It will soon be November and as we approach the end of the year, there's all manner of big-screen magic at Cineworld. Scroll down to discover what's on and when.
1. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (released November 1st)
Discover a remarkable and inspiring tale of human resilience in this intimate look at the life story of Christopher Reeve. The Superman actor was tragically paralysed in a horseriding accident but this opened up a new chapter that propelled him to new heights of iconography. Hear from Reeve's children in this story of a real-life superhero, one who didn't wear a cape but who demonstrated unerring spirit and courage in the face of adversity.
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2. Anora (released November 1st)
Writer-director Sean Baker has established himself as a fine, compassionate chronicler of life on the American margins. From Tangerine to the Oscar-nominated The Florida Project to Red Rocket, Baker often uses semi-improvised structures and non-professional actors to conjure a brilliantly lively atmosphere where ribald humour gives way to profound melancholy.
Baker's latest, Anora, is being acclaimed as his best so far. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star Mikey Madison gives an arresting performance as the eponymous Anora, a strong-willed stripper whose impromptu Las Vegas marriage to the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch causes a chain reaction of chaotic events. Baker refreshingly mines a potentially seedy premise for escalating laughs as the brassy, outspoken Anora clashes with her new fiancee's family and minders, all of whom are determined to see the marriage annulled at all costs.
3. Heretic (previews October 31st; released November 1st)
Hugh Grant taps into his wonderfully villainous side in this riveting chiller from A Quiet Place writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Grant plays the nefarious loner Mr. Reed who traps two unsuspecting Mormon missionaries in his labyrinthine home with the intent of testing their faith.
Expect drum-tight suspense and gallows humour as Grant's facility for dry asides and subtle facial twitches is recontextualised within a horror framework to terrifying effect.
4. Juror #2 (released November 1st; Unlimited screening on October 29th)
Nicholas Hoult takes the lead in the latest thought-provoking drama from the legendary Clint Eastwood. It's the story of a seemingly ordinary juror who suspects he may be implicated in the very trial he's observing.
Expect Eastwood to plumb the murky moral depths in the manner of his Oscar-winning classics Unforgiven (1992), Mystic River (2003) and Million Dollar Baby (2004). The strong supporting cast includes J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette.
5. Small Things Like These
Cillian Murphy tucks into his first film role following his Oscar win for Christopher Nolan's coruscating Oppenheimer. In this sensitive adaptation of Claire Keegan's novel, Murphy plays an unassuming Dublin coal merchant who crosses swords with the local Catholic convent, embodied by Emily Watson's evasive nun.
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6. Red One (released November 6th)
The Dwayne Johnson-led creative team behind the Jumanji blockbusters now presents its take on the Christmas action movie. Johnson plays a kickass operative with the E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) task force, sent to retrieve the kidnapped Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons). To do so, he'll have to enlist the services of a devious thief, played by Marvel star Chris Evans.
7. Paddington in Peru (released November 8th)
Prepare those marmalade sandwiches as the third Paddington adventure wraps you in another irresistible blend of whimsy and excitement. Ben Whishaw returns to voice the endearing bear who now travels to his home country of Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy – and he's taking his hapless adopted family the Browns along for the ride.
The first two Paddington films are now cemented as all-time family classics, so expectations are high for this third instalment which sees director Paul King give way to Dougal Wilson.
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8. Piece by Piece (released November 8th; Unlimited screening on November 4th)
Music behemoth Pharrell Williams presents the story of his life – as relayed entirely via LEGO. Bespoke LEGO pieces have been specifically designed for this offbeat and creative origin story, which whisks us through Williams' life and inspirations while drawing on contributions from key people from his remarkable career.
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9. Gladiator 2 (released November 15th)
Are you not entertained by the prospect of a sequel to Gladiator? Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning epic was released in 2000 and revitalised the swords and sandals epic, making a star of Russell Crowe and leaving audiences breathless with its tangibly visceral recreation of Ancient Rome.
Gladiator 2 picks up where the first film left off. Maximus Decimus Meridius (Crowe) is dead and his son, Lucius, has been sent to the North African provinces away from the influence of the Romans. Now grown up, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is kidnapped, sold into slavery and returned to Rome where he bears witness to a power struggle between slave owners, generals and two despotic Emperors.
Expect the veteran world-builder Scott to open the taps as we once again return to the blood-soaked Colosseum. The glittering cast includes Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger and a returning Connie Nielsen.
10. Wicked (released on November 22nd)
Stephen Schwartz's Broadway smash Wicked has been delighting theatre audiences for years and it's now time for the blockbusting stage property to make its big-screen debut.
Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu brings us the first of a two-part epic that traces the origins of the Good and Bad witches of Oz. Ariana Grande is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in this all-singing, all-dancing adventure that reconfigures the iconic narrative from The Wizard of Oz. Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage and Jonathan Bailey co-star.
11. Moana 2 (released November 29th)
Return to the high seas with Disney icon Moana in this long-awaited sequel, which is set to dazzle with its lush, Polynesian-inspired visuals and raft of new songs from hit duo Barlow and Bear.
Auliʻi Cravalho again voices the plucky Moana who is prompted to return to the ocean to save her people from an ancient curse. The mythology is expanded via the reveal of Moana's young daughter and the presence of several new god-like deities who threaten to stop our brave heroine in her tracks. Luckily, she's got help on her side in the returning form of Maui, voiced again with panache and brio by Dwayne Johnson.
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