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FILM TIMES Fri 1 March – Thurs 7 March
Hi everyone, I hope you’ve all had a good week! There’s some great new movies coming onto our screens over the next few weeks! This week we have the new SONG FOR MARION and SAFE HAVEN starting…. And from Fri 8th March 3D OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, Sat 9th March is your chance to see PARANORMAN at our Saturday Morning Pictures at 10.30am! Later on in March sees even more great releases such as THE CROODS, FINDING NEMO 3D & THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE… Visit our website for more! Check out what’s showing this week below! – Dan
Film Times Fri 1 March – Thurs 7 March
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SONG FOR MARION (PG) 1HR 55MINSFri, Mon, Tues : 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 Sat, Sun, Wed : *1.00, *3.30, 6.00, 8.30
Thurs : 3.00, 5.30, *8.30
*1.00, *3.30 shows Sat, Sun and *8.30 show Thurs in screen 4 on the ground floor screen 1 ( top floor ) CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS |
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WRECK-IT RALPH 2D (PG) 2HRS 0MINSSat, Sun 1.10, 3.40 |
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SAFE HAVEN (12A) 2HRS 15MINSDaily 3.10, 5.45, 8.20 |
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PLAZA BABIES GROUP exclusively for Mums or Dads with a baby up to 36 months this week :
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CLOUD ATLAS (15) 3HRS 15MINSFri, Mon, Tues 3.45, 7.20 Sat, Sun 7.20
Wed 12.00, 3.45, 7.20
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Saturday Morning Pictures!BRAVE (PG) 1HR 50MINSSat 10.30am |
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3D HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (15) 1HR 50MINSFri & Mon – Thurs 3.50, 6.20, 8.45 Sat 11.00am, 1.20, 3.00 |
Autism Friendly Screenings are Back!
Re-Starting tomorrow, at 10.00am with WRECK-IT RALPH…
We will be recommencing the Autism friendly screenings every 2 weeks on a Saturday morning starting Sat Feb 23rd at 10.00am with WRECK-IT RALPH (PG) . these shows will be in our downstairs screen 4 with the sound lower than usual.
Tickets will be at the normal price, £3.50 per person.
FILM TIMES Fri 22 Feb – Thu 28 Feb
Film Times Fri 22nd – Thurs 28th February
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A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD (12A) 2HRS 0MINSFri, Sat, Sun, Wed 12.50, 3.25, 6.00, 8.40 |
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WRECK-IT RALPH 2D (PG) 2HRS 10MINSFri, Sat 12.40, 3.15, 5.50 Sun 12.40, 3.15
Wed 12.40, 5.50
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MAMA (15) 2HRS 0MINSDaily 8.30 |
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PLAZA BABIES GROUP exclusively for Mums or Dads with a baby up to 36 months this week :
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CRAWL (15) 1HR 30MINSDaily 4.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES (12A) 2HRS 25MINSFri, Sat 2.00, 5.00, 8.00 Sun 2.00, 5.00 Mon, Tues 5.00, 8.00
Wed 2.40, 5.30
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CLOUD ATLAS (15) 3HRS 15MINSFri, Sat, Sun, Wed 12.10, 3.45, 7.20 |
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Saturday Morning Pictures!HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (U) 1HR 50MINSSat 10.30am |
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3D HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (15) 1HR 50MINSWed, Thurs 8.30 |
Review – A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD
| A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD | Cert: 12A | ![200px-3_stars.svg[1]](https://plazadorchester.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/200px-3_stars-svg1.png) |
| Reviewed by Dan Spracklen | Rating: 3 out of 5 | |
| Now I’m not generally a fan of action movies, but I went along to see this one, the trailer was…. Explosive.
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I was blown away by the stunning action sequences, and loved the use of slow motion to capture some of the most, erm, explosive moments of the film. If you’re a fan of action movies, you will love this.
The only thing missing from this film that would have got it an extra star is the story. What little story there was had no real purpose, and was there seemingly just for a weak justification for all the big guns. The ‘story’ is that John (Willis), travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son Jack (Courtney), only to find that he is an undercover CIA operative working to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist. This sets our scene, but the ending to the film is a little disappointing in my opinion, as it doesn’t make a huge amount of sense in relation to the rest of the story.
All in all, it’s a fairly decent film, I just felt the story was quite weak.
If you’re a fan of action movies, go see it. If you appreciate stories in films, maybe it’s best to leave it. But don’t always trust I’m right, go see for yourself and make up your own mind! |
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FILM TIMES Fri 15th Feb – Thu 21st Feb (Half Term)
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Review – Wreck It Ralph
Wreck It Ralph (PG)
Written By Kate Maitland-Gleed
Rated: 4 out of 5
I went to watch his film with very low expectations. By watching the trailers, to me, it looked try hard and too childish for my liking. So I sat there, popcorn in hand, surrounded by a full cinema screen, waiting for ‘Wreck It Ralph’ to start. And my, how wrong I was! Within the first 5 minutes I was laughing. With the amazing John C. Reilly voicing the character ‘Ralph’, along side Jack McBrayer (Fix’it Felix Jr.), Jane Lynch (Calhoun) and Sarah Silverman (Vanellope), what is there not to like. Plus, on top of that, there is a whole game based on sweets!! Wow!
