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Journey 2 : The Mysterious Island IMAX 3D Version
Length: 94 Class: IIA Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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Romancing In Thin Air
Length: 115 Class: I Languages: Cantonese(In Parts) & Putonghua(In Parts) (Chinese & English Subtitles) (In Parts) & Putoghua
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My Name Is Khan
Length: 155 Class: IIA Languages: Hindi & English(In Parts) (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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Puss in Boots 3D Cant Ver
Length: 90 Class: I Languages: Cantonese (Without Subtitles)
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Puss in Boots 3D Eng Ver
Length: 90 Class: I Languages: English (Chinese Sutbtitles)
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Journey 2 : The Mysterious Island 3D Ver
Length: 95 Class: IIA Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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3D Sex & Zen: Extreme Ecstasy
Length: 113 Class: III Languages: Cantonese (English and Chinese subtitles)
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Ides of March
Length: 101 Class: IIB Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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War Horse
Length: 146 Class: IIA Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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Chronicle
Length: 84 Class: IIB Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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Haywire
Length: 93 Class: IIB Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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New Perfect Two
Length: 97 Class: IIA Languages: Putonghua (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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J.Edgar
Length: 137 Class: IIB Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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The Viral Factor
Length: 121 Class: IIB Languages: Cantonese, Putonghua & English (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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The Descendants
Length: 115 Class: IIB Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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Puss in Boots Cant Ver
Length: 90 Class: I Languages: Cantonese (Without Subtitles)
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I Love Hong Kong 2012
Length: 96 Class: IIA Languages: Cantonese (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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All's Well End's Well 2012
Length: 118 Class: IIA Languages: Cantonese & Putonghua (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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From Up On Poppy Hill Cant Ver
Length: 91 Class: I Languages: Cantonese (Without Subtitles)
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The Muppets Cant Ver
Length: 110 Class: I Languages: Cantonese & English(In Parts) (Chinese(In Parts) Subtitles)
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The Muppets
Length: 110 Class: I Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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The Great Magician
Length: 128 Class: IIA Languages: Cantonese (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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3 Idiots
Length: 171 Class: IIA Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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Satvagraha
Length: 4hr 8 mins (2 intermissions) Languages: Sung in Sanskrit(English Subtitles)
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Rodelinda
Length: 4hr 15 mins (2 intermissions) Languages: Sung in Italian (English Subtitles)
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Faust
Length: 4hr 20 mins Languages: Sung in French (English Subtitles)
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The Enchanted Island
Length: 3hr 35 mins (includes 20 mins intermission) Languages: Sung in English (English Subtitles)
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Ernani
Length: 3hr 49 mins (includes 20 mins intermission) Languages: Sung in Italian (English Subtitles)
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Manon
Length: 4hr 3 mins (includes 20 mins intermission) Languages: Sung in French (English Subtitles)
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La Traviata
Length: 3hr 7 mins (includes 20 mins intermission) Languages: Sung in Italian (English Subtitles)
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Underworld Awakening (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : Underworld Awakening brings a stunning new dimension to the epic battle between Vampires and Lycans, as the first film in the franchise to shoot in 3D. Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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John Carter (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie. |
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Wrath of the Titans IMAX 3D version
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| Story Line : San Worthington, Ralph Fiennes and Liam Neeson star once again as gods at war in Wrath of the Titans, under the direction of Jonathon Liebesman.
A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus (Worthington) the demigod son of Zeus (Neeson) is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 1-year old son, Helius.
Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades (Fiennes) and Poseidon (Danny Houston). The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld.
Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus' godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramirez), switch loyalties and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans' strength grows stronger as Zeus' remaining godly powers are siphoned, and hell is unleashed on earth.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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The Lorax (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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The Avengers (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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Men in Black 3 (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : Agent Jay (Will Smith) travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with a younger version of Agent Kay (Josh Brolin) to stop an evil alien from destroying the future.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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Jack the Giant Killer (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : "Jack the Giant Killer" tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittinglyopens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend--and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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Amazing Spiderman (IMAX 3D)
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| Story Line : Teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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The Dark Knight Rises (IMAX DMR version)
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| Story Line : Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar® winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar® winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake.
