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Movie showtimes and reviews Nov. 29-Dec. 6
by Bill White
Nov 29, 2007
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: Barrow, Alaska, said to be the northernmost town in America, undergoes 30 days without sun every winter, which makes it an ideal holiday haven for vampires. The townsfolk, led by Josh Hartnett and Melissa George, do battle against ravenous vampire hordes led by Danny Huston, in a film that is well-directed and -acted, but raises the question, is there a shortage of vampire films? (R) Two and a half stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 10:25.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30.
AMERICAN GANGSTER: Denzel Washington in a story inspired by the real-life Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas, who flew to Thailand to secure a steady supply, and drove out competition with higher quality and lower prices. Russell Crowe stars as Det. Richie Roberts, who doggedly pursues him for years, despite opposition within his own department. Director Ridley Scott moves the story smoothly and relentlessly, as a collaboration between drug addiction and sound business practices. (R) Four stars – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2, 5:15. 8:30. Fri-Sun 12:35, 4:05, 7:20, 10:35. Sun no 10:35. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 2, 5:15, 8:25.
Century Olympia: Thurs 1:50, 5:20, 8:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:50, 5:20, 8:45.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 2:55, 6:50, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 4:30, 8:10.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 3:15, 6:45, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:25, 3:45, 7, 10:15. Also Sat-Sun 11:55 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:10, 2:50, 3:35, 7, 10:05, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:35, 3:30, 6:45, 10:05.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 2:45, 6:45, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:50 a.m., 3:15, 6:50, 10:25.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 8:40.
AUGUST RUSH: Drenched in sentimentality, but it’s supposed to be. Freddie Highmore plays a boy who runs away from an orphanage to find his parents. He has learned that they (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers) were musicians, and believes that through his own music he can find them. The movie is sincere and good-hearted, and really loves music. Yes, it depicts an impossibly sentimental world, but younger viewers will really like it, I suspect, and it has the courage to go all the way with its affectionate updating of “Oliver Twist.” With Robin Williams, Terrence Howard. (PG) Three stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 10:55 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10. Also Sat-Sun 10:55 a.m.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:30, 2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 9:55.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:20, 3:40, 6:40, 9:20.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:05, 2:35, 5, 7:35, 10:10. Also Sat-Sun 11:50 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:30, 3:15, 7:30, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:30, 3:20, 7:30, 10:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 2:20, 5:05, 7:55, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:25 a.m., 2:10, 5, 7:45, 10:35.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:35 a.m., 2, 4:25, 6:55, 9:20.
AWAKE: A new twist to the psychological thriller that has become this year’s top movie genre. “Anesthetic awareness” is, apparently, a real phenomenon wherein a patient’s anesthesia fails him during surgery (in this case Hayden Christenson) leaving him fully conscious but unable to move . The patient’s wife is played by Jessica Alba who, coincidentally, made me feel a little “anesthetic aware” when I saw her in “Sin City.” (R) – BW
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Sun 1, 3;15, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50. Also Sat 10:40 a.m. Sun no 9:50. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 2:50, 5:05, 7:10.
Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:40, 2:55, 5:05, 7:15, 9:25.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs-Fri, Dec. 6 1:05, 3:20, 5:30, 7:45, 10:35.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10. Also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:05, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10:15.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 noon, 2:15, 4:35, 7:50, 10:30.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 6:40, 8:35.
BEE MOVIE: Jerry Seinfeld does the voice for a rebel bee who refuses to settle down to a lifetime of drudgery before he explores outside the hive. That leads to a lawsuit against the human race for exploiting honey. We learn at the outset of the movie that bees theoretically cannot fly. Unfortunately, in the movie, that applies only to the screenplay. It is really, really, really hard to care much about a platonic romantic relationship between Renee Zellweger and a bee. (PG) Two stars – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:15, 3:15, 4:25, 7, 8. Fri-Sun 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:25. Also Sat 10:20 a.m. Sun no 9:25. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 2:15, 4:25, 7.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 1:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 2:30, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:45.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:50 a.m., 12:15, 1:15, 2:35, 335, 4:55, 5:55, 7:10, 8:10, 9:25, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15. Also Sat-Sun 11:50 a.m.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:40, 7:40.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:30, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:05 a.m., 1:40, 4:15, 7:05, 9:30.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:10, 2:20, 2:40, 4:40, 5, 7:10, 7:30, 9:15. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:40 a.m., 2, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:10, 2:15, 4:20, 6:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:40 a.m., 1:45, 6:35.
