Movie Listings (March 30, 2007)
300 Release Date: March 9, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 57 min. Rating: R - graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity Cast: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham, Vincent Regan Director: Zack Snyder Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance Synopsis: In 480 B.C. a state of war exists between Persia, led by King Xerxes, and Greece. At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas (Gerard Butler), king of the Greek city state of Sparta, leads his badly outnumbered warriors against the massive Persian army. Though certain death awaits the Spartans, their sacrifice inspires all of Greece to unite against their common enemy. Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City) and Lynn Varley. Amazing Grace Release Date: February 23, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 51 min. Rating: PG - thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Ramola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch Director: Michael Apted Genre: Drama Synopsis: Based on the true life story of William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), a leader of the British abolition movement, the film chronicles his epic struggle to pass a law to end the slave trade in the late 18th century. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition from members of Parliament who feel the slave trade is tied to the stability of the British Empire. Several friends, including Wilberforce's minister, John Newton (Albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain who penned the hymn ''Amazing Grace,'' urge him to see the cause through. Blades of Glory Release Date: March 30, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 33 min. Rating: PG-13 - crude and sexual humor, language, a comic violent image and some drug references Cast: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Jenna Fischer Director: Will Speck Genre: Comedy Synopsis: In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Presently, however, they've found and exploit a loophole that allows them to qualify as a pairs team. Bridge to Terabithia Release Date: February 16, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 35 min. Rating: PG - thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language Cast: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel Director: Gabor Csupo Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Synopsis: The life of adolescent Jesse changes when he befriends Leslie, the class outsider. The children create an imaginary world called Terabithia, which is inhabited by all manner of magical creatures. Though difficulties fill their ordinary lives, Jess and Leslie rule as king and queen in Terabithia. Soon one of the friends must draw on the strength of their imaginary kingdom to cope with a terrible tragedy. Based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel by Katherine Paterson. Dead Silence Release Date: March 16, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Rating: R - horror violence and images Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Bob Gunton Director: James Wan Genre: Horror, Suspense/Thriller Synopsis: After his wife meets a grisly end, Jamie Ashen (Ryan Kwanten) returns to their creepy hometown of Ravens Fair to unravel the mystery of her murder. Once there, he discovers the legend of Mary Shaw (Judith Roberts), a murdered ventriloquist whose eerie presence still looms over the town. As he desperately digs for answers, Jamie encounters the curse that took his wife's life and threatens his own. The Hills Have Eyes 2 Release Date: March 23, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 29 min. Rating: R - prolonged sequences of strong gruesome horror violence and gore, a rape and language Cast: Michael McMillian, Jacob Vargas, Flex Alexander, Lee Thompson Young, Eric Edelstein Director: Martin Weisz Genre: Horror Synopsis: During a routine patrol of the New Mexican desert, members (Michael McMillian, Jessica Stroup, Daniella Alonso) of a National Guard unit stop at a deserted research camp. Picking up a distress signal emanating from a mountain range, they set out to investigate, unaware that a tribe of vicious, cannibalistic mutants awaits their arrival. The Host Release Date: March 9, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 59 min. Rating: R - creature violence and language Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Du-na, Ko A-Sung Director: Bong Joon-ho Genre: Comedy, Horror Synopsis: Careless American military personnel dump chemicals into South Korea's Han River. Several years later, a creature emerges from the tainted waters and sinks its ravenous jaws into local residents. It abducts Hyun-seo (A-sung Ko) the daughter of Kang-du (Kang-ho Song), who works at a food-stand on the banks of the river. The government announces that the monstrous thing is the Host of an unidentified virus. Having feared the worst, Kang-du receives a phone call from his daughter who is frightened, but very much alive. Kang-du soon makes plans to infiltrate the forbidden zone near the Han River to rescue his daughter. I Think I Love My Wife Release Date: March 16, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Rating: R - pervasive language and some sexual content Cast: Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, Gina Torres, Steve Buscemi Director: Chris Rock Genre: Comedy, Romance Synopsis: Richard Cooper has it all. His wife, Brenda, is beautiful, intelligent and a fantastic mother to his children--but there's just one little problem: he's bored out of his suburban businessman's mind. Richard can't help but fantasize about having nearly every woman he sees. Still, it's only fantasy. Then, one fateful day, an alluring, free-spirited, not to mention stunning, old friend, Nikki, suddenly appears at his office door, putting him to the ultimate -*test*-('"). Just how much is Richard Cooper willing to risk when temptation comes after him? After all, he really does love his wife--at least he thinks he does. The Last Mimzy Release Date: March 23, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Rating: PG - for some thematic elements, mild peril and language Cast: Chris O'Neil, Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton, Rainn Wilson Director: Robert Shaye Genre: Action/Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Synopsis: The parents and teacher of a pair of siblings notice the children are developing amazing abilities--terrifying and wonderful--following their discovery of a box of strange toys, sent from the future. The Lives of Others Release Date: February 9, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 17 min. Rating: R - some sexuality/nudity Cast: Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Genre: Art House/Foreign Synopsis: In 1983 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler, doubting that a famous playwright is loyal to the Communist Party, receives approval to spy on the man and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, then faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria and orders him to get the playwright out of the way. The Lookout Release Date: March 30, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 38 min. Rating: R - language, some violence and sexual content Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Carla Gugino Director: Scott Frank Genre: Drama, Suspense/Thriller Synopsis: Chris (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a once promising