Robin Hood
Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott reunite to retell the classic tale of "Robin Hood" on the silver screen in nationwide release this weekend. "Robin Hood" takes moviegoers through the origins of the myth, focusing on Sir Robin Longstride's return to Northern England in the 12th century. Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett plays Maid Marian in the film. Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Alan Doyle, William Hurt, Max Von Sydow and Kevin Durand also star. Brian Helgeland -- who wrote "Mystic River" -- penned the script. "Robin Hood" is rated PG-13.
Just Wright
Queen Latifah returns to theaters with "Just Wright" opening nationwide this weekend. The Oscar-nominee stars as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who develops a crush on Scott McKnight -- an injured NBA star played by rapper Common. Things get complicated when Scott falls for Leslie's childhood friend, a superficial woman named Morgan, played by Paula Patton. Pam Grier -- whose career spans from "Foxy Brown" in the 1970s to the title role in Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown" -- portrays Leslie's mother. Phylicia Rashad and Mechad Brooks also star. Broadcaster Marv Albert, Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, and Bobby Simmons of the New Jersey Nets also make appearances as themselves. "Just Wright" is rated PG.
Letters To Juliet
Acting great Vanessa Redgrave stars as Claire in "Letters To Juliet," opening nationwide this weekend. Amanda Seyfried [[Sigh-FRID]] co-stars as Sophie, an idealistic American vacationing in Verona, Italy. When Sophie discovers Claire's 50-year-old letter about love among the thousands written to Shakespeare's fictitious "Juliet," she's determined to find Claire's long-lost love. Gael Garcia Bernal plays Sophie's fiancé, Victor. Luisa Ranieri, Chris Egan and Franco Nero also star. Gary Winnick directs. "Letters To Juliet" is rated PG.
Here And There
Grammy-winner Cyndi Lauper and her real-life husband David Thornton both act in the Serbian film "Here and There," opening in limited release in the U.S. today. The film features two storylines that connect New York City to Serbia. In one storyline, Robert, a down-and-out New Yorker played by Thornton, travels to Serbia in pursuit of quick cash. In another, Branko -- a Serbian immigrant to America -- tries to avoid getting "lost in the shuffle" of America's Big Apple. Antone Pagan also stars. Lauper contributed a song to the film's soundtrack. "Here And There" is not rated.
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