Film round-up
From the Swindon Advertiser, first published Friday 4th Aug 2000.
Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices of Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha. Rating: 8/10
Essex Boys (18) Crime drama based on a true story.
The Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas (PG) Prequel to the 1994 Flintstones film, with Mark Addy and Kristen Johnson as Fred and Wilma during their courtship. Rating: 3/10
Gladiator (15) Epic about a deposed Roman general who becomes a top Gladiator. Starring Russell Crowe. Rating: 8/10
Gone In Sixty Seconds (15) Fast-moving crime movie about car thieves. With Nicolas Cage and Vinnie Jones. Rating: 4/10
High Fidelity (15) Comedy based on the Nick Hornby best seller. John Cusack plays the record shop owner struggle to come to terms with commitment and relationships. Rating: 7/10
Mission: Impossible 2 (15) Action-packed sequel starring Tom Cruise on the trail of terrorists in possession of a killer virus. With Thandie Newton. Rating: 7/10
The Patriot (15) Mel Gibson stars in this powerful story set during the American Revolution. Rating: 7/10
The Perfect Storm (12) True story about a group of fisherman caught up in the world's worst storm. Starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Rating: 7/10
The Road To El Dorado (U) Animated adventure featuring the voices of Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline. Rating: 5/10
Stuart Little (U) When a couple set out for the orphanage to get a new child, they return home with a talking mouse. Starring Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, and the voice of Michael J Fox. Rating: 6/10
Thomas And The Magic Railroad (U) A big screen outing at last for the popular steam engine brought to life from children's fiction. Rating: 5/10
Titan AE (PG) Animated science fiction adventure, featuring the voices of Matt Damon and Drew Barrymore. Rating: 5/10
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