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BoxOffice; We rate the movies that are on at the cinema this week.


1 (1) Up 3D

PIXAR'S latest offering is one of the best films of the year. A pensioner PENSIONER. One who is supported by an allowance at the will of another. It is more usually applied to him who receives an annuity or pension from the government.  attaches helium ballons to his house and takes off on an adventure. *****

U2 (-) Saw VI

THE next chapter in the seemingly endless torture porn series. Definitely one for fans only. * 18

3 (-) The Fantastic Mr Fox

A SUPERB animated adventure based on Roald Dahl's classic children's tale. It stars George Clooney as the fox of the title trying to go straight with terrifying ter·ri·fy  
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2. To menace or threaten; intimidate.
 results. A contender for one of the year's best animated movies. **** PG

4 (2) Up 2D

THIS is still an excellent movie without the 3D effects. It doesn't lose much of its appeal. ***** U

5 (3) Couples Retreat

VINCE VINCE Vendor Independent Network Control Entity  Vaughn is one half of three couples who go to a spa hoping to salvage their relationships. But, like some of those private moments in the bedroom, the comedy falls flat. ** 15

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: The Vampire's Assistant

A vampire movie set in between Twilight and Harry Potter but without the bite to be better than either. *** 12A

7 (4) The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus

THE film Heath Ledger was making when he died. For fans of Monty Python there is much fun, thanks to director Terry Gilliam. Christopher Plummer is the doc doing deals with Satan. **** PG

8 (5) The Invention Of Lying

RICKY Gervais has another go at Hollywood, playing a man who lies where everyone else tells the truth. *** 12A

9 (6) Zombieland

HOLLYWOOD'S answer to Shaun of the Dead Shaun of the Dead is a zombie-themed romantic comedy (or "rom zom com" as it dubs itself), released in 2004. It was written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, directed by Edgar Wright, and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.  sees Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg battle the zombies threatening to take over the world. Joyously funny. **** 15

10 (7) Fame

A REMAKE of the Eighties movie about wannabes Wannabes is an online interactive soap and game created for the BBC by Illumna Digital. Wannabes follows on from Jamie Kane, the BBC's previous foray into online interactive drama. The show/game consists of 14 10 minute episodes released twice a week.  hoping for....fame. *** PG
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Publication:Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Date:Oct 30, 2009
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