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Movie showtimes and reviews Jan. 3-10
by Volcano Staff
Jan 03, 2008

ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM: One of the many reasons “Alien” was so effective was the perfect monster it created.  A killing machine that couldn’t be killed.  In fact, when Sigourney Weaver forced the beast out to space at the conclusion of the film, I remember saying to myself, “It’s not dead.  Who says it needs to breath air.”   Through the years and through the sequels, it has become easier to off the acid-blooded devil.  Now you expect me to believe a hunter from another universe who looks like Bob Marley reincarnated can compete with the alien?  No way.  I’m not buying it. (R) – BW

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:55, 10:35.
  • Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:45, 2:55, 5, 7:10, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:45, 2:55, 5, 7:10, 9:25.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:20, 2:45, 5:20, 7:20, 8, 9:50, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:25, 2:55, 5:10, 7:35, 9:30, 10:10.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:30 a.m., 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15, 10:40. Fri-Sun 12:45, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:25. Also Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 3, 5:10, 7:15, 9:25.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:55, 2:20, 4:25, 4:55, 7:25, 7:55, 9:50, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:35, 3:05, 5:25, 7:50, 9:55, 10:20.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:15, 7:20, 8, 9:40, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:35, 6:55, 9:35, 10:30.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs noon, 2:15, 4:35, 6:45, 9:05. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 7:50, 9:55.

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: The story of how the Chipmunks become rock stars and almost get burned out on the rock circuit.  Jason Lee stars as Dave Seville, who accidentally brings them home and is soon shouting “Alvin!” at the top of his lungs.  David Cross is the rock promoter who wants them to lip-synch their concerts, and Alvin is the one with the big “A” on his red sweater.  I admit I am not a fan of those squeaky little voices.  If you are, you’ll have a whole different experience. (PG) Two stars – RE

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11:20 a.m., noon, 1:45, 2:20, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30.
  • Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:35, 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9:05. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:35, 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9:05.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:10, 3:40, 4:35, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:20, 1, 3:20, 4:25, 6:40, 7:05, 9:35.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:25 a.m., 1, 3:30, 6, 8:20, 10:45. Fri-Sun 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9. Also Sat-Sun 11:25 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:30, 4:35, 6:40, 8:45.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 10:55 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:30, 2:35, 4, 5, 7:05, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:30 a.m., noon, 1:55, 2:35, 4:35, 5, 7:15, 9:40.
  • Regal South Hill 6: Thurs 11:30 a.m., noon, 2, 2:30, 4:20, 4:50, 6:40, 7:20, 9, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:20, 12:50, 2:35, 3:10, 6:40, 7:20, 9, 9:50.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 2:10, 6:50, 9. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 noon, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9.

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 4:25, 7:40. Fri-Wed 3:45, 7:05, 10:25. Sun no 10:25. Thurs, Jan. 10 4:25, 7:40.

ATONEMENT: See review page 23.

  • The Grand Cinema: Fri-Sun 3:10, 6, 8:40. Also Sat-Sun 12:20. Mon-Wed 6, 8:40. Thurs, Jan. 10 3:10, 6, 8:40.
  • Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:20, 3:10, 7:20, 10:10.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:50.

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

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 7:25. Fri-Wed 7:20, 10. Sun no 10. Thurs, Jan. 10 7:25.

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

  • The Blue Mouse: Nightly 7. Also Sat-Sun 4:30.

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR: Based on a true story.  Tom Hanks as a hard-drinking Texas congressman who, at the urging of a Houston socialite (Julia Roberts), uses his congressional subcommittee to arrange a secret $1 billion arms deal between Israel and Afghan freedom fighters, with Pakistan as the intermediary.  That results in the defeat of the Russians, and the beginning of the end of the Cold War.  Philip Seymour Hoffman is droll and funny as a rogue CIA man who becomes Charlie’s partner in deception.  A smart, funny, wicked political comedy by Mike Nichols, written by Aaron (“West Wing”) Sorkin. (R) Three stars – RE

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15.
  • Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:25, 3:20, 6:45, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20. Fri-Sun 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:25. Also Sat-Sun 10:35 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:15, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:40, 3:20, 7:25, 10:05.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:50 a.m., 2:25, 4:55, 7:30, 10:25.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 11:35 a.m., 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25.

