Penelope Cruz on dream job with Pirates Of The Caribbean star

By JODY THOMPSON

Firm friends: Penelope Cruz, seen here with Johnny Depp at the Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere in Los Angeles last week, said he's always making her laugh


Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz has revealed that she only knew two phrases in English when she moved to the U.S. to try and make it in the movies - and one of them was 'I want to work with Johnny Depp'.

The star, who turned 37 last month, revealed that it was her dream to work with the 47-year-old star - and that the only other English words she knew when she arrived in Hollywood were 'How are you?'

Penelope, who was born in a suburb of Madrid, first worked with Johnny a decade ago in movie Blow and they have remained close friends ever since - so she explained she jumped at the chance to work with him again on Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.


On set: Johnny, Penelope and Ian McShane in a still from the forthcoming new movie


She explained: 'When I first came to America I only knew two phrases in English. One was, "How are you?" and the other was, "I want to work with Johnny Depp."

'Then after I worked with him on Blow, I learned how to say, "I want to work with Johnny Depp again!" He’s very addictive and he just gets better and better over the years.'


Shiver me timbers: Penelope plays Angelica in the movie, an old flame of Johnny's Captain Jack Sparrow, and the daughter of Ian McShane's Blackbeard


However, she explained there was a slight problem with working with him again - trying not to laugh during shooting.

She told the Mirror: 'The only problem is he has a very peculiar sense of humour – and even though I know all his tricks, he can still crack me up.

'I can’t stop laughing when we are working so we had a few problems on the set. One time we were stuck for two hours and couldn’t finish the scene because we couldn’t stop laughing.'



Avast me hearties! Huge banners advertising Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides went up on the facade of the Carlon Hotel in Cannes ahead of the 64th Cannes Film Festival this month


Oscar-winner Penelope also revealed that they have a shared love of animated comedy show South Park - and Johnny created a fancy dress outfit based on the show's Mr Hanky The Christmas Poo that she had to wear as a forfeit on set.

Penelope laughed: 'Johnny made this outfit for me and we had a bet which I lost. And I had to wear the Poo outfit on the set.


Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides opens in cinemas on May 18.







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Pregnant Kate Hudson still working hard

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Jet set: Kate Hudson dashed back form New York to attend the premiere of her new movie Something Borrowed at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood


She is seven months' pregnant and due to give birth in July.

But Kate Hudson is determined not to let her pregnancy, and ever-blooming figure, stop her from attending the premiere of her new movie.

The 32-year-old star jetted back from New York today just in time to walk the carpet at the premiere of her film Something Borrowed at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.


Travelling bump: The actress looked stunning in a pale yellow gown. Just last night she was in New York for the Costume Institute's Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art


Wearing a stunning floor length bright yellow gown the star, who is expecting her second child, looked radiant as she posed for pictures before the screening.



Glowing: The seven-months pregnant star looked radiant as she posed for pictures


Just last night she attended the Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and then flew over 3000 miles to get back to Los Angeles for the premiere the next night.

Her fiance, Muse front man Matt Bellamy was not present at either event but Kate made sure to show off her sparkling engagement ring, given to her by the musician last month.



Co-stars: Kate poses up with co-stars John Krasinski (left), Ginnifer Goodwin and Colin Egglesfield


Mellow yellow: Kate appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she posed for photographers at the event


Kate was joined on the appropriately blue carpet by her co-stars Ginnifer Goodwin,John Krasinski and Colin Egglesfield.

Ginnifer dazzled in a striped patterned mini dress and black patent heels.

Both leading men chose to wear gray suits for the event which took place at the famous theater on Hollywood Boulevard.


All star: The premiere was also attended by Oscar winner Hilary Swank and Kate's co-star Ginnifer Goodwin


Colourful: Kristin Cavallari, Natasha Bedingfield and actress Ashley Williams all went for vibrant outfits


Oscar winner Hilary Swank also came out to support the film on which she was actually a producer.

Something Borrowed follows the story of two women who's friendship is put to the test when they both fall for the same guy.


