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Exit the M1 at junction 29 and head for the A 617 (Hasland bi pass) take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A61(Derby road) take the first left onto the Alma leisure park.
The cinema is walking distance from town centre bus stations
The cinema is walking distance from Chesterfield train station
Three teenagers acquire incredible superpowers, but soon learn the downside of their amazing gift.
What would you do if you suddenly found you'd been blessed with mind-boggling telekinetic abilities? For teenage schoolfriends Andrew (Dane Dehaan), Matt (Alex Russell) and Steve (Michael B. Jordan), the answer is obvious: - have a lot of fun! Naturally, they decide to chronicle their prankstering using a camcorder, howling with laughter as they scare a child by bringing a teddy bear to life and take control of a leaf-blower to lift girls' skirts. As the trio's powers continue to grow, they find that they can even move cars using their minds alone. But this also unleashes the dark side in Andrew, and it's not long before events start to spiral out of control. Written by 'An American Werewolf in London' director John Landis's talented son Max, this mind-blowing cautionary tale is told in edgy, 'Cloverfield'-style found footage format.
A fugitive's suicide attempt is a cunning distraction in this edgy crime thriller.
When a nervous man steps onto a ledge twenty storeys above the streets of New York City, passers by stop to stare. The police are quickly on the scene and identify him as fugitive ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington), who was convicted of stealing a $40m diamond from David Englander (Ed Harris). Negotiator Lydia Anderson (Elizabeth Banks) is sent in to talk him down. But as crowds gather and the media start to report live from the scene, Cassidy reveals that this is all a ruse to distract attention. He claims to be innocent of the crime and that the diamond never left Englander's heavily fortified vault. And to prove it, a crack team led his brother Joey (Jamie Bell) are breaking in to steal it.
Versatile stars Sam Worthington and Jamie Bell cement their action-man credentials in this clever heist movie with a twist.
Charlize Theron is the baddest girl in town in this dark comedy from the creators of 'Juno'.
Thirty-something Mavis Gary (Charlize Theron) is at a crossroads in her life. Recently divorced and struggling to hack out the latest book in a young adult fiction series, she drinks too much and has a succession of one night stands. Out of the blue, Mavis gets an email from ex-boyfriend Buddy Slade (Patrick Wilson) announcing the birth of his new baby. So the former prom queen packs up her handbag dog and sets off to the small town where she grew up - posing as a huge success and bent on winning him back from his wife (Elizabeth Reaser)! Writer Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman team up again for the first time since the Oscar-winning 'Juno' for this daring black comedy. It builds to a cringe-inducing showdown and boasts a terrific performance by Charlize Theron as the monstrous Mavis.
An amazing adventure with fearsome beasts and mountains of gold - in stunning 3D!
Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson), the intrepid young adventurer from the 2008 hit 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', is back! This time he's tracking a distress signal that appears to be coming from a remote island. Trouble is, it's in the most dangerous part of the ocean. And according to the maps, no island exists there. He believes the signal could be from his grandfather (Michael Caine), who's spent a lifetime trying to locate Jules Verne's Mysterious Island. Unable to prevent him from going, Sean's new stepfather Hank Parsons (Dwayne Johnson) reluctantly decides to join him. Together they recruit a pilot (Luis Guzman) and set off in his dilapidated helicopter along with his strong-willed daughter (Vanessa Hudgens). After surviving a storm at sea, the trio crash-land on an unbelievable island filled with terrifying creatures, volcanic eruptions and untold danger...
George Clooney stars in this touching comedy-drama from the acclaimed director of 'Sideways'.
Prosperous Hawaiian estate agent Matt King (George Clooney) has never been the world's most attentive father. But when his wife Elizabeth is left in a coma following a tragic speedboat accident, Matt is forced to re-evaluate his life and his relationship with his two daughters. Alexandra (Shailene Woodley) is a wayward 17-year-old with a stoner boyfriend, Sid (Nick Krause). Her little sister Scottie (Amara Miller) is a precocious 10-year-old. Naturally, sparks begin to fly when clueless Matt starts to assume the dad role. Then Alexandra drops another bombshell - before the accident, Elizabeth was having an affair. So with daughters in tow, Matt embarks on an eventful mission to track down his wife's lover. Adapted from the highly regarded novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings, this is director Alexander Payne's eagerly anticipated first film as director since the Oscar-winning 'Sideways' in 2004.
