Swindon Live

Cinemas in Swindon

Empire Swindon 10 May 2008

Synopsis: Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) is a shy but gifted student who is invited to join the M.I.T. blackjack team, a top-secret group made up of the university s best and brightest with the know-how to turn the odds in their favour. With the guidance of their teacher, the unorthodox stats genius Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey), they ve cracked the code by counting cards and employing an intricate system of signals, the team can beat the casinos big time. At first, Ben is reluctant to go up against the notorious casino owners, but Rosa s protege, the gorgeous card-counter Jill Taylor (Kate Bosworth) convinces him to take the risk. And it is a risk though counting cards isn t illegal, the casinos don t like it one bit, and the challenge becomes not only keeping the count straight, but staying one step ahead of the casinos primary enforcer: Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne).

Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth

Todays film times: 17:00  21:40  

Synopsis: Doomsday is set three decades after a lethal virus tore through a major country, leading to the country's walling off. When the virus, known as the Reaper, resurfaces in another country, an elite group is dispatched to the infected country to find a cure. There, they end up shut off from the rest of the world and must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare.

Starring: Rhona Mitra, Malcolm McDowell, Bob Hoskins

Todays film times: 14:35  17:00  19:20  21:45  

Synopsis: One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. As it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home, but this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors, who refuse to believe that anything could survive on the speck. Still, Horton stands by the motto that, "After all, a person is a person, no matter how small."

Starring: Jim Carrey (Voice), Steve Carell (Voice), Jonah Hill (Voice)

Todays film times: 10:45  12:40  

Synopsis: The last time we saw Evan Baxter (Steve Carell), he was being tormented by rival Bruce Nolan onscreen, live from their Buffalo TV station. But as time passed and Evan has made up with Bruce, he's gone onto bigger and better things. Newly elected to Washington D.C. as a congressman, Evan has left Buffalo, New York in pursuit of a greater calling. But that calling isn't serving in the illustrious ranks of America's politics, but being summoned by the Almighty himself (Morgan Freeman), who has handed Evan the task of building a new ark, much as Noah did before. With time passing by and his family belittled by Evan's newfound realization, Evan will have to do the work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country, might actually be serving humanity.

Starring: Steve Carell, Lauren Graham, Jimmy Bennett

Todays film times: 10:30  

Synopsis: Fools Gold stars Matthew McConaughey as Ben Finn Finnegan, a good-natured, surf bum-turned-treasure hunter who is obsessed with finding the legendary 18th century Queens Dowry -- 40 chests of exotic treasure that was lost at sea in 1715. In his quest, Finn has sunk everything he has, including his marriage to Tess Finnegan (Kate Hudson) and his more-rusty-than-trusty salvage boat, Booty Calls. Just as Tess has begun to rebuild her life, working aboard a mega-yacht owned by billionaire Nigel Honeycutt (Donald Sutherland), Finn discovers a vital clue to the treasures whereabouts. Certain that his luck will change with the newfound information, Finn maneuvers himself aboard Nigels yacht and, using his good-natured charm, convinces the tycoon and his Blackberry-wielding, celebutante daughter, Gemma (Alexis Dziena), to join him in the pursuit of the Spanish treasure. Against Tess better judgment, the search rekindles her loveof discovery. But they are not the only ones after the treasure. Finns mentor-turned-nemesis Moe Fitch (Ray Winstone) has also set out to claim the prize.

Starring: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaghey, Donald Sutherland

Todays film times: 11:40  

Synopsis: Devastated Peter Bretter goes on holiday to Hawaii in order to get over a nasty break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah Marshall. Little does he know, Sarah's travelling to the same resort as her ex ... and she's bringing along her new boyfriend.

Starring: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis

Todays film times: 14:15  16:45  19:15  21:45  

Synopsis: Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, "Iron Man" tells the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. Upon his return to America, Tony must come to terms with his past. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard

Todays film times: 11:30  12:45  14:30  15:40  17:30  18:30  20:30  21:30  

Synopsis: For Tom (Patrick Dempsey), life is good: he s sexy, successful, has great luck with the ladies, and knows he can always rely on Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), his delightful best friend and the one constant in his life. It s the perfect setup until Hannah goes overseas to Scotland on a six-week business trip and Tom is stunned to realize how empty his life is without her. He resolves that when she gets back, he ll ask Hannah to marry him but is floored when he learns that she has become engaged to a handsome and wealthy Scotsman and plans to move overseas. When Hannah asks Tom to be her maid of honor, he reluctantly agrees to fill the role but only so he can attempt to woo Hannah and stop the wedding before it s too late!

