MATCHSTICK MEN (12A)

Roy (Nicholas Cage) is a most unlikely con man in this splendid example of misdirection and sleight of hand from director Ridley Scott

Odeon, Worcester (6.35 Fri & Sat), (5.35 Sun-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (1.30 Not Sat & Sun), 7.00, 9.40. Warner Village (10.50 Sat & Sun), 1.15, 6.40.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO (15)

The saga of the mythical gun-slinging hero El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), reaches its dramatic conclusion in the blood-soaked finale of Robert Rodriguez's action-packed trilogy.

Odeon, Worcester (1.55, 7.05 Fri & Sat), (1.00, 6.05 Sun-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (11.30 Sat & Sun), 2.00, 4.30, 9.30. Warner Village 4.05, 9.40. Fri/Sat late 12.00

THE ITALIAN JOB (12A)

Very entertaining, contriving a satisfyingly complex plot on which to hang two thrilling heists and an edge-of-seat car chase around the streets and sewers of Los Angeles.

Odeon, Worcester (2.30, 6.30, 9.10 Fri & Sat), (2.30, 5.30, 8.10 Sun-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill 3.00, 6.10, 9.00. Warner Village 1.10, 3.40, 6.20, 9.00. Fri/Sat late 11.30.6.30, 9.00. Fri/Sat late 11.30.

BAD BOYS II (15)

Star Will Smith is back in the thick of the action for Bad Boys II when the former rapper rejoins motormouth Martin Lawrence in a formulaic high-action spectacular that trades on their slick and hip street wiles. See review (right).

Odeon, Worcester (11.05, 2.15, 5.25, 8.35 Fri & Sat), (1.05, 4.20, 7.35 Sun-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (11.00, 12.00 Sat & Sun), 2.15, 3.15, 5.30, 6.20, 8.45, 9.30. Warner Village (10.40 Sat & Sun), 2.00, 5.20, 8.40.

CALENDAR GIRLS (12A)

Helen Mirran and Julie Walters lead a brilliant ensemble cast as best friends Chris and Annie, who hit upon the idea of ''that calendar.''

Odeon, Worcester (1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 Fri & Sat), (12.45, 3.15, 5.45, 8.15 Sun-Thurs) UCI Merry Hill 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30. Warner Village 12.30, 3.30, 5.30, 8.00. Fri/Sat late 10.40.

AMERICAN PIE: THE WEDDING (15)

The success of American Pie 2 showed that audiences still had a taste for foul-mouthed teen comedies - and this offering feeds us more.

Odeon Worcester (4.25, 9.30 Fri & Sat), (3.25, 8.30 Sun-Thurs). Warner Village Fri/Sat late 12.00.

DOWN WITH LOVE (12A)

Odeon, Worcester (11.15, 1.45, 4.15, 6.50, 9.20 Fri & Sat), (12.45, 3.15, 5.50, 8.20 Sun-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (1.15 Not Sat & Sun), (1.30 Sat & Sun), 4.15, 6.45, 9.15. Warner Village 12.40, 3.10, 5.45, 8.20. Fri/Sat Late 11.00.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (12A)

A sensational lead performance by Johnny Depp, whose salty sea dog Captain Jack Sparrow is a mix of Rolling Stone Keith Richards and Warner Brother's Pepe lePew.

Odeon, Worcester (2.20, 5.30, 8.40 Fri & Sat), (1.20, 4.30, 7.40 Sun-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (11.10 Sat & Sun), 2.30, (5.45, 9.00 Not Thurs). Warner Village 1.00, 6.30.