Final Update!
Because of health problems, my updates to Pattaya movie times will be discontinued for the forseeable future.
Major Cineplex - Pattaya
At Villa Supermarket Center
Opposite Soi 13 on 2nd Road.
“At The Avenue!”
Telephones: 025 155-555; 038 052-227
Schedule on Major CineplexWebsite
Schedule on MovieSeer (newly redesigned; not working too well)
[In the large form on the right side, select in the center box first
Major Cineplex, and then Pattaya. On the next line, make
sure “By Theater Group” is checked. Then click “Search”.]
For the week beginning Thursday, September 10, 2009.
Screening times for Major Cineplex-Pattaya may often be inaccurate –sometimes even as to the titles of what’s playing. Check the website, or call, but it's best to just go look – and even then, be prepared for disappointment and frustration.
5 Prang / Haa Prang / Phobia 2 / 5 แพร่ง / ห้าแพร่ง (15+)
90 mins (Thai/ English subtitles)
Thai, Horror –Literally "five crossroads," this is a five-part horror anthology by some of Thailand’s best-known directors of horror films. The whole is a mixed bag as it would have to be, but well worth checking out if you like Thai horror films. I can’t imagine anyone not having a lot of fun with the last of the five stories –a segment poking gentle fun at the horror-movie genre. It’s called In the End, directed by half of the pair responsible for the classic Thai horror films Shutter and Alone, and it’s laugh-filled and enjoyable.
11:50| 12:40| 13:30| 14:30| 15:20| 16:10| 17:10| 18:00| 18:50| 19:50| 20:40| 21:30| 22:30| 23:20| 00:10| 01:10|
Gamer (18+)
95 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Action/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller – I found this an absolutely repellent and repugnant film, and I would have no problem with its being banned and all copies burned. I think it’s just too brutalizing to exist. By the writers and directors of the two recent Crank movies, as they continue their quest for ever bigger explosions, action which is even more “non-stop,” and plots and stories which explore the outer limits of the vile and sick. Rated R in the US for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity, and language; “18+” in Thailand. Generally unfavorable reviews: 20/31 out of 100.
12:40| 14:40| 16:40| 18:40| 20:40| 22:40| 00:40|
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
107 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Action/ Adventure/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller – From Hasbro the toy-makers we get another action-adventure film based on toys, very much like Transformers: Nonsensical mayhem, and very loud, but stylish. Generally negative reviews: 32/40out of 100.
14:10| 20:20|
Inglourious Basterds (18+)
153 mins(English/ Thai subtitles)
US/ Germany/ France, Drama/ Action/ Adventure/ War – Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited, exceptionally bloody tale of Jewish-American troops on the hunt for Nazi scalps in World War II France, starring Brad Pitt and an amazing Christoph Waltz in a truly fine performance. A must-see movie, though I’m uncomfortable with the fact that I’m recommending a film that carries violence to such extremes. But it’s just that I find the filmmaking skill so mind-blowing. Rated R in the US for strong graphic violence, language, and brief sexuality. In Thailand it’s rated “18+.” Generally favorable reviews: 69/70 out of 100.
17:00| 23:00|
Largo Winch
108 mins(English/ Thai subtitles)
France, Adventure/ Thriller –After a powerful billionaire is murdered, his secret adoptive son, Largo Winch – maverick, ladykiller, adventurer, rebel, and fighter –must race to prove his legitimacy, find his father's killers and stop them from taking over his financial empire. Filmed in Bosnia-Herzegovina and five other countries. Adapted from a hugely popular Belgian comic book series, this is the second feature from French director Jérôme Salle.
13:00| 15:20| 17:40| 20:00| 22:20| 00:50|
My Ex / Fan Kao / แฟนเก่า (15+)
90 mins (Thai/ English subtitles)
Thai Horror/ Romance –Ken is a heartthrob of an actor with a bad- boy reputation of loving beautiful girls and then dumping them. After his marriage, one of his ex-girlfriends comes back from the grave to exact revenge. Unaccountably bloody, dreadful, and confusing, even for a Thai flick. Some interesting cinematography.
