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).
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Gerard Butler stars as King Leonidas, who leads a Spartan army of hundreds in Warner Bros.' Historic tale, "300."
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300 — Based on Frank Miller's epic novel, this is the retelling of the ancient battle of Thermopylae in which Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his army of 300 soldiers fight to the death against Persian Emperor Xerxes and his massive army by combining live action with virtual backgrounds. Also stars Vincent Regan and Lena Headey. Rated R (Warner Bros.). MJR, AMC
THE ULTIMATE GIFT — A privileged young man (Drew Fuller) learns to rethink his life, thanks to a series of tasks his recently deceased grandfather (James Garner) has him accomplish as part of his inheritance. Also stars Abigail Breslin. Rated PG (20th Century Fox). MJR
SNEAK PREVIEW:
THE LAST MIMZY — A box of toys sent from the future is found by two siblings who develop special and terrifying new abilities soon after their discovery. Together, along with their parents and one of their teachers, they are drawn into a strange new world. Stars Joely Richardson, Rainn Wilson and Timothy Hutton. Rated PG (New Line Cinema). MJR (Saturday only)
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 catch 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
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
BREACH — Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) is promoted into the headquarters of the FBI and handpicked 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
CHARLOTTE'S WEB —Charlotte the spider, who lives in the rafters, spins a web to save the life of her friend, Wilbur the pig. The cast includes Dakota Fanning and the voices of Julia Roberts, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer and Kathy Bates. Rated G (Paramount Pictures). AP
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
FLUSHED AWAY — Syd, a common sewer rat, comes spewing out of an upper-crust "society sink." Rated PG (Paramount Pictures). MJR, 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
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). 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), depicts a chilling murder mystery that seems to mirror Walter's life in dark and uncontrollable ways. 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
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS — Chris Gardner (Will Smith), a marginally employed salesman and a single father of a 5-year-old son (Jaden Smith), is evicted from his apartment, with no place to go. He lands an unpaid intern position at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, but has to live in shelters and endure many hardships as he pursues his dream of security. Rated PG-13 (Columbia Pictures). AP
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 D.J. (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
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
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