Returning to the main cast, Oscar® winner Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) reprises the role of Lucius Fox.
IMAX version provides breathtaking, crystal-clear images projected on enormous screen and exhilarating sound provided by powerful digital sound system, you feel as if you are part of the movie!
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey IMAX 3D
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| Story Line : Based on JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, is the story of Bilbo Baggins, who is seen in Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The Hobbit follows Bilbo as he first encounters Gandalf. He is somewhat unwillingly swept off on an adventure to the lonely mountain to rid it of the dragon, Smaug. The dragon is guarding a treasure of enormous value that he had firstly taken from the dwarves who once lived there. A major battle shortly, ensues.
You will be amazed by the most realistic and immerse of 3D experience in the world. With crystal cleared images projected on enormous screen and laser-aligned surround sound. You will feel as you are getting into the actual world of movie.
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Length: 156 Languages: Hindi, English, Spanish
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| Story Line : 3 YOUNG MEN TAKE A HOLIDAY THAT CHANGES THEIR LIVES FOREVER.
Mumbai-based Kabir Dhiman, who comes from a wealthy building construction family, proposes to his long-time girlfriend, Natasha, much to the delight of both their respective families. He then gets together with one of two of his close friends, Imran Habib, a writer by profession, and they contact their London-based financial broker friend, Arjun, to remind him of a pact of traveling to Spain. The trio commence their long overdue trip not fully realizing that Arjun has still not forgiven Imran for his break-up with Sunani, while he himself regrets being dumped by Rohini, and must also compete with Imran for the affections of gorgeous Deep Sea Diving Instructor, Laila; Kabir struggles to accept life as Natasha's husband; and Imran must ready himself to meet his biological father, Salman, who had abandoned him at birth.
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Warrior
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| Story Line : Warrior is a modern day Rocky—a story of two estranged brothers (whom is an ex-marine, the other is a school teacher) competing for the love of their father, the respect of their peers, the survival of their families and the redemption of their past. They both start fighting MMA, and must eventually come to terms with why they are estranged from one another. |
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STAR WARS: Episode I - The Phantom Menance 3D
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| Story Line : In Star Wars: Episode I, Darth Vader is a hopeful nine-year-old boy named Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi is a brash young Jedi Knight. The first chapter of the Star Wars saga follows Anakin's journey as he pursues his dreams and confronts his deepest fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil.
*Please bring your own RealD 3D glasses. Audience without RealD 3D Glasses shall purchase a new pair of RealD 3D glasses at cinema box office/ kiosk/ ticket check point at HK$6 each. |
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Hugo 3D
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| Story Line : Based on Brian Selznick's magic-themed children's novel "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" which centers on an orphaned boy who secretly lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station and looks after the clocks. He gets caught up in a mystery adventure when he attempts to repair a mechanical man.
*Please bring your own RealD 3D glasses. Audience without RealD 3D Glasses shall purchase a new pair of RealD 3D glasses at cinema box office/ kiosk/ ticket check point at HK$6 each. UA Galaxy Cinemas: 3D glasses for MOP$10 each.
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Titanic 3D
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| Story Line : A boy and girl from differing social backgrounds meet during the ill-fated maiden voyage of RMS Titanic.
*Please bring your own RealD 3D glasses. Audience without RealD 3D Glasses shall purchase a new pair of RealD 3D glasses at cinema box office/ kiosk/ ticket check point at HK$6 each. |
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The Amazing Spider-Man 3D
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| Story Line : Teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.
