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Markham Movie Theatres

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Cineplex Odeon First Markham Place
Contacts: 3275 Hwy 7 East, Markham | Tel: 905.474.5101

Rainbow Cinemas Thornhill
Contacts: 1 Promenade Shopping Centre, Thornhill  | Tel: 905.764.3247

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Other Movie Theatres in Surrounding Areas

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AMC Kennedy Commons 20
Contacts: 33 William Kitchen Rd., Scarborough  | Tel:416.335.5323

ATNY-Woodside Cinemas
Contacts: 571 Sandhurst Circle, Agincourt  | Tel: 416.299.3456

Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas
Contacts: 22 Lebovic Ave., Scarborough | Tel: 416.752.4494

Cineplex Odeon Morningside
Contacts: 785 Milner Ave., Scarborough | Tel: 416.281.1444

Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Grande
Contacts: 4861 Yonge St., Toronto  | Tel: 416.590.9974

Coliseum Scarborough
Contacts: 300 Borough Dr., Scarborough  | Tel: 416.290.5217

Colossus Woodbridge
Contacts: 3555 Hwy. 7 W., Vaughan  | Tel: 905.851.1001

Elgin Mills 10 Cinemas
Contacts: 10909 Yonge St., Richmond Hill  | Tel: 905.770.6998

Empire Theatres at Empress Walk
Contacts: 5095 Yonge Street, Toronto  | Tel: 416.223.9550

Ontario Science Centre OMNIMAX
Contacts: 770 Don Mills Rd., Toronto  | Tel: 416.429.4100

SilverCity Richmond Hill
Contacts: 8771 Yonge St, Richmond Hill | Tel: 416.646.0444

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Drive-in Movie Theatres

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Barrie Triple Drive-In (Stinton Theatres)
Contacts: 134 Line 4 South, Barrie | Tel: 705.487.2212 | More Information

The North York Drive-In Theatre
Contacts: 893 Mount Albert Road, Sharon | Tel: 905.836.4444 | More Information

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Movie Rentals in Markham

Blockbuster Canada
Contacts: 9610 McCowan, Markham | Tel: 905.887.8962
Contacts: 5221 Hwy 7 E, Markham | Tel: 905.513.6475
Contacts: 7077 Bathurst St, Thornhill | Tel: 905.707.5120

Dino Video Express
Contacts: 1661 Denison, Markham | Tel: 905.948.8167

Dong Fang Culture & Art
Contacts: 4350 Steeles Ave E, Markham | Tel: 905.946.1489

DVD Wave Inc.
Contacts: 8555 Woodbine Avenue, Markham | Tel: 905.470.9283

Firefly Computer/Video
Contacts: 3255 Hwy 7 E, Markham | Tel: 905.940.2387

Galleria Video & Book
Contacts: 7171 Yonge Street, Thornhill | Tel: 905.731.1413

Happy Fans Videos
Contacts: 3229 Hwy 7 E, Markham | Tel: 905.946.9660

Hollywood Movies
Contacts: 441 Clark Ave W, Thornhill | Tel: 905.764.3800

Jumbo Video
Contacts: 2300 John St, Markham | Tel: 905.886.3363

Just New Releases
Contacts: 6040 Hwy 7 E, Markham | Tel: 905.294.2195

Markham Video Centre
Contacts: 7200 Markham Road, Markham | Tel: 905.294.4253 | Fax: 905.294.6461

Movies Plus
Contacts: 8169 Yonge St, Thornhill | Tel: 905.731.4766

Multibest Entertainment
Contacts: 180 Steeles Ave W, Thornhill | Tel: 905.889.0968

New Anarkali Video
Contacts: 280 Elson St, Markham | Tel: 905.471.7018

Profekta International Inc.
Contacts: 4350 Steeles Ave E, Markham | Tel: 905.940.9492

Rogers Video
Contacts: 376 Hwy 7 E, Markham | Tel: 905.946.8292
Contacts: 7700 Markham Rd., Markham | Tel: 905.201.5122
Contacts: 8601 Warden Ave., Markham | Tel: 905.946.8292
Contacts: 9275 Highway 48, Markham | Tel: 905.294.2984
Contacts: 2300 John Street, Unit #15, Thornhill | Tel: 905.709.7140

