CHILDREN'S FILMS

Playcentre Matinees

Halfterm Matinees

RIO Saturday
Morning Picture Club

Sponsored by Hackney Gazette

Membership is free. Members have their membership cards stamped on each visit and get free admittance after every 10 visits and a free poster after every 25 visits. Parents, please note: children under the age of five years must be accompanied by an adult throughout the performance. You are welcome to drop off older children at the start of the film and return to pick them up at the end. Doors open at 10.30am and the FILM starts at 11.00am sharp. The length of the films varies – please check the finish times listed below. Please note: unaccompanied adults will not be admitted.

 

You got servedSAT 25 Sep 11.00am

YOU GOT SERVED (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Chris Stokes 95m.
Omarion, Marques Houston, Jennifer Freeman.

If you're into breakdance this film is for you and you won't be disappointed. The choreographic scenes are just incredible. The story? A breakdancing crew enters a dance competition. But it will be tough, if they want to win and get out of their ghetto. Highly exciting.

Approx end 12.35pm

 

SAT 2 Oct 11.00am

GarfieldGARFIELD: THE MOVIE (U)

(US 2004) dir.Peter Hewitt 80m.
Voices of Bill Murray, Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Life is great and peaceful for Garfield until Jon, his owner, buys a dog to get the attention of Liz, the local animal carer, raising the prospect of a lot of cat and dog fighting for Garfield, if he wants to save his space on the sofa. A very funny and sparkling animated film, enhanced by the presence of Bill Murray, who gives his voice to the famously sardonic and spoiled cat.

Approx end 12.20pm

 

New York MinuteSAT 9 Oct 11.00am

NEW YORK MINUTE (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Dennie Gordon 91m.
Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Eugene Levy.

They're sisters but they couldn't be more different and they don't get on. But things will have to change when Jane and Roxy travel from Long Island to New York city to see their dream come true. Jane, the overachiever, is applying for a scholarship to go and study abroad. Roxy the rebel wants to sneak backstage at the video shoot of a rock band to slip her demo tape to the band. But things won't work as smoothly as they hope and they will find themselves mixed up in a dodgy black-market deal...

Approx end 12.45pm

 

KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESSSAT 16 Oct 11.00am

KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS (U)

(Fr/Bel/Lux 2000) dir.Michel Ocelot 74m.
Voices of Antoinette Kellerman, Fezele Mpeka, Theo Sebeko.

A fantastic story about a young boy, Kirikou, who arrives in this world by his own will. Kirikou does many good deeds for the village where he lives, but then has to battle against the evil sorceress who has dried up all the rivers in the area. This stunning and magical story, derived from West African folk tales, is an unusual and exciting treat for all children.

Approx end 12.20pm

 

HOME ON THE RANGESAT 23 Oct 11.00am

HOME ON THE RANGE (U)

(US 2004) dirs.Will Finn & John Sanford 76m. Animation.
Voices of Roseanne, Judi Dench, Jennifer Tilly, Randy Quaid, Cuba Gooding Jr, Sarah Jessica Parker.

When a greedy outlaw named Alameda Slim schemes to take possession of the "Patch of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion named Buck, and a colourful corral of critters join forces to save the farm in a wild quest full of high-spirited adventure. An animated film in the good old Disney style.

Approx end 12.20pm

 

A CINDERELLA STORYSAT 30 Oct 11.00am

A CINDERELLA STORY (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Mark Rosman 95m.
Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge.

Sam works all the time in her deceased father's sandwich bar, now taken over by her awful stepmother and half-sisters, who just enjoy giving her extra work. To escape, Sam starts messaging the mysterious Austin who happens to go to the same school as her. They finally get the chance to meet at the school Halloween fancy dress party but will he recognise her? Unfortunately the clock strikes midnight and Sam has to run, leaving her mobile phone behind... This modernised version stays true to the old fairy tale.

Approx end 12.40pm

 

Spider-man 2SAT 6 Nov 11.00am

SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG)

(US 2004) dir.Sam Raimi 127m.
Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina.

In Spider-Man 2, the latest installment in the blockbuster Spider-Man series based on the classic Marvel Comics hero, Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Peter Parker, who is juggling the delicate balance of his dual life as a college student and a web-slinging super hero. Tormented by his secrets, Peter finds that his relationships with all those he holds dear are in danger of unraveling.

Approx end 1.10pm

 

YU-GI-OHSAT 13 Nov 11.00am

YU-GI-OH (PG)

(Japan 2001) dir.Hatsuku Tsuji 90m. Animation.

With the help of a game of cards, brought to life by ancient Egyptian gods, a young boy, Yugio Moto, defeats the world champion Seto Kaiba in a duel. But the evil Anubis, who wants to take over the world, is capable of anything even of kidnapping Yu-gi-oh's family members. Baffling card battles will ensue for Yugio who will have to fight Seto's constant challenges if he wants to save his family.

Approx end 12.35pm

 

PLAYCENTRE MATINEES

Tue 28 Sep 4.15pm YOU GOT SERVED (PG)
Tue 5 Oct 4.15pm GARFIELD: THE MOVIE (U)
Tue 12 Oct 4.15pm NEW YORK MINUTE (PG)
Tue 19 Oct 4.15pm KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS (U)
Tue 2 Nov 4.15pm A CINDERELLA STORY (PG)
Tue 9 Nov 4.15pm SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG)
Tue 16 Nov 4.15pm JU-GI-OH (PG)


TICKETS:

£2.50 Children
£3.50 Accompanying adults


GarfieldHALF TERM MATINEES

MON 25 – FRI 29 OCT 11.15am daily

GARFIELD: THE MOVIE (U)

(US 2004) dir.Peter Hewitt 80m.
Voices of Bill Murray, Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Life is great and peaceful for Garfield until Jon, his owner, buys a dog to get the attention of Liz, the local animal carer, raising the prospect of a lot of cat and dog fighting for Garfield, if he wants to save his space on the sofa. A very funny and sparkling animated film, enhanced by the presence of Bill Murray, who gives his voice to the famously sardonic and spoiled cat.

TICKETS:

£4.00 Under 15s
£5.00 Adults
£4.00 Concessions
£2.50 OAPs
GROUP REDUCTIONS (Weekday Matinees only)
£3.00 10 or more children
+ 1 accompanying adult free with every 10 children

 


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(corner John Campbell Road)

Tel 020 7241 9410


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