The best films at the cinema this month
Every month we round up the best films on general release in Shanghai's cinemas. For all you Marvel fans, no Black Panther in China this month. That'll be released March 9.
You can book tickets for all general release films – usually at least 50 percent cheaper than walk-in prices at the cinema – through Time Out Tickets. Long press and extract the QR codes on the images to book.
The Greatest Showman
In a year with no Baz Luhrmann movie, The Greatest Showman fills the gap with a big, brassy, unashamedly over-the-(big)-top circus musical with one eye on the multiplex and one on the pop charts.
On general release until Thu 8.
Monkey King 3
Monkey King 3 is the third movie of Monkey King franchise, based on the seminal Chinese folktale Journey to the West.
At cinemas around Shanghai from Fri 16.
My Little Pony: The Movie
My Little Pony is an animated musical fantasy film based on the TV series. The ponies prepare for their first friendship festival, which is interrupted by an invasion of monsters, commanded by a mysterious broken-horned unicorn.
On general release.
The Leisure Seeker
A runaway couple hits the road for one last, unforgettable hurrah in an old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. The film is based on a novel that deals in the challenges of growing old with grace.
On general release from Fri 23.
Detective Chinatown 2
There are Chinatown's all over the globe, so why not have Detective Chinatown films take place all over the globe? This detective comedy film sequel is set in New York City.
On general release from Fri 16.
The Commuter
Liam Neeson punches another ticket in his trademark series of cartoonishly over-the-top, yet gritty and realistic action films. In The Commuter, he plays a businessman who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.
Release date to be announced.
Wind River
One of the 2017's best films finally comes to the big screen in China, but with no set release date other than 'February' for the time being. Fans and newcomers alike shouldn't miss the chance to see Wind River in theatres.
Release date to be announced.
Happy Death Day
This fun and self-aware horror mystery follows a college student who must relive her birthday murder over and over again until she can identify her killer.
On general release.
2:22
A man's life is derailed when an ominous pattern of events repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending at precisely 2:22 p.m.
On general release until Tue 6.
Ozzy
When his family goes on vacation, a young dog finds himself at a dog prison where he must escape with the help of his new friends.
On general release until Thu 8.