Movie Releases – 2 May 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti

Director: Marc Webb

Produced: Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach

Screenplay: Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner.

Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy

Marvel Enterprises, Avi Arad Productions, Columbia Pictures

Time: 142 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

We've always known that Spider-Man's most important conflict has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that his greatest battle is about to begin. It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

Belle (2013) - [Limited]

Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson

Director: Amma Asante

Genre: Drama

DJ Films, Isle of Man Film, BFI

Time: 104 min

Rating: PG

Plot

BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mabatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Walk of Shame (2014) - [Limited]

Stars: Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs, Sarah Wright

Director: Steven Brill

Genre: Comedy

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, FilmDistrict, Lakeshore Entertainment

Time: 95 min

Rating: Restricted

Plot

A reporter's dream of becoming a news anchor is compromised after a one-night stand leaves her stranded in downtown L.A. without a phone, car, ID or money - and only 8 hours to make it to the most important job interview of her life.

Ida (2013) - [Limited]

Stars: Agata Kulesza, Agata Trzebuchowska, Dawid Ogrodnik, Jerzy Trela

Director: Pawel Pawlikowski

Genre: Drama

Canal+ Polska, City of Lodz, Danish Film Institute

Time: 80 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

Poland, 1962. Anna, an orphan brought up by nuns in the convent, is a novice. She has to see Wanda, the only living relative, before she takes her vows. Wanda tells Anna about her Jewish roots. Both women start a journey not only to find their family's tragic story, but to see who they really are and where they belong. They question what they used to believe in. Both of them are trying to go on living but only one eventually can.

The Protector 2 (2013) - [Limited]

Stars: Tony Jaa, RZA, Petchtai Wongkamlao, JeeJa Yanin

Director: Prachya Pinkaew

Genre: Action

Sahamongkolfilm Co.

Time: 104 min

Rating: Restricted

Plot

When the owner of a major elephant camp is murdered, Kham finds himself the number one suspect and on the run from both the police and the deceased's vengeful twin nieces. But luck is on Kham's side when he runs into an Interpol agent sent to Thailand on a secret mission.