Film Index
relies too heavily on redundant visual gimmicks. Selected release. Solomon Kane (15) ●●●●● (Michael J Bassett, France/Czech Republic/UK, 2009) James Purefoy, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Mackenzie Crook. 104min. Based on a lesser-known character by Conan The Barbarian creator Robert E Howard, Purefoy dons Solomon Kane’s Witchfinder General hat and sets out to bloodily revenge the murder of an innocent family who befriended him. A decent-if-generic stab at a low-budget blockbuster. General release. Songs for an Airless Room (E) (UK, 2010). An opera for cinema performed by Phil Minton, Joby Burgess and Martin Parker examining the isolation wrought by digital technologies. Preceded by the documentary HIKIKOMORI by Francesco Jodice and Karl Karman. Cameo, Edinburgh. South Bound (E) (Morita Yoshimitsu, Japan, 2007) 114min. Two middle-aged radicals with children reel against society, refusing to pay taxes, but, as life in Tokyo becomes unbearable for the family, they must flee city life and start afresh on Iriomote-jima in Okinawa, the southern island of Japan. This screening will be preceded by 1975 documentary short Animals in the Virgin Forest of Amami Island. Part of Contemporary Japanese Film season. Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow. St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (PG) (Barnaby Thompson/Oliver Parker, UK, 2009) Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Talulah Riley. 106min. More naughty girls’ adventures in this revived Ealing comedy franchise starring various members of Girls Aloud. This time the girls go in search of hidden treasure. Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow; Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. Stardust Memories (15) ●●●●● (Woody Allen, US, 1980) Woody Allen, Mia Farrow. 92min. A famous director of comedy films undergoes much soul- searching when the public and critics fail to appreciate his attempts at serious cinematic statement. Occasionally shrill and self-pitying autobiographical movie, worth staying with for its insights into the creative pressures of the contemporary industry but never quite becoming the Otto e Mezzo its maker so obviously intended. Cameo, Edinburgh. Still Walking (U) ●●●●● (Hirokazu Koreeda, Japan, 2008) Yoshio Harada, Hiroshi Abe, Kinn Kiki. 114min. Japanese filmmaker Koreeda confirms his status as his country’s most gifted with this moving and uplifting tale of death, family and dementia. Twelve years on from the accidental death of their oldest son, retired doctor father Kyohei (Harada) and mother Toshiko (Yui Natsukawa, excellent) are joined by their remaining family for a day of banter, bickering and a non-stop buffet. A rare achievement. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Tokyo Twilight (PG) (Yasujiro Ozu, Japan, 1957) Ineko Arima, Kamatari Fujiwara, Setsuko Hara. 140min. High- octane melodrama centring upon the delinquent behaviour of two wayward daughters. Part of Yasujiro Ozo: From Spring to Autumn season. Filmhouse, Edinburgh. Turtle: The Incredible Journey (PG) (Nick Stringer, UK/Austria/Germany, 2009) Voice of Miranda Richardson. 81min. Documentary about a little turtle going on a big journey. Cineworld Parkhead, Glasgow. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (12A) ●●●●● (Chris Weitz, US, 2009) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner. 130min. A faithful reproduction of Meyer’s second book covering the middle ground of the series. The epic relationship between Bella (Stewart) and undead Edward (Pattinson) falters, leaving space for a new lupine love rival and resulting in some close brushes with vampire law-makers the Volturi. For naysayers, this is insipid teen vamp romance, but Twilight followers will enjoy 52 THE LIST 18 Feb–4 Mar 2010
the assiduous casting, convincing CGI and fantastic soundtrack. Showcase Cinema, Paisley. Ultimately Romantic Mystery Movie (TBC) Your guess is as good as ours. A rom-com perhaps? Scotsman Screening Room, Edinburgh. Under the Sea 3D (U) (Howard Hall, UK, 2009) Jim Carrey. 65min. Carrey narrates an underwater 3D look at the impact of global warming upon the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo- Pacific areas. IMAX Theatre, Glasgow. Up 2D (U) ●●●●● (Pete Docter/Bob Peterson, US, 2009) Voices of Christopher Plummer, Edward Asner, Paul Eiding. 