April 22, 2011
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Water for Elephants (PG-13)
Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim NortonBased on the acclaimed bestseller, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love. (c) FoxView Trailer | 83% Want to see -
Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family (PG-13)
Isaiah Mustafa, Loretta Devine, Bow Wow, Tyler Perry, Cheryl Pepsii RileyMadea jumps into action when her niece, Shirley, receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family. But Tammy, Kimberly and Byron are too distracted by their own problems: Tammy can't manage her unruly children or her broken marriage; Kimberly is gripped with anger and takes it out on her husband; and Byron, after spending two years in jail, is under pressure to deal drugs again. It's up to Madea, with the help of the equally rambunctious Aunt Bam, to gather the clan together and make things right the only way she knows how: with a lot of tough love, laughter ... and the revelation of a long-buried family secret.View Trailer | 73% Want to see -
African Cats (G)
Samuel L. JacksonAn epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, "African Cats" captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion. Disneynature brings "The Lion King" to life on the big screen in this True Life Adventure directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill ("Earth"). An awe-inspiring adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild, "African Cats" leaps into theatres on Earth Day, April 22, 2011.78% Want to see -
Incendies (R)
Maxime Gaudette, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Rémy Girard, Lubna Azabal, Abdelghafour ElaazizWhen notary Lebel (Rémy Girard) sits down with Jeanne and Simon Marwan (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette) to read them their mother's will Nawal (Lubna Azabal), the twins are stunned to receive a pair of envelopes - one for the father they thought was dead and another for a brother they didn't know existed. With Lebel's help, the twins piece together the story of the woman who brought them into the world, discovering a tragic fate forever marked by war and hatred as well as the courage of an exceptional woman.View Trailer | 73% Want to see -
The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (PG-13)
Morgan SpurlockFilmmaker Morgan Spurlock examines the world of product placement, marketing and advertising by making a film entirely financed by product placement and advertising. These days, it seems like you can't even walk down the street without someone trying to sell you something. It's gotten to the point where practically the entire American experience is brought to us by some corporation. In this comical exploration and thorough exploitation of Morgan Spurlock, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold explores the world of advertising and marketing as Morgan uses his integrity as currency to sell out to the highest bidder. Spurlock will shine the definitive light on our branded future as he tries to create the Iron Man of documentaries, the first ever docbuster!View Trailer | 82% Want to see -
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (Unrated)
Donnie Yen, Qi Shu, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Bo Huang, Yasuaki KurataLegendary Kung Fu hero Chen Zhen is an iconic cultural mainstay in China and Hong Kong, having spawned both record-breaking feature films and a TV series. Over the years, martial arts legends such as Bruce Lee (FIST OF FURY) and Jet Li (FIST OF LEGEND) have played the popular hero. In LEGEND OF THE FIST: THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN, Donnie Yen continues this rich historical legacy, but with a brand new take on the urban legend. In 1920s China, the nation is divided by infighting. Japan has become the most powerful force in Asia, taking over Northern Shanghai. With the city torn in half by international conflict, the popular nightclub "Casablanca" has become a hotbed of spies, mobsters, English officials and the Japanese military- all looking to gain control of the country, with little regard for what happens to its citizens. Into this den of intrigue enters Chen Zhen (Donnie Yen), who has returned to China after fighting alongside the Allied forces in Europe, bringing some dark secrets from his past along with him. During the day, he's known as "Ku", and appears to be just another wealthy playboy. But at night, he takes to the street as a masked warrior, determined to subvert the Japanese invasion while becoming entangled with the sultry Kiki (Played by Shu Qi), who has a dangerous secret of her own. When his past catches up to him, Zhen is faced with near impossible odds- but his skills are formidable, and he's up to the challenge. Combining the best of today's martial arts and superhero action with the classic spy thrillers of the past (and a healthy dollop of film noir on top), LEGEND OF THE FIST is the rare action film that truly gives the audience something they've never seen before. --(c) VarianceView Trailer | 73% Want to see -
The Bang Bang Club (Unrated)
