Film Listings for Aug 10-16
Bumper week with six new films hitting the local cinemas over the next seven days. With the increasingly erratic release schedules, it is worth noting that both The Bourne Legacy and Pixar's Brave don't open until next Monday.
Film of the Week
The Bourne Legacy* (2012, action thriller, 135 mins)
For many people, this film was deemed unneccessary, The Bourne Ultimatum ended the trilogy in style with Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass riding off into the sunset together. However, five years on and here we are. Casting Renner was a masterstroke as was populating the supporting cast with a blend of returning faces (Joan Allen, Albert Finney) and new ones (Ed Norton, Rachel Weisz). Word of mouth has been very positive – I think this could surprise a lot of people.
At Finchley Road Vue and Swiss Cottage Odeon from Mon Aug 13.
Regular programme
The Tricycle Cinema
The Tricycle cinema has been handed over to the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Village Festival.
The Everyman CinemasBelsize Park
Jo Nesbo’s Jackpot* (2011, action comedy, Norwegian, with subtitles).
Warranting a cinema release due to the phenomenal success of ‘Headhunters’. Worth a look, but there are better options this week – a decent DVD rental.
Fri–Thu 16:30, 18:20, 20:45 (exc Sun when 15:50, 18:00, 20:15 and Mon when 21:00 only).
Ice Age: Continental Drift (2D)
Fri–Thu 14:00 (exc Sun, Mon when 13:30).
Hampstead
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry* (2012, documentary, 91 mins)
Chronicles the artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and has an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government.
Fri–Thu 16:30, 18:45, 21:00 (exc Sun when 16:00, 18:15, 20:30).
TED
Fri-Thu 15:30, 18:00, 20:30 (exc Sun when 12:30. 15:00, 17:30, 20:00)
Searching for Sugar Man
Sat 14:15, Sun 13:45, Thu 14:15.
Maida Vale
360* (2011, romantic drama, 110 mins).
Opening film of the 2011 London Film Festival and it doesn’t bode well that it has struggled for UK distribution for almost a year. Its credentials are excellent – directed by Fernando Meirelles (The Constant Gardener, City of God) and written by Peter Morgan (The Last King of Scotland, The Queen) but the word on the street is that 360 doesn’t quite add up to the sum of its parts.
Fri-Thu 13:10, 15:45, 18:20, 21:00 (exc Sun when 12:40, 15:15, 17:50, 20:30). TED
Fri-Thu 15:25, 18:00, 20:35 (exc Sun when 14:55, 17:30, 20:05).
Dr. Seuss: The Lorax (2D)
Fri–Thu 12:50 (exc Sun 12:20 and Wed 13:30).
Prices vary for all three cinemas, but expect to pay around £13 for an adult ticket and £10 for a concession. Booking advised.
Multiplexes
Finchley Road Vue
The Bourne Legacy* (from Mon 13th)
See film of the week
Brave* (2D & 3D) (from Mon 13th)
The annual event from Pixar and the studio’s first non-sequel since 2009's majestic Up. It's the tale of a Scottish princess who is determined to make her own path in life.
360*
Step Up 4: Miami Heat* (2012, musical drama, 99 mins)
I have no idea – officially not my thing.
TED
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog Days
The Dark Knight Rises (Xtreme)
Dr.Seuss: The Lorax (2D & 3D)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (2D & 3D)
Magic Mike
The Amazing Spider-man (2D & 3D)
Prometheus (limited)
Other films show in Kids Club slots at weekend.
(£11.25 adult and £8.40 concessions. Before 17:00 on a Mon, Tue or Thu, adult tickets are £8.00.)
Swiss Cottage Odeon
The Bourne Legacy* (from Mon 13th)
Brave* (from Mon 13th) (2D and 3D)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog Days
The Dark Knight Rises (std + IMAX)
Dr Seuss: The Lorax (2D)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (2D and 3D).
(£10.75 adult, children £8.75 (£2 extra for 3D, £4 for IMAX). An adult seat in a club cinema is £16.00, a child’s £12.50.)
COMING SOON
Aug 17 - The Expendables 2 (Aug 16), Take this Waltz
Aug 24 - The Watch, The Imposter, Shadow Dancer
Aug 31 - Total Recall
All times correct at time of publication.
*new release.
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