Friday, May 24, 2013
Movie Picks
*1408 (PG-13)
1408 is a psychological, paranormal and physical juggernaut that will curl your insides. You'll have to think your way through this Stephen King thriller starring John Cusack, which twists like the road to Hana. Cole Smithey
Carmike 10, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
28 Weeks Later (R)
Audiences would do better to re-watch the original flawed virus-infection shocker, 28 Days Later, than to endure this halfhearted follow-up. Cole Smithey
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300 (R)
Director Zack Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's comic book lets pretentiousness smother its cool. Scott Renshaw
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A Mighty Heart (R)
Angelina Jolie plays Mariane Pearl, wife of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, in the days following his disappearnce. Not reviewed
Carmike 10, Tinseltown
Are We Done Yet? (PG)
In this comedy, a couple and their kids move to a fixer-upper in the suburbs with disastrous results. Not reviewed
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Blades of Glory (PG-13)
Will Ferrell and Jon Heder star in this comedy about two ice skaters who form a pairs team to compete. Not reviewed
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Bridge to Terabithia (PG)
Two fifth-graders become friends and then king and queen of a magical world they create in the woods. Based on the 1987 book. Not reviewed
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Deep Sea (G)
A 3-D journey beneath the sea narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. Not reviewed
Cinemark 16 IMAX
Disturbia (R)
A teenager sentenced to house arrest believes his neighbor is a murderer. Not reviewed
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Evan Almighty (PG)
In this comedy, Steve Carell plays a congressman who is told by God to build an ark to ready himself for a great flood. Not reviewed
Carmike 10, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PG)
The Fanstastic Four face new enemies when they meet superpowers Silver Surfer and Galactus. Not reviewed
Carmike 10, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Firehouse Dog (PG)
A Hollywood stunt dog gets lost and is found by a boy and some firefighters. Not reviewed
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Frida (R)
This 2002 film about the life of painter Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) is being screened to complement the current Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center exhibit. Not reviewed
Kimball's Twin Peak
The Invisible (PG-13)
Two teenagers are invisible to the world, one because of death and the other because of neglect. Not reviewed
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*Knocked Up (R)
This film from the makers of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, tells the story of an unlikely couple's unintended pregnancy and tickles viewers' funny bones while tugging on their heartstrings. Jeff Sneider
Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Nancy Drew (PG)
The popular teen detective stumbles upon a murder mystery when she accompanies her father to Los Angeles. Not reviewed
Tinseltown
Next (PG-13)
A Vegas magician has a secret ability to see a few minutes into the future. Not reviewed
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Ocean's Thirteen (PG-13)
Danny Ocean brings together the guys for a third casino hit after the owner cheats one of them. Not reviewed
Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Paris, Je T'Aime (R)
Each of these 18 short films are set around the same basic premise a love story in Paris. Sure, it sounds intrgiuing, but it's an idea far better in theory than in practice. Pete Freedman
Kimball's Twin Peak
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (PG-13)
Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Man's Chest phenomenally followed up the 2003 original. At World's End, however, turns out overstuffed, over-plotted and just plain dull. Scott Renshaw
Carmike 10, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
Shrek the Third (PG)
It's ... fine. It's fine. But it's not Shrek. Or Shrek 2. This effort exists on only one level " as fluff. MaryAnn Johanson
Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
*Spider-Man 3 (PG-13)
Spider-Man 3 turns out to be a lively, energetic superhero movie. Unfortunately, that's also all it turns out to be. Scott Renshaw
Cinemark 16 IMAX
*Surf's Up (PG)
Because of its penguin lineage, you might feel like you've seen Surf's Up before. But there's no doubt this is a wave worth riding. Jeff Sneider
Carmike 10, Cinemark 16, Tinseltown
TMNT (PG)
Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles work to save the world. Not reviewed
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*Waitress (PG-13)
Stuck in a bad marriage and facing a pregnancy that only makes her feel more desperate, a waitress finds her only pleasure in making her much-loved pies, in this fresh, funny and heartwarming piece of movie-making. Scott Renshaw
Kimball's Twin Peak
Wild Hogs (PG-13)
Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and John Travolta star as suburban wannabe bikers who take their Harleys on a road trip and meet a hardcore motorcycle gang. Not reviewed
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