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke play brothers who conspire on a “victimless crime” with dire consequences, in one of the year’s best thrillers — and films. Co-starring Marisa Tomei, Amy Ryan, Rosemary Harris; one of the best films by the cinematic treasure Sidney Lumet. (R) Four stars – RE
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 9.
BELLA: The story of two people who fall in love because of an unborn child. Winner of the Audience Award at Toronto 2006, it is a heart-tugger with the confidence not to tug too hard. Starring charismatic newcomer Eduardo Verastegui, who is the chef of his brother’s Mexican restaurant in New York, until his life changes one day when his brother fires a waitress named Nina (Tammy Blanchard) for being late. He discovers she is pregnant and has good reasons for wanting her to have the child, in a movie sweet, warm and funny. (PG-13) Three stars – RE
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 1:55, 4:15, 6:55, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:55, 3:15, 6:50, 9:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 4:20, 6:55.
BEOWULF: A titanic epic battle between the monster Grendel and the hero Beowulf, shown by director Robert Zemeckis with rip-roaring gusto by using the same technology as his “Polar Express,” so that animated characters look almost real. With the voices (and sometimes the appearances) of Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson and Crispin Glover (who however doesn’t look anything like Grendel). Lots of nudity and yet a PG-13 rating because, you see, Jolie “isn’t really there,” although she’s there enough that she says she won’t be taking her own kids. Absurd violent action in the Monty Python spirit. (PG-13) Three stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:05, 5, 6:50, 7:50, 9:45, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:35, 2:10, 5, 6:40, 7:45, 10:25. Also Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:35, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:05, 1:45, 2:45, 4:35, 5:35, 7:40, 8:15, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:55, 4:20, 7:40, 10:25.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 noon, 2:30, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:15, 12:45, 2:55, 3:25, 5:30, 7:05, 8:05, 9:45, 10:45. Also 3D showtimes 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:15, 2:55, 5:30, 8:05, 10:40. Also 3D showtimes 12:40, 3:10, 6:15, 9.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Fri-Sun 4:20, 7, 9:50. Also Sat-Sun 1:20. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 4:20, 7.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:45. Also 3-D showtimes 11:15 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:40. Also 3-D showtimes 11:15 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:30 a.m., 1:55, 4:20, 6:45, 9:15.
DAN IN REAL LIFE: Steve Carell (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin”) is a widower with three girls who goes home to Rhode Island for Thanksgiving and meets a woman (Juliette Binoche) in a bookstore; they fall into the early stages of love, but it turns out she’s the girlfriend of his brother (Dane Cook). Makes for an awkward weekend. With John Mahoney and Dianne Wiest as the parents. Sweet, low-key, a good time. (PG-13) Three stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 8. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 4:15, 9:20. Also Sat-Sun 11:10 a.m.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:30, 5:05, 9:40.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 3:55, 6:40, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:40, 3:35, 6:50, 9:30.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:25, 3:10, 6:45, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:25, 3:35, 6:55, 9:35.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:25, 7:10, 9:50.
THE DARJEELING LIMITED: Three brothers have a reunion in India and take a strange and eccentric train journey in search of themselves, enlightenment, their mother, and certain obscure over-the-counter remedies guaranteed to cure sobriety. Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman star in a laid-back human comedy that meanders so persuasively, it gets us meandering right along. With Amara Karan as a seductive train stewardess and Wally Wolodarsky as Wilson’s employee, who issues laminated daily schedules from his office in the baggage car. Directed by Wes Anderson (“Rushmore,” “The Royal Tenenbaums”). (R) Three and a half stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05.
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE: Weighed down by its splendor. There are scenes where the costumes are so sumptuous, the sets so vast, the music so insistent, that we lose sight of the humans behind the dazzle of the production. But Cate Blanchett is magnificently regal in the title role, and Clive Owen plays a romantic, swashbuckling, if historically inaccurate, Sir Walter Raleigh. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, who also made the much better “Elizabeth” (1998). (PG-13) Two and a half stars – RE
Blue Mouse: Fri-Wed 7. Also Sat-Sun 4.
