What's on at the movies

OPENING

San Andreas  3D (Thursday)
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter. Stars Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario. 14A

Poltergeist 3D
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) A suburban family must come together to rescue their youngest daughter from evil apparitions in this reboot of the 1982 film. With Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt and Jared Harris. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire. 14A

Tomorrowland
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax, Star) A bright teenager and a jaded former boy genius embark on a dangerous mission to unearth the secrets of a mysterious place somewhere in time and space. With Britt Robertson, George Clooney and Hugh Laurie. PG

Wild Tales
(Vic Theatre) Six short stories involving distressed people starring Darío Grandinetti, María Marull and Mónica Villa. 14A

CONTINUING

The Age of Adaline
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) A solitary woman who hasn’t aged for almost eight decades after a freak accident has a chance encounter with a charismatic philanthropist that changes everything. With Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman and Kathy Baker. G

Avengers: Age of Ultron
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) When Iron Man’s plan to develop an artificially intelligent peacekeeping force backfires, he and his fellow Avengers must save the world from a megalomaniacal android. With Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson. PG

Ex Machina
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) A young programmer is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I. With  Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaac. PG

Far From the Madding Crowd
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. With Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen. 14A

Home 3D
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) When Earth is taken over by over-confident aliens in search of a new home, a resourceful girl and an outcast extraterrestrial become unlikely partners in crime. With the voices of Jim Parsons, Rihanna and Steve Martin. G

Hot Pursuit
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) An uptight police officer tries to protect the brassy widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by criminals and dirty cops. With Reese Witherspoon, Sofia Vergara and John Carroll Lynch. PG

It Follows
(Vic Theatre) A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after getting involved in a sexual encounter. With Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist and Olivia Luccardi. 14A

Mad Max: Fury Road 3D
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) In a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland, a loner haunted by his past gets swept up in a battle against a ruthless warlord. With Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult. 14A

Pitch Perfect 2
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) After a mishap mars their performance for the president, the Barden Bellas enter an international a cappella competition to redeem themselves. With Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin and Rebel Wilson. PG

The Water Diviner
(Star) An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try to locate his three missing sons. With Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko and Jai Courtney. 14A

Woman In Gold
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) Sixty years after fleeing Vienna during the Second World War, an elderly Jewish woman sets out to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, including a famous Gustav Klimt painting. With Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and Daniel Bruhl. G

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

The Boxtrolls  (Saturday, Cineplex Odeon Westshore)
Aloha (Wednesday, Cineplex Odeon Victoria)
Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (Wednesday, Landmark Cinemas University Heights)
Exhibition Onscreen: The Impressionists (Thursday, SilverCity)

CINECENTA 

Boychoir (May 22 and 23 at 7:10 and 9:15 p.m.)
The Salt of the Earth (May 24 at 4:45 and 7 p.m.;  25 at 7 and 9:15 p.m.)
Merchants of Doubt (May 26 and 27 at 7 and 9 p.m.)
Marinoni (May 28 at 7 and 9 p.m.)
 

IMAX FILMS 

imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.
Cinderella: An Imax Experience
Watermelon Magic: 2D and 3D
A Turtle’s Tale: Escape From Paradise 3D
Gold Fever
Journey To Space
Journey To the South Pacific
Wonders of the Arctict