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

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2, 4. Fri-Wed 1:15. Also Sat 10:40 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 10 2.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 10:50 a.m., noon. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 noon, 2:40.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:05, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:05, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30. Also Sat-Sun 11:35.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:30. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:20, 4:05, 7:05.
  • Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:30, 3, 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 2:15, 4:50. Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:35. Also Sat 11:15 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:15, 4:50.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:10, 3:05.

FRENCH THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G) Thurs 7. Enchanted (G) Fri 7. Sat-Sun 2. Beowulf (G) Fri 9:30. Sat-Sun 7. This Christmas (PG13) Fri 7. Sun 7. Hit Man ( R) Fri 9:30. Sat 7. August Rush (PG) Sat-Sun 2.

THE GREAT DEBATERS: An affirming and inspiring film, retelling the story of a remarkable team and their coach.  Little Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, in the heart of the Jim Crow 1930s South, fielded a debate team coached by Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington) that won the national championship.  But there’s much more to the story than just their victory; the film, directed by Washington, portrays the racist society against which they endured and prevailed.  One of the year’s best. (PG-13) Four stars – RE

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 1:05, 4, 6:55, 9:50.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:30, 4:05, 7, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 2:25, 7:05, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:55, 3:45, 6:35, 9:25.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 2:05, 5, 7:55, 10:50. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:35, 3:25, 6:40, 9:50.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:55 a.m., 2:45, 6, 8:55.

THE GOLDEN COMPASS: A darker, deeper fantasy epic than the “Rings” trilogy, “The Chronicles of Narnia” or the Potter films, offering more complex villains and posing more intriguing questions.  As a visual experience, superb.  As an escapist fantasy, challenging.  With gifted newcomer Dakota Blue Richards, a 12-year-old who won the role in competition with 10,000 others.  Also starring Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott. (PG-13) Four stars – RE

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:40, 5:20, 8. Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:25, 7:10, 9:45. Also Sat 10:55 a.m. Sun no 9:45. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:40, 5:20, 8.
  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 2, 4:50, 7:30.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:10, 3:10, 6:30, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:10, 3:10, 7:10.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:55 a.m., 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:40. Fri-Sun 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50. Also Sat-Sun 11:20 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:05, 12:45,  3:30, 7:10, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:50, 3:40, 7:35, 10:25.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:30, 3:25, 6:50, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:55 a.m., 4, 7:05.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 4:20.

I AM LEGEND: Will Smith is the last healthy man on Manhattan, maybe on Earth, as a virus mutates humans into zombies.  Kept company by his loyal dog, he is a scientist trying to find a cure for the plague, while barricaded inside a town house.  Two more survivors turn up, played by Alice Braga and young Charlie Tahan; can he protect them?  Awesome special effects of an abandoned Manhattan, dicey special effects of unconvincing zombies; works, despite raising lots of questions. (PG-13) Three stars – RE

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 6:30, 7:35, 9, 10:05.
  • Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs noon, 12:30, 2:20, 2:50, 4:40, 5:10, 7, 7:30, 9:20, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 1:40, 2:30, 4:25, 5:10, 7:10, 7:40, 10, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 1:20, 4:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:20, 10:20.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:10, 3:35, 4:40, 6:15, 7:20, 8:45, 9:50. Fri-Sun 2:25, 4:55, 7;20, 9:45. Also Sat-Sun 11:55 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:20, 4:45, 7:05, 9:20.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 4:15, 4:45, 5:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:15, 12:45, 1:05, 2:45, 3:15, 3:35, 5:15, 6:40, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45, 10:15.
  • Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:40, 7:40. Fri-Sun 4:40, 7:40, 10:10. Also Sat 1:40. Sun no 10:10. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 4:40, 7:40.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 12:05, 1:55, 2:40, 4:35, 5:20, 7:25, 8:05, 10:05, 10:45. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:05, 2:40, 5:10, 7:20, 7:55, 10, 10:40.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 4:45, 7, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 4:45, 7, 9:20.

