When in Rome

Genre: Romance/Comedy
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Cast: Kristen Bell, Josh Duhanel, Jon Heder, Alexis Dziena, Will Arnett, Angelica Huston, Dax Shepard, Danny DeVito, Don Johnson, Lee Pace
RunTime: 1 hr 31 mins
Released By: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Nudity)
Official Website: http://touchstone.movies.go.com/wheninrome/
Opening Day: 25 March 2010



Synopsis:

An ambitious young New Yorker (KRISTEN BELL), disillusioned with romance, takes a whirlwind trip to Rome where she defiantly plucks magic coins from a “foolish” fountain of love, inexplicably igniting the passion of an odd group of suitors: a sausage magnate (DANNY DEVITO), a street magician (JON HEDER), an adoring painter (WILL ARNETT) and a self-admiring model (DAX SHEPARD). But when a charming reporter (JOSH DUHAMEL) pursues her with equal zest, how will she know if his love is the real thing?

Rating
3 out of 5 stars

Alice in Wonderful Land

Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Marton Csokas, Tim Pigott-Smith, Lindsay Duncan, Geraldine James, Leo Bill, Jemma Powell, Mairi Ella Challen and Mia Wasikowska, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Christopher Lee, Paul Whitehouse, Barbara Windsor
RunTime: 1 hr 48 mins
Released By: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Violence)
Official Website: http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/aliceinwonderland/
Opening Day: 4 March 2010



Synopsis:

From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.

Rating
3 out of 5 stars

Proposal, The

Genre: Comedy/Romance
Director: Anne Fletcher
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Akerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, Denis O'Hare, Betty White
RunTime: 1 hr 48 mins
Released By: BVI
Rating: PG
Official Website: http://www.theproposalmovie.co.uk/
Opening Day: 20 August 2009



Synopsis:

When high-powered book editor Margaret (SANDRA BULLOCK) faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she’s actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew (RYAN REYNOLDS), who she’s tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family (MARY STEENBURGEN, CRAIG T. NELSON, BETTY WHITE) and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequences.

Rating
3 out of 5 stars

Accident (意外) - HK

In Mandarin with English subtitles
Genre: Thriller
Director: Soi Cheang
Cast: Louis Koo, Richie Jen, Michelle Ye, Lam Suet, Fung Shui-Fan
RunTime: 1 hr 27 mins
Released By: Shaw
Rating: PG (Some Disturbing Scenes)
Official Website:
Opening Day: 24 September 2009




Synopsis:

A self-styled “accident choreographer,” the Brain is a professional hitman who kills his victims by trapping them in well crafted “accidents” that look like unfortunate mishaps but are in fact perfectly staged acts of crime. Perennially plagued with guilt, he is also suspicious and morbid by nature. The recent avalanche of memories of his lost wife does not make things any easier.

After one mission accidentally goes wrong, causing the life of one of his men, the Brain is convinced that this accident has been choreographed: someone is out there plotting to terminate him and his team. He becomes increasingly paranoid, walking on the thin line between reality and delusion.

When he discovers that a mysterious insurance agent Fong is somewhat related one of the “accidents” he has staged, the Brain becomes obsessed that this man must be the mastermind behind a conspiracy to take him out. To regain his sanity and to save his life, he must strive to kill Fong before he makes his next move.

Rating
2 out of 5 stars

Poker King (扑克王) - HK

Genre: Comedy
Director: Chan Hing Kar
Cast: Louis Koo, Lau Ching Wan, Josie Ho, Cherrie Ying, Stephy Tang, Jo Kuk, Wong You Nam, Lam Suet, Jacky Heung
RunTime: 2 hrs 2 mins
Released By: Cathay-Keris Films
Rating: PG
Opening Day: 29 October 2009



Synopsis:

Randy (Louis Koo) is the heir to a major casino business, but has never been interested to inherit the gaming empire after his father’s death. While Uno (Lau Ching Wan) has been helping to run the business, he has every intention for Randy to take over the business empire. Randy is obsessed with online gaming of Texas Hold 'Em Poker and Uno takes the opportunity to put Randy in a real tournament. Randy is put through some hardship before he learns the art of the game. Along the way, Randy falls in love with Smiley (Cherrie Ying), a girl who has a winning streak at the casino. Meanwhile, Uno starts a relationship with rival casino owner Ms Fong (Josie Ho). At the end of the championship match, the two top players – Randy and Uno face off against each other. As the last hand of cards is dealt to the two players, who is going to be the Poker King?

Rating
3 out of 5 stars

Hachiko: A Dog's Story

Genre: Drama
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Cast: Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jason Alexander, Erick Avari, Robert Capron, Davenia McFadden, Robbie Sublett
RunTime: 1 hr 33 mins
Released By: GV & InnoForm Media
Rating: PG
Official Website: http://www.hachithemovie.com/
Opening Day: 21 January 2010





Synopsis:

This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Sadly his master departs one day, passes away and never returns to the station. Hachiko faithfully returns to the same spot at the station the very next day, and every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master.

During his daily visits, Hachiko touches the lives of many who work near and commute through the town square. He teaches the local people love, compassion and above all unyielding loyalty. Today, a bronze statue of Hachiko sits in his waiting spot outside the Shibuya station in Japan as a permanent reminder of his devotion and love.

Rating
5 out of 5 stars

Bodyguards and Assassins (十月围城) - HK

Genre: Action/Historical/Drama
Director: Teddy Chen
Cast: Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Wang Xueqi, Nicholas Tse, Tong Leung Ka-fai, Hu Jun, Simon Yam, Eric Tsang, Li Yuchun, Fan Bing-bing, Zhou Yun, Wang Po-chieh, Mengke Bateer, Michelle Reis, Xing Yu, Zhang Hanyu, Jacky Cheung
RunTime: 2 hrs 18 mins
Released By: Scorpio East Pictures, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures and Golden Village Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Violence)
Official Website: http://www.bodyguardsandassassins.com
Opening Day: 17 December 2009



Synopsis:

1905, City of Victoria (British Colony of Hong Kong) In the distance of thirteen blocks, the one man who holds a nation’s fate must survive relentless attempts on his life with only five bodyguards to protect him. Against hundreds of assassins, these men must put their courage to the test in order to protect the hopes of millions in this perilous night even if it means fighting to the death…

Rating
4 out of 5 stars