Times Colonist

GO MOVIES

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OPENING Anote’s Ark

(Vic Theatre) Climate change is an impossibly large and far off crisis, but for the people of the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, it is a battle of life or death taking place right now. In the face of rising sea levels, the many inhabitant­s of these low-lying islands face their home, and 4,000 year old culture, on the verge of destructio­n.

Hotel Transylvan­ia 3: Summer Vacation

(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) The extended family of monsters heads out on a luxury cruise ship. Voices include Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Mel Brooks. G

Leave No Trace

(Capitol 6) Will (Ben Foster) and his 13-year-old daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), live an idyllic existence in the woods of Portland, Oregon. When they are noticed by the authoritie­s, they’re taken into custody and Will’s parenting is questioned. However, it soon becomes clear that Tom is well educated by her father and that other than the fact that they were living in a national park, they have broken no laws. G

Skyscraper 3D

(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) Wrongly held responsibl­e for a fire in the world’s tallest building, a former FBI agent and security expert played by Dwayne Johnson must bring the guilty parties to justice and rescue his family. With Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Noah Taylor, Roland Møller, Byron Mann, Pablo Schreiber, Hannah Quinlivan. PG

Sorry To Bother You

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) is struggling to make a living. He gets a job as a telemarket­er, but it’s not until a fellow black employee (Danny Glover) advises him to use his “white” voice, that Cassius becomes successful. He gets promoted to being a “power caller,” which puts him on the upper floor, where he’s provided with all kinds of perks. 18A

CONTINUING Ant-Man and the Wasp 3D

(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity IMAX) Striving for a work-life balance proves elusive for the superhero with the ability to shrink when he is confronted with a new mission. With Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena and Bobby Cannavale. Not Rated.

Deadpool 2

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore) Ryan Reynolds is back as the crazy assassin and sometime X-Man, joined on his murderous adventures by Domino (Zazie Beetz) and Cable (Josh Brolin). 18A

Hereditary

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) Secrets emerge after the death of a matriarch, setting her daughter’s family on a seemingly inevitable, ominous path. With Toni Collette, Alex Wolff and Milly Shapiro. 14A

Incredible­s 2

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) Mr. Incredible stays home with the kids while Elastigirl is pressed into hero action to save the day. Voice cast includes Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson. PG

First Reformed

(Vic Theatre) A priest of a small congregati­on in upstate New York grapples with mounting despair brought on by tragedy, worldly concerns and a tormented past. With Amanda Seyfried and Ethan Hawke. 14A

The First Purge

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) A prequel focusing on the events that lead up to the very first Purge event. With Y’lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis and Joivan Wade. 14A Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 3D (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity,) When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. With Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Rafe Spall. PG

Ocean’s 8

(Capitol 6, SilverCity) Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett recruit an all-female crew to pull off a $150-million diamond heist. With Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, James Corden, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. PG

On Chesil Beach

(Star) Based on Ian McEwan’s novel. In 1962 England, a young couple find their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night. With Saoirse Ronan, Emily Watson and Billy Howle. 14A

Sicario: Day of the Soldado

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) The cartels escalate the tensions along the U.S.-Mexico border when they begin traffickin­g terrorists in this sequel to the 2015 crime drama. With Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin and Isabela Moner. 14A

Solo: A Star Wars Story 3D

(SilverCity) Alden Ehrenreich stars as a young Han Solo navigating the underworld and meeting his forever wingman Chewbacca and his scoundrel buddy Lando Calrissian. With Emilia Clarke, Thandie Newton and Woody Harrelson. PG

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

(Capitol 6) An exploratio­n of the life, lessons and legacy of iconic children’s television host Fred Rogers. With Joanne Rogers, Betty Aberlin and McColm Cephas Jr. PG

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Lu Over the Wall (Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta) (Friday-Sunday at Vic Theatre) Ice Dragon (Saturday and Wednesday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore) The Seagull (Wednesday and Thursday at Star) Book Club (Friday, Saturday, Tuesday at Star) Tag (Friday, Saturday and Tuesday at Star)

CINECENTA

The Seagull (July 13 and 14 at 7 and 9 p.m.) RBG (July 15 at 4:45 and 7 p.m.; July 16 at 7 and 9 p.m.) Back To Burgundy / Ce Qui Nous Lie (July 17, 18 and 19 at 7 and 9:15 p.m.) IMAX VICTORIA

imaxvictor­ia.com for showtimes.

Avengers: Infinity War: The Imax 3D Experience Mysteries of Egypt 2D Pandas 2D and 3D America’s Musical Journey 3D Rocky Mountain Express 2D

 ??  ?? Neve Campbell and Dwayne Johnson star in the action thriller Skyscraper.
Neve Campbell and Dwayne Johnson star in the action thriller Skyscraper.

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