Movies shown at local theaters are marked as follows: MJR (MJR Cinema 20 in Southgate), AMC (AMC Star Taylor), AP (Allen Park Theater), IMAX (Henry Ford IMAX Theatre in Dearborn).
LATEST OPENINGS
BLACK SNAKE MOAN —Found lying on the side of the road, beaten and nearly dead, is 22-year-old Rae (Christina Ricci). Her rescuer is Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson), an ex-blues guitarist who has grown used to life's trouble and sorrow. Lazarus holds Rae prisoner, and sets out to "cure" her of her wicked ways until Rae's boyfriend, Ronnie (Justin Timberlake), comes looking for her. Rated R (Paramount Vantage). MJR, AMC
WILD HOGS — A group of middle-aged friends decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip; however, the foursome encounter far more than they bargained for. The trip challenges their wits and luck, especially during a chance run-in with a real-life biker gang that isn't amused with their novice approach. Stars Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy. Rated PG-13 (Touchstone Pictures). MJR, AMC
ZODIAC — As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Edwards. Rated R (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
ALSO SHOWING
AMAZING GRACE — Based on the true 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. 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. Rated PG-13 (IDP Films). MJR
THE ASTRONAUT FARMER — After a family situation forces him to drop out of NASA's astronaut training program, Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) spends the next decade and every cent he has building his own rocket, which he plans to launch into space. On the eve of the launch, Farmer's efforts to secure 10,000 pounds of high-grade fuel catches the attention of the government, which is intent on shutting him down. Also stars Virginia Madsen. Rated PG (Warner Independent). MJR, AMC
BECAUSE I SAID SO — Daphne Wilder (Diane Keaton) has three daughters, Maggie (Lauren Graham), Mae (Piper Perabo) and Milly (Mandy Moore), and wants to prevent the youngest from making the same mistake she did by placing an ad in online personals to find the perfect man for her. Rated PG-13 (Universal Pictures). MJR
BREACH — Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) is promoted into the headquarters of the FBI and hand-picked to work for renowned operative Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper), who is the subject of a top-secret investigation, to draw the traitor out of deep cover. Rated PG-13 (Universal Pictures). MJR
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA — An 11-year-old boy (Josh Hutcherson) has his life changed forever when he befriends the class outsider, a girl (AnnaSophia Robb). Together they create the world of Terabithia, an imaginary kingdom filled with giants, trolls and other magical beings. Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson. Rated PG (Walt Disney Pictures). MJR, AMC
DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS — A single father, Monty (Idris Elba), is a mechanic who struggles to make ends meet while raising his three daughters. When his ex-wife sues him for custody, he is helped by a beautiful, high-powered attorney, Julia (Gabrielle Union), with whom a budding romance develops. Rated PG-13 (Lionsgate). MJR, AMC
DEEP SEA 3D — Viewers take a tour of the depths of nine different seas to see how the creatures there co-exist in a delicate balance of nature. IMAX
ERAGON — Eragon, a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power to discover he alone has the power to save or destroy an empire. Stars Edward Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Djimon Hounsou and John Malkovich. Rated PG (Twentieth Century Fox). AP
FREEDOM WRITERS — Los Angeles teacher Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) is challenged by a group of black, Latino and Asian gangs who hate her even more than one another. Also stars Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). AP
GHOST RIDER — Motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) made a deal with the devil to protect the ones he loved most — his father and his childhood sweetheart, Roxanne (Eva Mendes). By day, he is a diehard stunt rider, and at night, in the presence of evil, he becomes the Ghost Rider, a bounty hunter of rogue demons. Rated PG-13 (Columbia Pictures). MJR, AMC
HANNIBAL RISING — Based on the novel by Thomas Harris, the thriller follows serial killer Hannibal Lecter from his childhood through a period in Paris in his teens to his arrival in the United States. Rated R (MGM Studios). MJR
HAPPILY N'EVER AFTER — An alliance of evildoers led by Frieda (Sigourney Weaver) wants to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella (Sarah Michelle Gellar) realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort. Also stars Freddie Prinze Jr., George Carlin and Andy Dick. Rated PG (Lionsgate). AP
HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU — Viewers go on a breathtaking tour of the Louisiana bayou and the city of New Orleans, a place overflowing with life, music and natural beauty. Tragically, the wetlands are eroding into the sea at the speed of one acre every 30 minutes, leaving the entire region more vulnerable to major hurricanes. IMAX
THE MESSENGERS — Soon after the Solomon family arrives at their new home in North Dakota, 16-year-old Jess and her 3-year-old brother begin seeing ominous apparitions that no one else can see, and are repeatedly attacked by something from the other side. Stars Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott and John Corbett. Rated PG-13 (Screen Gems). MJR, AMC
MUSIC AND LYRICS — Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), a washed-up '80s pop star, gets a second chance at a comeback when music diva Cora Corman (Haley Bennett) asks him to write a song for her and record it as a duet. But, he hasn't written a song in years and enlists the help of Sophie (Drew Barrymore), his plant lady, who has a way with words. Rated PG-13 (Warner Bros.). MJR, AMC
Nascar 3D: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE — Filmmakers use the magic of IMAX 3D technology to put audiences in a 200-mph racecar and alongside the pit crew. Narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. IMAX
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM — When Larry Daley (Ben Stiller), a good-hearted dreamer, accepts a job as a graveyard-shift security guard at a museum of natural history, extraordinary things begin to occur — Mayans, Roman gladiators and cowboys emerge from their dioramas to wage epic battles. Also stars Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney. Rated PG (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR, IMAX
NORBIT — Eddie Murphy plays multiple characters in this comedy about Norbit, a man who has never had it easy. Just when he's hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate (Thandie Newton), moves back to town. Also stars Eddie Grifffin, Terry Crews and Cuba Gooding Jr. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
THE NUMBER 23 — A mysterious novel, "The Number 23," given to Walter Sparrow (Jim Carrey) by his wife, Agatha (Virginia Madsen), as a birthday gift, depicts a chilling murder mystery that seems to mirror Walter's life in dark and uncontrollable ways. The life of the book's main character, a brooding detective, is filled with moments that echo Walter's own history. Walter becomes obsessed with the hidden power of No. 23, and if he can unlock the power behind it, he may be able to change his future. Rated R (New Line Cinema). MJR, AMC
RENO 911: MIAMI — Based on the hit Comedy Central television series, the deputies of the Reno Sheriff's Department attend a law enforcement convention in Miami Beach, where the motley crew is charged with protecting the city after bio-terrorists attack the convention. Stars Thomas Lennon, Carlos Alazraqui, Robert Wendi McLendon and Niecy Nash. Rated R (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR, AMC
ROCKY BALBOA — After a virtual boxing match declares Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) the victor over current champion Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver), the legendary fighter's passion and spirit are reignited. Balboa must weigh the mental and physical risks of a high-profile exhibition match against his need to be in the ring. Also stars Burt Young, Milo Ventimiglia, Tony Burton and James Francis. Rated R (MGM). AP
ROVING MARS — The reality of the Mars surface as seen through the eyes of the Mars rovers — Spirit and Opportunity — is shown up close and personal as the Rovers travel over the rugged terrain. IMAX
STOMP THE YARD — When disc jockey (Columbus Short), a troubled youth from Los Angeles, moves to Atlanta to attend college, he discovers "stepping," a traditional African-American fraternity style of dance that has teams demonstrating complex moves and creating rhythmic sounds by using their bodies. Rated PG-13 (Screen Gems). AP
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