Malin Akerman, Taylor Kitsch, Ryan PhilippeThe Bang Bang Club is the true story of four young combat photographers bonded by friendship and their sense of purpose to tell the truth. They risk their lives and use their cameras totell the world of the violence associated with the first free elections in post-Apartheid South Africa. Ryan Phillippe, Malin Akerman and Taylor Kitsch star in a film that explores the thrills, danger, and moral questions associated with exposing the truth. --© tribeca68% Want to see
April 29, 2011
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Fast Five (PG-13)
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese GibnsoVin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast Five. In this installment, former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law. Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Matt Schulze, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race. Since Brian and Mia Toretto (Brewster) broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. As they assemble their elite team of top racers, the unlikely allies know their only shot of getting out for good means confronting the corrupt businessman who wants them dead. But he's not the only one on their tail. Hard-nosed federal agent Luke Hobbs (Johnson) never misses his target. When he is assigned to track down Dom and Brian, he and his strike team launch an all-out assault to capture them. But as his men tear through Brazil, Hobbs learns he can't separate the good guys from the bad. Now, he must rely on his instincts to corner his prey...before someone else runs them down first. -- (C) UniversalView Trailer | 88% Want to see -
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil (PG)
Hayden Panettiere, Patrick Warburton, David Ogden Stiers, Glenn Close, Cory EdwardsHood vs. Evil will find a teen such as Red Riding Hood who will be training in a distant land with a mysterious, covert group called the Sister Hoods. When Red and the Wolf get called upon by Nick Flippers the head of the Happily Ever After Agency over to investigate the disappearance of Hansel and Grendel.View Trailer | 61% Want to see -
Prom (PG)
Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell, Siu Yin Chang, De'Vaughn Nixon, Kylie BunburyAt "Prom," every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. Several intersecting stories unfold at one high school as the big dance approaches; "Prom" portrays the precarious passage from high school to independence as some relationships unravel and others ignite. For Nova Prescott (Aimee Teegarden), it's a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy (Thomas McDonell) who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei (Yin Chang) and Tyler (De'Vaughn Nixon) harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school's most seminal events. There are hundreds of nights in high school, but there's only one "Prom." Featuring an emerging ensemble cast and a powerful soundtrack, "Prom" hits theaters April 29, 2011. Several intersecting stories unfold at one high school as the big dance approaches; "Prom" portrays the precarious passage from high school to independence as some relationships unravel and others ignite. -- (C) Disney79% Want to see -
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (PG-13)
Peter Stormare, Brandon Routh, Sam Huntington, Taye Diggs, Anita BriemDYLAN DOG: DEAD OF NIGHT is a new horror/comedy film based on one of the world's most popular comics (60 million copies worldwide). Brandon Routh stars as Dylan Dog, world famous private investigator specializing in affairs of the undead. His PI business card reads "No Pulse? No Problem." Armed with an edgy wit and carrying an arsenal of silver and wood-tipped bullets, Dylan must track down a dangerous artifact before a war ensues between his werewolf, vampire and zombie clients living undercover in the monster infested backstreets of New Orleans. -- (C) Omni/Freestyle Releasing86% Want to see -
13 Assassins (Jûsan-nin no shikaku) (R)
Arata Furuta, Hiroki Matsukata, Kazuki Namioka, Koji Yakusho, Sosuke TakaokaCult director Takeshi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Audition) delivers a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted tobring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a wartorn future. --(c) Magnet Pictures83% Want to see -
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (G)
Werner HerzogWerner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind in their astonishing natural setting.44% Want to see -
Sympathy for Delicious (Unrated)
Mark Ruffalo, Orlando Bloom, Laura Linney, Christopher Thornton, Juliette LewisA newly paralyzed DJ gets more than he bargained for when he seeks out the world of faith healing.68% Want to see
May 6, 2011
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Thor (PG-13)
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Colm FeorePartially disabled medical student Dr. Donald Blake discovers his heretofore unknown alter ego, the Norse warrior, Thor.View Trailer | 96% Want to see -
Something Borrowed (PG-13)
Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John KrasinskiRachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend, and, unhappily, still single-as her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) isconstantly reminding her. But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she's had a crush on since law school, Dex (Colin Egglesfield)... who just happens to be Darcy's fiancé. As one thing leads to another in the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy's wedding, Rachel finds herself in an impossible situation, caught between her treasured friendship with Darcy and the love of her life. The romantic comedy "Something Borrowed" also stars John Krasinski as Ethan, Rachel's constant confidante and sometimes conscience, who is busy evading the affection of Darcy's hopelessly love-struck friend Claire (Ashley Williams) while harboring a secret crush of his own; and Steve Howey as the charming and irrepressible Marcus, whose designs on Rachel don't necessarily exclude any other woman who catches his eye. -- (C) Warner BrosView Trailer | 86% Want to see -
Mother's Day (Unrated)
Jaime King, Patrick Flueger, Rebecca De Mornay, Warren Kole, Deborah Ann WollThe sadistic members of a villainous family return to their childhood home to terrorize the new home owners and their guests.60% Want to see -
The Beaver (PG-13)
Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Cherry JonesTwo-time Academy Award (R) winner Jodie Foster directs and co-stars with two-time Academy Award (R) winner Mel Gibson in THE BEAVER - an emotional story about a man on a journey to re-discover his family and re-start his life. Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can't seem to get himself back on track...until a beaver hand puppet enters his life. -- (C) SummitView Trailer | 78% Want to see -
Hobo With a Shotgun (Unrated)
Rutger Hauer, Molly Dunsworth, Gregory Smith, Brian Downey, Nick Bateman (II)A train rolls into its final stop. From one of the freight cars jumps a weary-eyed transient with dreams of a fresh start in a new town. Instead, he lands smack-dab in the middle of anurban hellhole, a place where the cops are crooked and the underprivileged masses are treated like insignificant animals. This is a city where crime reigns supreme, and the man pulling the strings is known only as "The Drake." Along with his two cold-blooded and sadistic sons, Ivan and Slick, he rules with an iron fist, and nobody dares fuck with The Drake, especially not some hobo. Director Jason Eisener's blood-soaked return to the Sundance Film Festival is more than just a nod to the grindhouse flicks of the 1970s and '80s; he ups the ante in a major way, and Rutger Hauer's performance is a legendary display of brutal ass-kicking and meticulous name-taking that is not to be missed. -- (C) MagnetView Trailer | 91% Want to see -
Last Night (R)
Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Eva Mendes, Guillaume CanetSet in New York City, Last Night is the story of a married couple that while apart for one night, is confronted by temptation that may decide the fate of their marriage. Joanna (AcademyAward(R) nominee Keira Knightley) and Michael Reed (Sam Worthington) are 7 years into a successful and happy relationship. They are moving along in their lives together until Joanna meets Laura (Eva Mendes), the stunningly beautiful work colleague whom Michael never mentioned. While Michael is away with Laura on a business trip, Joanna runs into an old but never quite forgotten love, Alex (Guillaume Canet) and agrees to have drinks with him. As the night progresses and temptation increases for the couple, each must confront who they are inside and outside of their relationship. Last Night is ultimately a film about choices - the choice you make to be with someone, to give yourself physically and emotionally, and how to survive all three. --(c) TribeccaView Trailer | 84% Want to see -
Jumping the Broom (Unrated)
Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Tasha SmithA collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha's Vineyard for a wedding. -- (C) Sony81% Want to see -
There Be Dragons (PG-13)
Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko, Rodrigo SantoroTells the story of London-based investigative journalist Robert Torres (Dougray Scott), who visits Spain to research a book about Josemaría Escrivá (Cox), the controversial founder of Opus Dei. But Robert hits a wall, both professionally and personally, when his most promising source-his own father, Manolo Torres (Bentley), turns out to be his least cooperative one. Robert begins to unearth his father's toxic secrets when he learns that Manolo was not only born in the same Spanish town as Josemaría, but that they were childhood friends and attended the same seminary. The two men take radically different paths in life, with Josemaría dedicating his life to his faith while Manolo is swept into the brutal and tumultuous Spanish Civil War. Manolo descends into a dangerous and jealous obsession when the beautiful Hungarian revolutionary Ildiko (Olga Kurylenko) doesn't return his affections and instead gives herself to the courageous military leader, Oriol (Rodrigo Santoro). As Robert continues to unearth the secrets of Josemaría's life and Manolo's mysterious anger, their overlapping journeys are revealed with the truths and sorrows of their past choices, which compels Manolo to confront his own secret with one last opportunity of forgiveness. -- (C) Samuel Goldwyn76% Want to see -
