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Movie showtimes and reviews June 28-July 5
by Bill White
Jun 28, 2007
1408: John Cusack is the man to watch in this horror thriller based on a Stephen King short story. Like “The Shining,” also based on King material, the main character is a frustrated writer who likes to drink, has a terrible trauma in his past and is in isolated surroundings that send him spiraling into madness. Though it doesn’t quite stack up to “The Shining,” Cusack’s performance — most of the film is just him in a “haunted” hotel suite — puts it a notch above a lot of current horror fare. Samuel L. Jackson as the hotel manager doesn’t get much screen time, but makes the most of what he’s given. (PG-13) HH1/2 – TB
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15. Fri-Sun 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:45, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 1:40, 4:40, 7:35, 10:30. Fri-Mon 11:10 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30. Fri-Sun 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8:15, 10:40. Also Sat-Sun 10:05 a.m. Mon-Thurs, July 5 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:10, 10:30. Also Wed, July 4 10:50 a.m.
Longston Place: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:25, 3:45, 7:15, 9:35. Fri-Mon 11:05 a.m., 1:25, 3:55, 7:15, 9:50.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50. Fri-Mon 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 5, 7:50, 10:30.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7, 9:20. Fri-Mon 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:45, 7, 9:20. Tues-Thurs, July 5 7, 9:20.
10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALI LAMA: (NR)
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 4:45.
A MIGHTY HEART: Angelina Jolie in a superb performance as Mariane Pearl, whose husband, Daniel, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was kidnapped in Pakistan in 2002. British director Michael Winterbottom focuses on her during the search for her husband, in a harrowing story of courage and death. Filmed largely on location, in a world that is an unreadable puzzle for the searchers. (R) HHH1/2 – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:05, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55. Fri-Sun 9:10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:40, 3:45, 6:40, 9:20. Fri-Mon 11:30 a.m., 2:30, 6:20, 9:10.
Longston Place: Fri-Mon 11:15 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:05, 9:35.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10. Fri-Sun 9:35.
South Hill Mall: Thurs 12:40, 3:05, 6:30, 9:15.
CAREY THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis. 28 Weeks Later (PG-13) Thurs 7. Shrek the Third (PG) Fri 7. Sat-Sun 2. Thurs, July 5 7 Bug (R) Fri 9:30. Sun 7. Theater closed Mon-Wed. AAFES/Studio Appreciation free pre-view screening, Sat 7. Tickets available at For Lewis Main PX. Limit four per family.
DISTURBIA: If they had to remake “Rear Window” — and it was inevitable — this is the way to do it: with an appealingly sullen teen hero, lots of nifty surveillance gadgets in place of James Stewart’s telephoto lens, and a romantic interest who looks like Gisele Bundchen’s younger sister. This homage to the classic is so savvy and fun that Hitchcock purists shouldn’t dare to complain. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Morse and Sarah Roemer. (PG-13) HHH – PW
Blue Mouse: Thurs 7.
South Hill Mall: Thurs 6:40, 9:20.
EVAN ALMIGHTY: There’s no movie here — just a concept that holds little promise and can’t even deliver on those low expectations. Out of the blue, God (Morgan Freeman) appears and tells Evan (Steve Carell) to build an ark. This witless effort could have been called “God Is My Co-Signer.” (PG) H – RR
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 1, 2, 3:15, 4:15, 5:25, 6:45, 7:40, 9, 9:50. Fri-Tues 12:45, 1:30, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 7, 8:15, 9:30, 10:30. Also Sat 11 a.m. Wed-Thurs, July 5 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15, 10:30.
Century Olympia: Thurs-Sun 11:25 a.m., 12:40, 2, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 7:05, 8:20, 9:40.
Gig Harbor 3: Thurs noon, 3:30, 7, 10:10. Fri-Mon 12:20, 4, 7:20, 10:10. Tues-Thurs, July 5 1:20, 4:40, 7:40, 10:20.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 10:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:20, 1:10, 2:10, 3:30, 4:20, 4:50, 6:30, 7:20, 7:40, 9:10, 10, 10:20. Fri-Mon 11 a.m., 12:25, 2:10, 3:20, 4:45, 6:10, 7:10, 7:45, 8:45, 9:40, 10:35.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs noon, 12:45, 2:15, 3, 4:30, 5:20, 6:40, 7:40, 8:50, 9:50. Fri-Sun 12:20, 1:15, 2:35, 3:35, 4:50, 5:50, 7:15, 8:10, 9:30, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 10:05 a.m., 11 a.m. Mon 1:15, 1:45, 3:30, 4, 5:45, 6:45, 8:05, 9, 10:20. Tues-Thurs, July 5 1:20, 1:50, 3:35, 4, 5:50, 6:45, 8:05, 9, 10:20. Also Wed, July 4 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m.