Rutherford Village
Contacts: 9200 Bathurst St., Thornhill | Tel: 905.889.7831

Senamal
Contacts: 100 Steeles Ave W, Thornhill | Tel: 905.709.9287

Video Beat
Contacts: 7327 Yonge St, Markham | Tel: 905.881.9641

Video Flicks
Contacts: 7355 Bayview Ave, Markham | Tel: 905.889.3850

Video Impulse Ltd.
Contacts: 5970 16th Ave, Markham | Tel: 905.472.2850

Video Library
Contacts: 5308 Hwy 7 E, Markham | Tel: 905.471.0044

Video Premiere
Contacts: 1102 Centre Street, Thornhill | Tel: 905.886.9693

Video Video
Contacts: 8200 Bayview Ave, Markham| Tel: 905.731.8818

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Movie Review: Third Place for DreamWorks' Shrek

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May 23, 2007 – Upon our discovery that a third installment of Shrek was due in theatres for May, our excitement couldn't be contained. The first two Shrek movies have afforded us the rare occassion of going to the theatre, and thus by this tradition, it would be no different but to go again. The kids were dreaming popcorn and drinks for months – not that we never indulge ourselves with these treats but there's something about Popcorn Deals in the movie theatre that makes it so much better than turning on the microwave or opening the fridge at home!

Victoria Day weekend (Shrek's opening weekend), we purchased our tickets, allowed the kids to choose the seats (yes, far too close), and settled in for 93 minutes of entertainment. As expected, the animation was superb – better than ever – and promises of improved technology did not go unnoticed! The characters were great too: voices by Mike Myers (Shrek), Cameron Diaz (Fiona), Antonio Banderas (Puss), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Julie Andrews (The Queen), and newcomer Justin Timberlake (Arty) were exceptionally well done but the story just ...wasn't ...and laughs from the packed audience were few.

Truthfully, there was no marriage between the storyline and characters, the animation, and the music, which make up the three main elements for a good (or dreadful) movie. In the case for The Third, it had definite weaknesses:
The scene with the dying king was painfully long, embarrassing enough to watch even (!), and his subsequent funeral – although beautifully animated – was wasteful and far too drawn out. As a parent with young children, I felt that a suggestion of the king's passing would have been sufficient and far more appropriate for this type of film
There were simply too many villains, but none that captured us as Puss did in Shrek II – although Puss was promoted from the antagonist role shortly after introduction. Still, the villains of The Third were numerable and continued unfolding their plot by invading scene after uneventful scene without engaging the audience into their character (aside from defining they were bad). Considering how much screen time they were awarded, more depth for at least one would have been more interesting
The princesses-turned-superheros, parodies from the Disney classics, were just annoying. Sleeping Beauty 'falling' asleep deserved a few small giggles the first two times... After that, all that I could manage were long and longer sighs for boredom and worn-out novelty that eventually evolved into serious irritation. The Princess Ensemble, particularly Snow White with accentuated teen-like language and mannerisms, was reminiscent of yesteryear's Spice Girls – ugh! Now that I am the 'older audience,' these stereotypes have become increasingly bothersome
Wait a minute! Exactly when was I fast-tracked to the senior crowd anyway? Do we instantly become 'too old' when we become parents? Living longer doesn't count anymore either – we're just old longer according to hollyland
Back on topic... finally, the movie's music was flat, not the spirited variety that had seen young children break into dance as in the movie's two predecessors. Need I say more? Sigh...

The children were disinterested before we reached the halfway point and after spending over $50 for this highly-anticipated family outing, we left in the end feeling grossly unfulfilled. Sure enough, good or bad, the movie will make its profits based on Shrek's strong and successful history. We too were part of that established Shrek fan base, sucked in by media to make another contribution to an already-rich film studio (regretfully so this time) – and they are about to become even richer. Get used to seeing Shrek in all forms of marketing / advertising and toys throughout the summer and onwards to the Winter Holidays but if you haven't already seen the movie, wait for the DVD.

Article by SWilson
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