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January, 2009

Upcoming films Australian release dates 2009
Upcoming films Australian release dates 2009
Upcoming films Australian release dates 2009

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2009: Jan , Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, 2008: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec,

Special Event:
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
23-24 & 30-31 January
www.melbournequeerfilm.com.au

Due for release 1st th
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Yes Man (2008)

One word can change everything.

Carl Allen (Jim Carrey) takes a self-help challenge to say "yes" to everything. A better job and a new romance, who knows where it will take him?.


Due for release 1st th
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Bolt (2008)

A hero is unleashed 2008

(Animated) Action hero Bolt the dog was raised on set and has come to believe that he indeed has superpowers. When he is accidentally shipped to New York City he has a rude awakening. It's Disney, you known how it's going to end.


Due for release 1 st
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Marley & Me (2008)

Heel the love

"That's not a dog, that's evil with a dog face".
A dog teaches a family about love.


Due for release 8 th
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Seven Pounds (2008)

Seven Names. Seven Strangers. One Secret.

An IRS Agent (Will Smith) changes the lives of seven people.


Due for release 8th
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Igor (2008)

(Animated). The hunchbacked assistant wants to be the scientist. Voiced by John Cusack.


Due for release 15 th
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Wrestler, The (2008)

A retired professional wrestler works the independent circuit.


Due for release 8th
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Shadows of the Past (2009)


Due for release 15th
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Chandni Chowk to China (2009)

This Diwali, two great civilizations... will wish they had never met!


Due for release 15 th

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Doubt (2008)

A nun suspects a priest of abusing a black student.


Due for release 15 th
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Bride Wars (2009)

May the Best Bride Win.

Your Wedding Sleeps With the Fishes.

A scheduling conflict becomes all-out war when two best friends try to have their dream weddings on the same day.


Due for release 22 th
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Revolutionary Road (2008)

How do you break free without breaking apart?

1950s family problems in Connecticut, U.S.A. (dir. Sam Mendes). Partners Kate Winslet and Leonardo di Caprio.


Due for release 22 nd
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Valkyrie (2008)

Many saw evil. They dared to stop it.

An assassination plot threatens Hitler during WWII. (dir. Bryan Singer)


Due for release 22 th
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Entre les murs (2008)
Class, The (2008) (International: English title) (USA)

A novelist-teacher works with a racially mixed group in a tough Parisian neighbourhood.


Due for release 22 nd
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

An "origins" story from the Underworld franchise.


Due for release 25 th
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Last Confession of Alexander Pearce, The (2008)
Cannibal Convict (2009) (USA: TV title)


Due for release 29 th
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Last Chance Harvey (2008)


Due for release 29 th
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Milk (2008)

His life changed history. His courage changed lives.

Biopic based on the life of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk.


Due for release 29 th
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Lakeview Terrace (2008)


Due for release 29 th
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Gran Torino (2008)

A Korean War veteran is unimpressed with his Asian neighbours. He becomes a reluctant hero to the neighbourhood when he stands up to an Asian gang.