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Avatar 3D (12A)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: AVATAR is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet called Pandora, filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar--a human mind in an alien body--he finds himself torn between two worlds in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of its indigenous people, the Na�vi. More than 14 years since the story�s inception and four years in the making, AVATAR marks James Cameron's return to feature directing since helming 1997's Titanic, the highest grossing film of all time and winner of eleven Oscars including Best Picture. WETA Digital, renowned for its work in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and King Kong, will incorporate new intuitive CGI technologies to transform the environments and characters into photorealistic 3D imagery that will transport the audience into a world rich with imaginative vistas, creatures and characters. AVATAR will break new ground in delivering a fully immersive, emotional story which promises to reinvent the movie-going experience.

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver

Todays film times: 12:40

City Island (12A)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: Set in a quaint fishing community on the outskirts of New York City , City Island is a hilarious and touching tale about a family whose comfortable co-existence is upended by surprising revelations of past secrets and present day lies. Vince Rizzo (Andy Garcia) is a lifelong resident of the tiny, tradition-steeped Bronx enclave of City Island . A family man who makes his living as a corrections officer, Vince longs to become an actor. Ashamed to admit his aspirations to his family, Vince would rather let his fiery wife Joyce (Julianna Margulies) believe his weekly poker games are a cover for an extramarital affair than admit he�s secretly taking acting classes in Manhattan. When Vince is asked to reveal his biggest secret in class, he inadvertently sets off a chaotic chain of events that turns his mundane suburban life upside down. Inspired by the exercise, he decides to bring his long-lost ex-con son Tony (Steven Strait) home to meet the family, and it soon becomes clear that everyone�including his college student daughter (Dominik Garcia-Lorido), teenaged son Vinnie, Jr. (Ezra Miller), charismatic acting partner (Emily Mortimer) and drama coach (Alan Arkin)� has something to hide. A perfect storm of deception, half truths and confusion makes Vince and his family members realize that the truth may not set them free, but it is easier to keep track of than all their well-intentioned white lies. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival, City Island spins a web of misrepresentations, misinterpretations and misunderstandings into a smart and charming comedy about a family that stops at nothing to avoid the truth.

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait

Todays film times: 18:00 20:20

Death At A Funeral (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: Aaron (Chris Rock) is a well-mannered and hard working young man, married to Michelle (Regina Hall), and still living at his father's home. When his father dies, it is up to Aaron, the oldest son, to organize the funeral and give the eulogy. The funeral takes place in his father's home and Aaron tries to put on an appropriate expression on his face to welcome his relatives, including his famous writer brother Ryan (Martin Lawrence), and his father's friends. But preserving a civil atmosphere will be a hard thing to do, especially, when from the very start, the undertaker makes a horrifying mistake. And Ryan wants to be the celebrity of the event without paying for anything. But those incidents are only minor compared to the information that Aaron and Ryan get from Frank (Peter Dinklage) the mysterious dwarf who is attending the funeral and nobody seems to know.

Starring: Chris Rock, Danny Glover, Martin Lawrence

Todays film times: 13:50 16:15 18:25 21:05

Letters To Juliet (PG)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: When Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) takes a pre�wedding trip to Verona with her fiance (Gael Garcia Bernal), the last thing she expects to be doing is spending her time alone. Bored and anxious for inspiration, the budding writer chances upon Juliet Capulet�s Courtyard and a wall full of heartfelt letters that the lovesick have left for the fictional character, desperately hoping for a response from one of the secretaries of Juliet, a group of women who respond to each and every note. After discovering an unread letter dated 1957, Sophie determinedly responds but when Claire (Vanessa Redgrave), the author of the note sensationally arrives in Verona alongside her uptight grandson (Christopher Egan), Sophie is drawn into a quest to find Claire�s long�lost love, and embarks on an romantic adventure of her own, one that she could never have imagined. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Verona, Italy, Letters to Juliet is a story of discovery and the search for that one true love.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Christopher Egan, Gael Garcia Bernal

Todays film times: 12:45 15:15 17:50 20:10

Predators (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: PREDATORS, a bold new chapter in the Predator universe, shot under the creative auspices of Robert Rodriguez, stars Adrien Brody as Royce, a cold-blooded mercenary whose only allegiance is to those who pay him. He reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they�ve been brought together on an alien planet� as prey. With the notable exception of disgraced physician Edwin (Topher Grace), they are all cold-blooded killers � mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members � human �predators� that are now being systemically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien Predators.

Starring: Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Danny Trego

Todays film times: 13:00 15:30 18:20 20:50

Robin Hood (12A)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: "Robin Hood" chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self�preservation, from his service in King Richard�s army against the French. Upon Richard�s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Oscar�winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff. With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Starring: Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Cate Blanchett

Todays film times: 14:00 17:00 20:00

South Of The Border (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: In January 2009, Oliver Stone travelled to Venezuela to interview President Hugo Chavez, and examine the way Chavez has been portrayed in the U.S. media. Was Chavez really the "anti�American" force the media claimed he was? Once the journey began, however, Stone and his crew found themselves going beyond Venezuela to several other countries, and interviewing seven Presidents in the region, telling a larger and even more compelling story. In casual conversation, Stone sits down with Presidents Chavez, Evo Morales (Bolivia), Lula da Silva (Brazil), Cristina Kirchner (Argentina), as well as her husband and ex�President Nestor Kirchner, Fernando Lugo (Paraguay), Rafael Correa (Ecuador), and Raul Castro (Cuba).

Starring: Hugo Chavez, Tariq Ali, Raul Castro

Todays film times: 13:30 16:30 19:10 21:15

Street Dance 3D (PG)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: While training for the UK Streetdance Championships, a streetdance crew are forced to work with Royal ballet dancers in return for rehearsal space. With no common ground and with passions riding high, they realise they need to find a way to join forces to win. "Street Dance" features the cream of UK dance talent, including show�stopping performances from Britain�s Got Talent dance sensations Flawless, Diversity and George Sampson, as well as from Matthew Bourne protege Richard Winsor and breakthrough Brit actress Nichola Burley ("Donkey Punch", "Love & Hate").

Starring: Richard Winsor, Nichola Burley

Todays film times: 16:00

The Rebound (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: Newly single mum Sandy (Catherine Zeta Jones ) moves to New York to start over. She hires a male nanny (Justin Bartha from The Hangover) to look after the kids. He�s 25-years old. And cute. There�s great chemistry between them and it�s not long before they see a lot more of each other� But could her fling become the real thing? Find out in this sexy comedy, in cinemas July 23.

Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Robert Bizik

Todays film times: 13:00 15:20 18:00 20:15

Toy Story 3 (3D) (U)

30/07/2010 - 05:15

Synopsis: The creators of the beloved �Toy Story� films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of �Toy Story 2� and �Finding Nemo�) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of �Little Miss Sunshine,� brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings. TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D� in selected cinemas.

Starring: Tom Hanks (voice), Tim Allen (voice), Joan Cusack (voice)

Todays film times: 12:15 15:00 17:45 20:30