedy with an all-star voice cast that includes Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy. Cin in 3D, Com
Step Up 3D (12A): The latest instalment in the successful dance movie franchise is set in New York. A group of talented street dancers find themselves facing a high-stakes dancefloor showdown that will change their lives forever. Cin
The Expendables (15): Action blockbuster directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone. Also starring Jet Li and Micky Rourke. A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator. Cin
The Last Airbender (PG): War is raging in a world where the elements of water, earth, fire and air can be controlled by magic and only one boy — the mystical avatar Aang — can bring peace. Based on the hugely successful animated TV series. Directed by M Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable) and starring Slumdog Millionaire’s Dev Patel. Cin, also in 3D.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG): Nicholas Cage stars as Balthazar Blake, a powerful magician searching for a new apprentice in this fantasy adventure from Disney. Could reluctant pupil Dave Stutler (Jay Barcuhel) help save the world from ancient dark magic? Cin
The Switch (12A): An unmarried 40-year-old woman turns to a turkey baster in order to become pregnant. Seven years later, she reunites with her best friend, who has been living with a secret: he replaced her preferred sperm sample with his own. Comedy starring Jennifer Aniston. Cin
Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue (U): Peter Pan’s friend in a battle to save other fairies who have been kidnapped. Cin
Toy Story 3 (U): Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Animated family adventure, with an all-star voice cast featuring Tom Hanks. Cin (also in 3-D), Com
Cinemas:
Cin — Cineworld, Newport www.cineworld.co.uk
Com — Commodore, Ryde www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk/ryde.php
Med — Medina Theatre, Newport www.medinatheatre.co.uk/movies.shtml
Qy — Quay Arts, Newport www.quayarts.org
Ap — Apollo Theatre, Newport
Ven — Ventnor Winter Gardens www.ventnorfilmsoc.org.uk
Ry — Ryde Studio Theatre, Ryde High School