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During the Depression Era crime wave federal agents
attempt to apprehend notorious gangsters, including
John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), Baby Face Nelson
(Stephen Graham) and Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing
Tatum). One agent (Christian Bale) is hard pressed to
stop Public Enemy Number One, Dillinger, under the new
FBI and orders from J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup).
Also with James Russo, David Wenham, Stephen Dorff,
Giovani Ribisi and Marion Cotillard. Directed by
Michael Mann. [1:43 - R]
A mammoth couple (voiced by Ray Romano and Queen
Latifah) await the birth of their child with the
support of their friends. However, a sloth named Sid
finds and adopts three dinosaur eggs, and the group
must embark on an adventure to rescue their friend
when the dino mother arrives for her babies. Also with
John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Simon Pegg. Directed
by Carlos Saldanha & Mike Thurmeier. [1:34 - PG]
The high school kid (Shia LeBeouf) who helped deter an
intergalactic war in "Transformers," returns as a
college student whose is in danger as the Decepticon
forces return to Earth. Joining forces with his
girlfriend (Megan Fox), a few old friends, including
Optimus Prime, they band together to form an alliance
to defeat the evil Decepticons in a second
intergalactic battle. Also with Josh Duhamel, Rainn
Wilson and Tyrese Gibson. [2:24 - PG-13]
An 11-year-old (Amy Breslin) sues for medical
divorcement from her parents (Cameron Diaz and Jason
Patric) because they had conceived her in order to use
her blood and organs to save her older sister (Sofia
Vassilieva) who's dying from leukemia. Also with Alec
Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Walter Raney, Heather Wahlquist,
Evan Ellington and Jeffrey Markle. Directed by Nick
Cassavetes. [1:46 - PG-13]
Set in France in the early 1920s, the young son
(Rupert Friend) of an infamous courtesan (Kathy Bates)
falls in love with one of his mother's former
colleagues (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ascertains that
young love may be found in more than just the young.
Also with Felicity Jones and Frances Tomelty. Directed
by Stephen Frears. [1:40 - R]
A woman (Kelly MacDonald) escapes from her abusive
husband (Bobby Cannavale) by fleeing to Chicago to
start over. She meets a man (Michael Keaton), but she
does not know he is a hit man. She becomes entangled
in his life by asking for help in a small matter, and
at the same time, an alcoholic detective (Tom
Bastounes), pursues her both romantically and
professionally, since he is investigating her husband,
as well as the mysterious man she has just met. Also
with Guy Van Swearingen, Darlene Hunt and William
Dick. Directed by Michael Keaton. [1:39 - R]
A soccer loving man (Diego Luna) is nicknamed Rudo
(Rough) for his goal blocking techniques. His brother
(Gael García Bernal) is called Cursi (Corny) for his
silliness. The brothers pick bananas but want to
become professional soccer players and when a scout
(Guillermo Francella) watches them play, he signs them
up to rival teams. Each brother also pursues another
dream -- one, to become a pop star and the other, a
big-time gambler, and are caught in a tide of
unfortunate events. Also with Jessica Mas and Adriana
Paz. Directed by Carlos Cuaron. In Spanish with
English subtitles. [1:43 - R]
A pushy boss (Sandra Bullock) uses blackmail to force
her assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to
prevent her deportation (she's not a U.S. citizen),
and he takes her to meet his family whereupon their
relationship takes a drastic turn. Also with Betty
White, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson and Denis
O'Hare. Directed by Anne Fletcher. [2:07 - PG-13]
When two Neolithic hunter-gatherer friends (Jack Black
and Michael Cera) are banished from their primitive
village, they find themselves on a journey around the
ancient world, where they encounter adventures and
people of Biblical pedigree. Also with David Cross,
Paul Rudd, Hank Azaria and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
Directed by Harold Ramis. [1:40 - PG-13]
Woody Allen comedy about a misanthropic man (Larry
David) who takes in a young runaway (Evan Rachel Wood)
and inflicts his jaded view of the world upon her.
Also with Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr., Conleth
Hill and Michael McKean. [1:32 - PG-13]
Noel Coward 1920s-era comedy about an Englishman (Ben
Barnes) who brings his vivacious and glamorous new
American bride (Jessica Biel) home to his staid
family, turning the household upside down. Also with
Colin Firth, Kristin Scott Thomas, Katherine Parkinson
and Kimberley Nixon. Directed by Stephan Elliot. [1:37
- PG-13]
Remake of the 1973 film about armed criminals (John
Travolta and Luis Guzman) who execute a seemingly
foolproof plan to hijack a New York City subway car
and take its occupants hostage. Denzel Washington
stars as a Transit Authority worker, who has to
confront his own personal demons while trying to keep
the passengers safe. Also with Victor Gojcaj, John
Turturro and James Gandolfini. Directed by Tony Scott.
[1:35 - R]
An unmarried couple (Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski)
becomes pregnant and they travel around the country
visiting friends and family while looking for a new
city where they can raise their child. Also with
Catherine O'Hara, Jeff Daniels, Carmen Ejogo, Allison
Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton
and Chris Messina. Directed by Sam Mendes. [1:38 - R]
A workaholic businessman (Eddie Murphy) has little
time for his daughter (Tara Shahidi), but changes his
behavior when the girl shows a magical ability for
giving career-enhancing business tips. Also with Anna
Friel, Danny McBride and Jorma Taccone. Directed by
Karey Kirkpatrick. [1:37 - PG]
An astronaut (Sam Rockwell) is stationed on the moon
fulfilling a three-year contract to operate a
corporate-owned lunar mining station. Accompanied only
by a robotic assistant (voiced by Kevin Spacey), he
battles the effects of loneliness and isolation. What
he doesn't anticipate is the disturbing discovery of
who his replacement actually is, and that his home on
Earth is farther away than he ever imagined. Also with
Dominique McElligott. Directed by Duncan Jones. [1:37
- R]
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