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From: £12.99

Avatar

Director: James Cameron

Genre: Action, adventure

Rated: 12

"This record-breaking James Cameron masterpiece, incorporates stunning visuals and breath-taking effects with a touching story, although the film looses a little of its sparkle when not watched in 3D on the big screen."

From: £5.49

Sherlock Holmes

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genre: Action, adventure

Rated: 12

"Despite the picture looking a little grim, this 21st century version of a classic favourite is packed with action scenes but has an equal measure of light hearted fun, highlighted by the chemistry between Downey and Law."

From: £8.49

Invictus

Director: Clint Eastwood

Genre: Drama

Rated: 12A

"Directed by Clint Eastwood and with a spectacular performances from the cast, despite telling the tale of Nelson Mandela’s quest for unity this inspiring sports movie remains uplifting and intimate."

From: £6.85

Solomon Kane

Director: Michael J. Bassett

Genre: Science-Fiction/fantasy

Rated: 15

"James Purefoy plays a convincing Solomon Kane in this dark fantasy adventure, both imaginative and entertaining, it bursts with wizards and warrior battles."

From: £7.95

Up

Director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson

Genre: Comedy

Rated: U

"A captivating comedy adventure from Disney Pixar, with spectacular animation and classic creativity. Manages to be both funny and touching this film will appeal to all ages."

From: £5

The Hangover

Director: Todd Phillips

Genre: Comedy

Rated: 15

"This rude, crude comedy is stuffed full of hilarious one liners, distasteful in parts but packs in laughs a plenty!"

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St. Trinian's 2 - The Legend of Frittons Gold

Director: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson

Genre: Comedy

Rated: 12

"A treasure hunting tale full of tearaway St Trinian’s, packs in slapstick and innuendos a plenty, although a little clumsy in parts."

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The Proposal

Director: Anne Fletcher

Genre: Comedy

Rated: 12

"Although predictable, a spot on performance from the leading characters turns this film into a humorous, feel good flick."

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Law Abiding Citizen

Director: F. Gary Grey

Genre: Drama, Action

Rated: 18

"Thriller starring Gerard Butler as a man intent on justice. He’ll let nothing get in the way of his plans for revenge, meaning parts of the film are a little farfetched."

From: £6.43

Precious

Director: Lee Daniels

Genre: Drama

Rated: 18

"An emotional drama, although disturbing in parts, follows 16 year-old Precious on her escape from the darker side of life. With a powerful performance from Gabourey Sidibe, who plays the troubled teen.."

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2012

Director: Roland Emmerich

Genre: Action, adventure

Rated: 12A

"A typical disaster movie from the maker of Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day. Although long-winded, it’s crammed with the breath-taking special effects and an array of twists and turns along the way."

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The Gruffalo

Director: Jakob Schuh, Max Lang

Genre: Childrens

Rated: U

"A great watch for kids and ‘big’ kids alike! A cleverly written tale brought to life by the fantastic set of actors who lend their voices to each of the characters."

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Harry Brown

Director: Daniel Barber

Genre: Drama, thriller

Rated: 18

"Starring Michael Caine whose performance is slick and gritty, Harry Brown is a mindless revenge thriller that's well worth watching!"

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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus

Director: Terry Gilliam

Genre: Science Fiction/ Fantasy

Rated: 12A

"Science-fiction fantasy The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus is an imaginative and eccentric delight for the eyes, but unfortunately it’s really hard to follow."

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The Informant!

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Genre: Comedy

Rated: 15

"Matt Damon gives his best performance to date in this quietly funny comedy about a corporate whistle-blower. The Informant is quirky, ironic and has great comic timing!"

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Director: Chris Weitz

Genre: Adventure

Rated: 12A

"New Moon, the second instalment in the Twilight saga, will once again appeal to the vampire-loving teenage girls out there. But outsiders may not be as happy with this film. It’s slow paced, long-winded and a little stale in comparison to the first!"

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Fantastic Mr Fox

Director: Wes Anderson

Genre: Childrens

Rated: PG

"Fantastic Mr Fox is a funny, hectic and sweet natured tale about the importance of being yourself – a dazzling animation that will be loved by kids and big kids alike!"

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An Education

Director: Lone Scherfig

Genre: Drama

Rated: 15

"Ram packed with first class performances, An Education is life-affirming tale about a teenage girl who looks beyond the surface – the best of British 2009!

