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15 Films To See This Bank Holiday Weekend

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By Total Film published 24 August 2012

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The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises

Five weeks after its release, The Dark Knight Rises is still the best film in cinemas. Watch it on the biggest screen you can.

Read our full film review of The Dark Knight Rises

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The Imposter

The Imposter

A beautifully crafted documentary that wrong foots the audience at every turn. By the end, you won't know what to believe.

Read our full film review of The Imposter

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Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

Whimsical Wes Anderson returns on top of his game, with the loveliest film you're likely to see this weekend.

Read our full Moonrise Kingdom film review

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Ted

Ted

Mark Wahlberg and his filthy, funny, furry friend are still raking it in at the box office. Not one to take the kids to.

Read our full Ted film review

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The Muppets

The Muppets

Jason Segal and his funny, furry friends are still playing on the big screen despite already being out on DVD. One to take the kids to.

Read our full film review of The Muppets

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Take This Waltz

Take This Waltz

Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen play a couple on the rocks in Sarah Polley's Blue Valentine -esque second feature.

Read our full Take This Waltz film review

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Searching For Sugar Man

Searching For Sugar Man

Another mysterious documentary, this one about a long-forgotten Detroit singer-songwriter who's rock-star famous in South Africa.

Read our full Searching For Sugar Man film review

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The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man

The second best superhero movie out at the moment isn’t perfect, but its wins outweigh its wobbles.

Read our full film review of The Amazing Spider-Man

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Magic Mike

Magic Mike

Who doesn't want to see Matthew McConaughey as a bongo-playing male stripper?

Read our full Magic Mike film review

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Shadow Dancer

Shadow Dancer

Political thriller from Man On Wire director James Marsh, starring the ever-reliable Andrea Riseborough.

Read our full Shadow Dancer film review

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Prometheus

Prometheus

Ridley Scott's sci-fi blockbuster is still hanging around. Catch it on the big screen while you can.

Read our full Prometheus film review

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The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy

Jeremy Renner capably inherits Matt Damon’s mantle as another secret agent who finds himself at odds with his shadowy superiors.

Read our full film review of The Bourne Legacy

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The Dictator

The Dictator

Crude, gut-busting gags come aplenty, with a sprinkling of satire, as Sacha Baron Cohen delivers his latest outrageous character.

Read our full film review of The Dictator

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Brave

Brave

Pixar’s 13th feature might fall short, but it's still head and hair-covered shoulders above most of its CG competitors.

Read our full Brave film review

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FrightFest

FrightFest

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