JUNO: Very smart, very funny and then very touching; it begins with the pacing of a screwball comedy and ends as a portrait of characters we have come to love.  Ellen Page in an Oscar-worthy performance as a pregnant 16-year-old who decides to keep the child.  With J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney wonderful as her parents, older and wiser than most parents in teenage comedies.  And Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman as the would-be adoptive parents, and Michael Cera, shyly winning as Juno’s boyfriend.  Screenplay by Diablo Cody, directed by Jason Reitman; the best movie of 2007. (PG) Four stars – RE

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 12:50, 2:05, 3:20, 4:35, 5:50, 7:05, 8:20, 9:35.
  • The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:10, 4:20, 6:35, 8:50. Fri-Sun 2:10, 4:20, 6:35, 8:50. Also Sat-Sun noon. Mon-Wed 4:20, 6:35, 8:50. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:10, 4:20, 6:35, 8:50.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:35, 3:35, 6:35, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:40, 4:05, 6:55, 9:40.
  • Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:40, 3:20, 7:10, 9:40.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:40 a.m., 2:05, 4:20, 6:35, 8:50.

KITE RUNNER: Another magnificent film by Marc Forster (“Monster’s Ball”), based on the much-loved best seller about two boys in 1970s Afghanistan and the lives they go on to lead.  Doesn’t depend on stars, effects or genres, but simply fascinates us with how it will turn out.  Superimposes human faces and a historical context on the tragic images of war.  One of the year’s best. (PG-13) Four stars – RE

  • The Grand Cinema: Thurs 3, 5:45, 8:20. Fri-Sun 3, 5:40, 8:20. Also Sat-Sun 11:50 a.m. Mon-Wed 5:40, 8:20.  Thurs, Jan. 10 3, 5:40, 8:20.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45.
  • Regal South Hill 6: Thurs 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50.

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

  • The Blue Mouse: Thurs 7.

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS: Without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since “National Treasure” (2004).  What do I mean by fevered?  What would you say if I told you that Mount Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled City of Gold built inside the mountain?  Starring Nicolas Cage, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Harvey Keitel and Justin Bartha, who were all but one in the first adventure, but never once mention it.  I’d just about forgotten it, too (PG) Two stars – RE

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:05, 2:50, 4:55, 5:40, 7:45, 8:30. Fri-Wed 1:05, 2, 4:05, 5, 7, 8, 9:50, 10:50. Also Sat 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. Sun no 9:50, 10:50. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:05, 2:50, 4:55, 5:40, 7:45, 8:30.
  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 2:25, 3:50, 5:35, 7:20, 8:45, 10:30.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 2, 3:30, 5, 6:40, 7:50, 9:40, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:30, 1:10, 3:30, 4:10, 7, 7:30, 10, 10:25.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:35 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30. Fri-Sun 12:35, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:25. Also Sat-Sun 10:35 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:25, 3:45, 5:15, 6:30, 8, 9:30.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 7:30, 8, 10, 10:30.  Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 noon, 12:30, 1, 3, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10, 10:30.
  • Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4, 7. Fri-Sun 4, 7, 9:50. Also Sat 1. Sun no 9:50. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 4, 7.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 10:45 a.m., noon, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45, 7, 7:45, 9:55, 10:45. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:40 a.m., 12:30, 3:20, 4:10, 7, 7;45, 10:05, 10:45.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:45, 6, 8:55.

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: Thurs 10:10.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 6:50, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:55, 9:50.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 10:10.
  • The Grand Cinema: Thurs 3:20, 6, 8:40.

ONE MISSED CALL:  Evil is a tech head.  Evil has found a way to phone folks with chilling messages detailing their final moments.  Then, a couple of days later these frightened people end up dying the exact same gruesome deaths.   Beth Raymond (Shannyn Sossamon) is traumatized when she witnesses two of her friends die and teams with Detective Jack Andrews (Edward Burns) to discover the mystery of their demise.  But, they must work fast.  Beth’s cell phone is blinking a message: “one missed call.” (PG-13) – BW 

  • Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:50, 2:50, 4:50, 7:05, 9:10.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:35, 3, 5:20, 7:45, 10:30.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 1:15, 3:35, 8:10, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 10:55 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:45, 4:55, 9:10.
  • Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7:05, 9:40.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:10, 2:45, 4:50, 7:25, 9:55.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:05, 2:15, 4:15, 6:45, 9:05.