Leading men: The films male stars John Krasinski and Colin Egglesfield both looked smart on the blue carpet in gray suits



Something Borrowed: The movie follows two best friends ant their battle over the same guy


Something Borrowed Official Trailer - In UK Cinemas May 6th



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The end is near: First look at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

By Andrea Magrath


The end is near: Harry, Hermione and Ron are back for the final gripping instalment Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2


The film that Harry Potter fans have been waiting for - and dreading - is approaching fast.

On July 15, the final instalment in the Harry Potter series will be released, bringing an end to the action-packed saga that has gripped the world for over 15 years since J.K. Rowling's first novel was released.

A sneak peek at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has been released, with a teaser trailer and the film's stars talking about what we can expect from the climactic film.


The first Deathly Hallows film broke an incredible five box office records in the UK when it was released in November.

It took in £18.3 million on its opening weekend in the UK and $125 million at the US box office. To date it has taken an estimated £404 million worldwide.

The final film will the see the much-anticipated battle between Harry Potter and his nemesis Lord Voldermort.

In the featurette, Daniel Radcliffe says: 'Something's got to give. Harry is aware that the floodgates are open and that he is going to have to be the one that deals with Voldermort.

Romance: Harry Potter and love interest Ginny Weasley kiss in a teaser trailer for the final Harry Potter


'The reason they're on this journey is much bigger than any one of them. It has to come to a head at some point,' he says.

'This is it, really. This is the end of the line,' Rupert Grint, who plays Harry sidekick Ron Weasley, adds.

After spending months searching the country for Voldermort's horcruxes - the source of his power and immortality - in order to defeat, Harry and his friends will eventually return to Hogwarts for the final showdown.

The first Deathly Hallows ended with Harry, Hermione and Ron on a mission to find these objects, and becoming increasingly frustrated with their lack of progress.

Nemesis: The film will see Harry go head to head with Voldermort for the final time

Battle to the death: The cast promises an action-packed finale with a deadly battle between Voldermort and Harry


While the last film was described as a something of a road trip film, concentrating on the complex emotions and relationships of Harry and his best friends, the final chapter will be all action.

'It ties up every single loose end of the whole saga. The scale of this one feels enormous,' Emma Watson promises. 'Your heart is going to race.'

In between quests for hidden horcruxes and duals with Lord Voldermort, Harry finds time for a little romance.

Good vs Evil: 'Your heart is going to be racing,' Emma Watson promises of the film


The newly-released clip shows a lingering kiss between Harry and his love interest Ginny Weasley.

Fans of the book are also looking forward to the highly anticipated embrace between Hermione and Ron.

Rupert Grint spoke about kissing his co-star, recently announced as the new face of Lancome, during promotion work for the last instalment.

'It was actually okay, he said. 'It was just the anticipation. Neither of us were looking forward to it.


Final showdown: Harry and co will return to Hogwarts for a final dual of good vs evil


'I’ve seen her grow up and known her since she was nine. It just doesn’t feel right.'

Emma has had to get hot and heavy with moth her leading men, after kissing Radcliffe for a scene in Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in which Ron imagines his best friends betraying him.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is released in the UK on July 15.





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Ultra slim Emma Roberts gets a helping hand to walk in towering six inch heels

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Sky high: Emma Roberts needs a helping hand to walk in towering heels as she heads for a meeting at the United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills yesterday


Not every woman is capable of walking in a pair of six inch platform heels and it appears that young actress Emma Roberts is one of the unfortunate few who struggle.

The 20-year-old star required the help of a friend to assist her as she attempted to walk in a pair of staggeringly high black platform Christian Louboutin pumps yesterday.

Emma paired the over sized shoes with a pair of dark skinny jeans, a white T-shirt and a beige Chanel jacket as she headed into a meeting at the United Artists Agency in Beverly Hills.


Crazy high: The Christian Louboutin heels were over six inches tall


The skinny jeans paired with the huge heels highlighted Emma's very slim and petite frame making her look scarily skinny.

