Dream House

Successful publisher Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) quit a job in New York City to relocate his wife, Libby (Rachel Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived. When Will investigates the tragedy, his only lead comes from Ann Paterson (Naomi Watts), a neighbor who was close to the family that died. As Will and Ann piece together the disturbing puzzle, they discover that the story of the last man to leave Will's dream house will be just as horrifying to the one who came next. -- (C) Universal Pictures
PG-13, 1 hr. 31 min.
Mystery & Suspense
Directed By: Jim Sheridan
Written By: David Loucka
In Theaters: Sep 30, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$18.4M
Universal Pictures

Contagion

Contagion follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart. -- (C) Warner Bros.
PG-13, 1 hr. 46 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh
Written By: Scott Z. Burns
In Theaters: Sep 9, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$72.0M
Warner Bros.

Abduction

For as long as he can remember, Nathan Harper (Taylor Lautner) has had the uneasy feeling that he's living someone else's life. When he stumbles upon an image of himself as a little boy on a missing persons website, all of Nathan's darkest fears come true: he realizes his parents are not his own and his life is a lie, carefully fabricated to hide something more mysterious and dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Just as he begins to piece together his true identity, Nathan is targeted by a team of trained killers, forcing him on the run with the only person he can trust, his neighbor, Karen (Lily Collins). Every second counts as Nathan and Karen race to evade an army of assassins and federal operatives. But as his opponents close in, Nathan realizes that the only way he'll survive and solve the mystery of his elusive biological father is to stop running and take matters into his own hands. -- (C) Lionsgate
PG-13, 1 hr. 46 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
Directed By: John Singleton
Written By: Shawn Christensen
In Theaters: Sep 23, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$25.8M
Lionsgate Films

The Help

The Help stars Emma Stone as Skeeter, Viola Davis as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny-three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed-even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times. -- (C) DreamWorks
PG-13, 2 hr. 17 min.
Drama
Directed By: Tate Taylor
Written By: Tate Taylor
In Theaters: Aug 10, 2011 Wide
On DVD: Dec 6, 2011
US Box Office:$164.9M
DreamWorks Studios

What's Your Number?

Anna Faris is Ally Darling, who after reading a magazine article that leads her to believe she's going to be forever alone, begins a wild search for the best "ex" of her life. -- (C) Official Site
R, 1 hr. 46 min.
Comedy
Directed By: Mark Mylod
Written By: Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden
In Theaters: Sep 30, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$13.0M
20th Century Fox

Drrive

Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature, Driver can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), a vulnerable young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband Standard (Oscar Isaac). After a heist intended to pay off Standard's protection money spins unpredictably out of control, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals. But when he realizes that the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash in his trunk-that they're coming straight for Irene and her son-Driver is forced to shift gears and go on offense. -- (C) FilmDistrict
R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By: Nicolas Winding Refn
Written By: Hossein Amini
In Theaters: Sep 16, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$32.1M
FilmDistrict

Killer Elite

A match-up made in tough-guy heaven -- Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro star in Killer Elite. Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the military society (Clive Owen). Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse - where the predators become the prey. -- (C) Open Road Films
R, 1 hr. 40 min.world's most elite operatives - Danny, an ex-special ops agent (Jason Statham) and Hunter, his longtime mentor (Robert De Niro) - against the cunning leader of a secret
Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
Directed By: Gary McKendry
Written By: Gary McKendry
In Theaters: Sep 23, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$23.8M
Open Road Films

The Smurfs

The Smurfs make their first 3D trip to the big screen in Columbia Pictures'/Sony Pictures Animation's hybrid live-action and animated family comedy, The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their village, they're forced through a portal, out of their world and into ours, landing in the middle of New York's Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. -- (C) Sony Pictures
PG, 1 hr. 42 min.
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
Directed By: Raja Gosnell
Written By: J. David Stem, David N. Weiss, Jay Scherick, David Ronn
In Theaters: Jul 29, 2011 Wide
On DVD: Dec 2, 2011
US Box Office:$140.0M
Sony Pictures Columbia

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, is the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series. The much-anticipated motion picture event is the second of two full-length parts. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. -- (C) Warner Bros
PG-13, 2 hr. 10 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: David Yates
Written By: Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling
In Theaters: Jul 15, 2011 Wide
On DVD: Nov 11, 2011
US Box Office:$380.2M
Warner Bros. Pictures

Kevin Hart: Laugh At My Pain

FunnymanKevin Hartis BACK and starring in the theatrical version of his 2011Laugh at My Paincomedy tour that swept the nation and earned more than $15,000,000 in ticket sales! The 90-cityLaugh at My Paintour is one of the most successful Comedy Concerts in history. Hart's 2-day performance of Laugh at My Pain (at LA Live's Nokia Theatre), raised the bar and brokeEddie Murphy's long standing record of being the first African-AmericanComedianto surpass over $1.1 milliontwo-day live Comedy show ticket sales. -- (C) Official Site
R, 1 hr. 28 min.
Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy, Special Interest
Directed By: Leslie Small
In Theaters: Sep 9, 2011 Limited
US Box Office:$7.4M
Codeblack Entertainment

Paranormal Activity 3

The Paranormal Activity franchise continues with this third outing from Paramount Pictures. Oren Peli and Jason Blum return to produce the highly secretive feature, with Catfish's directing duo of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman taking on the helming duties. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
R, 1 hr. 24 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Horror
Directed By: Henry Joost , Ariel Schulman
Written By: Michael R. Perry, Oren Peli
In Theaters: Oct 21, 2011 Wide
Paramount Pictures

