Movie Listings (July 13, 2007)
1408 Release Date: June 22, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 34 min. Rating: PG-13 - thematic material, disturbing sequences of violence and terror, frightening images and language Cast: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub Director: Mikael Håfström Genre: Supernatural Horror, Horror Renowned horror novelist Mike Enslin (John Cusack) only believes what he can see with his own two eyes. After a string of bestsellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and graveyards around the world, he scoffs at the concept of an afterlife. He checks into suite 1408 of the notorious Dolphin Hotel for his latest project, Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms. Defying the warnings of the hotel manager (Jackson), the author is the first person in years to stay in the reputedly haunted room. Another bestseller may be imminent, but like all Stephen King heroes, Enslin must go from skeptic to true believer – and ultimately survive the night. Angel-A Release Date: May 25, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 28 min. Rating: R - language and some sexual content Cast: Rie Rasmussen, Jamel Debbouze, Gilbert Melki, Serge Riaboukine, Akim Chir, Eric 'Parigo' Balliet Director: Luc Besson Genre: Comedy Contemplating suicide to escape his many debts, a man (Jamel Debbouze) named Andre saves a beautiful blonde (Rie Rasmussen) from killing herself in the Seine. The rescued woman, Angela, is grateful to him later, and she pledges to stay with him and help him solve his problems. Evan Almighty Release Date: June 22, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Rating: PG - mild rude humor and some peril Cast: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, John Goodman Director: Tom Shadyac Genre: Fantasy Comedy, Heavenly Comedy, Comedy, Fantasy Newscaster Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) leaves Buffalo behind when he wins a seat in Congress. Moving his wife (Lauren Graham) and family to northern Virginia, he seems to have it made. Then God (Morgan Freeman) throws a crisis of biblical proportions at his feet: The Lord wants him to build an ark and line up all the animals two-by-two in preparation for a flood. Evening Release Date: June 29, 2007 Rating: PG-13 - some thematic elements, sexual material, a brief accident scene and language Cast: Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick Wilson, Hugh Dancy Director: Lajos Koltai Genre: Romantic Drama, Melodrama, Drama Two pairs of real-life mothers and daughters – Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson, and Meryl Streep and Mamie Gummer – portray, respectively, a mother and her daughter and the mother’s best friend at different stages in life. Overcome by the power of memory, Ann Lord (Ms. Redgrave) reveals a long-held secret to her concerned daughters; Constance (Ms. Richardson), a content wife and mother, and Nina (Toni Collette), a restless single woman. Both are bedside when Ann calls out for the man she loved more than any other. But who is this "Harris," wonder her daughters, and what is he to our mother? While Constance and Nina try to take stock of Ann’s life and their own lives, their mother is tended to by a night nurse (Eileen Atkins) as she journeys in her mind back to a summer weekend some fifty years ago, when she was Ann Grant (Claire Danes) Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Release Date: June 15, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 29 min. Rating: PG - sequences of action violence, some mild language and innuendo Cast: Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Laurence Fishburne, Doug Jones Director: Tim Story Genre: Comic-Book Superhero Film, Action, Science Fiction The enigmatic, intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As he races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Release Date: July 11, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 18 min. Rating: PG-13 - sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman Director: David Yates Genre: Fantasy Adventure, Fantasy Harry Potter returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts and discovers much of the wizarding community has been denied the truth about his recent encounter with Lord Voldemort. Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge appoints Professor Dolores Umbridge the infamous position of Defense against the Dark Arts teacher...seemingly leaving the young witches and wizards to fend for themselves. Harry takes matters into his own hands and secretly forms a self-proclaimed group of students, "Dumbledore's Army," prepping them for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. Into Great Silence Release Date: September 4, 2005 Director: Philip Gröning Genre: Documentary Sixteen years after making his initial request, filmmaker Philip Gröning travels to the Grande Chartreuse, a monastery nestled deep in the French Alps. For approximately six months, Gröning immerses himself in the daily rituals, prayers and tasks performed by the Carthusian monks, considered to be among the most ascetic of all orders. Knocked Up Release Date: June 1, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 12 min. Rating: R - sexual content, drug use and language Cast: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jay Baruchel Director: Judd Apatow Genre: Romantic Comedy, Sex Comedy, Comedy Rising journalist Allison Scott (Katherine Heigl) hits a serious bump in the road after a one-night stand with irresponsible slacker Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) results in pregnancy. Rather than raise the baby on her own, she decides to give him a chance to prove he is father material. However, he is unsure if he is ready to be a parent, and both wonder if they would be compatible lifetime partners. License to Wed Release Date: July 3, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 40 min. Rating: PG-13 - sexual humor and language Cast: Robin Williams, Mandy Moore, John Krasinski, Eric Christian Olsen, Christine Taylor, Josh Flitter Director: Ken Kwapis Genre: Romantic Comedy, Comedy Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and his fiancée, Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore), have always dreamed of getting married in a traditional