ENCHANTED: Amy Adams, Oscar-nominated for “Junebug,” is effortlessly charming as Giselle, a young girl from a fairy-tale world who is transported to modern New York City by a jealous queen (Susan Sarandon). The film starts as animation, then becomes live action but still plays by fantasy rules, in a winning musical romance also starring Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden and Timothy Spall. (PG) Three stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11 a.m., 12:20, 1:40, 3, 4:20, 5:40, 7, 8:20, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:20, 1:40, 3, 4:20, 5:40, 7, 8:20, 9:40. Also Sat-Sun 11 a.m.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 1:20, 2, 3:50, 4:40, 6:30, 7:25, 9, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 noon, 12:45, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 7:30, 9, 10.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:45. Also Sat-Sun 11:05 a.m.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4, 7. Fri-Sun 4, 6:30, 9:30. Also Sat-Sun 1. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 4, 6:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:45, 2:15, 4:30, 5, 7:15, 7:45, 9:55, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45, 2:30, 4:30, 5:15, 7, 7:30, 9:45, 10:15.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 11:40 a.m., noon, 1:50, 2:10, 2:30, 4:25, 4:50, 5:10, 7, 7:20, 7:40, 9:50, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 3:30, 4:10, 4:30, 6:30, 7, 7:20, 9:10, 9:40.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10.
FRED CLAUS: Vince Vaughn plays Santa’s older brother in a case of sibling rivalry. When he hits up Santa (Paul Giamatti) for a $50,000 loan to finance an off-track betting parlor, he walks into a crisis at the North Pole, and is just in time to save the day. With Rachel Weisz as Fred’s meter-maid girlfriend, Kevin Spacey as a mean accountant, and Ludacris as the elves’ favorite deejay. Oh, and Miranda Richardson as Santa’s wife. (PG) Two stars – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:05, 3, 4:40, 5:35, 7:15, 8:10. Fri-Sun 12:25, 1:35, 3, 4:10, 5:35, 7, 8:10, 9:45, 10:40. Also Sat 12:25, 1:35. Sun no 9:45, 10:40. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 2:05, 3, 4:40, 5:35, 7:15, 8:10.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 2:05, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20. Sat 12:50, 3:45, 6:50, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 2:05, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 11:20 a.m.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:25, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:35, 3:45, 6:45, 9:35.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2, 4:40, 7:20, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15. Also Sat-Sun 11:55 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:30 a.m., noon, 2:05, 4:40, 6:40, 7:15, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:10.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:20, 7:20. Fri-Sun 4:40, 7:20, 10. Also Sat-Sun 1:40. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 4:40, 7:20.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:05 a.m., 2:05, 4:55, 7:40, 10:40.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:35, 3:10, 6:10, 8:50. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 3:50, 8:45.
FRENCH THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: Fred Clause (PG) Fri 7. Sat 2. Martian Child (PG) Fri 9:30. Sun 7. Bee Movie (PG) Sat 7. Sun 2.
THE GAME PLAN: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is NFL star Joe Kingman whose world is turned upside down when a young girl claims to be his daughter. Also stars Kyra Sedgwick. (PG) – BW
Blue Mouse: Thurs 7.
GONE BABY GONE: Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan play lovers and business partners who are private investigators specializing in tracking down deadbeats. Approached by clients to help find a missing child, they protest that they’re just garden-variety PIs, don’t carry guns, aren’t looking for heavy lifting. But maybe they’ll see something the cops miss. Impressive directing debut by Ben Affleck, with a top-drawer supporting cast: Morgan Freeman, Amy Madigan, Ed Harris, Amy Ryan. (R) Three and a half stars – RE
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 2:40, 7:15.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:45, 3:25, 7:05, 9:45.
