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:
DADDY DAY CAMP — This sequel to the comedy "Daddy Day Care" finds dads Charlie Hinton (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Phil Ryerson (Paul Rae) in another adventure as they take over running a summer day camp. Rated PG (Tristar Pictures). MJR, AMC
RUSH HOUR 3 — (New Line Cinema) For this third installment of the action comedies, Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan return in the roles as LAPD Det. James Carter and Chinese Chief Inspector Lee, respectively. This time around, the two must travel to Paris to battle a wing of the Chinese organized crime family, the Triads. Rated PG-13 (New Line Cinema). MJR, AMC
SKINWALKERS — On his 13th birthday, Timothy (Matthew Knight) will transform into a Skinwalker, a creature bound by the blood of the wolf that feeds on human flesh. Also stars Jason Behr and Elias Koteas. Rated PG-13 (Lionsgate). MJR
STARDUST — This fantasy epic follows the adventures of Tristan Thorne (Charlie Cox) who makes a promise to the prettiest girl in the village (Sienna Miller), whose heart he hopes to win, that he will bring her back a fallen star. Tristan enters a mysterious, magical kingdom where he discovers that the fallen star is not a meteorite, but a beautiful, spirited young woman (Claire Danes). Also stars Peter O'Toole, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Ricky Gervais and Rupert Everett. Rated PG-13 (Paramount Pictures). MJR, AMC
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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. Traveling around the world, he must 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. Rated G (Lionsgate 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
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
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). AP
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, and 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
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 and Sissy Spacek. Rated PG-13 (Paramount 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. Rated PG-13 (Universal Pictures). MJR, AMC
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, she struggles to bond with her 9-year-old niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin), who has come to live with her. Rated PG (Warner Bros.). MJR
OCEAN'S THIRTEEN — Ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of Danny Ocean's (George Clooney) friends, who vow 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.) AP
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 Studios). 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
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. 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
UNDERDOG — After an accident in the lab of maniacal scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister (Peter Dink-lage), an ordinary beagle finds himself with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak. Armed with a superhero costume, Underdog (voiced by Jason Lee) vows to protect the beleaguered citizens of Capitol City. Also stars Jim Belushi, Alex Neuberger and Taylor Momsen. Rated PG (Walt Disney 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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