96min. Seventy-eight–year-old curmudgeon Carl Fredericksen and eight- year-old Junior Wilderness Explorer Russell embark on the adventure of a lifetime in South America. While it unfolds on a grand scale, at its heart is a human story that will resonate with viewers of every age. Marrying sadness with triumph, Pixar have created another masterpiece. Selected release. Up in the Air (15) ●●●●● (Jason Reitman, US, 2009) George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick. 109min. Thank You For Smoking and Juno director Reitman presents a timely and absorbing examination of our recession-hit world. Adapted from Walter Kirn’s novel, the film centres on well-groomed executive Ryan Bingham (Clooney). Flying from city-to-city, Bingham is hired to fire, but the rub comes when we learn that Bingham’s life on the road is being threatened thanks to a new scheme by a grad-school whiz. Poignant, prescient, sharp and incisive. General release. Valentine’s Day (12A) ●●●●● (Garry Marshall, UK, 2010) Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba. 124min. Romantic comedy intertwining stories that take place over the course of one Valentine’s Day. General release. Where the Wild Things Are (PG) ●●●●● (Spike Jonze, US, 2009) Max Records, Pepita Emmerichs, Mark Ruffalo. 100min. Maurice Sendak’s nine- sentence children’s tale about a boy whose bedroom turns into a forest full of huge creatures gets the Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich) treatment. Any joy here comes from the brilliant production design of the creatures – Jonze opts to use puppetry over CGI and this gives the action an ethereal quality. Unfortunately the creatures are emotional stereotypes and as such, lack dimension. Selected release. The Wolfman (15) ●●●●● (Joe Johnston, UK/US, 2010) Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, Anthony Hopkins. 102min. Remake of the classic 1941 creature feature. The set pieces are impressive and bloody but this is more of an action blockbuster than a period horror. There’s an over reliance on CGI and it certainly has its sillier moments, particularly the climatic confrontation. Good cheesy fun but don’t expect any psychological depth examining the beast within. General release.
✽✽ Youth in Revolt (15) ●●●●● (Miguel Arteta, US, 2009) Michael
Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart. 90min. Cera is quite superb as both a sensitive, sex-obsessed virgin and his rebellious alter ego, a moustachioed Wayfarer-wearing Frenchman inspired by Jean-Paul Belmondo, in this charming coming-of-age comedy about a trailer- bound teenager who falls head-over-heels for his holiday romance. Adapted from the 1993 novel by CD Payne. General release.
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Films are listed by city, then alphabetically by cinema. Listings are compiled by Suzanne Black.
Glasgow Cineworld Parkhead
Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate. 0871 200 2000. Adults £6.30 (£5.70 Mon–Thu before 5pm). Children & Students £4.60 (£4.20 Mon–Thu). Seniors £4.60. Family ticket £18. Early bird (before noon): £4.20. Movies for Juniors (selected films Sat am): £1.
THURSDAY 18 FEB Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel (U) 10.15am, 12.15, 2.15. Astro Boy (PG) 11.30am, 1.45, 4.00. Avatar 2D (12A) 4.30, 8.00. Edge of Darkness (15) 6.15, 8.50. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (PG) 10.40am, 1.10, 3.40, 6.10, 8.40. Ponyo (U) 11.40am, 2.10, 4.40. The Princess and the Frog (U) 11.00am, 1.30, 4.10, 6.40. Solomon Kane (15) 9.00. Valentine’s Day (12A) noon, 3.00, 6.00, 8.50. The Wolfman (15) 11.15am, 1.40, 4.05, 6.30, 8.55. Youth in Revolt (15) 6.55, 9.15.
FRIDAY 19–THURSDAY 25 Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel (U) Sat & Sun: 11.40am, 2.00. Astro Boy (PG) Daily: 11.20am (not Sat), 1.45, 4.00, 6.10. Avatar 2D (12A) Daily: 8.20. The Lovely Bones (12A) Daily: 11.50am, 2.50 (not Sun), 5.50 (not Mon), 8.50. The Lovely Bones (Subtitled) (12A) Sun: 2.50. Mon: 5.50. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (PG) Daily: 11.10am (not Sat), 1.30, 4.05, 6.30, 9.00. Planet 51 (U) Sat: 10.00am. Ponyo (U) Fri–Sun: 11.30am. The Princess and the Frog (U) Daily: 11.00am, 1.20, 3.40, 6.00. Solomon Kane (15) Daily: 11.40am & 2.00 (not Sat & Sun), 4.20, 6.40, 9.10. Turtle: The Incredible Journey (PG) Sat: 11.30am. Valentine’s Day (12A) Daily: noon, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15. Where the Wild Things Are (PG) Sat: 10.00am. The Wolfman (15) Daily: 11.15am (not Fri–Sun), 1.40, 4.10, 6.35, 9.05. Youth in Revolt (15) Daily: 8.30.
