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 BOURNE ULTIMATUM — Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne, a trained assassin who has lost his memory and must hunt down his past in order to find a future. He travels from Moscow, Paris and London to Tangier and New York City, all the while trying to outmaneuver barrages of bullets and scores of cops, federal officers and Interpol agents who have him in their crosshairs. Joan Allen and Julia Stiles also return in co-starring roles. (Universal Pictures). MJR, AMC
BRATZ — Based on the fashion dolls of the same name, the film follows Yasmin (Nathalia Ramos), Jade (Janel Parrish), Sasha (Logan Browning) and Cloe (Skyler Shaye) as they enter high school and find themselves being pulled further and further apart. The friends eventually band together and rise up to fight peer pressure and learn how true empowerment means standing up for your friends and being true to yourself. Rated G (Lionsgate Films). MJR
EL CANTANTE — The film follows Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe's (Marc Anthony) passionate relationship with Puchi (Jennifer Lopez) and his skyrocket rise to international fame. But even when he has it all, Lavoe is unable to escape the allure of drugs and his personal pain. Rated R (Picturehouse). MJR
HOT ROD — Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble's (Andy Samberg) stepfather, Frank (Ian McShane), picks on Rod, tosses him around in their weekly sparring sessions and doesn't respect him, much less his stunts. But when Frank needs a heart operation, it's up to Rod to stage the jump of his life in order to save his stepfather. Also stars Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader and Sissy Spacek. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
UNDERDOG — After an accident in the mysterious lab of maniacal scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister (Peter Dinklage), an ordinary beagle unexpectedly finds himself with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak. Armed with a fetching superhero costume, Underdog (voiced by Jason Lee) vows to protect the beleaguered citizens of Capitol City and, in particular, one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebread (Amy Adams). Also stars Jim Belushi, Alex Neuberger and Taylor Momsen. Rated PG (Walt Disney Pictures). MJR, AMC
ALSO SHOWING:
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
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). AP
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-truck 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
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
I KNOW WHO KILLED ME — An idyllic small town is rocked when Aubrey Fleming (Lindsay Lohan), a bright and promising young woman, is abducted and tortured by a sadistic serial killer. When she manages to escape, the traumatized girl who regains consciousness in the hospital insists that she is not who they think she is and that the real Aubrey Fleming is still in mortal danger. Rated R (Tristar Pictures). 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
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
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD — Bruce Willis reprises his signature role as New York City cop John McClane 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
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
MR. BROOKS — Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner) has it all — a loving wife (Marg Helgenberger), a devoted daughter, community standing and a thriving business. Mr. Brooks, however, lives a secret life as a notorious serial murderer. Although recently inactive, he is urged on by his evil alter ego, Marshall (William Hurt), and murders an unsuspecting couple. His last crime also unleashes a tenacious detective (Demi Moore) driven to solve the identity of the killer. Rated R (MGM). AP
NANCY DREW — Nancy Drew (Emma Roberts), the resourceful teen detective, leaves her hometown of River Heights for the West Coast and Hollywood High. In no time at all, she gets a lead on one of the greatest unsolved cases of all time — the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of famous actress Dehlia Draycott. Also stars Tate Donovan and Josh Flitter. Rated PG (Warner Bros.). AP
NO RESERVATIONS — Master chef Kate Armstrong's (Catherine Zeta-Zones) perfectionist nature is put to the test when she must contend with a brash new sous chef (Aaron Eckhart) who joins her staff, while at the same time, struggling to bond with her 9-year-old niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin), who has come to live with her. Rated PG (Warner Bros.). 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
RESCUE DAWN — Based on a true story, the film follows pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale) who is captured by the enemy during the Vietnam war, through his imprisonment and harrowing experiences with sadistic guards to his daring escape and fight to survive in the jungle. Also stars Steve Zahn. Rated PG-13 (MGM). MJR
SHREK THE THIRD —When Shrek's (the voice of Mike Meyers) father-in-law, King Harold (John Cleese), suddenly dies, he becomes king of Far Far Away. That is, until he can find a suitable king to take his place. With the help of his trusted companions, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas), the ogre seeks out the most promising candidate, Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) cousin, Artie (Justin Timberlake). Rated PG (Dreamworks Animation). AP
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE — Based on the hit TV series, Homer Simpson must save the world from a catastrophe he himself created. Voices include those of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria, Pamela Hayden and Albert Brooks. Rated PG-13 (Twentieth Century Fox). MJR, AMC
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
SUNSHINE — Fifty years in the future, the sun is dying, and a solar winter has enveloped the earth. A spaceship and a crew of eight men and women who carry a device that will breathe new life into the star is the planet's last hope. Deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission starts to unravel. Stars Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Cillian Murphy and Michelle Yeoh. Rated R (Fox Searchlight Pictures). MJR
SURF'S UP — In this animated comedy, teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick (voice of Shia LaBeouf) is an up-and-coming surfer who enters his first pro competition. When he comes face-to-face with a washed-up old surfer, Geek (Jeff Bridges), Cody discovers that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first. Voice talents also provided by Jon Heder, James Woods, Mario Cantone and Zooey Deschanel. Rated PG (Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation). 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
WHO'S YOUR CADDY? —Superstar rap mogul C-Note (Big Boi Patton) runs into fierce opposition when he tries to join the super stuffy Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club. Undeterred, C-Note buys the land adjacent to the golf club's 17th hole to use as leverage to gain membership. Rated PG-13 (Dimension Films). AMC
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