Films Jan. 4-10, 2008

Because of the holiday, film times are unavailable for this week
The Bucket List (PG13) Comedy drama. Two terminally ill men try to fulfill a wish list known as “The Bucket List” before each kicks the bucket. Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman
Juno (PG13) Comedy drama. Critically acclaimed film about a teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy, who finds new parents for her baby. Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman.
One Missed Call (PG13) Horror. People receive terrifying cell phone messages foretelling their deaths. Ed Burns, Shannyn Sossamon.
There Will be Blood (R) Drama. A turn-of-the-century silver miner becomes an oil tycoon and buys the oil rights to a family’s ranch. Corruption and deception turns a family and a small town upside down. Daniel Day Lewis, Mary Elizabeth Barrett.
Alien vs. Predator (R) Sci fi. Monster battle it out in Colorado. Reiko aylesworth, Steven Pasquale.
Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG) Three chipmunk brothers, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are adopted by a man named Dave. If you’re old enough you’ll remember the song.
American Gangster (R) RC: Based on the true story of a young black man from North Carolina who becomes a wealthy New York drug lord. Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe. Directed by Ridley Scott
Beowulf (PG13) The classic story of the battle between the mighty Beowulf and the demon Grendel. Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich. Available in 3D at some showings.
Charlie Wilson’s War (R) Based on the true story of a brash Texas congressman who manipulates the CIA into arming Afghanistan rebels. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts.
Fred Claus (PG) Comedy. Holiday tale about Fred Claus (Nicholas’ younger brother) a fast-talking repo man who goes to the North Pole to help in Santa’s workshop. Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey.
The Golden Compass (PG13) Sci fi fantasy. Human souls manifest as shape-shifting animal creatures in the world of two young children. Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig.
The Great Debators (PG13) Inspired by a true story about a debate team from a small African American college and their controversial coach who challenged the social mores of the time. Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker.
I am Legend (PG13) Sci-fi, fantasy. A virus kills everyone in New York but one man, who must now battle the carnivorous mutants that the virus created. Will Smith.
Into the Wild (R) Based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a college honors grad, who goes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Emile Hirsch, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt. Sean Penn directs.
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G) A magical toy store and everything in it comes to life. Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman
National Treasure 2 (PG) Action adventure. Nicholas Cage on a quest to solve uncover the mystery of Abe Lincoln’s assassination. Ed Harris, Helen Mirren.
No Country for Old Men (R) A Coen Brothers film. After a drug deal goes bad, an innocent finds $2 million in cash and is pursued by the law (Tommy Lee Jones) and one of the druggies (Javier Bardem), a psychotic who kills almost everyone he encounters..
Perfect Holiday (PG) Romantic comedy. A young girl plays matchmaker for her divorced mom. Queen Latifa, Terrence Howard.
P.S. I Love You (PG13) A young widow’s late husband leaves a list of tasks in 10 messages to help her transition to a new life. Hilary Swank, Lisa Kudrow, Gerard Butler.
Sweeney Todd (R) A barber becomes a grisly murderer as revenge for his unjust imprisonment. Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter.
This Christmas (PG) Comedy. A family comes together for Christmas for the first time in four years. Secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. Laz Alonso, Chris Brown, Loretta Devine.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (R) Comedy about a 70’s rock musician. John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer.
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (PG) Family film about the Scottish legend of the water horse.