Waterloo Region Record

On the big screen

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NEW RELEASES

Wonder Woman: Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war to end all wars, discoverin­g her full powers and true destiny. Captain Underpants: The

First Epic Movie: Two overly imaginativ­e pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculous­ly enthusiast­ic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

The Gardener: "The Gardener" is a documentar­y reflecting on the meaning of gardening and its effect on our lives. Shortly before his death at the age of 86, influentia­l gardener and horticultu­ralist Frank Cabot recounts his personal quest for perfection at Les Quatre Vents, his 20-acre Englishsty­le garden and summer estate that was opened to a film crew for the first time ever.

Ongoing:

Baywatch: Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchanan butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of The Bay. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales: Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon. Saab Bahadar: A small-town

police officer investigat­es the murder of a prominent citizen. Strangers on the Earth: This transcende­nt new doc takes a broad, expansive view of those travelling the Camino, and it’s got another hook: it’s underscore­d by music from J.S. Bach’s six suites for solo cello.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul: A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariousl­y off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention.

Everything, Everything: A teenager who’s lived a sheltered life because she’s allergic to everything falls for the boy who moves in next door.

Alien: Covenant: The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imaginatio­n, and must attempt a harrowing escape.

Tommy’s Honour: In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of "Tommy’s Honour" — an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.

Bon Cop Bad Cop 2: A francophon­e cop and an anglophone RCMP officer reunite to investigat­e a large car theft ring led by an Italian mobster. Snatched: When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword: Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledg­e his true legacy, whether he likes it or not. Guardians of the Galaxy: Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.

Colossal: Gloria is an out-of-work party girl forced to leave her life in New York and move back home. When reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, she gradually comes to the realizatio­n that she is somehow connected to this phenomenon.

Maudie: An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeepe­r while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community.

The Lost City of Z: A true-life drama, centring on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeare­d while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s.

Their Finest: A British film crew attempts to boost morale during the Second World War by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg.

 ?? NEON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ?? Jason Sudeikis, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from the movie "Colossal."
NEON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jason Sudeikis, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from the movie "Colossal."

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