Liam Neeson takes on a pack of Alaskan killer wolves in this intense survival thriller.
A group of oil rig workers are flying over the wilderness of Alaska when they're involved in a devastating plane crash. Injured and traumatised, the survivors crawl from the wreckage knowing that they have only a few days to find a way home before they are overcome by the elements. But there's another problem - a vicious pack of rogue wolves are out to hunt them down. Buoyed by memories of his life back home, tough team leader Ottway (Liam Neeson) is absolutely determined not to go down without a fight. That means using every weapon at his disposal to swing the odds in his favour. Resourcefully, he even tapes shards of glass to his knuckles for man-on-wolf combat! Written by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers and directed by Joe Carnahan, this adventure thriller from packs a mighty visceral punch.
Steven Spielberg's heart-warming epic of adventure and loyalty between man and horse during World War One.
At the outbreak of the Great War, young Devon farmhand Albert (Jeremy Irvine) is helpless as his beloved horse Joey is commandeered by the cavalry. Captain Nichols (Tom Hiddleston) promises to return him, but fate intervenes and Joey embarks on an extraordinary journey across Europe, touching the lives of British officers, German soldiers and a French farmer and his granddaughter. But Albert cannot forget the horse he tamed and trained. So he sets off on his own dangerous journey, determined to be reunited with his equine friend. Adapted from the Michael Morpurgo children's bestseller and the hugely popular stage version, this new film brings Steven Spielberg's magic to a story that has become a modern classic. Largely filmed on location in the UK, 'War Horse' also has a brilliant British cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, David Thewlis and Emily Watson.
Dwayne Johnson stars in an amazing adventure with fearsome beasts and mountains of gold!
Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson), the intrepid young adventurer from the 2008 hit 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', is back! This time he's tracking a distress signal that appears to be coming from a remote island. Trouble is, it's in the most dangerous part of the ocean. And according to the maps, no island exists there. He believes the signal could be from his grandfather (Michael Caine), who's spent a lifetime trying to locate Jules Verne's Mysterious Island. Unable to prevent him from going, Sean's new stepfather Hank Parsons (Dwayne Johnson) reluctantly decides to join him. Together they recruit a pilot (Luis Guzman) and set off in his dilapidated helicopter along with his strong-willed daughter (Vanessa Hudgens). After surviving a storm at sea, the trio crash-land on an unbelievable island filled with terrifying creatures, volcanic eruptions and untold danger...
One of the year's most original films - a charming tale of two actors set during the silent movie era.
It's 1927, and suave, moustachioed matinee idol George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He's dashing, he's just a little arrogant, and his romantic swashbucklers have women swooning. But silent movies are about to be washed away by new-fangled talkies. When studio boss Zimmer (John Goodman) offers him a chance to steal a march on his rivals in this exciting new format, Valentin rejects it out of hand in favour of his own epic silent project. Alas, this proves to be a flop. But as Valentin's life falls apart and his star wanes, the young actress whose career he nurtured, Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), finds hers in the ascendant. A heartfelt love letter to Hollywood's silent era, writer/director Michel Hazanavicius's lovely film is even filmed in black and white without dialogue!
It's Star Wars as you've never seen it before - in spectacular 3D!
This is the moment all Star Wars fans have been waiting for. The first episode of the greatest of all science fiction sagas has been given a 3D makeover by creator George Lucas to fully immerse viewers in its heart-pounding spectacle and emotional storyline. Originally released in 1999, 'The Phantom Menace' introduces Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor in the role earlier made famous by Sir Alec Guinness). They rescue Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) of Naboo from the evil clutches of the Trade Federation and flee to the desert planet of Tatooine. Here they befriend a young slave boy called Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) in whom the Force appears to be strong. He's also a promising pilot and engineer who has created his own droid, C-3PO. Could he be the Chosen One of Jedi prophecy?
Double the laughs as Adam Sandler plays a long-suffering family man AND his scary twin sister!
On the surface, Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) seems to have it all. He's a successful Los Angeles advertising executive, with a beautiful wife, Erin (Kaite Holmes), and two adorable kids - Sofia (Elodie Tougne) and Gary (Rohan Chand). But Jack lives in fear of one date in the calendar - Thanksgiving. That's when his twin sister Jill (Adam Sandler again!) pays her annual visit from New York. Loudmouthed, rude, attention-seeking and still single in her forties, she drives poor Jack crazy and turns his life upside down. But this year, Jill has so much she wants to do that she isn't leaving. What's more, she has an amorous Al Pacino in hot pursuit! Teaming up with 'Grown Ups' and 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' director Dennis Dugan once again, Adam Sandler unleashes his alarming feminine side in this riotous, laugh-a-minute comedy!