Longston Place: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 12:20, 1:50, 2:30, 2:50, 4:10, 5:15, 6:35, 7:20, 7:45, 9:30, 10, 10:30. Fri-Mon 11:20 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 12:20, 1:50, 2:30, 2:50, 4:10, 4:50, 5:15, 6:35, 7:20, 7:45, 9:30, 10, 10:30.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:10, 1:20, 2, 2:30, 3:40, 4:30, 5, 6:35, 7:05, 7:35, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15. Fri-Mon 9:50 a.m., 11:05 a.m., 12:15, 1:40, 2:45, 4:10, 5:15, 6:50, 7:45, 9:30, 10:20.
Yelm Cinemas: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:45, 9.
EVENING: See review page 21.
Century Olympia: Fri-Sun 11:05 a.m., 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, July 5 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:25.
Longston Place: Fri-Mon 10:55 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:25, 10:20.
Regal Martin Village: Fri-Mon 12:20, 3:35, 7:20, 10:40.
FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER: A new team of writers attempts to bring depth to this sequel and ends up with a movie that, while occasionally funny, is nonetheless mind-numbingly silly. Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis return to save the world, this time from the planet-destroying Silver Surfer voiced by Laurence Fishburne. (PG) HH1/2 – MD
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 1:30, 3:45, 5:50, 7:55, 10. Fri-Thurs, July 5 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:45, 9:50. Also Sat 10:15 a.m.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 12:30, 2:10, 3, 4:40, 5:30, 7:10, 8, 9:45, 10:25. Fri-Sun 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45.
Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 12:20, 4, 7:20, 9:50.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 10:50 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:45, 2:30, 4:10, 5:10, 7:10, 7:50, 9:40, 10:25. Fri-Mon 10:25 a.m., 1, 3:50, 6:50, 7:40, 9:20, 10:15.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:30, 1:50, 2:40, 4, 4:50, 6:05, 7, 8:10, 9:10, 10:15. Fri-Sun 1:30, 3:45, 5:55, 7:05, 8:05, 9:20, 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 11:15 a.m. Mon 1:40, 3:55, 6:10, 8, 8:45, 10:10. Tues & Thurs, July 5 1:40, 3:55, 6:10, 8:45. Wed, July 4 10:40 a.m., 12:50, 3, 5:15, 7:25, 9:50.
Longston Place: Thurs-Sun 11 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1:20, 1:45, 3:40, 4:05, 6:30, 7:55, 10:05, 10:15. Mon 11 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1:20, 1:45, 4:05, 7:55, 10:15.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 12:05, 1:35, 2:35, 4:05, 5:05, 6:30, 7:45, 9, 10:20. Fri-Sun 9:30 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 9:50, 10:25. Mon 9:30 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:25.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs-Mon 11:50 a.m., 2, 4:15, 6:25, 8:40. Tues-Thurs, July 5 11:50 a.m., 2, 4:15.
HOSTEL: PART II: Writer-director Eli Roth reprises his 2005 “Hostel” splatter tale; this time upscale tourists torture unlucky tourists in a Slovak hostel. Supposedly inspired by videos of journalist Daniel Pearl’s beheading. (R) HH1/2 – BS
South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 7:10, 9:35.
KNOCKED UP: If “Old School” and “She’s Having a Baby” lined up 50 yards apart, sprinted at each other at full speed and collided in violently comedic-sexual fashion, spawning one film, the result would be “Knocked Up.” Half goofball guy-movie and half sentimental chick-flick, it works on both levels, even if it does overstay its welcome. (R) HHH – RR
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 3:45, 7, 10:05. Fri-Sun 11:35 a.m., 3:45, 7, 10:05.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Tues 12:40, 3:35, 7:05, 9:55.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:30, 10:15. Fri-Sun 11:05 a.m., 4:35, 7:25, 10:25. Mon 11:05 a.m., 4:35.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:15, 3:05, 5:50, 8:35. Fri-Sun 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:10. Also Sat-Sun 11:05 a.m. Mon-Thurs, July 5 1:35, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55. Also Wed, July 4 10:50 a.m.
Longston Place: Thurs-Mon 11:35 a.m., 2:35, 7:35, 10:35.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 1:25, 4:25, 7:40, 9:20, 10:35. Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:45, 7:30, 10:30.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 6:10, 8:50. Fri-Mon only 2:30, 6:10, 8:50.
