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Let us know what you think of the movies that everyone's watching this week (to 25 October)
1 (1) Up
Up invites you on a hilarious journey into a lost world, with the least likely duo on Earth.
"It's a terrific family adventure: the 3D presentation gives it a real boost." - Guardian Online
2 (-) Saw VI
"i love the saw movies but i read some were that there making it up 2 a saw 13 and i think that a bit 2 much " - adam, 18, BELFAST
Jigsaw's grand plan is revealed in this latest game of psychological torture.
3 (-) Fantastic Mr Fox
George Clooney is among the stars lending their voices to this animated version of Roald Dahl's classic tale.
"WOW this movie was so funny. this movie is a must see. its the best animated film of 09. x x" - IANTHE FORBES, 14, DUNDEE
4 (2) Couples Retreat
A quartet of troubled couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort in order to mend their ailing relationships.
"Really good, really funny. Comic, serious and romantic - really enjoyed it" - Heidi, 18
5 (-) Cirque Du Freak
Fantasy-adventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a 200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires.
"i think it was really good but the books are way better and i think darren shan is a fantastic book writer but the film just doesn't do the book justice" - catya, 13, cardiff
Here are Orange's favourite current releases - but what do you think?
The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus
Director Terry Gilliam and star Heath Ledger deliver the story of Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium'.
"An amazing imaginationary adventure" - Cath, 50, Oxford
Triangle
From acclaimed British director Christopher Smith (Creep, Severance) comes a unique psychological horror that turns the genre on its head.
"A thrilling, genre-savvy surface conceals untold psychological depths." - Channel 4
Thirst
Vampire horror from Korean director Chan-wook Park; a priest selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus.
"As the True Blood/Twilight trend continues, this is a vampire film for grown-ups, unfortunately one that's a bit long." - Times Online
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
Animated 3D fun as the sky mysteriously starts to dump food instead of rain.
"was awesome! made me hungry though :L" - katherine, 15
The Soloist
Intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat.
"two great actors in it so thats a start and has the director who made 'atonement' and i have to say that is a really good film!!!" - LM, 15
Have your say on the movies that are exciting Orange film fans right now
Zombieland
"i loved it! one of the best films ive seen this year if you haven't seen it you most go and see it." - john, 23, cornwall
Action-comedy set in a world overrun by zombies.
The Invention Of Lying
Ricky Gervais stars as a loser who invents lying in a world where everyone tells the truth.
"this film was absolutely great and very well produced!!! i would defo pay to see it again!! very funny." - sarah, 34, sheffield
Love Happens
When a self-help author arrives in Seattle to teach a sold-out seminar, he unexpectedly meets the one person who might finally be able to help him help himself.
"Looks really good. Defo going to watch it x" - Steph, 15, London
Surrogates
Sci-fi crime thriller set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots.
"A surprisingly strong entry into the ever-shrinking arena of serious sci-fi." - Filmcritic.com
District 9
"this film is amazing, orginal and dramtic! without doubt the best sci-fi film this year...until avatar (i hope)...enjoy it!" - philip, 29, Gloucester
A race of alien visitors is corralled and contained within District 9.
What Orange movie-goers are saying:
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This isn't a kid's film it's an everyone film! The talking dog is hilarious.
Andrew, 25, Leeds
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Stunning. UP has to be one of Disney/Pixar's best creations along with the Toy Story films. It was amazing in 3D too!
Milly, 15, Birmingham
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Not sure that 3D added much to the film although the cliff drops made me catch my breath a bit! An easy watch and quite emotional too
Ben, 31
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Funniest movie I have seen in ages a little sad in places, but in others I burst out laughing. I took my 10-year-old son and he loved it too.
Cat, 40, york
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