wedding at the family church. The problem is St. Augustine’s only has one wedding slot available in the next two years, and its charismatic pastor, Reverend Frank (Robin Williams), won’t bless Ben and Sadie’s union until they pass his patented, foolproof marriage-prep course. Through outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some pious manipulation, Ben and Sadie are about to find out if they really have what it takes to make it to the altar...and live happily ever after. Live Free or Die Hard Release Date: June 27, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 10 min. Rating: PG-13 - intense sequences of violence and action, language and a brief sexual situation Cast: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Cliff Curtis, Maggie Q, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kevin Smith Director: Len Wiseman Genre: Action Thriller, Action An attack on the vulnerable United States computer infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. The mysterious figure behind the shattering scheme has figured out every digital angle--but he never figured on an old-fashioned, ''analog'' fly in the ointment: John McClane. Ocean's Thirteen Release Date: June 8, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 53 min. Rating: PG-13 - brief sensuality Cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin, Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac Director: Steven Soderbergh Genre: Caper, Master Criminal Films, Comedy, Crime, Ensemble Film Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and the gang would have only one reason to pull off their most ambitious and riskiest casino heist—to defend one of their own. Ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) never imagined that the odds were against him when he double-crossed Danny Ocean’s friend and mentor Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould). He may have taken down one of the original Ocean’s eleven, but he left the others standing and, worse for him, gave them a shared purpose: to take Bank down on the night of what should be his greatest triumph—the grand opening of his new casino, appropriately named The Bank. Their strategy is twofold. First they will ruin him financially by turning the tables on the precept that the house always wins. The knockout punch will be to Bank’s personal pride and joy: his reputation as the only hotelier who has earned the Royal Review Board’s Five Diamond Award on every single one of his hotels. Once Release Date: May 16, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 35 min. Rating: R - language Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Bill Hodnett, Danuse Ktrestova, Hugh Walsh Director: John Carney Genre: Musical Drama, Musical A vacuum repairman (Glen Hansard) moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant (Marketa Irglova), who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love. Ratatouille Release Date: June 29, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 50 min. Rating: G Cast: Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Brian Dennehy, Peter Sohn, Peter O'Toole, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo Director: Brad Bird Genre: Comedy, Family-Oriented Comedy A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely -- and certainly unwanted -- visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Remy finds himself torn between his calling and passion in life or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef. Sicko Release Date: June 22, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 0 min. Rating: PG-13 - brief strong language Cast: Michael Moore Director: Michael Moore Genre: Culture & Society, Medicine, Politics & Government, Social Issues Filmmaker Michael Moore diagnoses the malady afflicting America's health-care system and talks about why millions of Americans are still without adequate health coverage and treatment. Transformers Release Date: July 3, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 23 min. Rating: PG-13 - for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, brief sexual humor, and language Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael Taylor, Anthony Anderson, Jon Voight, John Turturro Director: Michael Bay Genre: Sci-Fi Action, Alien Invasion Films, Action, Science Fiction Director Michael Bay (Armageddon, Pearl Harbor) helms this live-action version of the popular cartoon series, which finds the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons landing on planet Earth and fighting for Energon, their most valued power source. Waitress Release Date: May 2, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 44 min. Rating: PG-13 - sexual content, language and thematic elements Cast: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Shelly, Lew Temple Director: Adrienne Shelly Genre: Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama Jenna's (Keri Russell) secret ambition is to save enough money from her waitressing job to leave her overbearing and controlling husband (Jeremy Sisto). A sharp, sassy woman with a gift for making unusual pies, Jenna's recipes are inspired by the trials, tribulations and circumstances of her life. An unwanted pregnancy changes the course of events, giving her an unexpected confidence via letters to her unborn baby. You Kill Me Release Date: June 22, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Rating: R - language and some violence Cast: Ben Kingsley, Téa Leoni, Luke Wilson, Philip Baker Hall, Dennis Farina Director: John Dahl Genre: Crime Comedy, Comedy Frank Falenczyk (Ben Kingsley) loves his job. He just happens to be the hit-man for his Polish mob family in Buffalo, N.Y. But, Frank's got a drinking problem and when he messes up a critical assignment that puts the family business in peril, his uncle sends him to San Francisco to clean up his act. Frank is not a touchy-feely kind of guy. But, he starts going to AA meetings, gets a sponsor and a job at a mortuary where he falls for the tart-tongued Laurel (Téa Leoni), a woman who is dangerously devoid of boundaries. Meanwhile, things aren't going well in Buffalo where an upstart Irish gang is threatening the family business. When violence erupts, Frank is forced to return home and with an unlikely assist from Laurel, faces old rivals on new terms.