U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee and Madagascar.PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children... Parents ought to think carefully before taking them! Recent examples are Bewitched and Chronicles of Narnia.12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under-12s if they choose, so long as they accompany them. Example: King Kong 12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Recent examples, all of which were also certified 12A for cinema, include Batman Begins and Hitch. 15 tells us that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15-rated film at the cinema.18 tells us that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or more). Only adults are allowed to view an 18-rated film at the cinema.

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace   (3/2/2012)
A 3D presentation of the first part in the prequel trilogy to the ever popular Star Wars films.  The Jedi knights, Obi Wan and Qui Gon, arrive on Tatooine and meet young Anakin Skywalker for the first time.



Jack And Jill   (3/2/2012)
When Jack's annoying twin sister comes to visit for Thanksgiving, he is under huge pressure in his advertising company to put Al Pacino in a Dunkin Donuts campaign.  The siblings clash, as Jack's wife tries to keep them from killing each other - but Al has taken a shine to Jill.




Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close   (3/2/2012)
Oskar's father loved to invent fiendishly difficult treasure hunts, and - one year after his death in the World Trade Center attacks - Oskar finds a key which appears to be the first step on the last great quest devised by his dad, and so sets off across New York on his greatest hunt yet.



Journey 2 - The Mysterious Island   (3/2/2012)
Teenager Sean Anderson receives a secret message, apparently from his missing explorer grandfather.  It is decoded by his ex-Navy stepfather Hank and reveals that a mythical island does after all exist, so they go on a mission together to find his grandfather.





Il Trittico   (1/2/2012)
Each of three individual Puccini operas is briefly introduced by Antonio Pappano, the Royal Opera House's music director, and the principal performer of the opera in question.  The operas are performed in Italian but subtitled in English. 



Chronicle   (1/2/2012)
Three Seattle high school students find a crater in the earth which they enter and become exposed to a mysterious force within.  Then they discover that they have been given extraordinary powers of strength, virtual invulnerability, telekinesis and flight.



Like Crazy   (27/1/2012)
British Anna and American Jacob begin a passionate relationship when they meet in Los Angeles, but suffer the ups and downs of a long distance relationship, when difficult visa problems prevent them from being together. 



Man On A Ledge   (27/1/2012)
Nick Cassidy is an ex-policeman and ex-con, who threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop.  A police psychologist is called in to talk him down, but matters are complicated by the fact that a daring diamond heist is taking place in the building opposite.




Patience (After Sebald)   (27/1/2012)
Documentary about East Anglia-based German author W.G. Sebald, focusing in particular on his book 'The Rings of Saturn', which takes the form of an extended walk around the region by the protagonist, who muses on the connections between people, history and things.



The Chemical Brothers - Don't Think   (26/1/2012)
Dance act The Chemical Brothers perform a live stage show at the Fuji Rock 2011 festival, for a Japanese audience.  Hits include 'Hey Boy Hey Girl' and 'Escape Velocity'.





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