Thurs, July 14 and continuing through July 31
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II
It all ends. With a bang. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizard world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher, and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. The eighth and last movie in the series ends the saga that in books and movies has occupied millions around the world. ‘It’s dramatically satisfying, spectacular and terrifically exciting … This is such an entertaining, beguiling, charming and exciting picture. It reminded me of the thrill I felt on seeing the very first one, 10 years ago. And Radcliffe’s Harry Potter has emerged as a complex, confident, vulnerable, courageous character-most likable, sadly, at the point where we must leave him for ever’ (Guardian). ‘This is monumental cinema, awash with gorgeous tones, and carrying an ultimate message that will resonate with every viewer, young or old: there is darkness in all of us, but we can overcome it. This is not an end. How could it be?’ (Daily Telegraph). What will we do next?
Mon, July 18 – Tues, July 19
THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU
Based on a story by Philip K. Dick, this thought-provoking sci-fi thriller is also an intriguing romance. On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas, a woman like none he’s ever known.
But just as he realizes he’s falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across and under the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he’s ever loved. ‘By keeping the pace quick, the explanation light and the characters strong, Nolfi achieves the near-impossible: a film puzzle you won’t mind leaving unexplained’ (Empire). ‘It’s a clever idea that, around the mid-point, stumbles into absurdity as the movie itself makes too many lunatic choices (Time). ‘Strange, empty movie, a metaphysical Cracker Jack box without a prize in its empty-calorie depths’ (New Yorker).
Odeon Original Sound
Piazza Strozzi 2
tel. 055/214068
*For showtimes see events listing