Starring: Michelle Monaghan, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin McKidd

Todays film times: 12:05  14:20  16:40  19:10  21:30  

Synopsis: Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin

Todays film times: 11:20  13:40  16:00  18:20  20:40  

Synopsis: They re back for more! Princess Fiona s parents invite their daughter and her new husband Shrek to her homeland of Far Far Away in order to celebrate their marriage. However, there s more than meets the eye in this fairytale kingdom and Shrek & Fiona are about to stumble into some rather awkward social situations! Featuring an all star cast providing the voices and a whole host of classic new characters in the enchanting Shrek story, this is one animated film for all the family that you ll want to watch again and again!

Starring: Mike Myers (voice), Eddie Murphy (voice), Cameron Diaz (voice)

Todays film times: 10:30  

Synopsis: A long English summer in the early 80 s and two boys are about to form an unlikely friendship. Will Proudfoot has been brought up in a strictly religious household, forbidden to watch TV or listen to music. But after Lee Carter, the school trouble-maker, blows Will s mind with a pirate copy of Rambo: First Blood, Will s easily persuaded to act in Lee s home-made movie sequel. Armed only with a camera - borrowed from Lee s brother and their limitless imagination, the pair plot stunt after stunt, dodging teachers and family all the way, as they do whatever it takes to finish their masterpiece in time to enter it in the national Screen Test competition.

Starring: Zofia Brooks, Neil Dudgeon, Tallulah Evans

Todays film times: 11:30  13:50  18:45  

Synopsis: Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized-the legendary Rex Racer - whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer, the designer of Speed's thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company's maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret-some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. If Speed won't drive for Royalton, Royalton will see to it that the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line. The only way for Speed to save his family's business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie, Speed teams with his one-time rival-the mysterious Racer X - to win the race that had taken his brother's life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible. All customers, especially those who are particularly sensitive to flickering and flashing light sources, are advised that some scenes in the film Speed Racer contain flickering and flashing light effects. Those who may be affected should take appropriate precautions

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Starring: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox

Todays film times: 11:10  12:10  14:10  15:10  17:10  18:10  20:10  21:10  

Synopsis: Step Up 2 the Streets is the sequel to 2006's sleeper hit Step Up. It's the story of a rebellious street dancer named Andie, part of Baltimore's most intimidating dance crew, the 410, who is given a chance to attend the prestigious Maryland School of the Arts, the same school that Channing Tatum's character (Tyler Gage) went to in the first movie. She finds it difficult to fit into her new school life while keeping her friends from the 410. Determined to prove her skills, she assembles an eclectic crew of classmates that includes Chase (Robert Hoffman), the schools best dancer, to compete against the 410 in the premier underground dance battle in Baltimore, The Streets.

Starring: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Will Kemp

Todays film times: 12:30  14:45  19:30  

Synopsis: Sydney, a young, blind violinist is given the chance to see for the first time since childhood through a miraculous corneal transplant. As Sydney adjusts to a dizzying new world of colors and shapes, she is haunted by frightening visions of death itself capturing the doomed and dragging them away from the world of the living. Terrorized and on the brink of insanity, Sydney must discover whose eyes she has inherited, and what secret visions they have held.

Starring: Jessica Alba, Allesandro Nivola

Todays film times: 15:00  17:20  19:40  21:50  

Synopsis: November 1993. Elijah Wood ("Lord of the Rings") plays Martin, an American student at Oxford University a big fish out of water in a strange pond. Martin knows one thing for sure though, he wants Arthur Seldom (John Hurt) as his thesis director. Seldom has a brilliant mind and is considered one of the leading lights in logical thinking. In a public lecture, Seldom quotes Wittgenstein s Tractatus to deny the possibility of truth. Martin contests by asserting his faith in the mathematics under reality. Later, Martin and Seldom coincide and attempt to reconcile their apparent differences. This impromptu meet however leads both men to discover Martin s landlady (also a friend of Seldom s) brutally murdered. Seldom declares to the police that he had received a note with his friend s address marked as "the first of a series". As Seldom is an authority on logical series, he suspects that a serial murderer is defying his intelligence murdering his friends one by one in an apparent attack on the professor. Martin, Seldom and Lorna (Leonor Watling), a Spanish nurse, will try to guess the following terms of the series as the murders continue.

Starring: Elijah Wood, John Hurt, Leonor Watling

Todays film times: 16:15  21:00  

Synopsis: From the beloved best-selling series of books comes "The Spiderwick Chronicles", a fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother)Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to Explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it.

Starring: Sarah Bolger, Mary-Louise Parker, David Strathairn

Todays film times: 10:55  13:00  

Synopsis: Two strangers awaken together to discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery in Sin City and that one of them has won a huge jackpot after playing the other's quarter. The newlyweds devise ever-escalating schemes to undermine each other and get their hands on the money, only to find themselves falling in love amid the mutual backstabbing.

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah

Todays film times: 14:00  16:30  19:00  21:20