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Cabin Fever Eli Roth's gross-out comedy about flesh-eating viruses will make you laugh till you barf. Or vice versa. Calcium Kid, The Orlando Bloom struggles to go the distance as a rookie boxer in this lightweight mockumentray by Alex De Rakoff. Calendar Girls Brit comedy with Helen Mirren, based on a well-reported 'Women's Instituters get naked!' story. Callas Forever The final days of legendary opera singer Maria Callas are dramatized in this camp biopic. Camp Heartfelt and witty, director Todd Graff may trip and stumble over this teenybop hoofer, but you'll still be left singing a happy tune. Capturing The Friedmans A breathtakingly frank documentary, chronicling a seemingly normal family unravelling in the face of horrific sex charges. Carandiru Life in one of Brazil's toughest prisons is the focus of this epic film of violence, honour, and brutality. Carmen Po-faced adaptation of the Prosper Mérimée novella which inspired the Bizet opera. Carnages The various ways in which beef can affect your well-being are explored by debut director Delphine Gleize. Yes, it's French. Carnival In Flanders (La Kermesse Héroique) The Spanish invasion of Flanders in 1616 meets some unexpected opposition in this sprightly comedy. Casshern Genetically altered superhumans do battle in this Asian cousin of Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow. Cat In The Hat, The Mike Myers trashes both Dr Seuss and the kiddie movie with some insanely unwholesome humour. Cat's Meow, The One of Tinseltown's most enduring mysteries inspires Peter Bogdanovich's handsome foray into Hollywood's Golden Age. Catwoman Halle Berry wears leather and cracks a whip. And yet this comicbook caper still isn't worth watching. Good grief. Catch Me If You Can Leonardo DiCaprio shines in Steven Spielberg's light caper movie - his most fun pic since the late 80s. Cellular Surfer boy Chris Evans (not that one) races against time to save the kidnapped Kim Basinger's family after recieving a call on his mobile. Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness Life in the Siamese jungle is the focus of this exotic silent documentary from the producers of "King Kong". Changing Lanes Ben Affleck and Samuel L Jackson face off in this gritty, intelligent thriller. Chaos (Kaosu) Ring director Hideo Nakata returns with a taut suspense thriller full of bondage and double crosses. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore return as the crime-fighting trio who do for action-comedy what Enoch Powell did for race relations. Cheaper By The Dozen Steve Martin is the dad with 12 children in this lacklustre comedy about the joys of parenthood. Chi-hwa-seon The life and times of a famous 19th century Korean painter are explored in this sumptuous but interminable biopic. Chicago Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Co fail to turn the hit musical into a rewarding cinematic experience. Chicken Tikka Masala An undercooked Anglo-Asian comedy about a gay man's attempt to avoid an arranged marriage. Chinatown Roman Polankski's film noir classic, starring the legendary Jack Nicholson, gets a welcome re-release. Chorus, The (Les Choristes) Sentimental but stirring drama about an inspiring teacher in a French school. Christie Malry's Own Double Entry Nick Moran is a disgruntled accountant who takes revenge on the world in a dark and subversive thriller. Christmas With The Kranks Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis decide to skip Christmas in a limp yuletide comedy, bizarrely based on a John Grisham novel. Chronicles Of Riddick, The Vin Diesel growls and grimaces through the worst dialogue of 2004 in this earnest, enthusiastic and, well, dull sci-fi actioner. Churchill: The Hollywood Years A dim-witted spoof of dim-witted movies, this Churchill 'biopic' bores for Britain. Citizen Verdict Jerry Springer plays a corrupt television producer in this oh-so-ironic story about a reality TV murder trial. City by the Sea Robert De Niro makes a welcome return to form in this thoughtful, involving police thriller, about a detective whose son is suspected of murder. City of God Laughs, shocks and genius awaits you in Brazil's answer to "GoodFellas". It's the best gangster movie in years. Clay Bird, The An award-winning, radical Bangladeshi drama about a young boy oppressed by his fanatical father. Clifford's Really Big Movie Clifford the Big Red Dog's wholesome big-screen adventure will only get the youngest tails wagging. Clockstoppers The future is a thing of the past for the heroes of this amiable kids' pic, about a hi-tech watch that can