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Crime thriller set in Stalin-era Soviet Russia. In a state wherecrime isn't supposed to exist, pro-Stalin security officer LeoDemidov (Tom Hardy) begins to investigate a series of childmurders. For his ignorance and betrayal of state policy, Leo findshimself demoted and exiled from the country he believed he wasperfecting. Nevertheless, the persistent war hero pursues the casewith only his wife Raisa (Noomi Rapace) for help. With his loyaltyand beliefs shattered, Leo must try to find a killer who supposedlydoesn't exist before his victim count rises further. But havingbeen denounced, Leo may be in danger from a force far bigger thanthe free-roaming killer.

In this Marvel Comics adventure, the Incredible Hulk faces aformidable foe. After marauding across the country leaving a trailof devastation in his wake, the Hulk has to be stopped at allcosts. Deciding that only one man is up to the job, the top secretCanadian 'Department 'H' despatch their ultimate fighting force,Wolverine, to take down the Hulk.

Anthony Hopkins plays the legendary director in this biopic that chronicles the personal and professional relationship between Hitchco*ck and his wife Alma Reville (Helen Mirren) during the making of his 1960 classic 'Psycho'. It's 1959 and, increasingly worried about his relevance, Hitchco*ck decides a change of direction is what is needed. He settles on adapting Robert Bloch's true crime novel 'Psycho', despite the protestations of both Alma and Paramount President Barney Balaban (Richard Portnow).

Having to mortgage their house to pay for the film, Alma's initial opposition soon gives way to support, as she dutifully throws herself fully behind the project. But as her husband begins to indulge himself in his trademark flights of fancy with a variety of blonde stars, Alma, whilst trying to keep the marriage on the rails, is determined that her own needs take centre stage.

Supernatural horror - and directorial debut from Jason Zada - setin the legendary Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place at the baseof Mount Fuji in Japan where people go to end their lives. A youngAmerican woman Sara (Natalie Dormer) comes to the forest in searchof her sister who has gone missing. In spite of everyone's warningsnot to stray from the path she enters the forest in search of hersister, only to be soon confronted by the tortured souls of thedead who prey on those they encounter.

Joe Cornish writes and directs this British sci-fi comedy actionadventure starring Jodie Whittaker, Luke Treadaway and Nick Frost.While being robbed by a gang of thugs outside the South Londontower block where she lives, trainee nurse Sam (Whittaker)'s hoodedattackers suddenly break off their assault when a meteorite hits anearby carpark. As Sam flees the scene, the gang members fend offan attack from a small alien being that has emerged from thecrash-site, killing it in the process, and carrying off their prizeto their rooftop lair. But now, as Sam and the police search forthe gang, a new wave of meteorites fall. With the gang emboldenedby their latest victory, they prepare to face their new-foundenemy, only to be confronted with an army of much larger, savagelyvicious alien monsters, hellbent on finding their comrade.

Pat Solatano has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain.

Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circ*mstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet - and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. But when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated.

Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.

(2013 Academy Award winner for: Best Actress. Also nominated for: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor; Best Supporting Actor; Best Supporting Actress; Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing)

Ben Wheatley directs this jet-black British comedy in which aromantic break turns into a bloody killing spree. Shelteredteenager Tina (Alice Lowe) accompanies her new boyfriend,30-something misanthrope Chris (Steve Oram) on an 'erotic odyssey'- aka a caravan tour of the North of England. But unbeknownst toTina, Chris harbours a dark secret: he is a serial killer whoseexplosive outbursts result in the violent deaths of any randomstrangers who happen to mildly inconvenience him. As the body countmounts, even the clueless Tina starts to suspect that her newboyfriend may not be quite what he seems.

Low-budget western, starring Angus Macfadyen as the notorioussaloon owner, Will Tunney, who shatters the childhood innocence ofJames Conners (Justin Ament) when he murders the boy's father,played by William Sadler. 15 years on, Conners returns to hishometown of Legend, New Mexico to avenge his father's death and torenew his relationship with long-lost love Mary (Marnie Alton). Hesoon discovers Tunney to be an even more forceful opponent whenTunney defeats him and leaves him to die. After rescuing Connors,two Native Americans, Washakie (Michael Spears) and Miakoda(Tonantzin Carmelo), encourage him to not seek revenge and instead,reflect within himself to let go of the past.