An Invisible Sign Of My Own (Unrated)
Jessica Alba, Bailee Madison, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina, Sonia BragaA young math teacher uses the subject to help her students with their own crises.67% Want to see -
Daydream Nation (R)
Kat Dennings, Reece Daniel Thompson, Andie MacDowell, Josh Lucas, Rachel BlanchardSeventeen-year-old Caroline Wexler (KAT DENNINGS) is facing a teenager's nightmare: her widowed father has moved them from the big city to a tiny town in the middle of nowhere. When Caroline realizes she has nothing in common with the burnout losers in her new school she pursues the one person with who excites her interest - her handsome young teacher, Mr. Anderson (JOSH LUCAS). A bizarre love triangle ensues between Caroline, Mr. Anderson, and a sweet, but troubled classmate (REECE THOMPSON). Featuring a hit indie soundtrack in this mash-up of the bizarre and the beautiful, DAYDREAM NATION is a coming-of-age story for the 21st century. --(c) Anchor Bay90% Want to see -
Make Believe (Unrated)
Ed Alonzo, Gay Blackstone, Lance Burton, Bob Dorian, Siphiwe FangaseA coming of age journey set in the quirky subculture of magic, this film follows six of the world's best young magicians as they battle for the title of Teen World Champion.25% Want to see
May 13, 2011
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Priest (PG-13)
Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Stephen Moyer, Lily CollinsPRIEST, a western-fused post-apocalyptic thriller, is set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. -- (C) SonyView Trailer | 84% Want to see -
Bridesmaids (R)
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-CoveyThis spring, Universal Pictures and producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) invite you to experience Bridesmaids. Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honorwhose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone you love. -- (C) UniversalView Trailer | 85% Want to see -
Hesher (R)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, Rainn Wilson, Devin Brochu, Piper LaurieLoud music. Pornography. Burning **** to the ground. These are a few of Hesher's favorite things. And they are what Hesher (Joseph Gordon Levitt) brings into the lives of TJ (Devin Brochu) and his father, Paul (Rainn Wilson) when he takes up residence in their garage uninvited. Grief-stricken by the loss of TJ's mother in a car accident, Paul can't muster the strength to evict the strange squatter, and soon the long-haired, tattooed Hesher becomes a fixture in the household. Like a force of nature, Hesher's anarchy shakes the family out of their grief and helps them embrace life once more. --(c) New Market Films79% Want to see -
Skateland (PG-13)
Shiloh Fernandez, Ashley Greene, Heath Freeman, Taylor Handley, A.J. BuckleySkateland,set against the landscape of upstart malls, Jordache jeans and iconic hang outs,is as much a story about embracing who you are as it is about moving on. The personal drama marks the poignant transition of a group of high school friends into adulthood. Set in the early 1980s, in small town Texas, it is genuine, touching and candid snapshot of the lives of a close-knit group of friends who are confronted with the realities of the precarious world around them. The film revolves around a charismatic young skating rink manager named Ritchie Wheeler (Shiloh Fernandez), brother and sister Brent and Michelle Burkham (Heath Freeman, Ashley Greene) and the legendary, wise-cracking, Kenny Crawford (Taylor Handley) as their dreams and carefree lives start to fade into an uncertain future. --© Freestyle Releasing67% Want to see -
Everything Must Go (R)
Glenn Howerton, Rebecca Hall, Will FerrellAdapted and directed by Dan Rush, and based on a short story by Raymond Carver, EVERYTHING MUST GO tells the story of NICK PORTER (WILL FERRELL) a career salesman whose days of being ontop are long gone. The same day Nick gets fired, for falling off the wagon one last time, he returns home to discover his wife has left him, changed the locks on their suburban home and dumped all his possessions out on the front yard. Faced with his life imploding, Nick puts it all on the line - or more properly, on the lawn - reluctantly holding a yard sale that becomes a unique strategy for survival. EVERYTHING MUST GO also stars Rebecca Hall and Laura Dern. --(c) Roadside Attractions92% Want to see
May 20, 2011
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Unrated)
Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Astrid Bergés-Frisbey, Geoffrey RushProduced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise-this timein Disney Digital 3D(TM). Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penélope Cruz), he's not sure if it's love-or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the "Queen Anne's Revenge," the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack's longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid. Based on Characters Created by Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and Stuart Beattie and Jay Wolpert. Suggested by the Novel by Tim Powers.View Trailer | 97% Want to see -
Midnight in Paris (PG-13)
Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Carla Bruni-SarkozyOwen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Carla Bruni star in Woody Allen's romantic comedy about a family on a business trip in the City of Light. As a young couple engaged to be married experiences a profound transformation during their visit to Paris, an idealistic man with a romanticized view of the city finds that there's plenty of truth to that old adage about the grass being greener on the other side. Michael Sheen, Mimi Kennedy, and Kurt Fuller co-star.94% Want to see
May 26, 2011
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The Hangover Part II (Unrated)
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Jamie ChungIn the follow-up to the record-breaking hit comedy "The Hangover," Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand forStu's wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don't always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined. -- (C) Warner Bros96% Want to see -
Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)
Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michelle YeohThe sequel will follow Po, the world's biggest kung fu fan, as he continues his journey as the chosen one who fulfills an ancient prophesy while mastering the art of kung fu.91% Want to see
May 27, 2011
June 3, 2011
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X-Men: First Class (Unrated)
James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Oliver PlattX-MEN FIRST CLASS charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga, and reveals a secret history of famous global events. Before mutants had revealed themselves to the world, and before Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Not archenemies, they were instead at first the closest of friends, working together with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to prevent nuclear Armageddon. In the process, a grave rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men. (c) Fox96% Want to see -
Submarine (R)
Craig Roberts, Noah Taylor, Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine, Yasmin PaigeMeet Oliver Tate, a precocious 15-year-old whose worldview is exceedingly clever and largely delusional (he imagines the outpouring of grief that would spread through Wales if he died).Oliver carries a briefcase, doesn't agree with everything Nietzsche said but concedes that he had some interesting points, peruses the dictionary for new words (flagitious, adj, wickedly shameful), and suspects his mother of having an affair with their New Age neighbor. But foremost on Oliver's mind is finding a girlfriend. Enter Jordana Bevan. Adapted from Joe Dunthorne's wry novel and bolstered by aesthetic wit, fabulous performances, and a clever score by Andrew Hewitt (with songs by Alex Turner), SUBMARINE evokes the spontaneity and breezy cinematic cool of the French New Wave. Director Richard Ayoade (star, "The IT Crowd," "The Mighty Boosh") sidesteps coming-of-age clichés to explore a kid who's too self-absorbed to realize that to know somebody, you first have to remove yourself from the center of the universe. -- (C) Weinstein59% Want to see -
Beginners (R)
Ewan McGregor, Mélanie Laurent, Christopher Plummer, Goran Visnjic, Bill Oberst Jr.From writer/director Mike Mills comes a comedy/drama about how deeply funny and transformative life can be, even at its most serious moments. "Beginners" imaginatively explores the hilarity, confusion, and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Golden Globe Award nominee Ewan McGregor). Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent of "Inglourious Basterds") only months after his father Hal (Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer) has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father who - following 44 years of marriage - came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life. The upheavals of Hal's new honesty, by turns funny and moving, brought father and son closer than they'd ever been able to be. Now Oliver endeavors to love Anna with all the bravery, humor, and hope that his father taught him. -- (c) IFC92% Want to see
June 10, 2011
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Super 8 (Unrated)
Kyle Chandler, Ron Eldard, Noah Emmerich, Elle Fanning, Amanda MichalkaTwo Hollywood heavy-hitters team up for this Paramount Pictures release that finds director J.J. Abrams teaming up with producer Steven Spielberg for the first time on a film that reportedly hearkens back to the early days of Spielberg's Amblin films.91% Want to see
June 17, 2011
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The Green Lantern (Unrated)