HITMAN: Timothy Olyphant plays Agent 47, a trained assassin, head shaved, with a bar code tattooed on the back of his skull. Not low-profile, but he moves through the world with ease, is now in Russia to kill the premier. With Dougray Scott as the Interpol man on his trail and Olga Kurylenko as the girl who follows him loyally. Overcomes its video game origins enough to make 47 and the girl intriguing characters; I would have liked more about them. (R) Three stars – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:30, 4:45, 7:05. Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05. Also Sat 10:25 a.m. Sun no 10:05. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 2:30, 4:45, 7:05.
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:45, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:45, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs noon, 1:35, 2:50, 4:25, 5:30, 7:30, 8, 10, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:15, 1:10, 2:50, 4:25, 5:20, 7:20, 8, 9:40, 10:30.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 1:05, 3:25, 5:50, 8:15, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35. Also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 12:20, 2:10, 2:40, 4:30, 5, 7:10, 7:40, 9:40, 10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:20, 12:50, 2:40, 3, 5, 5:35, 7:40, 7:55, 10, 10:20.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5:05, 7:55, 10:45.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:30, 2:35, 4:45, 7, 9:10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 noon, 2:05, 4:15, 6:30, 8:40.
INTO THE WILD: Sean Penn directed this much anticipated adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s bestselling book about a college student who drops out of society to hitchhike across America with Alaska being his final destination. Emile Hirsh stars as the adventurous and tragic Chris. Also stars Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Catherine Keener and Vince Vaughn. (R) – BW
The Grand Cinema: Thurs-Sun 3, 6, 8:55. Also Sat-Sun noon. Mon-Wed 6, 8:55. Thurs, Dec. 6 3, 6, 8:55.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 3:35, 6:50, 10:30.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: Associated Ministries Benefit.
Blue Mouse: Thurs, Dec. 6: 9 a.m. Benefit Breakfast show, 2 p.m. show admission $5, 7 p.m. Benefit show with reception @ 6 p.m.
LARS AND THE REAL GIRL: Ryan Gosling plays Lars Lindstrom, a painfully shy young man who can barely stand the touch of another human being. One day he orders a life-sized love doll through the Internet, using “Bianca” not for sex but for companionship. He expects everyone else to treat the doll the same way, including his brother (Paul Schneider), sister-in-law (Emily Mortimer) and therapist (Patricia Clarkson). Only after the movie is over do you realize what a balancing act it was, what risks it took, what rewards is contains. Directed by Craig Gillespie, written by Nancy Oliver (“Six Feet Under”). (PG-13) Three and a half stars – RE
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:05, 4:20, 6:40. Fri-Sun 2, 4:25, 6:45, 9. Also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m. Mon-Wed 4:25, 6:45, 9. Thurs, Dec. 6 2, 4:25, 6:45, 9.
LEPEL: This week’s Children’s Film Festival edition is a multi-award winning , modern fairy-tale about an orphaned math prodigy. Danish with English subtitles. Recommended for ages 7 and older. (NR) – BW
The Grand Cinema: Sat-Sun 2:30.
LIONS FOR LAMBS: A talkathon following three storylines, with a flashback linking them. In Washington, a journalist (Meryl Streep) sits down for an exclusive interview with a Republican senator (Tom Cruise) who has presidential ambitions. In Los Angeles, a political science professor (Robert Redford) sits down to discuss the purposes of life with a brilliant but disappointing student (Andrew Garfield). And in Afghanistan, two of the professor’s former pupils (Michael Pena and Derek Luke) are involved in a firefight on a snowy mountain peak. At the beginning, the movie seems to be going somewhere. When we realize it’s going in circles, our interest flags. Directed by Redford. (R) Two and a half stars – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:05, 5:20, 7:45. Fri-Sun 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10. Also Sat 10:35 a.m. Sun no 10. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 3:05, 5:20, 7:45.
Century Olympia: Thurs 10:25.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 1:35, 9:50.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 10.
