Hancock
A caustic, devil-may-care superhero undergoes an image transformation at the behest of a PR Executive whose life he saves one fateful day. That's Will Smith playing the title role in the new movie "Hancock" in theaters today. Directed by Peter Berg, "Hancock" also stars Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron. This movie is rated PG-13.
Tell No One
Based on the best selling book by Harlan Coben, "Tell No One" is a French thriller about a pediatrician haunted by the memory of his wife whose murder, eight years earlier, led to questions about his possible involvement in her death. He keeps seeing her face, leaving him to wonder whether she is still alive. "Tell No One" opens in New York City today.
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
"Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" is in wider release today. Abigail Breslin of "Little Miss Sunshine" fame stars as clever and resourceful nine-year-old Kit Kittredge, a character based on a doll in the American Girl product line that focuses on pre-teen girls. This movie follows Kit's experiences growing up in 1934 during the Great Depression. "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" also stars Chris O'Donnell, and Julie Ormand. This movie is rated G.
The Wackness
Set against the backdrop of 1994 New York City, "The Wackness" zooms in on one young man's last summer in the city before heading off to college. Luke Shapiro spends his time selling dope, trading it with his counselor for therapy while crushing on the counselor's stepdaughter. Ben Kingsley plays the drug-ingesting shrink. "The Wackness" also stars Josh Peck, Famke Janssen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Olivia Thirlby and rapper Method Man. Opening in limited release on Thursday, this movie is rated R. Still in Theatres
Wanted
Based upon Mark Millar's graphic novel series, "Wanted" tells the tale of regular guy Wesley Gibson, played by James McAvoy, whose mundane life is suddenly transformed into one of action and intrigue after he is recruited into a secret society of assassins. "Wanted" also stars Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and Thomas Kretschmann. This movie is rated R.
WALL-E
The new Pixar animated adventure "WALL-E" opens in theaters this weekend. Academy Award-winning writer-director Andrew Stanton of "Finding Nemo" fame guides this new cosmic comedy about WALL-E, a determined robot who, after hundreds of lonely years performing the tasks for which he was built, discovers a new purpose in life after meeting a sleek search robot named Eve. "WALL-E" stands for Waste Allocation Load Lifter-Earth Class." The voice cast includes sound designer Ben Burtt as WALL-E, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger and Kathy Najimy. This movie is rated G.
Finding Amanda
Opening in select cities today is the new comedy "Finding Amanda." Matthew Broderick plays Taylor, a drinking and gambling-addled TV producer who heads to Las Vegas to persuade his troubled niece to enter rehab. Brittany Snow plays the fast-living Amanda who is the purpose of Taylor's visit to Vegas. "Finding Amanda" also stars Maura Tierney, Peter Facinelli, and Daniel Roebuck. This movie is rated R.
"Gunnin' For That #1 Spot"
Opening in New York City this weekend is the new basketball documentary "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot." Directed by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys fame, it follows eight top high school basketball players as they compete in the first "Elite 24" tournament. "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot" is rated PG-13.
Get Smart
The big screen take of Mel Brooks' classic spy parody series "Get Smart" arrives in theaters today. Steve Carell plays Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, the bumbling secret agent role originated on the small screen by Don Adams in the 1960s. Anne Hathaway is Max's sidekick Agent 99, and Alan Arkin plays the Chief. "Get Smart" follows Max and 99 as they attempt to thwart a plot by evil crime syndicate KAOS to take over the world. The movie also stars Dwayne Johnson as Agent 23, Terry Crews, Masi Oka, James Caan and Bill Murray. "Get Smart" is rated PG-13.
The Love Guru
Mike Myers stars in the new comedy "The Love Guru," in theaters today. Myers plays American Maurice Pitka who, after being raised by gurus in India as a child, returns to the U.S. as an adult to seek fame and fortune as a spiritual adviser. As Pitka, Myers puts his spiritual methods to the test in his first case involving a rift between a hockey player and his estranged wife. Pitka must get the couple back on track so that the hockey star can focus on his game and help his team to the Stanley Cup championship.