Delightful animation about a monster's love for a nightclub singer in 1910 Paris.
Ever since he was a child, Raoul (Adam Goldberg) has been in love with the beautiful Lucille (Vanessa Paradis), star of a stylish Montmartre cabaret. But one day, while delivering supplies to an eccentric scientist and his monkey assistant, Raoul manages to cause a laboratory accident that unleashes a monster. Photographed by his pal Emile (Jay Harrington), this turns out to be a giant flea! Although he's a fearsome looking beast, the monster has a beautiful singing voice (supplied by Sean Lennon). When Lucille hears this, she takes him in and disguises the now smitten flea, whom she names Francoeur. But nasty city official Prefet Maynott (Danny Huston) is determined to hunt down the monster. 'Shark Tale' director Bibo Bergeron returned to his native France to make this exquisite animated fable, which is already a huge box office hit across the Channel.
Delightful 3D animation about a monster's love for a nightclub singer in 1910 Paris.
Ever since he was a child, Raoul (Adam Goldberg) has been in love with the beautiful Lucille (Vanessa Paradis), star of a stylish Montmartre cabaret. But one day, while delivering supplies to an eccentric scientist and his monkey assistant, Raoul manages to cause a laboratory accident that unleashes a monster. Photographed by his pal Emile (Jay Harrington), this turns out to be a giant flea! Although he's a fearsome looking beast, the monster has a beautiful singing voice (supplied by Sean Lennon). When Lucille hears this, she takes him in and disguises the now smitten flea, whom she names Francoeur. But nasty city official Prefet Maynott (Danny Huston) is determined to hunt down the monster. 'Shark Tale' director Bibo Bergeron returned to his native France to make this exquisite animated fable, which is already a huge box office hit across the Channel.
Irresponsible babysitter plus nightmare children equals raunchy comedy fun!
When unemployed, slobby layabout Noah Jaybird (Jonah Hill) agrees to babysit for the attractive Mrs Pedulla (Erin Daniels), he finds himself stuck with the worst kids on the planet. Blithe (Landry Bender) is an obnoxious little princess who's used to getting her own way. Slater (Max Records) is solemn and rather studious. And explosives enthusiast exchange student Rodrigo (Kevin Hernandez) behaves like a pint-sized gangster. Then Noah's girlfriend phones to say she's at a party across town and has finally decided to 'go all the way' with him. What follows is a debauched overnight adventure on the streets of New York as our horny anti-hero tussles with drug dealers while trying to keep control of the terrible threesome! 'Pineapple Express' director David Gordon Green teams up with lovable 'Superbad' and 'Get Him to the Greek' star Jonah Hill for this decidedly adult comedy.
The world's most brilliant detective must face his nemesis - the fiendish Professor Moriarty!
When the Crown Prince of Austria is found dead, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) soon suspects the involvement of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). Realising that this is just one piece of a larger plot, Holmes tracks the clues to a gentleman's club where he and his brother Mycroft (Stephen Fry) are celebrating the last night of bachelorhood for Dr Watson (Jude Law). Here he meets gypsy fortune-teller Sim (Noomi Rapace), who has become Moriarty's next target. So begins a thrill-packed, continent-hopping and - bizarrely! - cross-dressing adventure, with nothing less than the future of western civilisation at stake! Director Guy Ritchie's follow-up to his hit 'Sherlock Holmes' reunites the brilliant double act of Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law. It also introduces 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' star Noomi Rapace in her first English-language role, with the added attraction of Stephen Fry as Mycroft.
Those super-cute singing chipmunks are all at sea in their craziest adventure yet!
Having spent much of 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' in hospital, long-suffering Dave Seville (Jason Lee) decides to go on a luxury cruise. But of course he can't go without chipmunks Alvin (Justin Long), Theodore (Jesse McCartney) and Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler). Naturally, chipettes Jeanette (Anna Faris), Eleanor (Amy Poehler) and Brittany (Christina Applegate) come along too. But with all six mischievous rodents together in a confined space, chaos is bound to ensue as they turn the ship into their personal playground. But after one jape too many, the lovable critters find themselves 'chip-wrecked' on a desert island. As Dave searches frantically for his little friends, they carry on singing, dancing and creating mayhem. But then they find that they're not alone on the island, and embark on an adventure with a castaway who proves more than a match for them!