MR. MAGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM: Dustin Hoffman plays the 243-year-old proprietor of a magical toy store, and Natalie Portman is the young salesclerk he hopes will take over the store when he moves on to his next adventure. The store itself almost steals the movie; it’s a wonderful place. Younger kids will likely love it, but the plot is a little too cut-and-dried for older audience members. (G) Three stars – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:45, 5, 7:30. Fri-Sun 12:50, 3:10, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15. Also Sat 10:30 a.m. Sun no 10:15. Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6 2:45, 5, 7:30.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:30. Also Sat-Sun 11:25 a.m.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1:50, 4:30, 7, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 7, 9:15.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:05, 2:25, 4:55, 7:15, 9:40. Also Sat-Sun 11:45 a.m.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:05, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:10 a.m., 1:50, 4:20, 6:55, 9:35.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:20, 6:40, 9. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:50 a.m., 3:40, 6:20, 9.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:35, 7, 9:05.
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: Regards a completely evil man with wonderment, as if astonished that such a merciless creature could exist. He is Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), who travels Texas and kills people with a cattle stun gun. He is one strand in a plot involving a drug deal gone bad. Another is a sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) and a third is a hunter (Josh Brolin), a poor man who comes across $2 million in drug money. A masterpiece based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, written, directed and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. As good as their “Fargo,” which is saying something. (R) Four stars – RE
Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:55, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 11:05 a.m.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:10, 3:20, 6:40, 9:55.
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 4:05, 6:45, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 4, 6:35, 9:15. Also Sat-Sun 1:15.
P2: A woman (Rachel Nichols) works late in the office on Christmas Eve, leaves after everyone else, descends to parking level P2 to get her car, finds it won’t start, and then meets the homicidal madman (Wes Bentley) who is the overnight lot attendant. Yes, I know, it sounds like a formula slasher film, but it’s actually done well. (R) Three stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:55, 4:45, 7:40, 10:35.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:10, 4:10, 7:05, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:30, 4:10, 7:05, 9:55.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:05, 3:05, 7:25, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs noon, 3:30, 7, 10.
OLYMPIA FILM SOCIETY: All screenings at the Capital Theater, 206 E. 5th Ave. Olympia: Lake of Fire (NR) Thurs 6:15. Fri 9. Eastern Promises (R) Thurs 9. Fri 6:30. Mon & Wed 9. Tues 6:30. Banff Mountain Film Festival: See preview page 7, Sat 7. Sun 6. The Darjeeling Limited (R) Mon & Wed 6:30. Tues 9.
SAW IV: Jigsaw and his apprentice are dead. But that is not the end of the of his grizzly games. (R) – BW
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:35, 9:55. Also Sat-Sun 10:45 a.m.
STEPHEN KING’S THE MIST: A mist envelops a Maine town, concealing monstrous insects that eat people. A group of townspeople huddle inside a supermarket, divided between a reasonable leader (Thomas Jane) and a messianic nut (Marcia Gay Harden), while slimy tentacles slither under doors on the loading dock. Based on a Stephen King story, written and directed by Frank Darabont, who made “The Shawshank Redemption,” but I’ve seen “The Shawshank Redemption,” and this is no “Shawshank Redemption.” (R) Two stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:55, 3:55, 6:55, 10. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:55, 3:55, 6:55, 10.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:45, 3:25, 7:05, 9:35.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:35, 3:35, 7:35, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:50, 3:50, 7:15, 10:10.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:55 a.m., 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 11 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 3, 7:20, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:05, 3;50, 6:35, 9:25.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:15, 3:25, 7:15, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:05, 3:25, 7:20, 10:25.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:25, 3:05, 6:05, 9. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 6:05, 8:50.
THIS CHRISTMAS: The large and rambunctious Whitfield family gathers at Christmas for the first time in four years, and in a couple of days of tightly packed comic timing, they all discover each other’s secrets and confront each other’s problems. With Loretta Devine as the matriarch, and a strong cast including Delroy Lindo, singer Chris Brown, Columbus Short, Sharon Leal, Lauren London, Regina King and Idris Elba. A screwball comedy with a heart. (PG-13) Three stars – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 1:15, 4, 7:05, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:15, 4, 7:05, 9:55.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:55, 3:35, 7, 9:40.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1:55, 4:45, 7:45, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1, 4:15, 7:35, 10:20.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05. Also Sat-Sun 10:55 a.m.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:45, 5:25, 8:10, 10:50. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 noon, 2:45, 5:25, 8:10, 10:35.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:10, 3:35, 7:05, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Dec. 6 12:30, 4, 7:15, 10:10.
