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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Christopher Walken and John Travolta, made up as a woman, play a married couple in the musical film "Hairspray."
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HAIRSPRAY — Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name, this latest version stars John Travolta as the mother of one of the star-struck teens who appear on a Baltimore dance show. Also stars Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Zak Efron and Amanda Bynes. Rated PG (New Line Cinema). MJR, AMC
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY —Grateful Chuck Ford (Adam Sandler) owes fellow Philadelphia firefighter Larry Allensworth (Kevin James) for saving his life in a fire. Larry calls in that favor when civic red tape prevents him from naming his own two children as his life insurance beneficiaries. All that Chuck has to do is claim to be Larry's domestic partner on some city forms. But, when an overzealous bureaucrat becomes suspicious, the new couple's arrangement becomes a citywide issue and goes from confidential to front-page news. Rated PG-13 (Universal Pictures). MJR, AMC
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CAPTIVITY — A fashion model and a chauffeur are kidnapped and held hostage in a small room by a serial killer. While the madman methodically terrorizes them, the victims draw strength from each other and fall in love. Stars Elisha Cuthbert and Pruitt Taylor-Vince. Rated R (After Dark Films). MJR
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. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). AP
EVAN ALMIGHTY —Newly elected to Congress, preening newscaster Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) leaves Buffalo behind and moves his family to northern Virginia. Once there, his life gets turned upside-down when God (Morgan Freeman) appears and anoints him to accomplish a holy mission of biblical proportions. Rated PG (Universal Pictures). MJR
FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER — Marvel's first family of superheroes, The Fantastic Four, meets their greatest challenge yet as the Silver Surfer comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. Stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon and Andre Braugher. Rated PG (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR
1408 — In this Steven King story, novelist Mike Enslin (John Cusack) published a string of best sellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and graveyards around the world. Then he checks into suite 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel for his latest project, "Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms," defying the warnings of the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson). Rated PG-13 (MGM). MJR, AMC
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX — As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is in full-blown adolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of a powerful sense of rebellion. Harry is feeling especially edgy at the lack of news from the magic world, wondering when the freshly revived evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) will strike. Also stars Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter and Maggie Smith. Rated PG-13 (Warner Bros.). IMAX, MJR, AMC
HOSTEL 2 — Three young American women studying in Rome set off for a weekend trip when they run into a model from one of their art classes who invites them to a weekend of relaxation. Instead, they become victims for hire, pawns in the fantasies of the sick and privileged from around the world who secretly enjoy more grisly pursuits. Rated R (Lionsgate Films). AP
KNOCKED UP — Allison Scott (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming entertainment journalist on the fast track. Her plans get seriously derailed when a drunken one-nighter with slacker Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) results in an unwanted pregnancy. Ben learns that he has a big decision to make with his kid's mom-to-be, whether to hit the road or stay in the picture. Also stars Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. Rated R (Universal Pictures). MJR
LICENSE TO WED — Newly engaged, Ben Murphy's fiancee, Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore), has always dreamed of getting married in a traditional wedding at her family church. The problem is, St. Augustine's has only one wedding slot available in the next two years, and its charismatic pastor, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams), won't bless Ben and Sadie's union until they pass his patented, foolproof marriage-prep course that includes outrageous classes and outlandish homework assignments. MJR, AMC
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD — Bruce Willis reprises his signature role as John McClane, the New York City cop as an attack on the vulnerable United States computer infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. Also stars Justin Long, Maggie Q and Timothy Olyphant. Rated PG-13 (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR, AMC
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). AP
OCEAN'S THIRTEEN — Ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of Danny Ocean's (George Clooney) friends. He may have taken down one of the original Ocean's Eleven, but he left the others standing and, worse for him, gave them a shared purpose — to take Bank down on the night of the grand opening of his new casino. Also stars Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Bernie Mac, Don Cheadle, Ellen Barkin and Andy Garcia. Rated PG-13 (Warner Bros.) MJR
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END — Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are allied with Capt. Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in a desperate quest to free Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from a trap in Davy Jones' locker. Also stars Chow Yun-Fat. Rated PG-13 (Walt Disney Pictures). MJR
RATATOUILLE — A rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a great French chef, finds himself in the sewers of Paris, where he's ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Remy's passion for cooking sets into motion an exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Features the voice talents of Janeane Garofalo, Brad Garrett and Patton Oswalt. Rated G (Walt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studies). MJR, AMC
SICKO — Michael Moore's new documentary sets out to investigate the American health care system. Sticking to his one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities. Rated PG-13 (The Weinstein Company). MJR
SPIDER-MAN 3 — Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. (Kirsten Dunst) and his duties as a superhero. When Peter's suit suddenly turns jet-black, his powers are enhanced and he is transformed, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality. Also stars James Franco, Thomas Haden Church and James Cromwell. Rated PG-13 (Columbia Pictures). AP
TRANSFORMERS — Aliens make Earth their final battleground, and the forces of evil seek the key to ultimate power, as the planet's last chance for survival rests in the hands of young Sam Witwicky. Stars Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Anderson, Rachael Taylor, Megan Fox, John Turturro and Jon Voight. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
WILD HOGS — A group of middle-age 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). AP
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