The Strand Arts Centre
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Cars 3
- 2017
- US
- 1h 42min
- U
- Directed by: Brian Fee
- Cast: Armie Hammer, Nathan Fillion, Owen Wilson, Kerry Washington
Lightning (Wilson) is challenged by new car on the block, Jackson Storm (Hammer). The least interesting Pixar franchise rumbles on in a rudimentary cash-grab which is basically a training montage in search of a story, and Randy Newman’s score can’t save it from being a dull lunge for the finish line.
Thu 20 Jul
- 14:10
- 16:20
- 18:20
- 20:00
Despicable Me 3
- 2017
- US
- 1h 30min
- U
- Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda
- Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Nev Scharrel, Steve Coogan, Julie Andrews, Jenny Slate, Pierre Coffin
Gru (Carell) and new wife and fellow agent Lucy (Wiig) are ensconced with their adorable adopted daughters when supervillain Balthazar Bratt (Parker) decides to take revenge on Hollywood for neglecting him. It’s all a bit familiar but it skilfully balances kid and adult appeal with its madcap approach and embarrassment of mischievous energy.
Thu 20 Jul
- 16:30
- 18:20
War for the Planet of the Apes
- 2017
- US
- 2h 20min
- 12A
- Directed by: Matt Reeves
- Written by: Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves
- Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Karin Konoval, Judy Greer, Terry Notary
After the apes suffer massive losses, ape leader Caesar begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. Though war is waged in exhilarating style, it is the strength of the emotions the characters go through that will leave you well and truly shaken.
Thu 20 Jul
- 14:15
- 17:30
- 20:20
Spider-Man: Homecoming
- 2017
- US
- 2h 13min
- 12A
- Directed by: Jon Watts
- Cast: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Tyne Daly, Bokeem Woodbine, Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr.
The first collaboration between Sony and Marvel brings Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland is the third actor to play the web-slinger, delivering a performance that gives the character a new edge, helped along by Jon Watts' fine directing. A humorous and action-packed addition to the Spider-Man canon.
Thu 20 Jul
- 13:50
- 20:20
Transformers: The Last Knight
- 2017
- US
- 2h 28min
- 12A
- Directed by: Michael Bay
- Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Laura Haddock, Anthony Hopkins
It turns out that the Transformers shape human history, as Oxford lecturer Viviane (Haddock), butch inventor Cade (Wahlberg) and an English Earl (Hopkins) charge about from action sequence to action sequence. Wahlberg and Haddock have zero chemistry and it’s a deadening pile-up of CGI carnage, grating quips and joyless pummelling.
Thu 20 Jul
- 17:00
The Strand first opened its doors as a film theatre in 1935 and is now the oldest cinema in Northern Ireland. It screens recent releases as well as classic films and event cinema. The kid's programme includes classes in drama and dance, as well as a film club for teens.
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