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins, Angela BassettIn a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhoodof warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.--© Warner Bros97% Want to see
June 24, 2011
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Cars 2 (Unrated)
Owen Wilson, Larry The Cable Guy, John Turturro, Eddie Izzard, Michael CaineStar racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine) and the stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (voice of Emily Mortimer). Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.92% Want to see -
Bad Teacher (R)
Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, John Michael Higgins, Eric StonestreetA comedy centered around a foul-mouthed, junior high teacher who, after being dumped by her sugar daddy, begins to woo a colleague -- a move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.94% Want to see -
The Troll Hunter (Unrated)
Otto Jespersen, Glenn Erland Trosterud, Hans Morten Hansen, Johanna Mørch, Tomas Alf LarsenShot in a vérité style, THE TROLL HUNTER is the story of a group of Norwegian film students that set out to capture real-life trolls on camera after learning their existence has been covered up for years by a government conspiracy. A thrilling and wildly entertaining film, THE TROLL HUNTER delivers truly fantastic images of giant trolls wreaking havoc on the countryside, with darkly funny adherence to the original Norwegian folklore." -- (C) Official Site89% Want to see
July 1, 2011
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Unrated)
Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Ken JeongOptimus Prime and the Autobots are back. This time they're in 3D!96% Want to see -
Larry Crowne (PG-13)
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. HensonOscar (R) winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reunite for a dramatic comedy about how the hard knocks from today's recession inspire one everyday guy to undergo a personal reinvention:Larry Crowne. Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his suddenly free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over. There he becomes part of a colorful community of outcasts, also-rans and the overlooked all trying to find a better future for themselves...often moving around town in a herd of scooters. In his public-speaking class, Larry develops an unexpected crush on his teacher Mercedes Tainot (Roberts), who has lost as much passion for teaching as she has for her husband. The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled will come to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live. -- (C) Universal Pictures92% Want to see
July 15, 2011
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Unrated)
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. Butit is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. -- (C) Warner Bros.
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July 22, 2011
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Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13)
Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Sebastian Stan, Hayley AtwellUnassuming Army officer Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals.97% Want to see
July 29, 2011
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Cowboys and Aliens (Unrated)
Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell, Paul DanoIn Silver City, Arizona, Apache Indians and Western settlers must lay their differences aside when an alien spaceship crash lands in their city.96% Want to see -
The Smurfs (Unrated)
Neil Patrick Harris, Jonathan Winters, George Lopez, Katy Perry, Paula Kay PerryWhen the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.86% Want to see
August 19, 2011
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October 28, 2011
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The Rum Diary (R)
Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, Giovanni RibisiPaul Kemp is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean. Paul is challenged on many levelsas he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction.72% Want to see
November 18, 2011
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Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (Unrated)
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Kellan LutzThe epic love story between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen concludes in this final installment of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series. DREAMGIRLS' Bill Condon directs.91% Want to see
December 16, 2011
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG-13)
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace, Stephen FrySherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty.98% Want to see -
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (Unrated)
Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Josh HollowayTom Cruise returns to his Ethan Hunt character popularized by the previous three installments with this fourth entry produced by J.J. Abrams. Josh Appelbaum and Andrew Nemec provide thescript for the Paramount production.94% Want to see