OPENING
12 Strong
(SilverCity) Tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11, who must, with an Afghan warlord, take down the Taliban. With Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon and William Fichtner. 14A
Den of Thieves
(SilverCity) A gritty crime saga that follows the lives of an elite unit of the L.A. County Sheriff鈥檚 Department and California鈥檚 most successful bank robbery crew, as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank. With Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges and Pablo Schreiber. 14A
Forever My Girl
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore) After being gone for a decade, a country star returns home to the love he left behind. With Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe and John Benjamin Hickey. G
Phantom Thread
(Capitol 6) Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. With Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville. PG
The Post
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) A cover-up that spanned four U.S. presidencies pushed the country鈥檚 first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. Directed by Steven Spielberg, stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Sarah Paulson. PG
CONTINUING
Coco
(SilverCity) A young boy with musical aspirations visits the Land of the Dead. With the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garc铆a Bernal and Benjamin Bratt. G
The Commuter
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) An insurance salesman stumbles upon a deadly conspiracy during his evening train ride home. With Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. PG
Darkest Hour
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Landmark Cinemas University Heights) Set in the early days of the Second World War, Darkest Hour follows Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) as he is made prime minister of the United Kingdom when the former prime minister steps down. PG
The Disaster Artist
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true. With James Franco, Dave Franco and Ari Graynor. 14A
Ferdinand
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore) The animated tale inspired by the book about a large, gentle bull determined to return to his family after being captured. With the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon and Gina Rodriguez. G
The Greatest Showman
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, SilverCity) Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. With Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Zac Ephron. PG
I, Tonya
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Landmark Cinemas University Heights) Competitive skater Tonya Harding rises among the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. With Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan and Allison Janney. 14A
Jumanji: Welcome To the Jungle 3D
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Four teenagers discover an old video-game console and are literally drawn into the game鈥檚 jungle setting, becoming the adult avatars they chose. With Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart. PG
Lady Bird
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) The adventures of a young woman living in northern California for a year. With Saoirse Ronan, Odeya Rush and Kathryn Newton. 14A
Molly鈥檚 Game
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) Based on the true story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), an Olympic-class skier who ran the world鈥檚 most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents. She was charged with operating an illegal gambling business. PG
Murder On the Orient Express
(Vic Theatre) Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in a mystery that plays out on a train across Europe. With Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp and Josh Gad. PG
Paddington 2
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) The popular bear and the Brown family search Windsor Gardens for a book thief. With Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson. 14A
Pitch Perfect 3
(SilverCity) Following their win at the world championship, the Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group that uses both instruments and voices. With Ruby Rose, Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow. PG
Proud Mary
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore) Taraji P. Henson plays Mary, a hitwoman working for organized crime in Boston, whose life is turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad. Also with Neal McDonough and Danny Glover. 14A
The Shape of Water
(Capitol 6) In a 1960s research facility, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with a strange, amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. With Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon. 14A
Star Wars: the Last Jedi
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Rey continues her search for the truth behind the Force in Episode VIII. With Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. PG
Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri
(Capitol 6, Star) A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter鈥檚 murder when they fail to catch the culprit. With Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. 14A
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
The Ex-File 3: The Return of the Exes (Qian Ren 3) (Friday-Sunday at Vic Theatre)
Django (Friday-Sunday at Vic Theatre)
National Theatre Live: Follies (Saturday at SilverCity)
The Emoji Movie (Saturday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore)
Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (Sunday at SilverCity)
Gintama (Japanese W/EST) (Wednesday at Cineplex Odeon Victoria)
Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts (Thursday at SilverCity)
CINECENTA
The Battle of the Sexes (Jan. 19 and 20 at 3, 7 and 9:20 p.m.)
Wonder (Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m.; Jan. 21 at 12:30, 3, 5:20 and 7:40 p.m.)
Sea Blind (Jan. 22 at 7 and 8:45 p.m.)
Happy End (Jan. 23, 24 and 25 at 7 and 9:10 p.m.)
IMAX VICTORIA
for showtimes.
Thor: Ragnarok: An IMAX 3D Experience
Museum Alive in 2D and 3D
The Search for Life in Space 2D and 3D
Wild Flight: Conquest of the Skies 2D
Amazon Adventure 3D