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Quick
By the makers of the 2009 tsunami film “Haeundae.” A “quick service” deliveryman (Lee Min-ki) is commissioned with transporting a singer (Kang Ye-won) to the broadcasting studio. He receives a call from an unidentified man saying that a bomb is planted inside his helmet, and that it will explode if he fails to deliver explosives within 30 minutes. Directed by Jo Bum-gu. Runs 115 minutes. Rated 15 and over. In Korean.
The Front Line
Toward the end of the Korean War (1950-53), a South Korean captain is killed by a bullet shot by one of his own men. Eun-pyo (Shin Ha-kyun) is dispatched to the eastern front line in order to investigate the incident. There he meets his old friend Su-hyeok (Goh Soo), thought to have died after being taken by Northern soldiers years before. Directed by Jang Hoon. Runs 133 minutes. Rated 15 and over. In Korean.
Incendies
Twins Jeanne (Lubna Azabal) and Simon (Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin) are plunged into confusion after hearing their mother’s death wish. She wants them to deliver a letter to their father, whom they believed was dead, and his sons. On a journey to the Middle East, the twins encounter secrets about their mother’s shocking past. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Runs 130 minutes. Rated 18 and over. In French with Korean subtitles.
Cars 2
In Pixar’s sequel, star race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and pal Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) travel to Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom for the World Grand Prix. When formidable competitors and a group of villains threaten to ruin the event, Mater teams up with British spy Finn McMissile (Michael Caine). Directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis. Runs 106 minutes. All ages admitted. In English with Korean subtitles.
Four Last Songs
Larry (Stanley Tucci) is a former pianist that moved to a Mediterranean island after falling in love with the music of Valentine Lucinsky. He decides to open a concert honoring the composer for his 45th birthday. But four women — Lucinsky’s muse and widow as well as Larry’s wife and daughter — interfere with his plan. Directed by Francesca Joseph. Runs 92 minutes. Rated 12 and over. In Spanish with Korean subtitles.
Hop
E.B. (Russell Brand) is the heir of a huge chocolate factory loved by children all over the world. But he wishes to become a rock’n roll drummer and decides to leave town to pursue his dreams. When his father comes looking for him a group of chickens tries to mount a coup in order to take over the factory. Directed by Tim Hill. Runs 95 minutes. All ages admitted. In English with Korean subtitles.
Movies on Cable TV
Blood Diamond
7:50 p.m. Friday on OCN
Solomon, a fisherman, is kidnapped to work at a Sierra Leone mine. When Solomon discovers a huge pink diamond, smuggler Danny offers to help Solomon find his family in return for the stone. Directed by Edward Zwick. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou.
X-Men: The Last Stand
1 p.m. Saturday on OCN
When a “cure” for mutancy emerges, mutants have to make a choice: retain their uniqueness and be isolated, or give up their powers and become human. Jean Grey, who disappeared earlier, comes back with enhanced powers. Directed by Brett Ratner. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
5 P.M. SUNDAY ON OCN
In the sequel, Captain Jack Sparrow owes a debt to the legendary Davy Jones who is now captain of the ghostly ship the Flying Dutchman. To avoid eternal damnation, Jack must find Jones’ heart. Directed by Gore Verbinski. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom.and Keira Knightley.