freeze time. Closer Mike Nichols directs an engrossing drama about the nature of love, starring Julia Roberts and Jude Law. Club Dread Broken Lizard return with more zonked-out comedy in this slasher movie parody. It'll leave you Scream-ing. Club le Monde 30 characters go raving mad in the latest ensemble comedy drama from up-and-coming British film-maker Simon Rumley. Coach Carter Samuel L Jackson plays a basketball coach with high standards in a sports movie with a strong pro-education message. Code 46 Tim Robbins and Samantha Morton star in this unusual sci-fi pic by Brit director Michael Winterbottom. Coffee And Cigarettes Indie director Jim Jarmusch riffs on his two great loves in this quirky collection of short films. Cold Creek Manor Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone get more than they bargained for when they downsize in this backwoods thriller. Cold Mountain Jude Law and Nicole Kidman fail to spark in this soulless 'epic' from The English Patient director Anthony Minghella. Collateral Tom Cruise excels in Michael Mann's slick and stylish LA-set thriller. Comandante Filmmaker Oliver Stone interviews Cuban leader Fidel Castro in this fascinating but infuriating documentary. Company, The Veteran director Robert Altman follows up Gosford Park with a determinedly aimless look inside a famous ballet company, co-produced by and starring Neve Campbell. Completely Cuckoo This fascinating documentary goes behind the scenes of countercultural classic "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Concert For George Routine documentary film capturing a tribute concert to the late Beatle George Harrison, held on the anniversary of his death. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind George Clooney's directorial debut tells the real-life story of the king of trash TV, Chuck Barris. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen A lifeless teen dramedy which Freaky Friday's Lindsay Lohan can't revive. Confidence Edward Burns is a conman on the make in this diverting but predictable film noir, by director James Foley. Confidences Trop Intimes A dreamy French drama about a married woman who mistakes a tax lawyer for a psychoanalyst. Connie And Carla Some Like It Hot without the gags! A duff comedy from the writer/star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Constantine Keanu Reeves plays demon hunter John Constantine in this glossy but grim comic book adaptation. Control Room A behind-the-scenes look at the role of Arabic news channel Al Jazeera during the American invasion of Iraq. Cooler, The William H Macy is on a losing streak until he meets Maria Bello in this gritty Vegas fairytale. Core, The Uh-oh! The Earth's core has stopped spinning and the world's about to end in this entertaining 70s-style disaster movie. Corporation, The A hefty but engrossing documentary investigating the influence of faceless multinational corporations on the modern world. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Anime fans - get ready to bop, as Japan's cowboy bounty hunter makes his big screen debut. Cradle 2 the Grave A wonderfully stupid action flick from the producer of "The Matrix", this Jet Li starrer is full of laughs - intended, and otherwise. Creep Horror goes underground in this grisly, but no good, British Tube slasher flick. Cremaster Cycle, The Five surreal films, over six hours long, starring Norman Mailer and Ursula Andress among others - The Cremaster Cycle almost defies description. Crime of Father Amaro, The A young priest falls for a parishioner in this heady Mexican mix of religious corruption and forbidden passion. Criminal John C Reilly finally lands a lead role in a decent, if not entirely unexpected, sting movie. Criminal Lovers "Natural Born Killers" meets Hansel and Gretel in this bizarre thriller from the acclaimed director of "Eight Women" and "Under the Sand". Crimson Gold Two petty thieves carry out a botched jewellery store raid in this slow burning Iranian heist movie. Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course Aussie TV star Steve Irwin takes his crocodile wrestling adventures to the big screen. Cuckoo, The War, what is it good for? That's Alexander Rogozhkin's question in this Russian-Finnish-Lapp comedy. Curse of the Jade Scorpion, The Judging by the quality of Woody Allen's latest comedy, it's time for the veteran funnyman to retire. Cursed From a Scream to a howl: Wes Craven gives werewolves a modern makeover. Cypher Jeremy Northam and Lucy Liu star in this sleek conspiracy thriller from the director of cult hit "Cube".
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