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:
THE CONDEMNED — In this action thriller, Jack Conrad (Stone Cold Steve Austin), who is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison, is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world. Also stars Vinnie Jones and Rick Hoffman. Rated R (Lionsgate). MJR, AMC
THE INVISIBLE — A high school senior with a bright future, Nick Powell (Justin Chatwin) is suddenly attacked and left for dead. Now, he is caught in a haunting limbo where he can observe the world of the living, but they can't see him. His only chance at a future is to figure out the mystery of what happened to him and why. Stars Marcia Gay Harden, Chris Marquette and Alex O'Laughlin. Rated PG-13 (Hollywood Pictures). MJR
KICKIN' IT OLD SKOOL — In 1985, 12-year old Justin (Jamie Kennedy) performed with his dance group, the Funky Fresh Boyz, going for a back flip that sent him flying off stage and left him in a coma for 20 years. Awaking, he finds his parents are drowning in debt from medical costs, and his dream girl, Jennifer (Maria Menounos), is engaged to his former grade school nemesis (Michael Rosenbaum). Rated PG-13 (Yari Film Group). MJR, AMC
Nicholas Cage plays a Las Vegas magician who can see a few minutes into the future in Paramount Pictures' action film, "Next."
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NEXT — Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret — he can see a few minutes into the future. When a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris (Julianne Moore) must convince him to help her stop the cataclysm. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
ALSO SHOWING:
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE — Based on the TV program of the same name, this animated feature reveals the secret origins of Meatwad, Frylock and Master Shake. Includes the voices of Dana Snyder and Dave Willis. Rated R (First Look). MJR
ARE WE DONE YET? — In this sequel to "Are We There Yet?" Nick Persons (Ice Cube), now married to Suzanne (Nia Long), has bought a quiet suburban house to escape the rat race of the big city and to provide more space for his new wife and kids. Rated PG (Columbia Pictures). MJR, AMC
BLADES OF GLORY — Rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) are stripped of their medals and banned from the sport after fighting at the world championships. Three-and-a-half years later, they've found a loophole that will allow them to compete in pairs figure skating. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
DEAD SILENCE — When his wife is gruesomely murdered, Jamie Ashen (Ryan Kwanten) returns to their hometown of Ravens Fair for the funeral, intent on unraveling the mystery surrounding her death. Also stars Bob Gunton, Amber Valletta and Donnie Wahlberg. Rated R (Universal Pictures). AP
DINOSAURS ALIVE! 3D —From the sand dunes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert to the sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film follows American Museum of Natural History paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. IMAX
DISTURBIA — Julie (Carrie-Anne Moss) works night and day to support herself and her son, Kale (Shia LaBeouf), a troubled teen under house arrest. Kale's interests turn outside the windows of his suburban home toward those of his neighbors, one of whom he suspects is a serial killer. Also stars David Morse and Sarah Roemer. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
FIREHOUSE DOG — The world's most famous, and Hollywood's most pampered, pooch is separated from his owner and ends up as the mascot of a hapless fire station. Stars Josh Hutcherson and Bruce Greenwood. Rated PG (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR
FRACTURE — Ted Crawford (Anthony Hopkins) readily admits to shooting his wife and is arraigned for a seemingly slam-dunk case for young assistant district attorney Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling). In a tense duel of intellect and strategy, Crawford and Beachum both learn that a "fracture" can be found in every ostensibly perfect facade. Rated R (New Line Cinema). MJR
GHOST RIDER — Long ago, superstar motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) made a deal with the devil to protect the ones he loved most. By day, he is a die-hard 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). AP
THE HILLS HAVE EYES II — In this sequel to "The Hills Have Eyes," a group of young National Guard trainees is attacked by mutants during a training mission in the New Mexico desert. Rated R (Fox Atomic). AP
THE HOAX — Writer Clifford Irving (Richard Gere) nearly pulled off one of the most audacious media scams in history when his "autobiography" of Howard Hughes was published. Irving claimed the book was based on in-person interviews with the reclusive billionaire, which were, in fact, completely bogus. Rated R (Miramax). MJR
HOT FUZZ — Police officer Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), London's top cop, is "promoted" to the idyllic village of Sandford, where he is partnered with Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), an oafish, but well-meaning, young local cop. A series of grisly "accidents" occurs, making this a case that Angel has to crack. Rated R (Focus Features). MJR
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. IMAX
IN THE LAND OF WOMEN — Aspiring writer Carter Webb (Adam Brody) travels to Michigan to care for his ailing grandmother (Olympia Dukakis) and start work on a book. Soon after his arrival, Carter stumbles into the lives of Sarah Hardwicke (Meg Ryan) and her two daughters, Through his relationships with all of these women, Carter discovers that what felt like the end was really just the beginning of something else. Rated PG-13 (Warner Bros.). MJR, AMC
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. Stars Joely Richardson, Rainn Wilson and Timothy Hutton. Rated PG (New Line Cinema). AP
MEET THE ROBINSONS — In this computer-animated tale, Lewis, an orphan, meets a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson, who whisks him away to the future. There, he meets an incredible assortment of characters and a family beyond his wildest imagination, the Robinsons. Rated G (Walt Disney Pictures). MJR (3-D only)
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. Rated PG (Twentieth Century Fox). AP, IMAX
NORBIT — Eddie Murphy plays multiple characters in this comedy about Norbit, a man who has never had it easy. Just when Norbit is hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate (Thandie Newton), moves back to town. Also stars Eddie Grifffin and Cuba Gooding Jr. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). AP
PATHFINDER — Set in the time when Vikings tried to conquer North America, a young Norse boy left behind is raised by the natives. The Vikings return to stage another raid on the village years later, but the boy, now a 25-year-old warrior (Karl Urban), tries to stop them. Also stars Moon Bloodgood and Clancy Brown. Rated R (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR
PERFECT STRANGER — When investigative reporter Rowena Price (Halle Berry) learns that her friend's murder might be connected to powerful ad executive Harrison Hill (Bruce Willis), she goes undercover with the help of her associate, Miles Hailey (Giovanni Ribisi). Rated R (Sony Pictures). MJR, AMC
PREMONITION — Linda Hanson (Sandra Bullock) receives the news that her husband, Jim (Julian McMahon), has died in a car accident. But, when she wakes up the next morning to find him alive and well, she assumes it was all a dream. Rated PG-13 (Tristar Pictures). MJR
THE REAPING — A former Christian missionary (Hilary Swank) who lost her faith after her family was tragically killed has become an expert in disproving religious phenomena. Rated R (Warner Bros.). MJR, AMC
REDLINE — A beautiful young automobile enthusiast gets caught up in illegal drag racing competitions. Stars Nadia Bjorlin, Angus MacFadyn and Nathan Phillips. Rated PG-13 (Chicago Pictures). MJR
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES — After the defeat of their arch nemesis, The Shredder, the Turtles have grown apart as a family. Their rat sensei, Master Splinter, becomes worried, though, when strange things begin to happen in New York City. Voices by Mako, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Stewart. Rated PG (Warner Bros.). MJR
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. Rated R (Warner Bros.). MJR
VACANCY — When David (Luke Wilson) and Amy Fox's (Kate Beckinsale) car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, they are forced to spend the night at the only motel around, with only the TV to entertain them until they discover that the slasher movies they're watching were all filmed in the very room they're sitting in. Rated R (Screen Gems). MJR, AMC
WILD HOGS — A group of middle-aged friends decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip. Stars Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy. Rated PG-13 (Touchstone Pictures). MJR
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