As she stood next to a parking meter, feeding it with change the actress appeared almost a slender as the meter itself.

The 20-year-old star recently revealed that she keeps trim by pole dancing.
Appearing on the cover of Women's Health in a crop-top and jeans the upcoming star reveals the fruits of her labour and bares her taut tummy.


Short change: The petite actress is almost as slim as the parking meter


She tells the U.S. fitness magazine: 'I started taking [pole dancing] classes with friends as a way to both work out and hang out.

'You don't realise how much upper-body strength you need. It's also a good way to build confidence.'

Roberts, who is currently promoting her upcoming movie Scream 4, also joked about her family's famous trademark by admitting: 'We Robertses have too many teeth for our mouths.'

The actress is the daughter of Julia's borther Eric Roberts and began her career appearing as an extra in America's Sweethearts.

She then rose to fame playing famed children's book character Nancy Drew in a 2007 film adaptation.


Scream 4 - Trailer [HD]


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'You're the one, Em': Brad Womack proposes to Emily Maynard in the tear-jerking finale of The Bachelor

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On bended knee: Brad Womack proposed to single mother Emily Maynard on the tear-jerking finale of The Bachelor last night


He caused major controversy when he rejected DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft in his first Bachelor spell, but Brad Womack finally found the woman of his dreams when he proposed to Emily Maynard, last night.

The 38-year-old got down on bended knee and presented the single mother with a stunning Neil Lane diamond ring in the tear-jerking finale of The Bachelor.

The tragic stricken beautiful blonde who lost her fiancé in a car crash six years ago, blinked back tears in the emotional moment that fans had been waiting for.


'You're so much more to me than a leap of faith. You're the one, Em," Brad told her.

'I love you...You're my once in a lifetime.'

Brad said all of the words the 24-year-old had been waiting to hear as the couple stood in the sunset strewn gardens of famous golfer Ernie Els Wine Estate in Cape Town, South Africa.

'I'm asking you to give me your forever. Please let me be your best friend, let me protect you and your beautiful daughter and please give me the opportunity to love you for the rest of your life,' he said.

Determined: Brad said all of the words the 24-year-old had been waiting to hear as the couple stood in the sunset strewn gardens of famous golfer Ernie Els Wine Estate in Cape Town, Africa

The sparkler: Brad presented Emily with a stunning Neil Lane diamond ring


Brad, who had been previously dubbed 'The Cad' after his last disastrous 2007 Bachelor finale, admitted to Emily that he had made mistakes in the past, but that she had changed all of that.

I've gone through so much to get to where I am today. I've made so many mistakes and had so many ups and downs,' he said.

'I always believed that when the time was right, I'd find the woman that I've been looking for for my entire life.


Happiness: The moment that Emily found out that she going to be the next Mrs Womack

Emotion: A speechless Emily, could barely contain her tears as she accepted his proposal


'I knew it would take opening up ways in I wasn't used to….All it took was coming here and finding you.'

After the romantic-filled moment, Brad took a moment of reflection.

'I'm confident that I chose the right woman,' he said. 'I'm even more confident in our love and that it's very real. I mean it.'

A speechless Emily, could barely contain her tears as she accepted his proposal.
'I'm just really, really happy,' she said.

'There's no question in my mind that Brad is the right person for me,' she said in her own reflection.

The final choice may have came as a surprise to some fans as earlier in the episode, it appeared that Emily may had ruined her chances of being Brad's fiancée.

Tenderness: The couple kissed and cuddled after the proposal


After their final date, she questioned Brad about his readiness to be a step-father to her five-year-old daughter Ricki.

Consistently reminding Brad that having a child is 'not always fun', he began to get frustrated with her.

'I don't think you're ready,' Brad told her, shaking his head in disbelief.

In retrospect, Emily was shattered about the outcome.

'I really just messed it up big-time,' she said. 'Every time something like this happens, my head absolutely sabotages my heart...and I screwed myself.'