Mario, Sonic, PacMan. Just some of the names we remember from childhood games that we played for hours on end. But what about Browser, Dr. Eggman and the PacMan Ghosts; the ‘bad guys’ as we called them. We forget about them. They have feelings too. What do they do when the games aren’t being played. What if they wanted to be the hero of the game for once? Like Ralph does. Wreck It Ralph ruins buildings, breaks spirits and is feared by all. But he wants to be happy and loved like Felix – the hero of the game. But the only way Ralph can prove himself is by winning a gold medal… Not from his own game, but from another. Hero Duty! A perilous game that unleashes a mass of giant flying bugs that you must shoot. I know, it’s gripping stuff! But his plan goes wrong, Ralph ends up in a land made of chocolate, marshmallows, candy canes and any sweet treat you can think of. (I wish I could go there!!) But then what happens? Pause for effect… You will have to watch the film to find out!!
Wreck It Ralph gives us a perspective into the lives of games characters after the arcade is closed. They have a whole world or their own. And although I’m not a child anymore, I still in actual fact enjoyed this film far more than I thought I would. And speaking to my friends who have also watched it, they seemed to as well. So… Enjoy!
Review – WRECK-IT RALPH
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WRECK-IT RALPH (PG)
Reviewed by Dan Spracklen
Rating: 5 out of 5
When a film leaves you wanting to watch it again immediatley afterwards, you know it was good. Wreck-It Ralph is the tale of a bad guy, who doesn’t want to be bad any more, who leaves his game to prove himself a hero in another game, by ‘game jumping’. I can’t say too much about the story, but what I will say is expect a very strong storyline with lots of clever twists along the way. This film is perfect for both kids and adults alike, especially anyone who’s ever played a video game, and will remind some of classic arcade games. 
With its mix of heart-pounding action sequences, stunning animation, and clever gags, this film is an instant hit and a must-see over the upcoming half-term holiday. Adults will appreciate some of the comedy on a different level to the kids, but there’s something funny for everyone. The entire film is a feast for the eyes – I did find myself wanting to actually eat parts of the film, in the game ‘Sugar Rush’.. which brings me onto the 3D. I saw the 3D version and I have to say I was very impressed – the 3D was used to full effect and really added depth and atmosphere of the film. It lets you feel more involved in the film itself, something which not a great deal of 3D movies have so far been able to achieve. Saying that, it is more than likely just as good in 2D.
The talented voice cast includes, John C. Reilly (Step Brothers), Sarah Silverman (The Simpsons, School of Rock), Jack McBrayer (Despicable Me), and Jane Lynch (Glee, Role Models).
The film boasts an awesome soundtrack, featuring the likes of Owl City, Rihanna and even Skrillex, which i’ve already downloaded! From start to finish, the film had my eyes locked on the screen with my full attention. 
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!:
3D: http://www.plazadorchester.com/film/wreck-it-ralph-in-3d
FILM TIMES Fri 8th Feb – Thurs 14th Feb
Hi everyone,
This week we have 3 great new movies starting – WRECK-IT RALPH, which is a new Disney animation about a bad guy who doesn’t want to bad any more – Showing in 2D & 3D! HITCHCOCK, which is a love story between influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho, and for all you loved up ones out there, romantic comedy I GIVE IT A YEAR about ambitious high-flyer Nat and struggling novelist Josh. Don’t forget we also have weekend matinees of LIFE OF PI, along with the last week of QUARTET, LES MISERABLES continues and BEAUTIFUL CREATURES starts on Wednesday! A busy week, with lots on offer… book your tickets online now at www.plazadorchester.com
– Dan, Plaza Staff
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Review – LES MISERABLES
LES MISERABLES (12A) (3hours)
Reviewed by Dan Spracklen
Rating: 5 out of 5
In short, a beautiful film which tells the story of a man who tries to better the world around him. Les Miserables has been playing to sellout audiences for the past 4 weeks here at the Plaza, with many returning to see it a second time – which, if you’ve seen it you’ll know is unsurprising. The stunning cast includes Hugh Jackman (The X-Men movies), Russell Crowe (Robin Hood), Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, The Dark Knight Rises), Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat), and Helena Bonham Carter (Alice in Wonderland). Introducing Daniel Huttlestone, who plays young boy Gavroche – this is his first film acting role and I must say i’m very impressed – one to watch in the future! He started his acting career aged 9 landing the part of “Nipper” in Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, from 2009 until 2011.
I cannot fault this film in the slightest, and though the length may put people off, the music and the way the story is told is likely to suck you into the world on screen and it doesn’t feel like 3 hours at all… though you may want to make sure you’re stocked up on a drink and a snack! The way some parts of the story, which is set in 19th-century France, are told is so beautiful and moving, needless to say it has had many in tears. We see each of our main characters in turn towards the beginning of the movie, and as it develops, we see how they are all linked and the stories begind them and their actions. I liked the way that some parts of the story were told fairly subtly, and yet they are so powerful, a reminder that sometimes actions speak louder than words.
The soundtrack is absolutley brilliant, and I believe the album has been number 1 in UK charts for the past couple of weeks. I’m thinking of getting it myself! The songs really do help along the story, and match what’s happening at the time. The light relief in the film from all the sadness comes from comedic pair Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter – who play clueless foster parents. This works very well and their lines are a welcome pause from the more tender storylines that are also happening.
All in all, a very very good film. If you’ve not yet experienced it, there’s still time! Head over to www.plazadorchester.com/film/les-miserables to book your tickets now! PS – Remember to take some tissues!
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