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Adapted from the beloved literary classic, l The Call Of The Wild vividly brings to life the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog, and the man (Harrison Ford) he must learn to trust. When he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon, Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world. With its unique blend of intense live action and cutting-edge animation, The Call Of The Wild is "an epic adventure that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer - a must-see for the entire family". - Director:
- Chris Sanders
- Cast:
- Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee
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"Greed" tells the story of self-made British billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Steve Coogan), whose retail empire is in crisis. For 30 years he has ruled the world of retail fashion but after a damaging public government investigation, his image is tarnished. To save his reputation, he decides to bounce back with a highly publicised and extravagant party celebrating his 60th birthday on the Greek island of Mykonos. A satire on the grotesque inequality of wealth in the fashion industry, the film sees McCreadie's rise and fall through / the eyes of his biographer, Nick (David Mitchell). - Director:
- Michael Winterbottom
- Cast:
- Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson
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Emma (2020)Emma.
Jane Austen's beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending, is reimagined in this delicious new film adaptation of 'Emma'. Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy) is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. In this glittering satire of social class and the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along. - Director:
- Autumn DeWilde
- Cast:
- Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth
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Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero 'Bloodshot' by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he's an unstoppable force - stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the company has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn't know what's real and what's not - but he's on a mission to find out. - Director:
- Dave Wilson
- Cast:
- Vin Diesel, Eiza González, Sam Heughan
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At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers - Blake's own brother among them. - Director:
- Sam Mendes
- Cast:
- Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)You Are My Friend / I'm Proud of You
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood', a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbour. - Director:
- Marielle Heller
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper
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From Robert Eggers, the visionary filmmaker behind the modern horror masterpiece 'The Witch', comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890's. As an approaching storm threatens to sweep them from the rock and strange apparitions emerge from the fog, each man begins to suspect that the other has become dangerously unmoored. - Director:
- Robert Eggers
- Cast:
- Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman
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"Midway" centres on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and sailors who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds. - Director:
- Roland Emmerich
- Cast:
- Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson
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Armed with the amazing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) joins forces with his new mentor Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from ruthless villains! With humanity's fate in the balance, Pym and Lang must pull off a daring heist against insurmountable odds. - Director:
- Peyton Reed
- Cast:
- Paul Rudd, Tom Kenny, Michael Douglas
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Torn between loyalty to his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) ultimately turns his back on the Jedi, thus completing his journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader. Experience the breathtaking scope of the final chapter in spectacular digital clarity and relive all the epic battles including the final climactic light-saber duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan. - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman
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The Star Wars saga continues with 'Episode II: Attack of the Clones'. Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) has grown into an accomplished Jedi apprentice, and he faces his most difficult challenge yet as he must choose between his Jedi duty and forbidden love. Relive the adventure the way it was meant to be seen in spectacular digital clarity, including the climatic Clone War battle and Jedi Master Yoda (voice of Frank Oz) in the ultimate light-saber duel. - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman
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The opening chapter in the fabled Star Wars saga: two Jedi knights, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), must rescue the young Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) and help her save her home planet, Naboo, which is under blockade by the ruthless trade federation. When the federation attacks, the Jedi spirit the queen away to relative safety on the desert planet of Tattooine. It is there that Qui-Gon discovers a boy, enslaved by evil gambler Watto (voice of Andy Secombe), who has the potential to become a powerful Jedi himself. His name: Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd)... - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Ewan McGregor, Ahmed Best, Liam Neeson
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In the spectacular final chapter of the Star Wars saga, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) must travel to Tatooine to free Han Solo (Harrison Ford) by infiltrating the wretched stronghold of Jabba the Hutt, the galaxy's most loathsome gangster. Reunited, the Rebels team up with tribes of Ewoks to combat the Imperial forces on the forest moon of Endor. Meanwhile the Emperor and Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) conspire to turn Luke to the dark side, and young Skywalker is determined to rekindle the spirit of the Jedi within his father. The Galactic Civil War culminates in the ultimate showdown, as the Rebel forces gather to attack the seemingly defenseless and incomplete second Death Star in the battle that will determine the fate of the galaxy. - Director:
- Richard Marquand
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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Following the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces pursue the Rebel Alliance to the ice planet Hoth. After a devastating defeat, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with the Jedi Master Yoda. Meanwhile, in the Cloud City of Bespin, Darth Vader attempts to lure Luke into a trap by kidnapping Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher). When Luke comes to their rescue, he must fight a fierce lightsaber duel with Darth Vader himself and come face to face with a stunning revelation that could change his destiny. - Director:
- Irvin Kershner
- Cast:
- Mark Hamill, Jason Wingreen, Michael Santiago
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The Jedi Knights have been exterminated and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist. A small group of Rebels have dared to fight back by stealing the secret plans to the Empire's mightiest weapon, the Death Star battle station. The Emperor's most trusted servant, Darth Vader (David Prowse), must find the plans, and locate the hidden Rebel base. Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), a captive Rebel leader, sends out a distress signal that is intercepted by a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Seizing his destiny, Luke takes up the challenge to rescue the princess and help the Rebellion overthrow the Empire, along with such unforgettable allies as the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), the cocky Han Solo (Harrison Ford), the loyal Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and the droids R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels). - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Harrison Ford
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