And Brad was equally devastated.

'I'm completely defeated,' he said. 'This particular date is making me question everything.'

Doubt: Earlier in the night it appeared that Emily may had ruined her chances of being Brad's fiancée


But earlier it was clear that Emily had already come into the fold of Brad's world, especially when she won over his parent's with her 'down-to-earth' attitude.

After telling his family the story of how she lost her fiancé Ricky Hendrick in a plane crash whilst she was six-months pregnant, they were won over by her bravery as a single mother in the face of adversity, and willingness to let somebody into her life.

'My favourite thing that Emily said to me today was that Brad was her angel,' his mother Pam said. 'I think she's had a very difficult time...so I want this to be very good for her.'

Tears: Before proposing to Emily, Brad had the hard job of letting down other finalist Chantal O'Brien, who clearly didn't take the news well


Before proposing to Emily, Brad had the difficult task of letting down other finalist Chantal O'Brien, who clearly didn't take the news well.

Immediately the 28-year-old burst into tears when he broke the bad news.

'I don't know how else to say except I have strong feelings for someone else,' he told her.

After many sobs, with dignity, Chantal pulled herself together and said: 'You're an amazing person. Emily's very lucky. It just sucks because I felt so strongly.'

Excruciating ride home: Chantal left in a limo without a rose or Brad






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What big teeth you have! Red Riding Hood star Amanda Seyfried takes her dog to lunch

Walkies: Amanda Seyfried is lead to lunch by her loyal dog, Finn


It would seem Amanda Seyfried can’t get enough of her furry canine companions at the moment as she stepped out in Hollywood yesterday afternoon.

The Red Riding Hood actress looked blissfully happy as she headed out for lunch with her favourite companion, an Australian Shepherd dog, called Finn.

The 25-year-old star of the new fantasy werewolf movie is a well-known animal lover.


Paw-fectly happy: Amanda bends down and gives Finn a hug outside Urth Caffe


Amanda clutched a chic, oversized Prada handbag and dressed in black leggings zipped at the knee, a grey sweater and biker boots.

The pair made their way to Urth Caffe on Melrose Avenue, where they were joined by actress Audia Tulloch.

Amanda enjoyed one of Urth's healthy Bobas iced green teas as Finn relaxed in the shade by her feet.


Lunch break: Amanda sips on one of Urth Caffe's trademark Bobas green teas


One person not present was Amanda’s on/off boyfriend Ryan Phillippe.

Earlier in the week, Amanda and Ryan had been spotted having a romantic dinner together a few doors down at Craig’s restaurant.

After lunch, loyal Finn was so well behaved that Amanda took him to LA’s ‘doggie boutique and spa’, Pariero on Melrose Avenue, and treated him to a brand new lead.

Red Riding Hood is out in cinemas now in the U.S and has so far grossed over $14.1 million at the box office.


Red Riding Hood Official Trailer (HD)



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Sneak peek: Fans delight as X-Men returns in a real blaze of glory

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Red-hot: In a tunnel of flames, American actor Lucas Till shows he is the fearless subhuman superhero he plays in X-Men: First Class


The lead-up to X-Men: First Class is getting red-hot.

Easily the most eagerly-anticipated blockbusters of the year, producers have given yet another official sneak peek of the comic book prequel by releasing a new still on the film's official Facebook page.

In a tunnel of flames, American actor Lucas Till shows he is the fearless subhuman superhero he channels in the film, set to be released this June.

The young 20-year-old's character Alex Summers / Havok is a mutant who has the ability to absorb cosmic energy and discharge blasts from the energy..

Havok can generate powerful plasma blasts, an ability he has had difficulty controlling.

He is also the son of Cosair, the younger brother of the X-Men’s Cyclops and older brother of Vulcan.

Till is best known for his appearance in Hanna Montana: The Movie.
He joins American actress and Mad Men star January Jones in the blockbuster.



Much-anticipated: The film will hit cinema screens in July 2011


In previous stills from the film, fans saw Jones slips into a skin-tight white leather jumpsuit and wear her trademark icy blonde mane in a curled 60's style bouffant.

