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The Ghost
Released: 19/03/2010
General Release
Ewan McGregor plays the determined ghost writer to Pierce Brosnan’s former British Prime Minister, and is convinced that dark secrets and war crimes lie behind his mysterious assignment. Based on Robert Harris’ acclaimed novel, Ghost. The troubled Roman Polanski directs.
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I Love You Phillip Morris
Released: 17/03/2010
General Release
Some true stories were destined to become films. Based on a spectacular account by a former investigative reporter, Jim Carrey stars as a charismatic con artist-turned-prison escapee (his real-life counterpart is currently serving a 144-year sentence), who falls for Ewan McGregor’s sensitive inmate Phillip Morris. Plenty of humour and heart.
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Shutter Island
Released: 12/03/2010
General Release
Are there any scenarios creepier than an island prison for the criminally insane? Leonardo DiCaprio makes his fourth appearance for legendary director Martin Scorsese playing a US marshal who is sent to investigate the disappearance of an inmate. The atmospheric soundtrack features John Cage and Brian Eno.
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Green Zone
Released: 12/03/2010
General Release
Matt Damon must be the busiest man in Hollywood. He is seen here taking on another lead role in Paul Greengrass's new war thriller. Set in the international zone of Iraq, army chief Roy Miller embarks on a one-man-mission to uncover the truth behind a chemical weapons cover up. Sound familiar... ?
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The Kreutzer Sonata
Released: 12/03/2010
Released in key cities
Bernard Rose directs this modern look at Tolstoy’s banned novella, illustrating the author’s extreme view of sexuality. Taking its title and tempo from Beethoven’s violin and piano sonata, the story centres on the mental breakdown of a husband who suspects his pianist wife is falling for a fellow musician.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Released: 12/03/2010
General Release
The first of a Swedish trilogy based on Steig Larrson’s ubiquitous novels. Lisbeth (Noomi Rapace) is the female computer hacker-turned-detective with a preference for body art and a number of grisly murders to solve. Probably best to see this before the inevitable Hollywood remake.
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Crazy Heart
Released: 05/03/2010
General Release
With a name like Bad Blake you are unlikely to be a saint. Such is the moniker of the Jeff Bridges’s character, a boozy, washed-up country-singing rogue who has a string of broken marriages. Fortunately for Bad, someone who can see beyond all this walks into his life and offers redemption.
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Exit Through The Gift Shop
Released: 05/03/2010
Released in key cities
Street art sweetheart Banksy swaps the spray paint for the video camera for this account of his relationship with super-fan Thierry Guetta. Anticipated highlights include exclusive documentary footage of the infamous graffiti artist and his mates at work. Rather embarrassingly, Rhys Ifans narrates.
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Alice In Wonderland 3D
Released: 05/03/2010
General Release
Who better to direct Lewis Carroll’s classic tale than goth filmmaker Tim Burton? There’s a twist to the tale however: Alice is older and the film blends The Adventures and Through the Looking Glass. All the favourite characters are present and the starry cast includes Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.
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Father of My Children
Released: 05/03/2010
Released in key cities
Inspired by producer Humbert Balsan, The Father of my Children follows a family man whose passionate and free-spirited approach to finding new film talent is unwavering… until one too many failures lead him to dejection. Heartfelt writing and direction by Mia Hansen-Love infuses this personal dedication.
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