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The Fourth Kind

Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi

Genre: Sci-fi/ horror

Rated: 15

"The Fourth Kind tries to be a sophisticated hoax, but falls remarkably short. It is effective in parts, but is mostly unrealistic, clumsy and rather ridiculous."

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9

Director: Shane Acker

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Rated: 15

"Despite missing a human element, 9 is a visually stunning, well voiced and utterly engaging CG animation."

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The Ugly Truth

Director: Robert Luketic

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Rated: 15

"The Ugly truth is a charmless battle-of-the-sexes rom-com that tries to be sassy but is entirely misjudged in its direction.  The only good thing about this film is Gerard Butler who oozes charisma -it’s only a shame the script doesn’t match his abilities."

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The Time Traveller's Wife

Director: Robert Schwentke

Genre: Drama

Rated: 12A

"Although not quite living up to the book, The Time Traveller’s Wife is a fantastic heart-rending love story with two suburb performances from Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. If you can keep up with the time changes and conundrums, the intensity of the tale will keep you glued to the screen!"

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The Firm

Director: Nick Love

Genre: Drama

Rated: 18

"The Firm, Nick Love’s remake of the 1989 movie of the same name, is a warm, stylish and senselessly violent insight into British football hooliganism. It doesn’t break any boundaries with its story; however, it makes up for it with some of the best putdowns, razor-sharp dialogue and performances in its genre."

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500 Days Of Summer

Director: Marc Webb

Genre: Comedy

Rated: 15

"500 Days Of Summer is a fresh, charming and non-formulaic romantic comedy, which throws all its genre’s conventions out of the window. It distortedly tells the  story of failed love, but even at its saddest points is still funny, energetic and thoroughly entertaining."

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Dorian Gray

Director: Oliver Parker

Genre: Drama

Rated: 15

"Dorian Gray may be an uber-stylish piece of historical horror, but it doesn’t do it’s Oscar Wilde roots any justice. Don’t get me wrong, it is watchable and quite entertaining, but it could have been more adventurous in terms of film making and is lacking the writer’s infamous wit and observation."

From: £3.99

District 9

Director: Neill Blomkamp

Genre: Sci-fi / Fantasy

Rated: 15

"This imaginative and perfectly executed film has all the ingredients of a thoroughly enjoyable science-fiction epic. It’s brave, highly original and packed with emotion and suspense - a great debut movie for Bloomkamp!"

 

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The Hurt Locker

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Genre: Action

Rated: 15

"This is a gritty, riveting, well-acted and beautifully constructed war epic that conveys vividly what it’s like to be a modern solider on the frontline in Iraq. One of the best war films ever made in my opinion!"

 

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Director: Phil Lord, Chris Miller

Genre: Children's

Rated: U

"This family friendly film is weird but wonderful. With utterly charming characters, bizarre humour and a food-frenzied plot – it’s one of the tastiest animations around!"

 

From: £5

Inglourious Basterds

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Genre: Action

Rated: 18

"Tarantino has done it again with this unrestrained, unpredictable, rollercoaster of a film. Tinged with his trademark dark comedy, this war flick will thoroughly entertain you – but beware it's not for the faint hearted!"

 

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Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince

Director: David Yates

Genre: Fantasy

Rated: 12A

"The visually stunning Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince is a much more sombre affair compared to the other films, but it fantastically builds the tension for the series’ finale and leaves you wanting more."

 

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Orphan

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Genre: Horror

Rated: 15

"Orphan may be overly long but the mounting horror and shocking twist does more than make up for it. The performances are far better than you’d expect for this type of film and the chilling story will haunt you long after the film is over."

 

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My Sister's Keeper

Director: Nick Cassavetes

Genre: Drama

Rated: 12A

"My Sister’s Keeper is an emotionally draining tearjerker that’s heavy handed approach ends up crushing a delicate subject – Although this film does have some outstanding performances, in my opinion you’re better off reading the book! 

 

From: £3.4

Transformers Revenge of The Fallen

Director: Michael Bay

Genre: Adventure Animation

Rated: 12A

"The special effects in Transformers Revenge of the Fallen are mind blowing, but the length is mind-numbing! This may be a loud, brash and brutal popcorn-munching action film, but unfortunately it seems to lack ambition and direction!"

From: £4

Moon

Director: Duncan Jones

Genre: Adventure Animation

Rated: 15

"Moon, Duncan Jone’s intense Sci-Fi is intelligent, creepy and extremely thought-provoking. The acting is absorbing and is far more satisfying than many of the glossy blockbusters out there."