Jones plays the main female lead, Emma Frost, a mutant that possesses telepathic powers including mind control and thought projections.

Frost's personality is calculating, manipulative and secretive and she also has the ability to turn into a flawless diamond.


Sexy Frost: Kevin Bacon asSebastian Shaw sits alongside Mad Men star January Jones who plays seductive mutant Emma Frost


Formerly one of the X-Men's deadliest foes, she is now one of their central members.
Jones took over the role from Australian actress Tahyna Tozzi, who played a younger and much more minor version of the cartoon character in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Till and Jones also join a cast including Shameless and Last King Of Scotland star James McAvoy as Professor Xavier, A Single Man and Skins actor Nicholas Hoult - who beat Twilight star Taylor Lautner to the role of the Beast.


Mind control: James McAvoy steps into Patrick Stewart's role as X Men founder Xavier


Get Him To The Greek's Rose Byrne is Dr Moira MacTaggert, Kevin Bacon plays Sebastian Shaw, Winter's Bone star Jennifer Lawrence is Mystique and former child actress Morgan Lily is a young Raven Darkholme.

Inglourious Basterds and 300 actor Michael Fassbender takes on the role of a young Magneto, portrayed by Ian Mckellen in previous films.

The new action hero movie, based on the X-Men Marvel comics is currently still shooting.


Check mate: James McAvoy and and Michael Fassbender in one of the scenes from the movie


It is being directed by Matthew Vaughan, with scriptwriters including Jonathan Ross's wife Jane Goldman.

The film is being set in the 1960s and will parallel the history of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.

Vaughn has said of the plot: 'The story that (producer) Bryan Singer came up with is very, very smart.

'It's very clever when you see how he has integrated the characters into the time period where the film is set. I'll put it that way.


A fine cast: The film is being set in the 1960s and will parallel the history of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X


'I just don't want to give it away.

'It's a very clever way of getting these characters involved in recent history, in recent world events.'

Vaughn, 39, is the husband of supermodel Claudia Schiffer.

He's also fast becoming one of the UK's most successful directors, with recent critically-acclaimed releases including Layer Cake, Kick-Ass and Stardust.

The much-anticipated film will hit cinema screens in July 2011.


Back to the start: Michael Fassbender takes on the role of a young Magneto, portrayed by Ian Mckellen in previous films


Click to watch this clip - X-Men - First Class - (2011) Trailer


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More like 25 Cent: 50 Cent looks half the man after dramatic weightloss for new movie role is revealed in film's new trailer

By JODY THOMPSON

Dedication: 50 Cent lost more than four stone in just two months for his role in Things Fall Apart


He famously launched onto the music scene with his 2003 multi-million-selling album Get Rich Or Die Tryin' - and 50 Cent has shown his dogged commitment to success in his latest film role.

The 35-year-old rapstar - real name Curtis Jackson - underwent drastic weightloss to play an American football player stricken with cancer to the extent he almost looked on the brink of death in real life.

The star went on a strict liquid diet and spent three hours every day in the gym to lose four stone in two months to drop to under 11 stone for his starring role in Things Fall Apart.


Thin: The usually bulky star plays a cancer-stricken football player in the film, the official trailer for which was unveiled last night


The usually musclebound singer however has since put the weight back on since he finished shooting the film, which also stars Ray Liotta, last summer.

‘Fiddy’ said he was inspired to lose the weight by Robert De Niro who lost 35lbs for his award-winning role in Taxi Driver in 1976.

Director Mario Van Peebles paid tribute to the rapper, saying: ‘50 was not at all what I expected. 50 is a really focused, bright, disciplined, affable cat. In terms of directing him, he’s a dream.’


The full 50: The normal bulked-back-up 50 Cent, seen at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party last month and last week in Chicago


And in another sacrifice to his craft, Fiddy also had his tattoos removed on his arms after getting fed up of the time spent in make-up getting the covered up before going in front of the cameras.