Cineworld Renfrew Street
7 Renfrew Street. 0871 200 2000. Adults £7 (£6 Mon–Thu before 5pm). Children 14 and under / Seniors / Students £4.90. Family ticket £20 (£18.60 Mon–Thu). Early bird (before 1pm): £4.70. 3D Supplement: Adult £1.90; Children / Students / Seniors / Unlimited £1.30; Family Ticket £5; Glasses 80p per pair.
THURSDAY 18 FEB Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel (U) noon, 2.10, 4.20. Astro Boy (PG) 11.40am, 2.20, 4.40. Avatar 3D (12A) 11.20am, 12.20, 3.20, 4.00, 5.10, 7.20, 8.00, 8.40. Battle for Terra 3D (PG) 11.00am, 1.10, 3.10. Edge of Darkness (15) 5.45, 8.30. Invictus (12A) 11.20am, 2.45, 5.50, 9.00. It’s Complicated (15) 3.50, 6.30, 9.20. My Name is Khan (12A) 12.30, 4.20, 8.10. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (PG) 11.20am, noon, 2.20, 3.00, 5.20, 8.40.
Ponyo (U) 10.50am, 1.20, 3.40. Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire (15) 6.00, 8.40. The Princess and the Frog (U) 11.30am, noon, 1.50, 2.40, 4.20, 4.50, 7.00. Sherlock Holmes (12A) 6.20, 9.15. A Single Man (12A) 10.50am, 1.20, 4.00, 6.30, 9.10. Solomon Kane (15) 9.30. St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (PG) 10.40am, 1.10. Up in the Air (15) 6.50, 9.40. Valentine’s Day (12A) 11.30am, 2.00, 2.40, 5.00, 5.40, 8.20, 8.50. Where the Wild Things Are (PG) 11.30am. The Wolfman (15) 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30, 6.40, 8.30, 9.30. Youth in Revolt (15) 11.00am, 1.30, 3.50, 6.40, 9.10.
FRIDAY 19–THURSDAY 25 Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel (U) Sat & Sun: 10.30am, 12.40, 2.50. Astro Boy (PG) Daily: 11.00am, 1.40. Avatar 3D (12A) Daily: 11.20am, 12.40, 3.20, 4.10, 7.20, 8.00. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.10. Battle for Terra 3D (PG) Sat & Sun: 10.50am. Edge of Darkness (15) Late Fri & Sat: 11.55. Invictus (12A) Daily: 11.00am & 2.00 (not Sat & Sun), 5.00, 8.15. It’s Complicated (15) Daily: 4.00. The Last Station (15) Daily: 11.20am, 2.00, 5.00, 8.00. Also late Fri & Sat: 10.50. The Lovely Bones (12A) Daily: 11.10am, 2.20, 5.30, 8.45. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.50. My Name is Khan (12A) Daily: 12.30 (not Sat & Sun), 4.30, 8.20. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.20. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (PG) Daily: 11.20am, 2.10, 5.20, 8.30. Also Sat–Mon: 10.50am, 1.20 (not Sun & Mon). Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Subtitled) (PG) Sun & Mon: 1.20. Ponyo (U) Sat & Sun: 10.50am. Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire (15) Daily: 9.30. The Princess and the Frog (U) Daily: noon, 2.30, 5.00, 7.10. Also Sat & Sun: 11.30am, 1.50. Sherlock Holmes (12A) Late Fri & Sat: 11.20. A Single Man (12A) Daily: 10.50am & 1.20 (not Sat–Mon), 4.00, 6.30, 9.30. Solomon Kane (15) Daily: 10.40am (not Sat & Sun), 1.10, 3.50, 6.30, 9.00. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.45. Valentine’s Day (12A) Daily: 11.00am, 11.30am, 2.00, 2.40, 5.00, 5.40, 8.20, 8.50. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.30. The Wolfman (15) Daily: 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30, 6.40, 8.40, 9.30. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.15. Youth in Revolt (15) Daily: 11.00am, 1.30, 3.50, 6.40 (not Tue), 9.10. Also late Fri & Sat: 11.40.
Empire
Clyde Regional Centre, 23 Britannia Way. 08714 714714. Adults £6 (£5 Mon–Fri before 5pm). Children £4.50. Students £5.50 (£4.50 Mon–Fri before 5pm). Seniors £4.30. Family ticket £16.60 (£14.60 before 5pm Mon–Fri). SaverDay Tuesday £3.95.
THURSDAY 18 FEB Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel (U) 1.15, 3.45.