Movies recommended for the weekend

Point Blank (à bout portant)

A 2010 French thriller directed by Fred Cavayé that follows couple Samuel Pierret (Gilles Lellouche) and his pregnant wife (Elena Anaya), who lead an uneventful life until they encounter misfortune when a criminal (Roschdy Zem) takes Samuel's wife hostage and forces him to help his criminal boss flee a hospital. Can Samuel meet the crooks' demands and evade police capture to deliver his beloved wife to safety? In French with Chinese subtitles.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Marissa (Jessica Alba) is the stepmother of twins Rebecca and Cecil Wilson (Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook). The twins don't like their stepmother much, until they found out she is actually a secret agent who asks them to join her in a battle against the evil Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven). Can they survive and save the world? In English with Chinese subtitles.

War Horse

A 2011 epic war drama directed by Steven Spielberg, War Horse is set in Devon, England, and follows the story of a boy named Albert (Jeremy Irvine) who watches the birth of a thoroughbred foal. Albert's father, Ted (Peter Mullan), buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plough horse for his farm. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him and playing with him. The family's landlord soon brings trouble though, demanding Joey plough the fields or he will taken away. Will Albert and Joey be reunited? In English with Chinese subtitles.

Happy Feet Two in 3D

The sequel to the Oscar Award-winning Happy Feet brings the icy world back to life in 3D. Erik, son of penguins Mumble and Gloria, is reluctant to dance like most of the penguins in Emperor Land. In order to escape dancing, he leaves home and meets Sven, a penguin with the unique ability to fly. Erik instantly becomes enamored with Sven. Meanwhile, Erik's homeland faces an extreme threat. What will Erik and his friends do? In English with Chinese subtitles.

Wanda Cinema (CBD)

Address: 3/F, Block B, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang district

Website: http://www.wandafilm.com

UME

Address: 6/F, Fuli Plaza, north of Shuangjing Bridge, Chaoyang district

Website: http://www.bjume.com