He admitted: 'I took ‘em off. I've been on a few acting projects and they been making me get up… My call time is four hours before the regular acting talent because of the tattoos.'


Thin: The star looked suitably ill for his role as an American footballer fighting cancer


Hair today: The star begins the movie with a full set of dreads which he later loses through treatment


The rapper's achievement still does not top that of recent Oscar winner Christian Bale, who lost 63lbs for his role in The Machinist.

Bale went from 185lbs to 122lbs to look like he 'had not slept for a year' and did it by cutting out most foods and relentlessly exercising.

Former drug-dealer Fiddy meanwhile has turned out to be quite the renaissance man.


Dark: Things Fall Apart doesn't look like uplifting viewing


As well as his music and acting career, the former Eminem protegé wrote a self-help business guide called the 50th Law.

Meanwhile, he's become the latest star to donate money earned from an event linked to Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi to charity.

The rapper announced he will be making a donation to Unicef to help with that organisation's relief efforts in the turmoil-hit country.


Peak condition: Fiddy as his fans are ysed to seeing him - ripped and covered in tattoos


A representative for the star said: 'In light of the on-going events in Libya, 50 Cent will be making a donation to Unicef, which is providing vital relief supplies to meet the needs of women and children at risk during this crisis.'

50 Cent performed at a private event during the 2005 Venice Film Festival that was later linked to the Gaddafi clan. Gaddafi is battling rebels who are revolting against his rule, and faces an investigation for possible war crimes.

Last week, Beyonce, Usher, Mariah Carey and Nelly Furtado announced donations to charity in the wake of their participation in private concerts connected to the Gaddafis.

Things Fall Apart is due out later this year, although a cinema release has yet to be confirmed.


50 Cent - Things Fall Apart (Official Trailer)


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Vanessa Hudgens shows off her long legs in a pair of Sixties inspired pink shorts

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Fun in the sun: Vanessa Hudgens enjoys a coffee and a walk down the Venice Boardwalk with a male friend yesterday


We are used to seeing her in various black or dark coloured casual outfits.

But Sucker Punch star Vanessa Hudgens added a dash of colour to her wardrobe yesterday as she spent time by the beach.

The 22-year-old beauty donned a pair of fluorescent pink high waisted shorts with a funky striped pattern which looked very sixties inspired.

Clutching a large coffee, the actress appeared to be enjoying the warm Californian sunshine as she laughed and chatted with her mystery companion on their walk through the trendy beach-side community of Venice.

Vanessa has had a busy couple of weeks on the promotional tour for her new film Beastly - a modern day interpretation of the Disney classic Beauty and The Beast.

After the Los Angeles première she jetted to New York for the East coast release.


Swinging sixties: The Sucker Punch star rocked a bright pair of stripy high waisted pink shorts


While there she made a series of TV appearances including Live With Regis And Kelly, on which she showed off her new butterfly neck tattoo.

She then headed to Las Vegas this past weekend to celebrate her friend and fellow actress, Brittany Snow's 25th birthday.

The girls joined a group of their friends at a party in Brittany's honour at Pure Nightclub in the Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino.

Hopefully Vanessa enjoyed her relaxing day at the beach because thinks are likely to get busy again for the star with the release of yet another of her films, Sucker Punch, on March 25.

The action fantasy thriller, which she shot last year, is based on a comic book with an all female lead cast.

The movie, directed by Zack Snyder, is set in the Fifties and is about a little girl, Babydoll, who is held captive by her evil stepfather.


Next project: Vanessa, right, in a promotional picture from her new film Sucker Punch


She ends up in mental institution and while there she starts to imagine alternative reality in which she plans her escape from that world and away from her father.

In order to do that she has to steal five objects before she is caught and 'lobotomised by a vile man'.

Described as 'Alice in Wonderland with machine guns', it follows the gang of young femme-fatales, of which Blondie is one, on their quest for the objects that will save their friend.


Sucker Punch Official Trailer



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