Monday, May 20, 2013
Movie Picks
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ATL (PG-13)
Challenges face four friends as they prepare for life outside of high school. A local rollerskating rink, Jellybeans, provides the drama's backdrop. Not reviewed
Carmike Stadium 10, Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Benchwarmers (PG-13)
Rob Schneider, David Spade and Jon Heder star as a three-player baseball team that competes against Little League squads. Not reviewed
Carmike Stadium 10, Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Big Momma's House 2 (PG-13)
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The Chronicles of Narnia (PG)
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Curious George (G)
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Date Movie (PG-13)
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Eight Below (PG)
Eight Below is pretty amazing. You'll marvel at the dogs, sure, but you'll also be astonished that Mr. 2 Fast 2 Furious (Paul Walker) continues to get lead roles. Tricia Olszewski
Cinemark 16
Failure to Launch (PG-13)
Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker star in this romantic comedy about a man who falls in love while still living with his parents. Not reviewed
Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Final Destination 3 (R)
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Firewall (PG-13)
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Glory Road (PG)
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Hoodwinked (PG)
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Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
Like the original Ice Age, in many ways the sequel is a celebration of the kind of unconventional families that don't fit the red-state profile. But ultimately, Ice Age: The Meltdown isn't particularly interesting. It not only lacks a genuine antagonist, but compelling character development as well. If the creators of Ice Age devoted even half as much energy and invention to the main story as they did to the acorn-obsessed rodent Scrat, we'd be talking about a classic for the ages instead of a lot of dead air between moments of brilliance. Scott Renshaw
Carmike Stadium 10, Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
*Inside Man (R)
Smooth Denzel Washingon faces off with hyper-cool Clive Owen in this Spike Lee joint, a bank heist flick that's haphazardly structured but energized by Lee's visual verve. Terence Blanchard's mood-shifting soundtrack links organically to the on-screen action, and Lee's lighting director paints the film determinedly urban and gritty. Although this is not typical Lee material, he manages to invest it with some from-the-hip social and racial commentary. Washington's performance, per usual, is wonderfully natural and mature. Kathryn Eastburn
Carmike Stadium 10, Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (PG-13)
Larry the Cable Guy plays himself as a big city health inspector who has to investigate a mysterious outbreak of food poisonings while saying his catchphrase, "Git-R-Done!" as much as possible. Not reviewed
Cinemark 16
Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West (NR)
The film chronicles the Corps of Discovery, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, into uncharted territory to find a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean. Not reviewed
Cinemark 16 IMAX
Lucky Number Slevin (R)
Lucky Number Slevin is quite a frisky piece of popcorn because it's clear it isn't taking itself too seriously. Until, that is, it begins taking itself too seriously. After the fun of Lucky Number Slevin's first half wears off, there's nothing left but the loud sound of filmmakers patting themselves on the back. Scott Renshaw
Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Nanny McPhee (PG)
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Phat Girls (PG-13)
A hopeful plus-size fashion designer labors to find acceptance and love. Not reviewed
Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
The Pink Panther (PG)
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Roving Mars (G)
A pair of automated vehicles transmit images from the surface of Mars. Not reviewed
Cinemark 16 IMAX
The Shaggy Dog (PG)
Tim Allen stars as a man attempting to lead a normal life despite the inconvenience of sometimes turning into a large sheepdog. Not reviewed
Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16
She's the Man (PG)
A girl poses as her older brother at an elite boarding school and becomes entangled in a series of love affairs. Starring Amanda Bynes and David Cross. Not reviewed
Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16
Slither (R)
A small town is overrun by an alien plague, turning residents into monsters and zombies. Not reviewed
Carmike Stadium 10, Tinseltown
Stay Alive (PG-13)
A group of teens investigates a friend's death that is tied to an online video game in this horror film. Not reviewed
Tinseltown
Take the Lead (PG-13)
A former professional dancer (Antonio Banderas) takes on the task of teaching dance in a New York public school. Not reviewed
Carmike Stadium 10, Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
*V For Vendetta (R)
Even in an era when the term "graphic novel" has given the comic book an air of legitimacy, you probably think you know what you're getting from a movie like V for Vendetta, which is based on an illustrated story. And you probably aren't expecting what may be the most politically subversive blockbuster ever created. Scott Renshaw
Carmike Stadium 10, Chapel Hills 15, Cinemark 16, Cinemark 16 IMAX, Tinseltown
When a Stranger Calls (PG-13)
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*The World's Fastest Indian (PG-13)
Anthony Hopkins plays a smart-mouthed old New Zealander determined to break the world's land speed record on his 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle. Kathryn Eastburn
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