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Opened Wednesday

DADDY DAY CAMP  (PG mild body humor and language) Cuba Gooding Jr. takes over for Eddie Murphy in this sequel to Daddy Day Care, set at a summer camp. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Rolling Acres Cinema, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7, Wooster Movies 10 Opening today

BECOMING JANE (PG brief nudity, mild language) Fictionalized speculation about a great romance in Jane Austen's 20th year. The would-be author (Anne Hathaway) meets a handsome lawyer (James McAvoy) and wonders, if he loses his allowance from his spiteful uncle, could she support them by her writing? Engaging love story. With Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. 2 hours. Cedar Lee, Montrose 12

 BROKEN ENGLISH  (PG-13 some sexual content, brief drug use, language) Parker Posey stars as a Manhattan hotel concierge who has bad luck with men, and then maybe good luck. The movie starts out complex and interesting, Posey is good, and then the plot bogs down in formula. With Gena Rowlands, Justin Theroux, Josh Hamilton, Drea de Matteo; directed by Zoe Cassavetes. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Canton Palace Theatre, Shaker Square Cinemas

RUSH HOUR 3 (PG-13 sequences of action violence, sexual content, nudity and language) Chris Tucker is once again Carter, the motormouth LAPD cop who's always in trouble, and Jackie Chan is once again Lee, the ace Hong Kong cop called in to partner with him. A case involving an ambassador's shooting and secret documents from a Triad gang sends them to Paris, where, of course, it is necessary for them to defend their lives while hanging from the Eiffel Tower. Pretty much what you'd expect, but kind of fun. 1 hour, 31 minutes. Carnation Cinema, Garrettsville Cinemas, Great Oaks Cinema, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Rolling Acres Cinema, Shaker Square Cinemas, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7, Wooster Movies 10, Magic City Drive-In, Midway Twin Drive-In

SKINWALKERS No star rating (PG-13 intense sequences of violence and action, some sexual material and language) A boy is targeted by two werewolf packs in the midst of a brutal civil war; while one side wants him dead, the other looks to protect him at all costs. The boy's mother tries to keep him safe and discover why her child is so valued. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Massillon 12, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7

STARDUST  (PG-13 some fantasy violence, risque humor) A shooting star (Claire Danes) falls into a forbidden kingdom, and Charlie Cox enters the kingdom to get it for his love (Sierra Miller). Also fighting for the star/woman: a wicked witch (Michelle Pfeiffer) and a dying king (Peter O'Toole). Robert De Niro turns up as a cross-dressing pirate in an airship. Cluttered and too busy; funny, not boring, but The Princess Bride it's not. 2 hours, 10 minutes. Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10 Playing through next week 1408 1/2 (PG-13 thematic material including disturbing sequences of violence and terror, frightening images and language) On his latest assignment, a best-selling author (John Cusack) who specializes in debunking paranormal events encounters genuine terror after he checks into the Dolphin Hotel's legendary Room 1408. Based on a Stephen King short story. 1 hour, 34 minutes. Independence 10, Tower City Cinemas

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (PG-13 violence and intense sequences of action) In his third outing, Jason Bourne hurtles through London, Madrid, Moscow, New York, Paris, Tangier and Turin in search of the identity the CIA took from him. Matt Damon plays a man who survives one impossible situation after another in a nerve-jangling, unsettling thrill ride of a movie. 1 hour, 55 minutes. Carnation Cinema, Garrettsville Cinemas, Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Shaker Square Cinemas, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10, Magic City Drive-In, Midway Twin Drive-In

BRATZ  (PG thematic elements) Four teenage girls find their friendship tested by the rigid world of high school cliques. Based on the fashion doll line. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7

CRAZY LOVE (PG-13 language including sexual references, mature thematic elements) A documentary about a case of pathological love and the remarkable lives of Bronx lawyer Burt Pugach and Linda Riss, the woman with whom he became obsessed from the 1950s into the 2000s. 1 hour, 32 minutes. Cedar Lee

