Also with Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, John Goodman, Joan Cusack, John Lithgow, Fred Armisen, Leslie Bibb, Lynn Redgrave, Wendie Malick, Clea Lewis, Julie Hagerty, and Kristin Scott Thomas.Ĭoraline (PG) The best of the new wave of 3-D flicks so far, and worth seeing even in 2-D. She deserved a better vehicle than this one, which unintentionally leaves you feeling that its heroine needs some serious psychological help. Fisher does get to display her many gifts as a clown, and provides the biggest laughs here with some of the film’s many slapstick bits (especially the salsa dance). The main character displays many of an addict’s behaviors, yet somehow we’re supposed to take these as adorable eccentricities instead of signs of emotional problems. Also with Ryan Reynolds, Martin Starr, Wendie Malick, Jack Gilpin, Margarita Levieva, Matt Bush, Josh Pais, Mary Birdsong, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig.Ĭonfessions of a Shopaholic (PG) This loose, Americanized adaptation of Sophie Kinsella’s best-selling London-based novels stars Isla Fisher as a financial journalist who advises her readers on saving money even while she’s sinking in debt because she can’t stop buying new clothes. A movie that can be treasured for years to come. Mottola shows great attention to period detail (especially with the soundtrack) but also brings out notes of melancholy and pain in this story, particularly with the climactic scene. Sold as a comedy, this is really a romance, with Eisenberg neatly capturing the vibe of a kid who’s smooth but not smooth enough, and Stewart showing sexiness, fear, and self-loathing like we’ve never seen from her before. (Opens Friday in Dallas)Īdventureland (R) This warm and winning coming-of-age flick stars Jesse Eisenberg as a 1987 college grad forced to take a summer job at a run-down amusement park, where he falls desperately for a troubled co-worker (Kristen Stewart). Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 (PG) Kevin Rafferty’s documentary about a thrilling football game between the two schools in 1968. ![]() ![]() Also with Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso, Moises Arias, Lucas Till, Margo Martindale, Melora Hardin, Barry Bostwick, and Vanessa Williams. Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) A dark and twisted journey into the soul of evil … wait, no, it’s the big-screen version of the TV show starring Miley Cyrus as a pop star whose growing fame threatens to eclipse her normal life. Also with Jason Isaacs, Jodie Whittaker, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Strong, Anastasia Hille, Ruth Gemmell, David de Keyser, and Gemma Jones. Taylor’s play as a 1930s German writer who finds that the Nazis are using his latest novel as propaganda. Good (NR) Viggo Mortensen stars in this adaptation of C.P. Also with Jesper Christensen, Mikael Persbrandt, Ghita Nørby, Amanda Ooms, Emil Jensen, and Callin Öhrvall. (Opens Wednesday)Įverlasting Moments (NR) Jan Troell’s film stars Maria Heiskanen as an early 20th-century Swedish woman who decides to become a professional photographer. ![]() Also with Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, James Marsters, Jamie Chung, Randall Duk Kim, and Ernie Hudson. ![]() Dragonball: Evolution (PG) Justin Chatwin stars in this live-action adaptation of the anime series as a warrior who must find seven magical orbs to protect the world.
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