OPENING
Ferdinand (Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — The animated tale inspired by the book about a large, gentle bull determined to return to his family after being captured. With the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon and Gina Rodriguez. G
The Greatest Showman (Opens Wednesday) — (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) — Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. With Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Zac Ephron. PG
Jumanji: Welcome To the Jungle 3D (Opens Wednesday) — (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) — Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting, becoming the adult avatars they chose. With Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart. PG
Star Wars: the Last Jedi (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax, Star) — Rey continues her search for the truth behind the Force in Episode VIII. With Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. PG
CONTINUING
Coco (Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) — A young boy with musical aspirations visits the Land of the Dead. With the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal and Benjamin Bratt. G
Daddy’s Home 2 (Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — Sensitive stepdad Will Ferrell and macho dad Mark Wahlberg return in this sequel to the 2015 comedy, this time dealing with the arrival of their own fathers just in time for Christmas. With Linda Cardellini, John Cena and John Lithgow. PG
The Disaster Artist (SilverCity) — When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true. With James Franco, Dave Franco and Ari Graynor. 14A
Justice League 3D (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — Batman and Wonder Woman recruit a team of superheroes to defend the planet against a new threat. With Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot. PG
Lady Bird (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Star) — The adventures of a young woman living in northern California for a year. With Saoirse Ronan, Odeya Rush and Kathryn Newton. 14A
Loving Vincent (Vic Theatre) — The tragic story of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. With Robert Gulaczyk. PG
The Man Who Invented Christmas (Cineplex Odeon Victoria) — In a terrible slump, author Charles Dickens desperately sets out to write and self-publish a book that might feed his family. With Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer and Jonathan Pryce. PG
Murder On the Orient Express (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in a mystery that plays out on a train across Europe. With Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp and Josh Gad. PG
The Star (Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) — A tenacious little donkey and his newfound friends follow a bright light in the sky and become part of the first Christmas in this animated fable. With the voices of Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi. G
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Landmark Cinemas University Heights) — In this darkly comic drama, a mother challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder, after they fail to catch the culprit. With Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. 14A
Thor: Ragnarok 3D (Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — Thor finds himself in a race against time to return home to Asgard before the destruction of his world and the end of the Asgardian civilization. With Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett and Mark Ruffalo. PG
Wonder (Cineplex Odeon Westshore,, SilverCity) — The facial differences that a fifth-grader was born with present challenges during entry into a mainstream school. With Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. PG
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music (Friday and Saturday at Vic Theatre)
Murdoch Mysteries: Home For the Holidays (Saturday at SilverCity)
Sing-A-Long Wizard of Oz (Saturday at Vic Theatre)
CINECENTA
Breathe (Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 and 9:20 p.m.)
Maudie (Dec. 17 at 4:40 and 7 p.m.)
Kedi (Dec. 18 at 7 and 8:45 p.m.)
The Big Sick (Dec. 19 at 7 and 9:20 p.m.)
Love Actually (Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.)
It’s A Wonderful Life (Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.)
IMAX VICTORIA
imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.
Polar Express: An IMAX 3D and 2D Experience
Museum Alive in 2D and 3D
The Search for Life in Space 2D and 3D
Wild Flight: Conquest of the Skies 3D
Amazon Adventure 2D