EVAN ALMIGHTY (PG mild rude humor and some peril) In this sequel to Bruce Almighty, God (Morgan Freeman) tasks Congressman Evan Baxter (Steve Carrell) with building an ark in anticipation of a great flood. 1 hour, 28 minutes. Big Picture, Jackson Township Movies 10 EVENING 1/2 (PG-13 sexual material, brief violence) A highly esteemed group of actresses, including Vanessa Redgrave, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Toni Collette and Natasha Richardson, come together for a weepie based on Susan Minot's book. Redgrave stars as Ann, a woman lying on her deathbed, recalling the one who got away one summer 50 years earlier. 1 hour, 57 minutes Big Picture

FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER (PG action violence, some mild language and innuendo) The Mr. Fantastic-Invisible Woman nuptials are interrupted by new enemies the Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus, and Dr. Von Doom reappears. It's up to the Fantastic Four to save the world. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

GOYA'S GHOSTS (R violence, disturbing images, some sexual content and nudity) Set in the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Milos Forman's film interweaves stories of the Spanish artist, an innocent young girl, a priest, a merchant and the royal court. Extraordinarily beautiful, as much a series of striking images as a linear story. 1 hour, 54 minutes. Cedar Lee

HAIRSPRAY (PG language, some suggestive content, momentary teen smoking) Remake of John Waters' 1988 movie about racism and class warfare. Sixties teenager Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) dreams of landing a spot on a Baltimore TV dance show. 1 hour, 57 minutes. Carnation Cinema, Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Shaker Square Cinemas, Tinseltown USA, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10, Magic City Drive-In

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (PG-13 sequences of fantasy violence, frightening images) Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community doubts that the evil Lord Voldemort has returned. The Minister for Magic appoints a new but inadequate Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over headmaster Dumbledore and the Hogwarts students. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves ''Dumbledore's Army,'' Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. 2 hours, 18 minutes. Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Tinseltown USA, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10

HOT ROD (PG-13 crude humor, language, some comic drug-related and violent content) SNL freshman Andy Samberg is a young daredevil who dreams of fame. Something, however, always seems to go wrong with his stunts; he's Evel Knievel on a moped, leading a life resembling an episode of Jackass. 1 hour, 28 minutes. Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7, Wooster Movies 10, Blue Sky Drive-In

I KNOW WHO KILLED ME (R grisly violence including torture, disturbing gory images and sexuality, nudity, language.) A young woman (Lindsay Lohan) is left physically and mentally altered after a brutal attack by a deranged assailant. 1 hour, 45 minutes. Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Montrose 12

I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY (PG-13 crude sexual content throughout, nudity, language and drug references) Two straight Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple to receive domestic partner benefits. Stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd and Ving Rhames. 2 hours, 20 minutes. Carnation Cinema, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7, Wooster Movies 10, Magic City Drive-In, Midway Twin Drive-In

KNOCKED UP (R sexual content, drug use, language) If Old School and She's Having a Baby lined up 50 yards apart, sprinted at each other at full speed and collided in violently comedic-sexual fashion, spawning one film, the result would be Knocked Up. Half goofball guy-movie and half sentimental chick-flick, it works on both levels, even if it does overstay its welcome. 2 hours, 9 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

LA VIE EN ROSE (PG-13 substance abuse, sexual content, brief nudity, language, thematic elements) Marion Cotillard in a brilliant, convincing performance as Edith Piaf, ''the Little Sparrow,'' the most beloved French singer of the 20th century. Born of street entertainers, raised in a brothel, she made songs so evocative that Marlene Dietrich called her ''the soul of Paris.'' In French and English. 2 hours, 20 minutes. Cedar Lee

LICENSE TO WED (PG-13 sexual humor and language) Robin Williams plays the Rev. Frank, a Robin Williams-like minister who teaches a mandatory prep course for adults who want to be married in his church. The affable John Krasinski and charming Mandy Moore play the happy couple, who are put through the paces. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Big Picture

LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (PG-13 Intense sequences of violence and action, language and a brief sexual situation) In this latest story in the Die Hard franchise, John McClane (Bruce Willis) takes on an Internet-based terrorist organization that is systematically shutting down the United States. 2 hours, 10 minutes. Huntington Street Cinema 16, Montrose 12, Tinseltown USA, Valley View 24

MEET THE ROBINSONS (G suitable for all) A charming, engaging computer-animated film about a brilliant orphan who travels to the future and is eager to find a family, learn about his roots and become the best inventor in the world. With the voices of Tom Selleck, Laurie Metcalf and Angela Bassett. 1 hour, 42 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

A MIGHTY HEART (R language) Angelina Jolie as Mariane Pearl, whose husband, Daniel, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was kidnapped in Pakistan in 2002. British director Michael Winterbottom focuses on her during the search for her husband, in a harrowing story of courage and death. Filmed largely on location in a world that is an unreadable puzzle for the searchers. 1 hour, 48 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

MR. BROOKS (R strong bloody violence, some graphic sexual content, nudity, language) Kevin Costner stars as Earl Brooks, a hugely successful family man with a cunning, wicked serial-killer alter ego (William Hurt). But now, as Mr. Brooks succumbs to one last murderous urge, an amateur photographer (Dane Cook) witnesses the crime. Suddenly Brooks finds himself entangled in the dark agenda of an opportunistic bystander, as well as hunted by the unorthodox and tenacious detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore). 2 hours. Jackson Township Movies 10

NANCY DREW (PG mild violence, thematic elements and brief language) Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts' niece, shows her star quality as teen sleuth Nancy Drew, who leaves her cozy River Heights home with her dad for Los Angeles in this updated version of the mystery books. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

NO RESERVATIONS (PG some sensuality, language) Chef Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones) lives her life like she runs her kitchen at a trendy New York restaurant. Kate's perfectionist nature is put to the test when she ''inherits'' her 9-year-old niece while contending with a high-spirited sous-chef (Aaron Eckhart) who joins her staff. A romantic love story that makes you want to eat. 1 hour, 55 minutes. Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Massillon 12, Tinseltown USA, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7, Wooster Movies 10

OCEAN'S THIRTEEN (PG-13 (brief sensuality) George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and the usual sidekicks produce a baker's dozen sequel. When Al Pacino cheats their pal Elliott Gould out of his casino, they team up to sabotage opening night. 2 hours, 2 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

ONCE (R language) Two lonely souls meet on Dublin's busy Grafton Street, become friends (is it love?) and set about fulfilling their sudden plan to record his songs. An unpretentious musical tale told through charming acting, great songs and not one false note. 1 hour, 28 minutes. Cedar Lee

PARIS, JE T'AIME (R language and brief drug use) Twenty-one directors and a slew of indie actors come together in 18 short tales in this cinematic homage to the City of Light. In English and French with subtitles. 2 hours. Cedar Lee

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END (PG-13 intense sequences of action/adventure violence and some frightening images) In the third installment in the series, Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann rescue Jack Sparrow, sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle. 2 hours, 48 minutes. Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10

RATATOUILLE  (G) A plucky Parisian rat leaves the colony to pursue his dream of becoming a gourmet chef. The furry Remy literally manipulates gangly garbage boy Linguini, Cyrano de Bergerac-style, into whipping up his culinary concoctions in the kitchen of a once-revered restaurant. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Linda Theatre, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, West Market Plaza 7, West Theatre, Wooster Movies 10

RESCUE DAWN (PG-13 violence, profanity, physical hardship, adult themes) Werner Herzog's Vietnam-era story of Dieter Dengler, a Navy pilot stationed on a carrier in the Gulf of Tonkin. Assigned to a secret bombing mission over Laos, he is shot down, and the film involves his experiences as one of only seven Americans to escape from a Viet Cong POW camp and live. 2 hours, 6 minutes. Cedar Lee, Montrose 12