LA VIE EN ROSE: See review page 21.
Fri-Sun 2, 4:30, 6:45, 8:45. Also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m. Mon 4:30, 6:45, 8:45.
LICENSE TO WED: See review next week. (PG-13)
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Tues-Thurs, July 5 12:50, 2:55, 5, 7:05, 9:10.
Lakewood Towne Center: Tues-Thurs, July 5 3:10, 7:25. Also Wed, July 4 10:55 a.m.
Yelm Cinemas: Tues-Thurs, July 5 12:25, 2:45, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30.
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD: See review page 21.
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 1:15, 2:15, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, July 5 1:15, 2, 4:15, 5, 7:30, 8, 10:15. Also Sat 10:30 a.m. Also Fri-Sat night 10:45.
Century Olympia: Thurs-Sun 11:30 a.m., 1:05, 2:30, 4:10, 5:40, 7:15, 8:45, 10:20.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30, 2, 4:30, 5, 7:30, 8, 10:35, 11. Fri-Mon 10:30 a.m., 12:45, 1:30, 3:45, 4:30, 6:45, 7:30, 9:45, 10:30.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 1:20, 4:20, 7:30, 10:30. Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40. Also Sat-Sun 10:20 a.m. Mon-Thurs, July 5 1:20, 4:20, 7:30, 10:25. Also Wed, July 4 10:20 a.m.
Longston Place: Thurs-Sun 10:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:40, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 7:40, 9:55, 10:40. Mon 11:30 a.m., 2:25, 7, 9:55.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs noon, 1:30, 4, 4:50, 7, 7:50, 10, 10:45. Fri-Sun 10 a.m., noon, 1, 3:25, 4:15, 6:45, 7:15, 9:45, 10:15. Mon noon, 3:25, 6:45, 9:45.
Yelm Cinemas: Fri-Thurs, July 5 12:30, 3:20, 6:05, 8:55.
MR. BROOKS: While the plot is often a mess, “Mr. Brooks” is thoroughly entertaining from start to finish, thanks in great part to the work of Kevin Costner as a serial killer and William Hurt as his imaginary alter ego, and the stylish direction of Bruce Evans. It’s a classic guilty pleasure movie. (R) HHH – RR
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 1:45, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, July 5 10.
Longston Place: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:40, 6:55, 9:45. Fri-Mon 2:05, 10:05.
NANCY DREW: Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts’ niece, shows her star quality as teen sleuth Nancy Drew, who leaves her cozy River Heights home with her dad for Los Angeles. Despite good performances, the film suffers from poor direction and a senseless storyline. (PG) HH – BZ
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 12:45, 3, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, July 5 12:15, 2:30, 5:05, 7:20. Also Sat 10 a.m.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 5, 7:30, 10:10. Fri-Sun 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 5, 7:30.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:10, 3:20. Fri-Mon 12:30, 3:35.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25. Fri-Sun 12:15, 2:30, 4:45. Also Sat-Sun 10 a.m. Mon 1:10, 3:25, 5:40.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:25, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40. Fri-Sun 11:20 a.m., 1:50, 4:20, 7.
South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50. Fri-Mon 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 1:50, 4:05, 6:30, 8:45. Fri-Mon only 2:35, 4:50.
OCEAN’S THIRTEEN: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and the usual sidekicks produce a baker’s dozen sequel that belongs in the day-old store. When Al Pacino cheats their pal Elliott Gould out of his casino, they team up to sabotage opening night with a lickety-split plot that includes such implausibilities as creating a fake earthquake with a 600-ton Eurotunnel boring machine. Good looking, however, and maybe fun if you don’t expect a real caper movie. (PG-13) HH1/2 – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs-Sun 11:45 a.m., 2:35, 5:35, 8:30.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:35, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:25.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 2:50, 6:45, 9:30, 10:05. Fri-Mon 11:45 a.m., 2:50, 6:35, 9:35.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs noon, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Fri noon, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:35. Sat-Sun 10:10 a.m., 12:55, 3:35, 6:05, 8:45. Mon-Thurs, July 5 1:05, 3:40, 6:20, 9. Wed, July 4 10:15 a.m.
Longston Place: Thurs-Mon 11:55 a.m., 2:55, 6:50, 9:40.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:15, 3:25, 7:45, 10:30. Fri-Mon 12:40, 3:40, 6:55, 10:05.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:05, 6:20, 9:10. Fri-Mon only 11:35 a.m., 7:05, 9:40.