Brad Pitt stars in this darkly comic thriller based on a 1974George V. Higgins crime novel. Jackie Cogan (Pitt) is aprofessional 'point man' - that is, the investigator who preparesthe way for a hitman - who is assigned to track down a pair ofjunkies who have ripped off a mob-protected poker game. Thestar-studded supporting cast includes Ray Liotta, James Gandolfini,Scoot McNairy and Sam Shepard.

Family drama following a young girl who tries to prevent a wildhorse being sold in a dodgy deal. Eleven-year-old city girl Hannah(Miranda Cosgrove) travels with her father Frank (Fred Ward) tovisit his former girlfriend Matty (Connie Sellecca) in thecountryside. While there Hannah intends to photograph wild mustangsfor a school assignment. She soon makes friends with ranch girl CJ(Danielle Chuchran) and while exploring one day they come across alegendary black stallion. When the greedy Novak (Robert Wagner)finds out about its existence he plans to buy the horse but Hannahand CJ are determined to do all they can to save the animal.

Christian Bale reprises his dual role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in thisepic conclusion to Christopher Nolan's superhero trilogy. Set eightyears on from the events of the 2008 film 'The Dark Knight', thefilm sees Batman returning to save Gotham City from the evilclutches of brutal terrorist Bane (Tom Hardy) and his enigmaticsidekick, Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway). However, Batman's ability toact as an avenging angel is curtailed by the fact that he is now onGotham City Police Department's Most Wanted list, having assumedresponsibility for the crimes of deceased District Attorney HarveyDent. The all-star supporting cast includes Morgan Freeman, GaryOldman, Michael Caine, Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Another helping from the notoriously foul-mouthed, politicallyincorrect comic, displaying his own unique brand of loud, brash andcrude humour in this live 2012 performance recorded in Lincoln.

Judd Apatow-produced romantic comedy starring Emily Blunt and JasonSegel. Anglo-American couple Violet (Blunt) and Tom (Segel) fall inlove and soon after decide to get married. But the wedding isrepeatedly delayed by the various intricate and perplexingcirc*mstances in which they find themselves, to the point whereboth parties - and their families - start to wonder if they aredoing the right thing after all.

Regan Hall's directorial feature debut is a fast-paced sports dramaset in London. Sparks fly when Shania (Lenora Crichlow), a sprinterfrom the city's back streets, comes head to head with Lisa (LilyJames), an equally ambitious young runner from a wealthy middleclass background. Their fierce rivalry soon reaches breaking pointas both girls strive to make it to the top. Bradley James, RupertGraves and Noel Clarke co-star.

A collection of films featuring the Irish actor Liam Neeson. In'Rob Roy' (1995), the Scottish hero Rob Roy (Neeson) borrows moneyfrom the powerful Marquess of Montrose (John Hurt) in order toprovide for his MacGregor clan. However, Montrose's evil henchmanCunningham (Tim Roth) has other ideas and is determined to stop Roygetting his way. In 'Kingdom of Heaven' (2005), Orlando Bloom playsa humble blacksmith who discovers that he is the son of a knight,and travels to the Holy Land to fight in the crusades. In thethriller 'Taken' (2008), Neeson stars as Bryan, a former CIA secretagent living in the US who is obliged to resurrect the skills helearned in his old job after his estranged 17-year-old daughter Kim(Maggie Grace) is kidnapped by sex slave traffickers whiletravelling with a friend in Europe. Finally, in 'The A-Team'(2010), four Iraq war veterans, led by Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith(Neeson), are on the run from the US military who suspect them ofcommitting a crime and set about trying to clear their names.Becoming mercenaries and employing a wide range of uniquelyoffensive skills mixed in with a healthy dose of eccentricbehaviour, Smith and his cohorts, 'Faceman' Peck (Bradley Cooper),'Howling Mad' Murdock (Sharlto Copley) and 'B.A.' Baracus (QuintonJackson), set out to right the wrong done to them by any meansnecessary - and some that aren't - all the while pursued bymilitary tracker Charisa Sosa (Jessica Biel).