The Lion King

One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba (voiced first by Jonathan Taylor Thomas, then by Matthew Broderick) begins life as an honored prince, the son of the powerful King Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones). The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle, Scar (voiced by Jeremy Irons), murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog (voiced by Ernie Sabella) and Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane), he and lives a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne. Borrowing elements from Hamlet, classical mythology, and African folk tales, The Lion King tells its mythic coming-of-age tale with a combination of spectacular visuals and lively music, featuring light, rhythmic songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, and a score by Hans Zimmer. Embraced by children and adults alike, the film also spawned hit songs ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "The Circle of Life") and a hit Broadway musical. In late 2002, The Lion King was re-released in the large-screen IMAX format. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
G, 1 hr. 27 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts
Directed By: Rob Minkoff , Roger Allers
Written By: Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts
In Theaters: Sep 16, 2011 Wide
On DVD: Oct 7, 2003
US Box Office:$90.5M
Buena Vista

Courageous

Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children? Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That's courageous. -- (C) Official Site
PG-13, 2 hr. 10 min.
Drama, Faith & Spirituality
Directed By: Alex Kendrick
In Theaters: Sep 30, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$21.3M
Sony Pictures

Dolphin Tale

Dolphin Tale is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Without a tail, Winter's prognosis is dire. It will take the expertise of a dedicated marine biologist, the ingenuity of a brilliant prosthetics doctor, and the unwavering devotion of a young boy to bring about a groundbreaking miracle-a miracle that might not only save Winter but could also help scores of people around the world. -- (C) Warner Bros
PG, 1 hr. 52 min.
Drama, Kids & Family
Directed By: Charles Martin Smith
Written By: Karen Janszen, Noam Dromi
In Theaters: Sep 23, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$58.6M
Warner Bros. Pictures

Moneyball

Based on a true story, Moneyball is a movie for anybody who has ever dreamed of taking on the system. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball's conventional wisdom is wrong. Forced to reinvent his team on a tight budget, Beane will have to outsmart the richer clubs. The onetime jock teams with Ivy League grad Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) in an unlikely partnership, recruiting bargain players that the scouts call flawed, but all of whom have an ability to get on base, score runs, and win games. It's more than baseball, it's a revolution - one that challenges old school traditions and puts Beane in the crosshairs of those who say he's tearing out the heart and soul of the game. -- (C) Sony Pictures
PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.
Drama, Comedy
Directed By: Bennett Miller
Written By: Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin
In Theaters: Sep 23, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$57.7M
Sony Pictures

The Big Year

Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson are at a crossroads -- one is experiencing a mid-life crisis, another a late-life crisis, and the third, a far from ordinary no-life crisis. From David Frankel, the director of The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me, comes a sophisticated comedy about three friendly rivals who, tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of wild and life-changing adventures. -- (C) 20th Century Fox
PG, 1 hr. 40 min.
Comedy
Directed By: David Frankel
Written By: Howard Franklin, Mark Obmascik
In Theaters: Oct 14, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$3.3M
20th Century Fox

50/50

Inspired by a true story, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen star as best friends whose lives are changed by a cancer diagnosis in this new comedy directed by Jonathan Levine from a script by Will Reiser. 50/50 is the story of a guy's transformative and, yes, sometimes funny journey to health - drawing its emotional core from Will Reiser's own experience with cancer and reminding us that friendship and love, no matter what bizarre turns they take, are the greatest healers. -- (C) Summit Entertainment
R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Drama, Comedy
Directed By: Jonathan Levine
Written By: Will Reiser
In Theaters: Sep 30, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$24.3M
Summit Entertainment

The Ides of March

The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency. -- (C) Sony Pictures
R, 1 hr. 38 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Directed By: George Clooney
Written By: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon
In Theaters: Oct 7, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$21.8M
Sony Pictures

Footloose

Writer/Director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film. Ren MacCormack (Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont's local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister's troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process. -- (C) Paramount
PG-13, 1 hr. 53 min.
Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Directed By: Craig Brewer
Written By: Dean Pitchford, Craig Brewer
In Theaters: Oct 14, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$15.6M
Paramount Studios

The Thing

Paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) has traveled to the desolate region for the expedition of her lifetime. Joining a Norwegian scientific team that has stumbled across an extraterrestrial ship buried in the ice, she discovers an organism that seems to have died in the crash eons ago. But it is about to wake up. When a simple experiment frees the alien from its frozen prison, Kate must join the crew's pilot, Carter (Joel Edgerton), to keep it from killing them off one at a time. And in this vast, intense land, a parasite that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish. The Thing serves as a prelude to John Carpenter's classic 1982 film of the same name. -- (C) Universal
R, 1 hr. 42 min.
Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. , Matthijs van Heijningen
Written By: Ronald D. Moore, Eric Heisserer
In Theaters: Oct 14, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$8.5M
Universal Pictures

Real Steel

A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback. -- (C) Dreamworks
PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Shawn Levy
Written By: John Gatins, Shawn Levy, Richard Mathis
In Theaters: Oct 7, 2011 Wide
US Box Office:$51.7M
Walt Disney Pictures

The Way

Movie Info
The Way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an irascible American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on, is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. -- (C) Icon
PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy
Directed By: Emilio Estevez
Written By: Emilio Estevez
In Theaters: Oct 7, 2011 Limited
US Box Office:$0.4M

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