Top 3 Films of the Week


Blockbuster Of The Week

Transformers One (PG)


Elita-1 (voiced by Scarlett Johansson), B-127 (Keegan-Michael Key), D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry) and Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) in Transformers One, directed by Josh Cooley. Copyright: Paramount Animation, a Division of Paramount Pictures. Hasbro, Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Orion Pax and best friend D-16 are mining robots in the city of Iacon, who proudly harvest Energon from the core of planet Cybertron to power their subterranean world and serve noble leader Sentinel Prime. A twist of fate propels Orion Pax and D-16 above ground in the company of robots Elita-1 and B-127. The plucky quartet stumbles upon ancient sage Alpha Trion (Laurence Fishburne), who bestows the Thirteen Primes’ cogs to them so Orion Pax, D-16, Elita-1 and B-127 can finally transform.



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Horror Of The Week

Terrifier 3 (18)


David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown in Terrifier 3, directed by Damien Leone. Photo: Jesse Korman. Copyright: Signature Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Sienna Shaw emerges from Sunny Valley Treatment Centre to rebuild her life after her near-fatal encounter with Art the Clown last Halloween. Aunt Jessica provides emotional sanctuary during the Christmas holidays. Alas, Art is revived by infecting the only other survivor of his carnage, Victoria Heyes, and the diabolical clown goes on the rampage dressed as a nightmarish Santa with a very long naughty list and a sack containing all manner of sharp implements.



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Critic's Choice Of The Week

Stuntman (15)


Stephen Tung Wai as Sam Lee and Terrance Lau as Lee Sai Long in Stuntman, diirected by Albert Leung and Herbert Leung. Photo: Frankie Chu. Copyright: Chu Kam Moom/Trinity CineAsia. All Rights Reserved.

Action movie specialist Sam Lee left the film industry 30 years ago after a devastating accident on his watch. An old friend and veteran director persuades Sam to return to the fray for his swansong film and Sam discovers that the lead star is former stunt crew member Chi Wai Leung. Personalities clash. Young and ambitious stuntman Sai Long Lee is also working on the picture and he is thrilled to work under Sam in the hope of advancing his career.



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Also Released This Week...

Buffalo Kids (PG)

Orphaned siblings Tom and Mary arrive in 1886 New York City from Ireland aboard the ocean liner Alexandra just as the Statue of Liberty is unveiled with a pyrotechnic-laden fanfare. The youngsters have come to America to live with their uncle Niall but their relative fails to materialise.

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Gladiator (15)

When Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is murdered and the death is covered up to look like natural causes, sadistic Caesar-in-waiting Commodus assumes the throne. He orders the immediate execution of the one man who could possibly overthrow him: General Maximus.

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In Restless Dreams: The Music Of Paul Simon (12A)

An exhaustive documentary portrait of American songwriter Paul Simon from formative years with Art Garfunkel to collaborations with musicians from around the world. Never-before-seen footage is intercut with contributions from friends and creative collaborators.

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Portraits Of Dangerous Women (15)

Primary school teacher Steph and her gallery owner father Jon drive along a country road. She isn't paying full attention and appears to run over and kill a dog. Steph's recklessness brings her into contact with school caretaker Tina and art dealer Ashley.

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Royal Ballet Live: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (TBC)

A live broadcast from the Royal Opera House in London of Christopher Wheeldon's magical ballet, which takes a tumble down the rabbit hole with inquisitive Alice and other characters from Lewis Carroll's imagination.

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Salem's Lot (15)

Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home in Jerusalem's Lot, Maine to research his next novel and face ghosts of the past almost 20 years after the loss of both parents in a car accident. Ben's arrival coincides with the disappearance of little Ralphie Glick.

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Sound Of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot (12A)

Heart-warming drama inspired by real events about a Texas couple, who galvanise their local community to take in children from the foster system and provide a solid foundation of stability and love for a future generation.

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Taeyong: TY Track In Cinemas (PG)

South Korean rapper and singer Taeyong, who is a member of boy band NCT, performs live in a concert film that incorporates behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

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Timestalker (15)

In 1688, Scottish spinster and peasant Agnes attends the execution of controversial preacher Alex and is instantly smitten with the condemned heretic. She storms the gallows to protect him, trips over her dog George and impales her head on a poleaxe, setting in motion a domino rally of tragedy.

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