Movie Releases - 7 March 2014

300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

Stars: Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson

Director: Noam Murro

Genre: Action/Drama/War

Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, Cruel & Unusual Films

Time:  102 min

Rating: Restricted

Plot

After its victory over Leonidas' 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Stars: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann

Director: Rob Minkoff

Genre: Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Family/Sci-Fi

DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images (PDI), Bullwinkle Studios

Time: 92 min

Rating: PG

Plot

Mr. Peabody is a business titan, inventor, scientist, gourmand, two-time Olympic medalist and genius...who also happens to be a dog. Using his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand and interact with some of the greatest characters of all time. But when Sherman breaks the rules of time travel, our two heroes find themselves in a race to repair history and save the future, while Mr. Peabody may face his biggest challenge yet - being a parent.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Stars: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody

Director: Wes Anderson

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Scott Rudin Productions, Indian Paintbrush, Studio Babelsberg

Time: 99 min

Rating: Restricted

Plot

GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent.

Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)

Stars: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Michel Seydoux, H.R. Giger, Chris Foss

Director: Frank Pavich

Genre: Documentary/Sci-Fi

City Film (II), Caméra One, Endless Picnic

Time: 90 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel.

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013)

Stars: Zhang Wen, Qi Shu, Bo Huang, Show Luo

Directors: Stephen Chow | Chi-kin Kwok

Genre: Adventure/Comedy/Fantasy

Bingo Movie Development, Huayi Brothers, China Film Group

Time: 110 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

A story centered on Tang Sanzang, a Buddhist trying to protect a village from three demons, his emerging feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who helps him repeatedly, and Sanzang's transformative encounter with the Monkey King.

Grand Piano (2013)

Stars: Elijah Wood, John Cusack, Kerry Bishé, Tamsin Egerton

Director: Eugenio Mira

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Nostromo Pictures, Antena 3 Films, Telefónica Producciones

Time: 90 min

Rating: Restricted

Plot

Moments before his comeback performance, a concert pianist who suffers from stage fright discovers a note written on his music sheet.