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Ninja Assassin
From the makers of "The Matrix" series comes a ninja movie starring Korean pop star Rain. Young orphan Raizo (Rain) is trained by a secret ninja clan to become a deadly killer. But when Raizo witnesses the murder of his good friend, he turns his back on his clan and plots revenge. 18 and over. 98 minutes.
CGV Gangnam (1544-2280) near exit 7 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2
Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2
Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samsung Station on subway line 2
Artreon Sinchon (1644-2208) near exit 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2
I Am Happy
The closing film of the 13th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF) was inspired by Lee Cheong-joon's short story. Man-soo (Hyun Bin), who harbors sad memories about his family, is admitted to a psychiatric ward, and nurse Soo-kyung (Lee Bo-young), discovers a kindred spirit in him while taking care of him. 15 and over. 113 minutes. No English subtitles available.
Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3
CGV Gangdong (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gangdong-gu Office Station on subway line 8
Primus Sillim (1544-5522) near exit 7 of Sillim Station on subway line 2
Sangsangmadang Cinema (02-330-6237) near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2
 A Christmas Carol
On Christmas Eve in England, Scrooge (Jim Carrey), a bitter and miserly old moneylender, is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who had died seven years ago and is now forced to repent for his greedy ways by carrying heavy chains in his afterlife. Marley warns Scrooge that he will suffer an even worse fate if he doesn't change his attitude. All ages admitted. 96 minutes.
Lotte Cinema Konkuk Univ. (1644-8855) near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway lines 2 and 7
CGV Gangbyeon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Gang-byeon Station on subway line 2
Megabox Sinchon (1544-0600) near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2
Daehan Cinema (02-3393-3500) near exit 1 of Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4
 Shared Streets
This documentary film focuses on people in Hongdae trying to make ends meet in the hip, young area of Seoul: an owner of a small snack shop, hip-hop musician Jerry K, social activist Mr. Ahn and a man who runs a small key shop. They discuss their everyday life as well as their hopes and dreams. All ages admitted. 82 minutes. No English subtitles available.
Sangsangmadang Cinema (02-330-6237) near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2
Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) get off at Uljiro-3ga Station on subway line 2 and walk in the direction of Uljiro (Myeongdong)
 Paradise
Mi-gyeong (Kim Ha-neul), following her release from prison, aimlessly wanders south and stumbles upon ``paradise'' on Hana Island. There she starts her life anew and meets a kind man, Il-ho (Ji Jin-hee). Il-ho warms to her, despite knowing her past, and Mi-kyeong slowly learns to open her heart and heal her pain. 12 and over. 110 minutes. No English subtitles available.
CGV Prime Sindorim (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Sindorim Station on subway line 1 and 2
CGV Gangdong (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gangdong-gu Office Station on subway line 8
CGV Wangshimni (1544-1122) connected to Wangshimni Station on subway line 1, 2 and 5
CGV Incheon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Munhak Sports Complex station on the Incheon subway line
 Hong's Family Business (Working title)
When the sun sets, the Hongs, the perfect model family, busy themselves with the family thieving business. As descendants of Hong Gil-dong, the Joseon Kingdom's (1392-1910) Robin Hood who stole from the rich to give to the hardworking poor, they scheme to fight against corrupt business mogul (Kim Su-ro). But the family secret becomes a problem when Hong Mu-hyeok (Lee Beom-su) plans to marry his girlfriend. 12 and over. 117 minutes. No English subtitles available.
Seoul Cinema (02-2277-3014) near exit 14 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3, and 5
Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2
Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3
CGV Gonghang (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gimpo Int'l Airport Station on subway line 5
Movies on Cable TV
 The Ant Bully
OCN 9:10 a.m., Friday Morning
Lucas Nickle, a 10-year-old, is harassed by a neighborhood bully. He takes his anger out on a anthill, flooding it with his watergun. But he is shrunk down to insect size and is sentenced to hard labor in the ruins. Directed by John A. Davis. Julia Roberts and Nicolas Cage provide voices.
 License to Wed
OCN 1:20 p.m., Saturday Afternoon
A reverend puts an engaged couple through a grueling marriage preparation course to see if they are meant to be married in his church. Directed by Ken Kwapis. Starring Robin Williams, Mandy Moore and John Krasinski.
 Volcano
SuperAction 7:30 p.m., Sunday Night
Michael Roark and geologist Amy Barnes realize that a volcano is about to erupt in downtown Los Angles, threatening to destroy the city. Directed by Mick Jackson. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche and Gaby Hoffmann. |
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