12:30| 14:30| 16:30| 18:30| 20:30| 22:30| 00:30|
The Final Destination (2D) (18+)
82 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Horror/ Thriller – A film I found truly repulsive and offensive. After a teen's premonition of a deadly race-car crash helps saves the lives of his peers, Death sets out to collect those who evaded his plans. You get your money’s worth with this one: It contains 11 ugly and grotesque death scenes, the most of any film in the series! Rated R in the US for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language, and a scene of sexuality. InThailand it’s rated “18+.” Generally unfavorable reviews: 30/30 out of 100.
12:10| 14:00| 15:50| 17:40| 19:30| 21:20| 23:10| 01:00|
SFX Cinema Pattaya Beach
6th Floor of Central Festival Pattaya Beach
At the brand new huge and beautiful mall, located between Sois 9 and 10 and running the length of the sois from Beach Road to 2nd Road. Parking entrance on Soi 9.
Telephone: 033 003-555
Schedule on MovieSeer (newly redesigned; not working too well)
[In the large form on the right side, select in the center box
SF CinemaCity, SFX Pattaya Beach. On the next line, make
sure “By Theater Group” is checked. Then click “Search”.]
Beginning Sunday, September 13, 2009.
Screening information for Central Festival Pattaya Beach may often be inaccurate – even as to the titles of what’s playing. Check the website, or call, but it's best to just go look – and even then, be prepared for disappointment and frustration.
5 Prang / Phobia 2 / 5 แพร่ง / ห้าแพร่ง (15+)
90 mins (Thai/ English subtitles)
Thai, Horror – Literally "five crossroads," this is a five-part horror anthology by some of Thailand’s best-known directors of horror films. The whole is a mixed bag as it would have to be, but well worth checking out if you like Thai horror films. I can’t imagine anyone not having a lot of fun with the last of the five stories –a segment poking gentle fun at the horror-movie genre. It’s called In the End, directed by half of the pair responsible for the classic Thai horror films Shutter and Alone, and it’s laugh-filled and enjoyable.
12:00| 13:20| 14:40| 16:00| 17:20| 18:40| 20:00| 21:20| 22:40| 00:00|
Gamer (18+)
95 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Action/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller – I found this an absolutely repellent and repugnant film, and I would have no problem with its being banned and all copies burned. I think it’s just too brutalizing to exist. By the writers and directors of the two recent Crank movies, as they continue their quest for ever bigger explosions, action which is even more “non-stop,” and plots and stories which explore the outer limits of the vile and sick. Rated R in the US for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity, and language; “18+” in Thailand. Generally unfavorable reviews: 20/31 out of 100.
12:30| 14:40| 16:50| 19:00| 21:10| 23:20|
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
107 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Action/ Adventure/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller – From Hasbro the toy-makers we get another action-adventure film based on toys, very much like Transformers: Nonsensical mayhem, and very loud, but stylish. Generally negative reviews: 32/40out of 100.
18:40| 00:20|
Inglourious Basterds
153 mins(English/ Thai subtitles)
US/ Germany/ France, Drama/ Action/ Adventure/ War – Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited, exceptionally bloody tale of Jewish-American troops on the hunt for Nazi scalps in World War II France, starring Brad Pitt and an amazing Christoph Waltz in a truly fine performance. A must-see movie, though I’m uncomfortable with the fact that I’m recommending a film that carries violence to such extremes. But it’s just that I find the filmmaking skill so mind-blowing. Rated R in the US for strong graphic violence, language, and brief sexuality. In Thailand it’s rated “18+.” Generally favorable reviews: 69/70 out of 100.
12:40|21:20|
My Ex / Fan Kao / แฟนเก่า (15+)
90 mins (Thai/ English subtitles)
Thai Horror/ Romance – Ken is a heartthrob of an actor with a bad-boy reputation of loving beautiful girls and then dumping them. After his marriage, one of his ex-girlfriends comes back from the grave to exact revenge. Unaccountably bloody, dreadful, and confusing, even for a Thai flick. Some interesting cinematography.
13:00| 15:00| 17:00| 19:10| 21:20| 23:30|
Orphan
123 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US/ Canada, Horror/ Thriller – A dandy horror film! I thoroughly enjoyed it! A husband and wife who recently lost their baby adopt a 9-year-old girl who is not nearly as innocent as she claims to be. If you enjoy a good spooky horror film now and then, I recommend you check this out. Rated R in the USfor disturbing violent content, some sexuality, and language. Mixed or average reviews: 42/52 out of 100.