*Please bring your own RealD 3D glasses. Audience without RealD 3D Glasses shall purchase a new pair of RealD 3D glasses at cinema box office/ kiosk/ ticket check point at HK$6 each. |
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Ice Age 4: Continental Drift 3D
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| Story Line : *Please bring your own RealD 3D glasses. Audience without RealD 3D Glasses shall purchase a new pair of RealD 3D glasses at cinema box office/ kiosk/ ticket check point at HK$6 each. |
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Contraband
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| Story Line : Mark Wahlberg leads the cast of Contraband, a fast-paced thriller about a man trying to stay out of a world he worked so hard to leave behind and the family he’ll do anything to protect. Set in New Orleans, the film explores the cutthroat underground world of international smuggling—full of desperate criminals and corrupt officials, high-stakes and big payoffs—where loyalty rarely exists and death is one wrong turn away. Chris Farraday (Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does best— running contraband—to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), for one final run to Panama and back, hoping to return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and sons become their target. |
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The Lady
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| Story Line : The film tells a poignant love story of one of the world's most prominent prisoners of conscience, Aung San Suu Kyi (Michelle Yeoh), and the last ten years of her marriage to the academic Dr Michael Aris (David Thewlis), who remained in Oxford to raise both their children in her absence, while tirelessly campaigning behind the scenes to try to secure her release. When Dr Aris was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1999, the Burmese authorities refused permission for him to visit her -- offering instead that she could leave and return to Oxford - though she would never be allowed back into Burma. Suu Kyi was confronted with a terrible choice -- one whose consequences would be irrevocable; her husband and children -- or her country.
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My Week With Marilyn
Length: 99 Class: IIA Languages: English (Chinese Subtitles)
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| Story Line : In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of 'The Prince and the Showgirl'. The film that famously united Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams), who was also on honeymoon with her new husband, the playwright Aurthur Miller (Dougray Scott).
Nearly 40 years on, his diary account The Prince, the Showgirl and Me was published, but one week was missing and this was published some years later as My Week with Marilyn - this is the story of that week. When Arthur Miller leaves England, the coast is clear for Colin to introduce Marilyn to some of the pleasures of British life; an idyllic week in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from her retinue of Hollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work.
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
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| Story Line : A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. |
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This Means War
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| Story Line : The world’s deadliest CIA operatives are inseparable partners and best friends until they fall for the same woman. Having once helped bring down entire enemy nations, they are now employing their incomparable skills and an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against their greatest nemesis ever – each other.
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Safe House
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| Story Line : For the past year, Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town. A “housekeeper” who aspires to be a full-fledged agent, the loyal company man has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself. When the first and only occupant he’s had proves to be the most dangerous man he’s ever met, Weston readies for duty. Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men that the CIA’s known, the ex-intelligence officer has given up assets and sold military intel to anyone with cash since he turned. From trading secrets to North Korea to aiding splinter cells, the damage he’s done to the U.S. is immeasurable. And he’s now back on the reservation with a secret. As soon as Frost is brought in for debriefing, mercenaries come and tear apart Weston’s safe house. Barely escaping, the unlikely partners must discover if their attackers have been sent by terrorists or someone on the inside who will kill anyone standing in the way. Now it’s up to Weston to figure out who he can trust before they’re both eliminated from the game. |
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The Artist
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| Story Line : A black-and-white French silent film ‘The Artist’ which set in 1920s Hollywood. The story follows a vain, silent movie star George Valentin (Dujardin) whose career declines just as young actress Peppy Miller (Bejo) takes the country by storm in talkies.
Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit - major movie stardom awaits. THE ARTIST tells the story of their interlinked destinies.