SHREK THE THIRD (PG some crude humor, suggestive content, swashbuckling action) When his father-in-law, King Harold, falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss-in-Boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Princess Fiona, however, rallies a band of royal girlfriends to fend off a coup d'etat by the jilted Prince Charming. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

SICKO (PG-13 brief strong language) Michael Moore's litany of horrors about the American health care system, which is run for profit, and insurance companies, which pay bonuses to employees who are successful in denying coverage or claims. Likely to strike home with anyone, liberal or conservative, who has had serious illness in the family. 1 hour, 53 minutes. Big Picture

THE SIMPSONS MOVIE (PG-13 irreverent humor throughout) When Homer mistakenly pollutes the river with toxic waste from the power plant, he loses his job and forces evacuation from Springfield, possibly forever. 1 hour, 27 minutes. Carnation Cinema, Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Highland Theatre, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Rolling Acres Cinema, Shaker Square Cinemas, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10, Blue Sky Drive-In, Midway Twin Drive-In

SPIDER-MAN 3 (PG-13 sequences of intense action violence) It's as if director Sam Raimi felt he had to give us more of everything and in the process lost sight of what made the first two Spider-Man films so enjoyable likable characters facing off against truly menacing and evil villains, a half-dozen great action scenes and just the right dose of madcap humor. But Spider-Man 3 has an identity crisis. It's often thrilling but never scary, and at times it's pure camp. 2 hours, 20 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

SUNSHINE (R violent content, language) The sun is dying, and a desperate space mission seeks to re-ignite it. The crew finds the close quarters confining, and some of them are overwhelmed by the metaphysical aspects of the journey. 1 hour, 48 minutes. Cedar Lee, Montrose 12

SURF'S UP (PG mild language, crude humor) Hollywood's infatuation with penguins continues in this animated movie as a film crew follows a young penguin on his quest to become a champion surfer. Excellent voice work by Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges and Jon Heder. 1 hour, 25 minutes. Jackson Township Movies 10

TALK TO ME (R pervasive language, some sexual content) Don Cheadle as the real-life Petey Greene, an ex-con who talked his way onto the air. He became a Washington DJ who helped transform African-American radio. Chiwetel Ejiofor plays his program manager, Martin Sheen is the station owner, and Taraji P. Henson is his girlfriend. Directed by Kasi Lemmons (Eve's Bayou). 1 hour, 58 minutes. Shaker Square Cinemas, Valley View 24

THE TEN  (R pervasive strong crude sexual content, language and some drug material) Moses' storied tablets get the sketch-comedy treatment, brought to blasphemous life by a game troupe that includes Jessica Alba, Adam Brody, Rob Corddry, Famke Janssen, Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder and Liev Schreiber. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Cedar Lee

TRANSFORMERS (PG-13 intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, brief sexual humor and language) A war re-erupts on Earth between two clans, the heroic and the evil Deceptions, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations. Based on the long-running toy series. 2 hours, 24 minutes. Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, West Theatre

UNDERDOG (PG rude humor, mild language and action) A lab accident gives a hound named Shoeshine Boy superpowers in this live-action update of the 1960s cartoon. Jason Lee voices the dog; Peter Dinklage is his nemesis, Simon Barsinister. 1 hour, 24 minutes. Garrettsville Cinemas, Great Oaks Cinema, Hickory Ridge Cinema 8, Hudson Cinema 10, Huntington Street Cinema 16, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza 8 at Chapel Hill, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10

WAITRESS (PG-13 sex, language, mild violence) When Jenny, a waitress in a cheery Southern diner, discovers that she's pregnant with her immature husband's baby, she doesn't exactly jump for joy. Her dreams for a better life are in ruins until a good-looking doctor arrives in town. With Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Shelly and Andy Griffith. 1 hour, 44 minutes. Linda Theatre

WHO'S YOUR CADDY? (PG-13 crude, sexual content, some nudity, language, drug material) Fish-out-of-water comedy about superstar rap mogul C-Note (Antwan ''Big Boi'' Patton), who runs into fierce opposition when he tries to join the super-stuffy Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24

 

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