Second big screen outing for the popular cult superhero Hellboy(Ron Perlman), who originally appeared in Mike Mignola's Dark Horsecomic series. In this highly acclaimed instalment, the mythicalworld starts an uprising against humanity in a bid to take over theEarth, and Hellboy and his team are all that stand in their way.Can the superheroic redfaced demon prevent the destruction ofmankind once again? Guillermo del Toro writes and directs, andSelma Blair reprises her role as Hellboy's love interest, LizSherman.

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods.

Bad things happen.

If you think you know the story... Think again.

From fan favourites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes The Cabin in the Woods, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Quirky comedy starring Charlie Sheen, Bill Murray and JasonSchwartzman. With a beautiful girlfriend, wealth and fame,successful graphic designer Charles Swan III (Sheen) seems to havethe perfect life. But when his girlfriend Ivana (Katheryn Winnick)suddenly decides to leave him he seeks solace in his best friendKirby (Schwartzman) and manager Saul (Murray) and through surrealflashbacks and recollections we are given a glimpse into CharlesSwan's understanding of the situation...

Lasse Hallström directs this British comedy drama based on the bestselling novel by Paul Torday. Ewan McGregor stars as Alfred Jones, a mild-mannered government fisheries official who is approached by management consultant Harriet Chetwode-Talbot (Emily Blunt) to help a sheikh (Amr Waked) realise his long-held dream of introducing fly-fishing to the Middle Eastern desert. The duo soon find themselves swimming against the tide in more ways than one as the extravagant project gathers pace and a few poignant home truths come home to roost.

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christina Hendricks, Richard Jenkins andJohn Turturro star in this comedy drama directed by John Slatteryand adapted from the novel by Pete Dexter. In the 1970s in theworking-class town of God's Pocket, troubled 20-something Leon(Caleb Landry Jones) is seemingly accidentally killed on a buildingsite. At the request of Leon's mother Jeannie (Hendricks), who isconvinced there was some foul play, her husband, small-timecriminal Mickey Scarpato (Hoffman), investigates the death with thehelp of his friend Arthur 'Bird' Capezio (Turturro). Meanwhile, thewell-known journalist Richard Shellburn (Jenkins) is also searchingfor the truth behind the incident and gets close to Jeannie in theprocess.

The Liverpudlian stand-up comic and TV star, John Bishop takes tothe road once again on his sell-out 2012 tour.

Woody Harrelson stars in this drama co-written by James Ellroy, telling the story of a corrupt cop whose destructive streak is wreaking havoc in both his personal and professional life. The film tracks the downward spiral of Dave 'Date Rape' Brown (Harrelson), a veteran police officer who has become infamous for his repeated misconduct while working for the LAPD's infamous Rampart Division. But despite being proud of his reputation as a compulsive womaniser, alcoholic, racist and all-round manipulator and bully, Dave does show a flicker of humanity when it comes to his two daughters, who live in the house next door with his two ex-wives (Anne Heche and Cynthia Nixon).

The Chipmunks take to the high seas for this second animated comedyadventure sequel. When their luxury liner becomes grounded on aremote island during a tropical cruise, the Chipmunks soon discovertheir secluded paradise is not as deserted as it seems. As theystruggle to contend with the heat, the insects and the closeproximity to one another, the Chipmunks begin to develop a few verystrange personality traits.

After two boys duke it out on a playground, the parents of the "victim" invite the parents of the "bully" over to work out their issues.

A polite discussion of childrearing soon escalates into verbal warfare, with all four parents revealing their true colors. None of them will escape the carnage.

Directed by Roman Polanski, Carnage stars Academy Award-winners Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz as husband and wife Nancy and Alan Cowan, opposite Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster and Academy Award-nominee John C. Reilly as Penelope and Michael Longstreet.