OLYMPIA FILM SOCIETY: All films at Capital Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, downtown Olympia. Bamako (NR) Mon & Wed 9. Tues & Thurs, July 5 6:30. Offside (PG) Mon & Wed 6:30. Tues & Thurs, July 5 9.
ONCE: John Carney’s winning film, an unpretentious tale about two lonely souls in Dublin who connect through music, presents a new type of movie musical. One of the year’s best films thus far. (R) HHHH – MH
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:10, 4, 6:20, 8:30. Fri-Sun 2:30, 6:35. Mon 6:35.
PARIS, JE T’AIME: Eighteen different directors come together to pay cinematic homage to the City of Light. Gus Van Sant, Alexander Payne, Wes Craven and the Coen brothers are among the participants, each one presenting his or her own story with a unique style, cast and location. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Elijah Wood, Steve Buscemi and Natalie Portman are some of the indie film actors who star. (R) – BW
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:20, 6:35, 9. Fri-Mon 4:15, 8:15. Also Sat-Sun 11:55 a.m.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END: If Erroll Flynn, Tyrone Power and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. could see the ridiculously entertaining action sequences in this third “Pirates” movie, they’d drop their swords in amazement. Director Gore Verbinski and the stunt and special effects crews have created one of the most impressive blends of live-action work and CGI wizardry ever put on film. Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley have poured so much talent and energy into their roles, I have to acknowledge that even though I haven’t been the biggest fan of the “Pirates” franchise, these characters have earned their iconic status. (PG-13) HHH – RR
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:35, 4:45, 7:55. Fri-Sun 12:35, 4:15, 7:55.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs-Tues noon, 3:30, 7, 10:30.
Gig Harbor 3: Thurs-Sun only 11:30 a.m., 3, 6:30, 10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 2:40, 6:25, 9:35, 10:15. Fri-Mon 10:45 a.m., 2:35, 6:15, 9:15, 10.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:10, 3:35, 7:05, 10:25. Fri 12:05, 3:40, 7:05, 10:30. Sat-Sun 10:15 a.m., 1:40, 5:05, 8:30. Mon-Tues & Thurs, July 5 1:10, 4:35, 8. Wed, July 4 10:35 a.m., 1:55, 5:20, 8:45.
Longston Place: Thurs 10:50 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45, 3:20, 6:40, 7:55, 10:25. Fri-Mon 10:50 a.m., 2:45, 6:40, 10:25.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 3:30, 7:10, 10:40. Fri-Sun 11:15 a.m., 3:15, 6:55, 10:35.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 12:35, 4:10, 7:45. Fri-Thurs, July 5 4:35, 8.
RATATOUILLE: See preview page 21.
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Thurs, July 5 noon, 1:45, 2:45, 4:30, 5:30, 7:15, 8:30, 9:45. Also Sat 10:45 a.m. Also Fri-Sat 11.
Century Olympia: Fri-Sun 11 a.m., 12:20, 1:45, 3:10, 4:40, 6, 7:25, 8:50, 10:15.
Gig Harbor 3: Fri-Mon noon, 3:30, 7, 9:50. Tues-Thurs, July 5 1, 4:20, 7:20, 10.f
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Mon 10:20 a.m., 12:20, 1:20, 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 4:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:30, 10:20.
Lakewood Towne Center: Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:45. Also Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m. Mon 1:20, 4:10. Tues-Thurs, July 5 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:45. Also Wed, July 4 10:30 a.m.
Regal Martin Village: Fri-Sun 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55. Mon 9:35 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:25, 1:45, 3:30, 4:25, 6:30, 7:10, 9:15, 9:55,
South Hill Cinema 6: Fri-Mon 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:30, 2:40, 3:35, 4:20, 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 9:20, 9:40, 10. Also Fri-Sun 10 a.m. Tues 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10.
Yelm Cinemas: Fri-Thurs, July 5 11:30 a.m., 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50.
SHREK THE THIRD: A damped-down return to the kingdom of Far Far Away, lacking the comic energy of the first brilliant film and not measuring up to the second. The plot involves Shrek’s reluctance to become the king, which will not much interest younger viewers, and lacks the comic invention of the earlier films. Also, not enough Donkey. (PG) HH1/2 – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45.
Century Olympia: Thurs noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:50. Fri-Sun 9:55.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 10:35 a.m., 12:50, 3:50, 7. Fri-Mon 10:35 a.m., 2.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:05, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30, 8:40. Fri-Sun 12:55, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35. Also Sat-Sun 10:45 a.m. Mon 1:25, 3:35, 5:40, 7:45, 9:50.