high school athlete, has his life turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist. Meet the Robinsons Release Date: March 30, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 32 min. Rating: G Cast: Angela Bassett, Tom Kenny, Laurie Metcalf, Ethan Sandler, Tom Selleck, Adam West, Harland Williams Director: Steve Anderson Genre: Action/Adventure, Animated, Family Synopsis: Lewis is an orphan who dreams of finding a family. His journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson whisks him away to a world where anything is possible: the future. There, he meets an incredible assortment of characters and a family beyond his wildest imagination, The Robinsons, who help lead him on an amazing and hilarious adventure with heartfelt results. Based upon the book A Day with Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce. Miss Potter Release Date: December 29, 2006 Run Time: 1 hr. 32 min. Rating: PG - brief mild language Cast: Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson, Barbara Flynn, Bill Paterson Director: Chris Noonan Genre: Drama Synopsis: Beatrix Potter (Renée Zellweger) overcomes many obstacles in her quest to become a writer, including a domineering mother and the chauvinism prevalent in Victorian England. She falls in love with her publisher, Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor), and his marriage proposal and a subsequent tragedy change her life forever. Pan’s Labyrinth Release Date: December 29, 2006 Run Time: 1 hr. 50 min. Rating: R - graphic violence and some language Cast: Sergi Lopez, Maribel Verdu, Ivana Baquero Director: Guillermo del Toro Genre: Art House/Foreign, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Synopsis: In 1944 Spain, young Ofelia and her ailing mother arrive at the post of her mother's new husband, a sadistic army officer who is trying to quell a guerrilla uprising. While exploring an ancient maze, Ofelia encounters the faun Pan, who tells her that she is a legendary lost princess and must complete three dangerous tasks in order to claim immortality. Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. Peaceful Warrior Release Date: March 30, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 0 min. Rating: PG-13 - sensuality, sex references and accident Cast: Scott Mechlowicz, Nick Nolte, Amy Smart, Tim DeKay, Ashton Holmes Director: Victor Salva Genre: Drama Synopsis: Dan (Scott Mechlowicz) is a gifted athlete whose desire for success drives everything he does. When a mysterious stranger (Nick Nolte) opens Dan's eyes to a new vision of strength and understanding, the Olympic hopeful finds that he still has much to learn and more sacrifices to make. Based on the book by Dan Millman. Premonition Release Date: March 16, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 50 min. Rating: PG-13 - some violent content, disturbing images, thematic material and brief language Cast: Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon, Nia Long, Kate Nelligan, Amber Valletta, Peter Stormare Director: Mennan Yapo Genre: Drama, Suspense/Thriller Synopsis: Linda Hanson (Sandra Bullock) has an idyllic life, until one day she receives word that her husband (Julian McMahon) has died in an auto accident. However, when Linda wakes up the next morning and finds Jim beside her, she assumes she has just had an unusually vivid dream. Soon she finds out that what she experienced was not a dream, and she must battle time and destiny to save her family. Pride Release Date: March 23, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 44 min. Rating: PG - thematic material, language including some racial epithets, and violence Cast: Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold Director: Sunu Gonera Genre: Comedy, Drama Synopsis: The year is 1973, and Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), a college-educated African-American, can’t find a job. Driven by his love of competitive swimming, Jim converts an abandoned recreational pool hall in a Philadelphia slum with the help of Elston (Bernie Mac), a local janitor. But when city officials mark the new Philadelphia Department of Recreation for demolition, Jim fights back – by starting the city’s first African-American swim team. Recruiting troubled teens from the streets, Jim struggles to transform a motley team of novices into capable swimmers – all in time for the upcoming state championships. But as racism, violence and an unsympathetic city official threaten to tear the team apart, Jim must do everything he can to convince his swimmers that victory, in and out of the pool, is within their reach. Reign Over Me Release Date: March 23, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 5 min. Rating: R - language and some sexual references Cast: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, Donald Sutherland Director: Mike Binder Genre: Drama Synopsis: Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler), who lost his family in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, still grieves over their deaths. He runs into his former college roommate, Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle), and the two rekindle their friendship. Alan, a doctor, vows to help his old friend come to terms with the terrible loss. Shooter Release Date: March 23, 2007 Run Time: 2 hr. 4 min. Rating: R - strong graphic violence and some language Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Pena, Danny Glover, Kate Mara, Elias Koteas Director: Antoine Fuqua Genre: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller Synopsis: Marksman Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry. Pressed back into service, he is betrayed, again. Now, wounded and the subject of a massive manhunt, Swagger plots revenge against some of the most powerful individuals in the nation. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Release Date: March 23, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Rating: PG - animated action violence, some scary cartoon images and mild language Cast: Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mako, Patrick Stewart, Mitchell Whitefield, James Arnold Taylor, Mikey Kelley, Nolan North, Laurence Fishburne Director: Kevin Munroe Genre: Action/Adventure, Animated, Family Synopsis: After the defeat of their old arch nemesis, The Shredder, the Turtles have grown apart as a family. Struggling to keep them together, their rat sensei, Master Splinter, becomes worried when strange things begin to brew in New York City. Tech-industrialist Max Winters is amassing an army of ancient monsters to apparently take over the world. And only one super-ninja fighting team can stop them—those heroes in a half shell—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael! With the help of old allies April O’Neil and Casey Jones, the Turtles are in for the fight of their lives as they once again must face the mysterious Foot Clan, who have put their own ninja skills behind Winters’ endeavors. Wild Hogs Release Date: March 2, 2007 Run Time: 1 hr. 39 min. Rating: PG-13 - crude and sexual content, and some violence Cast: Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei Director: Walter Becker Genre: Comedy Synopsis: Tired of their humdrum lives, some middle-aged friends (Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence) decide to temporarily ditch their responsibilities and take a motorcycle trip. The freedom of the open road holds many surprises for the group, including an encounter with the Del Fuegos, a hardcore gang, who take a dim view of the novice bikers.