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The Allure of Tears
Length: 123 Class: IIA Languages: Cantonese & Putonghua(In Parts) (Chinese & English Subtitles)
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| Story Line : The 1st Drop of Tear: Fighting Girl (starred by Zhou Dungyu), an always cheerful cancer patient meets You Le (starred by Aarif), an affluent 2nd generation who is also treating cancer in a sanatorium. The passion and optimism of Fighting Girl opens You’s heart. Not only does she change his cynical attitude towards life, but also encourage him to keep a positive attitude in fighting cancer.As time goes by, You finds himself falling in love with this guardian angel.However, this enthusiastic love story cannot escape from the manipulation of fate. When love begins, it is their destiny that love cannot endure forever. The 2nd Drop of Tear: To save their mother school from bankruptcy, as well as to achieve their young dreams, Ting (starred by Richie Ren) and his bizarre old buddies try desperately to invite Yang (starred by Gigi Leung),the internationally renowned violinist who has suddenly given up her career three years go, to return and perform in a fund-raising performance for their school. Unexpectedly, they discovered the sad news of their schoolmate: Yang was turned deaf in an accident—the truth behind her withdrawal from music. A deaf violinist and a few middle-aged weirdoes moving heaven and earth to complete an almost “impossible” mission—just for their dreams. The 3rd Drop of Tear: Chen (starred by Shawn Dou) and Chang (starred by Joe Chen), a pair of ordinary lovers, poor but happy. They have just one dream: Salar de Uyuni, also known as “Mirror of Heaven”, a dream place where they wish to be there once in a lifetime.To realize their dream and prepare for a better future, Chang forces Chen to develop his career in the outside world.Geographical distance does not separate the two loving hearts. Instead, they become more decisive about their true love. After three years, Chen keeps his promise and becomes wealthy and outstanding. He returns and decides to marry Chang. At the time they think happiness is just a step away,fate has left them miserable… |
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The Iron Lady
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| Story Line : THE IRON LADY tells the compelling story of Margaret Thatcher, a woman who smashed through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world. The story concerns power and the price that is paid for power, and is a surprising and intimate portrait of an extraordinary and complex woman. |
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A Simple Life
Length: 119
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| Story Line : Based on real people and events. Ah Tao was born in Taishan, China. She works as a servant for 60 years and has been serving four generations of the Leung family. For the past decade, Ah Tao lived with Roger, the only family member left in Hong Kong. |
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Love Strikes
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| Story Line : As an original comic book, “Moteki” sold over 1.8 million copies. But now, with a freshly-penned, completely new and original story by its creator, Mitsuro Kubo, get ready for the blockbusting full-length feature film “Love Strikes!” A young adult male lacking in social skills and clumsy in the affairs of the heart sees his life turn upside down with the sudden arrival of his “moteki”.
"Love Strikes!” charges full force at the universal themes of youthful love and lust, wavering constantly between the two emotions, with bigger than life visuals and an eclectic mix of main and subculture J-POP. It’s the birth of a new type of love spectacle entertainment unlike anything you have ever seen!
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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| Story Line : In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
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The Hunger Games
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| Story Line : “ MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR ”
Over 16 million copies of the trilogy in circulation in U.S.
Books have outpaced sales of both Harry Potter and Twilight in the last year
Bestsellers (New York Times/USA Today/Wall Street Journal/Publishers Weekly)
Best Books(Amazon/Publishers Weekly/New York Times/Barnes&Noble/LA Times/ American Library Association/Kirkus/School Library Journal)
Editors’ Choice (Amazon/New York Times/Booklist)
original novel sold in 45 countries
Stephenie Meyer (author of Twilight series): I was so obsessed with this book I had to take it with me out to dinner. The story kept me up for several nights in a row. I've been recommending it to everyone. The Hunger Games is amazing.
Stephen King: I couldn't stop reading The Hunger Games.
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. |
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
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| Story Line : Dr. Alfred Jones is a henpecked, slightly pompous middle-aged scientist at the National Centre for Fisheries Excellence in London when he is approached by a mysterious sheikh about an outlandish plan to introduce the sport of salmon fishing into the Yemen. Dr. Jones refuses, but the project, however scientifically absurd, catches the eye of British politicians, who pressure him to work on it. His diaries of the Yemen Salmon Project, from beginning to glorious, tragic end, form the narrative backbone of this novel; interspersed throughout are government memos, e-mails, letters, and interview transcripts that deftly capture the absurdity of bureaucratic dysfunction. |
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The Possession
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| Story Line : The film is a fictional retelling of Los Angeles Times writer Leslie Gornstein's article Jinx in a Box about an antique wooden box purchased on eBay which reportedly had been brought to America by a Holocaust survivor after World War II. The box, supposedly containing an evil spirit, brought devastating effects to a series of buyers. Inspired by these real events, Dibbuk Box centers around a cursed relic containing mysterious familial tokens that is mistakenly purchased and its new owner must solve its mystery to save her own family. |
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