Regal Martin Village: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 1:50, 4:20, 6:50. Fri-Sun 9:40 a.m., 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:25.
South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:50, 2:20, 4:10, 4:40, 7, 9:40. Fri-Mon 1:15, 3:45, 6:40, 9:10. Also Fri-Sun 10:30 a.m.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 12:05, 2:25, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05. Fri-Thurs, July 5 12:20, 2:25.
SICKO: Michael Moore’s litany of horrors about the American health care system, which is run for profit, and insurance companies, who pay bonuses to employees who are successful in denying coverage or claims. Moore tones down his usual humor and seriously, sympathetically listens to such people as a 9/11 volunteer who can’t get the treatment she needs. Likely to strike home with anyone, liberal or conservative, who has had serious illness in the family. (PG-13) HHH1/2 – RE
Regal Martin Village: Fri-Mon 12:25, 4, 7, 10.
SPIDER-MAN 3: It’s as if director Sam Raimi felt he had to give us more of everything and in the process lost sight of what made the first two Spider-Man films so enjoyable — likable characters facing off against truly menacing and evil villains, a half-dozen great action scenes and just the right dose of madcap humor. But “Spider-Man 3” has an identity crisis. It’s often thrilling but never scary, and at times it’s pure camp. HH (PG-13) – RR
Blue Mouse: Fri-Thurs, July 5 7. Also Sat-Sun 3:45.
Longston Place: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 3:10, 7:10, 10:10. Fri-Mon 10:45 a.m., 6:45.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 9:25. Fri-Sun 9:25.
SURF’S UP: Hollywood’s infatuation with penguins continues as a documentary film crew follows Cody Maverick, a rockhopper from Shiverpool, Antarctica, on his quest to become a champion surfer. The Sony Animation team spared no detail in making it appear like a real doc, and directors Ash Brannon and Chris Buck took a chance by recording the voice talent together rather than individually. It pays off with better character reaction and comic timing than some other animated films. Excellent voice work by Shia LaBeouf as Cody, Jeff Bridges as Big Z, Jon Heder as Chicken Joe and James Woods as a Don King-like surfing promoter. (PG) HHH1/2 – TB
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Wed-Thurs, July 5 12:20, 2:25, 4:45, 7, 9:30.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:35, 6:50, 9:10. Fri-Sun 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 6:55.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs-Tues noon, 2:05, 4:10, 7, 9:05.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:50, 4, 7:05. Fri-Mon 12:10, 3:10, 7.
Lakewood Towne Center: Thurs 12:05, 2:05, 4:05, 6:10, 8:15. Fri-Sun 12:45, 2:55, 5, 7:10, 9:10. Also Sat-Sun 10:35 a.m. Mon 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20, 9:20. Tues-Thurs, July 5 1:05, 5:20, 9:40.
Longston Place: Tues-Wed 9:30 a.m., 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15. Thurs, July 5 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 1:45, 4:15, 6:45. Fri-Sun 9:45 a.m., 12:05, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05.
South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 12:30, 2:10, 2:40, 4:20, 4:50, 6:50, 9:30. Fri-Mon noon, 2:20, 4:35, 7, 9:30.
Yelm Cinemas: Thurs 2:30. Fri-Mon only 11:45 a.m.
TRANSFORMERS: See review next week: (PG-13)
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Tues-Thurs, July 5 10:30 a.m., 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10, 10:30.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Mon 8, 11:15.
Lakewood Towne Center: Mon 8. Tues-Thurs, July 5 1, 1:45, 4:15, 5, 7:30, 8:15, 10:40. Also Wed, July 4 10:25 a.m.
South Hill Cinema 6: Tues-Thurs, July 5 12:30, 3:50, 7, 10:10.
Regal Martin Village 16: Mon 8, 11:15.
Yelm Cinemas: Tues-Thurs, July 5 11:35 a.m., 12:05, 2:40, 3:10, 6, 6:20, 9:05, 9:25.
WAITRESS: You’ll want to do one of three things after you see “Waitress”: eat a pie, bake a pie or sing a song about pie. Whichever way you go, you’ll have a spring in your step and a smile on your face. It’s this year’s “Little Miss Sunshine,” where instead of a van, a road trip, a mute son and a suicidal Proust scholar, we have a diner, an unplanned pregnancy, a fumbling doctor and a crabby old coot. Jenna (Keri Russell) is a pie genius who vents her frustrations baking pies in this bittersweet parable. (PG-13) HHHH – TB
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9:10. Fri-Sun 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:10. Also Sat-Sun noon. Mon 4:45, 7:10, 9:10.