12:10| 14:50| 17:30| 20:10| 22:50|
**In First Class: 13:10| 15:50| 18:30| 21:10|
The Final Destination (in Digital 3D) (18+)
82 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Horror/ Thriller – A film I found truly repulsive and offensive. After a teen's premonition of a deadly race-car crash helps saves the lives of his peers, Death sets out to collect those who evaded his plans. You get your money’s worth with this one: It contains 11 ugly and grotesque death scenes, the most of any film in the series! Rated R in the US for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language, and a scene of sexuality. InThailand it’s rated “18+.” Generally unfavorable reviews: 30/30 out of 100.
12:10| 15:00| 17:50| 20:40| 23:30|
*In 2D: 12:20| 14:20| 16:20| 18:20| 20:20| 22:20| 00:20|
***Shown in The Porch (Pattaya Outdoor Relaxing Cinema House)
13:30| 15:30| 17:30| 19:30| 21:30|
SF Multiplex / Cinemacity-Pattaya
At Big C
3rd Floor, Central Festival Department Store
[Central Plaza] Pattaya 2 Road, T.Nong Prue
A.Banglamoong, Chonburi
Telephone: 038 361-500
Schedule on MovieSeer (newly redesigned; not working too well)
[In the large form on the right side, select in the center box
SF CinemaCity, Central Pattaya. On the next line, make
sure “By Theater Group” is checked. Then click “Search”.
Ignore the fact that it says it’s Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
It’s not. It’s Big C.]
Beginning Sunday, September 13, 2009.
Screening information for SF Cinemacity-Pattaya at Big C may often be inaccurate – even as to the titles of what’s playing. Check the website, or call, but it's best to just go look – and even then, be prepared for disappointment and frustration.
5 Prang / Phobia 2 / 5 แพร่ง / ห้าแพร่ง (15+)
90 mins (Thai/ English subtitles)
Thai, Horror – Literally "five crossroads," this is a five-part horror anthology by some of Thailand’s best-known directors of horror films. The whole is a mixed bag as it would have to be, but well worth checking out if you like Thai horror films. I can’t imagine anyone not having a lot of fun with the last of the five stories –a segment poking gentle fun at the horror-movie genre. It’s called In the End, directed by half of the pair responsible for the classic Thai horror films Shutter and Alone, and it’s laugh-filled and enjoyable.
11:50| 12:40| 13:30| 14:30| 15:20| 16:10| 17:10| 18:00| 18:50| 19:50| 20:40| 21:30| 22:30| 23:20| 00:10| 01:10|
Gamer (18+)
95 mins (Thai dubbed version only/ No English subtitles)
US, Action/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller – I found this an absolutely repellent and repugnant film, and I would have no problem with its being banned and all copies burned. I think it’s just too brutalizing to exist. By the writers and directors of the two recent Crank movies, as they continue their quest for ever bigger explosions, action which is even more “non-stop,” and plots and stories which explore the outer limits of the vile and sick. Rated R in the US for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity, and language; “18+” in Thailand. Generally unfavorable reviews: 20/31 out of 100.
14:20| 18:40| 23:00|
My Ex / Fan Kao / แฟนเก่า (15+)
90 mins (Thai only/ No English subtitles)
Thai Horror/ Romance – Ken is a heartthrob of an actor with a bad- boy reputation of loving beautiful girls and then dumping them. After his marriage, one of his ex-girlfriends comes back from the grave to exact revenge. Unaccountably bloody, dreadful, and confusing, even for a Thai flick. Some interesting cinematography.
12:20| 14:10| 16:00| 17:50| 19:40| 21:40| 01:20|
The Final Destination (in 2D) (18+)
82 mins (English/ Thai subtitles)
US, Horror/ Thriller – A film I found truly repulsive and offensive. After a teen's premonition of a deadly race-car crash helps saves the lives of his peers, Death sets out to collect those who evaded his plans. You get your money’s worth with this one: It contains 11 ugly and grotesque death scenes, the most of any film in the series! Rated R in the US for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language, and a scene of sexuality. InThailand it’s rated “18+.” Generally unfavorable reviews: 30/30 out of 100.
12:10| 14:10| 16:30| 20:50| 22:10| 23:30| 00:10|
The Final Destination (in 2D) (18+)
82 mins (Thai dubbed version only/ No English subtitles)
13:00| 15:00| 17:00| 19:00| 21:00| 23:10| 01:10|