"The Love Guru" also stars Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Romany Malco, Meagan Good, Ben Kingsley, and Verne Troyer. This movie is rated PG-13.
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
In limited release this weekend is the new family comedy "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl," starring Abigail Breslin. Based on the American Girl doll line, the movie centers on ten-year-old Kit who lives in a boarding house in Ohio during the early years of the Great Depression. Kit has a passion for writing and dreams of writing for the local paper. Joan Cusack, Jane Krakowski, Chris O'Donnell, Willow Smith and Stanley Tucci also star. "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" is rated G.
Brick Lane
"Brick Lane" tells the story of a young woman who arrives in London in the 1980s for an arranged marriage and new life. Nazneem struggles to accept her loveless marriage with an older man until the hotheaded young Karim enters her life and forces her to confront her unhappiness. "Brick Lane" is in limited release this weekend. This movie is rated PG-13.
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The Incredible Hulk
It's a new beginning for the "The Incredible Hulk." Five years after the Universal Studios' release of "Hulk," producers at Marvel Studios are taking "Hulk" matters into their own hands with a new film take on how the anger-activated green giant came to be. Actor Edward Norton, who also co-wrote the latest screenplay, plays Bruce Banner, the comic book scientist desperate to find a way to contain his hulking transformation and protect it from the exploitative military machinery. The new adventure also finds Hulk up against a new foe, known as The Abomination, played by Tim Roth. "The Incredible Hulk" also stars Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson and William Hurt. This movie is rated PG-13.
The Happening
M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller "The Happening" happens in theaters this weekend. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel, the movie details the horrific results of the release of a plant neurotoxin that triggers violent suicides in humans when inhaled. Wahlberg and Deschanel play an estranged couple who reunite as the world around them begins to fall apart. "The Happening" also stars John Leguizamo, Spencer Breslin and director M. Night Shyamalan himself. "The Happening" is rated R.
Quid Pro Quo
Opening in New York and Los Angeles this weekend is the new drama "Quid Pro Quo," starring Nick Stahl. Stahl plays Isaac, a partially-paralyzed radio reporter who is sent out to investigate a story that leads him to a strange subculture of people afflicted with a disturbing desire to be disabled. "Quid Pro Quo" also stars Vera Farmiga, Rachael Black, and Dylan Bruno.
Mongol
The movie "Mongol" is now open in select markets. The semi-historical film delves into the early years of legendary conqueror Genghis Khan and his rise to an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. "Mongol" is the first in a planned trilogy about Genghis Khan's life. An international collaboration between companies in Germany, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia, the film was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Adam Sandler's latest fish-out-of-water comedy "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" opens in theaters today. Sandler plays Zohan, an Israeli commando who fakes his own death to pursue his dream of becoming a hairstylist in New York. Sandler also co-wrote "Zohan," along with Robert Smigel and Judd Apatow of "Knocked Up" fame. The comedy also stars John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Rob Schneider. "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" is rated PG-13.
Kung Fu Panda
Jack Black lends his voice to Po, the animated star of the new movie "Kung Fu Panda" in theaters today. The plot revolves around the slacker Panda who must make a dramatic lifestyle change when he is called into action. Declared the "Chosen One" by prophetic elders, Po is taken in by a group of martial arts masters who attempt to transform the Panda into a kung fu fighting machine before sending him out to defend China's gates from powerful enemies. "Kung Fu Panda" also features the voices of Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Michael Clarke Duncan and Seth Rogen. This movie is rated PG.
The Promotion
A supermarket rivalry erupts when two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store chain go head-to-head for a prized job in the new comedy "The Promotion" in limited release this weekend. Sean William Scott and John C. Reilly star. "The Promotion" also stars Jenna Fischer. This movie is rated R.
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
Based on Blake Morrison's 1993 autobiography of the same name, "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" is Morrison's account of his conflicted relationship with his dying father. Starring Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth, the film is in limited release this weekend. "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" is rated PG-13.
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