The swashbuckling legend of Shrek's feline friend is revealed in this animated comedy spin-off!
Ever wondered what Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) got up to before he joined Shrek and Donkey? Now the story can be told. The young Puss grows up in a modest orphanage, where his best friend is a misbehaving egg named Humpty Alexander Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis). As an adult, the ginger tom's stylish line in footwear worn with no pants makes him a hit with the ladies while he sets about protecting the innocent. The scheming Humpty, meanwhile, needs Puss to help pull off his greatest heist - the goose that lays the golden eggs! Streetwise, seductive Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) is also keen for a slice of the action, and she's very much our hero's equal in the swashbuckling department. Meanwhile, hideous outlaws Jack (Billy Bob Thornton) and Jill (Amy Sedaris) have discovered an ancient power that could destroy the world...
The swashbuckling legend of Shrek's feline friend is revealed in this 3D animated comedy spin-off!
Ever wondered what Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) got up to before he joined Shrek and Donkey? Now the story can be told. The young Puss grows up in a modest orphanage, where his best friend is a misbehaving egg named Humpty Alexander Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis). As an adult, the ginger tom's stylish line in footwear worn with no pants makes him a hit with the ladies while he sets about protecting the innocent. The scheming Humpty, meanwhile, needs Puss to help pull off his greatest heist - the goose that lays the golden eggs! Streetwise, seductive Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) is also keen for a slice of the action, and she's very much our hero's equal in the swashbuckling department. Meanwhile, hideous outlaws Jack (Billy Bob Thornton) and Jill (Amy Sedaris) have discovered an ancient power that could destroy the world...
The amazing true story of the bond between a boy and an injured dolphin.
When a young dolphin gets caught in a crab trap, introverted 11-year-old Sawyer Nelson (Nathan Gamble) rescues her. But there's a problem. She has severely damaged her tail. Taken to the Clearwater Marine Hospital run by Dr Clay Haskett (Harry Connick Jr), her prognosis is bleak. But Sawyer is not prepared to give up on his new friend so easily. He presents Dr. Ken McCarthy (Morgan Freeman) with the challenge of creating a pioneering prosthetic attachment for the dolphin, now named Winter, which will restore her ability to swim. Featuring stunning 3D underwater footage, 'Dolphin Tale' co-stars Ashley Judd as troubled Sawyer's single mother Lorraine, and veteran Kris Kristoffersen as Dr. Haskett's father, Reed. It was filmed in part at the real Clearwater Marine Hospital, where Winter the dolphin was cast as herself!
This wonderful animation follows the adventures of Sammy the sea turtle as he embarks on the journey of a lifetime.
A Turtle's Tale follows the epic journey of Sammy the sea turtle (voiced by Dominic Cooper) spanning 50 years, from his birth on a California beach in 1959 to the modern day. Having met and quickly become separated from the love of his life, a hatchling called Shelly (Gemma Arterton), Sammy decides to search the ocean to find her. With his best friend Ray (Misfits' Robert Sheehan) by his side, Sammy embarks on a spectacular adventure that takes him on an exploration of the high seas, where he and Ray must dodge the untold dangers of the ocean, while making new friends along the way. During this voyage of discovery, Sammy's thirst for adventure is certainly tested, but his love for Shelly never falters - will he ever find her?
'Wimpy' becomes cool in a smart and original family comedy based on the hugely popular illustrated book by Jeff Kinney.
For Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) middle school is the dumbest idea ever invented. Not only is it an "intellectual wasteland", according to the precocious Angie (Chloe Moretz) but also, as Greg complains, "You've got kids like me who haven't hit their growth spurt yet mixed in with gorillas who have to shave twice a day." Greg's diabolical brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) isn't much help either. His advice is "Don't talk to anyone, don't look at anyone, don't sit down...", but he still reckons Greg will be dead or homeschooled by the end of the year. Thankfully, Greg has his best friend Rowley (Robert Capron) who always looks on the bright side of things - and a colourful crew of fellow middle schoolers like Patty (Laine MacNeil), Chirag (Karan Brar) and Fregley (Grayson Russell) to hang out with...
