Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Karma chameleon… This Gore Verbinski-helmed animation features the vocal talents of Johnny Depp as a chameleon accidentally drawn to help the residents of the water-starved Wild West town of Dirt.

Space invaders… This explosive sci-fi action thriller follows a marine platoon as they mount a final stand against an alien invasion.

Identity crisis… Liam Neeson stars in this dark thriller about a man who wakes from a coma to find that his identity has been taken from him.

Uphill battle… This British comedy follows a tomboy skateboarding champ as she takes a catering job in an exclusive chalet in the Alps and makes a big impression on the son of her wealthy boss.

Turning a corner… Matthew McConaughey steers this thriller about a fast-taking lawyer who – while running his business from the backseat of his car – gets a big break defending a rich youngster.

Extramarital activities… The Farrelly Brothers (There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber) direct this comedy about two wives who take a bold approach to revitalising their marriages – granting their husbands, who are best friends, a “hall pass” to do whatever they want for a week.

Street life… This urban coming-of-age story follows a youngster who quits his job at a supermarket and vows to become a respected gangster!

Dangerous liaison… Matt Damon and Emily Blunt play lovers on the run from mysterious forces in this fast-paced thriller.

Royal appointment… Colin Firth leads the cast of this period drama about the unorthodox relationship between King George VI and the speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) set on helping him to overcome his debilitating stammer.

Wrong side of the fence… James McAvoy and Emily Blunt voice two garden gnomes in this animated spin on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

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