P.S. I LOVE YOU: Oscar winner Hillary Swank takes a leap into the romantic comedy genre and a real tear-jerker at that.  She plays Holly Kennedy a beautiful and smart woman married to the love of her life, Gerry (Gerard Butler).  Alas, a love that strong can never last and soon Holly is a widow.  The real hook of this film is when Gerry, knowing his wife would take his loss hard, continues to communicate with her in the weeks and months following his death.  With letters and tapes Gerry attempts to push her into a new future, signing off each in the same way: P.S. I Love You … puke!  Hey, I’m a guy. (PG-13) – BW

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:25, 5:15, 8:05. Fri-Wed 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20. Also Sat 10:50 a.m. Sun no 10:20. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:25, 5:15, 8:05.
  • Century Olympia: Thurs 1:30, 4:25, 7:25, 10:20.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:15, 3:50, 7:05, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:50, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:40, 10:35. Fri-Sun 2, 4:50, 7;45, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 11:10 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 10:10.
  • Regal South Hill 6: Thurs 12:20, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 noon, 2:50, 6:30, 9:20.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:35, 6:05, 8:50. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5:10.

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET: Tim Burton’s macabre, blood-soaked, brilliant film version of Stephen Sondheim’s hit musical.  Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter do their own singing, and very effectively, too, as the cut-throat barber and the landlady he supplies with fresh meat for her pies.  With Alan Rickman as a vile judge and Timothy Spall as his flunky.  A dark look at London poverty and desperation, filmed with bizarre intensity. (R) Four stars – RE

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:30, 5:10, 7:50. Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05. Also Sat 10:30 a.m. Sun no 10:05. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:30, 5:10, 7:50.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 1:55, 4:40, 7:30, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 1:05, 3:50, 7:25, 10:05.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 2:10, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:05, 2:50, 6:45, 9:35.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 2, 4:55, 7:50, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:25, 3:15, 6:50, 10:15.

WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY: The versatile John C. Reilly in a spoof of biopics about singing stars; he does plausible versions of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and on and on.  He’s like a kid who locked himself in his room singing along with his record collection and finally made it pay off.  Funny, but sometimes curiously close to real sentiment.  Directed by Jake Kasdan, written by him and Judd (“Superbad”) Apatow. (R) Three stars – RE

  • AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:45, 5:05, 7:30. Fri-Wed 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:30. Also Sat 10:20 a.m. Sun no 10:30. Thurs, Jan. 10 2:45, 5:05, 7:30.
  • Century Olympia: Thurs 12:15, 2:45, 5:25, 8, 10:25.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:25, 4:45, 7:35, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 9:55.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 1, 3:20, 5:40, 8, 10:30. Fri-Sun 1:05, 3:25, 5:45, 8:05, 10:15. Also Sat-Sun 11 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:35, 4:50, 7, 9:05.
  • Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:05, 4:30, 7:40, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:25, 7:10.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 9:55.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:50.

THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP: An enchanting family film, set in wartime Scotland, where a 12-year-old finds an egg that hatches into an amphibian that grows so large it has to be moved to the nearest large body of water, which is, you guessed it, Loch Ness.  Based on a book by the author of “Babe,” made by the director of “My Dog Skip,” starring Alex Etel, star of “Millions” — and lives up to this heritage.  A great choice for the holiday season. (PG) Three and a half stars – RE

  • Century Olympia: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:45.
  • Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35.
  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:05, 2:50, 6:35, 9:25.
  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45. Fri-Sun 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9;40. Also Sat-Sun 11:15 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:45.
  • Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:20, 7:20. Fri-Sun 4:20, 7:20, 10. Also Sat 1:40. Sun no 10. Mon-Thurs, Jan. 10 4:20, 7:20.
  • Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11 a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 10. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:40, 3:35, 7:35, 10:20.
  • Regal South Hill 6: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 3:40, 6:50, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 12:10, 2:45, 7, 9:30.
  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Jan. 10 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:05, 9:30.

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