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OPENING Aladdin (Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax, Star) Live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1992 animated musical based on the timeless fantasy tale about a charming thief, a beautiful princess
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Mena Massoud, left, is Aladdin and Will Smith is Genie in DisneyÕs live-action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic Aladdin.

OPENING

Aladdin
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax, Star) Live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1992 animated musical based on the timeless fantasy tale about a charming thief, a beautiful princess and a big blue genie. With Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith. PG

The Biggest Little Farm
(Capitol 6) Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. With John Chester and Molly Chester. PG

Booksmart
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) As high- school graduation looms, two overachieving BFFs cut loose. With Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, and Jessica Williams. 14A

Brightburn
(SilverCity) A child from another planet comes to Earth, but rather than being a saviour, he unleashes superhero horror. With Elizabeth Banks, David Denman and
Jackson A. Dunn. 18A

Red Joan
(Star) The story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the KGB’s longest-serving British spy. With Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson and Stephen Campbell Moore. PG

CONTINUING

A Dog’s Journey
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. With Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid and Kathryn Prescott. PG

Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin
(Cinecenta, Star) A documentary presents Aretha Franklin with the choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles, in January 1972. G

Avengers: Endgame
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) Captain America and the other surviving team members attempt to set the universe right in the aftermath of Thanos’s victory in this Marvel franchise entry. With Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Scarlett Johansson. PG

The Hustle
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson play con women who join forces for revenge. PG

John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) The super-assassin played by Keanu Reeves is back, pursued by other hired killers looking to collect a $14-million bounty. With Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne and Asia Kate Dillon. 18A

Long Shot
(Capitol 6) Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron star as a journalist and a politician, respectively, who embark on an unconventional romance amid a presidential campaign. With O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Andy Serkis. 14A

Pokémon Detective Pikachu
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) The son of a missing detective teams with the titular sleuth to find his
father in this mix of live action and animation. With the voice of Ryan Reynolds plus Justice Smith and Suki Waterhouse. PG

Poms
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) Diane Keaton stars as a woman who starts a cheerleading squad at a retirement home. With Jacki Weaver, Pam Grier and Celia Weston. PG

The Sun is Also a Star
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) Love blooms for two young people over the course of one life-changing New York City day. With Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton and John Leguizamo. PG

Tolkien
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria)
Friendship, love and the First World War inspire the young writer who would go on to create The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. With Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins and Colm Meaney. Not Rated

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Aquaman (Saturday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore)

CINECENTA

Everybody Knows (May 24 and 25 at 6:45 and 9:20 p.m.)
Okko’s Inn (May 26 at 5 and 7 p.m.; May 27 at 7 and 9 p.m.)
Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin (May 28, 29 and 30 at 7 and 9 p.m.)

IMAX VICTORIA

imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.
Captain Marvel: The Imax Experience 2D
Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea 3D
Cuba 2D

The Great Bear Rainforest 2D and 3D
Volcanoes: Fires of Creation 2D and 3D
Dream Big: Engineering Our World 2D