FRANK TUPELO (Johnny Depp) is a mathematics teacher from Wisconsin haunted by tragedy. Sitting innocently on a train speeding from Paris to Venice, Frank encounters femme fatale Elise Clifton-Ward (Angelina Jolie). Unable to resist her charms, Frank accompanies Elise to the luxurious Hotel Danieli, where they enjoy a kiss on the balcony, which thrusts the hapless American tourist into a deadly game of cat and mouse with Scotland Yard Inspector John Acheson (Paul Bettany) and underworld kingpin Reginald Shaw (Steven Berkoff).

They mistakenly believe Frank is Elise’s old flame, a criminal who stole millions from Shaw. Both men will stop at nothing to retrieve the missing money. The Tourist is an energetic jaunt through picture postcard Europe, which pokes fun at bumbling American travellers. Depp and Jolie are an attractive central pairing, generating smouldering on-screen chemistry. Unfortunately, the twists and turns of the final act stretch credibility.

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WILLIAM & KATE – THE MOVIE (PG)

OUT just days before the Royal Wedding, this made-for-TV movie celebrates the romance of Prince William (Nico Evers-Swindell) and Kate Middleton (Camilla Luddington), which has been followed every step of the way by the media. With cameras intruding on their most private moments, William and Kate look to each other for support as they plan the rest of their lives together.

You might prefer to watch the real thing unfold to be honest.

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BURLESQUE (12)

ALI (Christina Aguilera) works as a waitress in Iowa but secretly dreams of stardom in Los Angeles. She heads for the Burlesque cabaret bar run by ex-dancer Tess (Cher) and best friend Sean (Stanley Tucci). Before you can shake a feather boa, Ali is auditioning for a role as one of the dancing girls. She catches the eye of hunky barman Jack (Cam Gigandet), who already has a girlfriend (Dianna Agron), and local property developer Marcus (Eric Dane).

However, Tess is months in arrears and the club will be sold off unless she can raise a small fortune in the next four weeks. Burlesque is clumsy, garish and permanently in danger of falling flat on its powdered face, yet it has the makings of a cult classic. Aguilera knows how to shimmy and shake and she brings a natural sweetness to her feisty heroine, while Cher and Tucci seem to be having a hoot.

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