On local screens

Movie starting times March 20-27
by Bill White
Mar 20, 2008

10,000 B.C.: Roland Emmerich, the director that brought us Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow now back in time to when the world was ruled by mystics, gods and mammoths. (PG-13) – BW

• Century Olympia: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 12:35, 1:55, 3:25, 4:45, 6:05, 7:30, 8:50, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:50, 3:30, 6:05, 7:30, 8:45, 10:05.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:35, 12:55, 2:55, 3:15, 5:05, 5:30, 7:35, 7:55, 9:55, 10:15.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 1, 2:30, 4, 5:10, 7, 7:45, 9:40, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:05 a.m., 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:40.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11 a.m., 12:10, 12:45, 1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:10, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:50, 4:30, 7:35, 9:20, 10:25.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:15, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 7:15, 8:15, 9:45. Fri-Sun noon, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 10.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:55 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2:25, 2:35, 3:05, 5, 5:10, 7, 7:30, 7:45, 9:50, 10, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, March 27 noon, 12:30, 2:30, 3:05, 5, 7, 7:30, 9:50, 10.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 3:30, 5:15, 7:30, 8, 9:30, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:20 a.m., 1:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 7:55, 10:35.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:10, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50.

4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS: The story of two young women seeking an abortion for one of them in Ceausescu’s Romania, circa 1988.  Their experience is a nightmare, not least because of a merciless abortionist, but also because of the pregnant character’s persistent self-absorption and cluelessness.  Told in an effective, understated style by writer-0rector Cristian Mungiu. The 2007 Palme d’Or winner at Cannes. (NR) Four stars – RE

• The Grand Cinema: Thurs 4, 6:25, 8:55.

BE KIND, REWIND: After every tape in a VHS rental store is inadvertently erased, Jack Black and Mos Def don’t want the store owner (Danny Glover) to find out.  So they set to work to “re-enact” the films in low-tech home movies. (PG-13) Two and a half stars – RE

• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:55, 7:15.

THE BANK JOB: A serviceable B-grade British heist movie, The Bank Job is no better than its generic title.  It front-loads the naughty sex and back-loads the plot twists (the titular crime takes place in the middle), but apart from the prominence of Princess Margaret in the goings-on, it’s a pretty routine job, as the use of the hackneyed phrase “plot twists” earlier in this sentence should indicate. (R) Two and a half stars – JE

• Century Olympia: 11:25 a.m., 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:55.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 10.  
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:25, 3:45, 7:10, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:25, 3:45, 7:10, 9:55.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:25, 5, 7:20, 9:55. Fri-Sun 12:05, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 11:50 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:20, 5, 7:25, 9:55.
• Longston Place 14: 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 7:55, 10:30.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:20, 4, 7:20, 10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:35 a.m., 2:25, 5:10, 7:50, 10:40.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:15, 7:35, 9:55.

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. (R) Three stars – RE

• Blue Mouse Theater: Fri-Wed 7. Sat-Sun 4:15.

COLLEGE ROAD TRIP: The sort of movie that gets described as “fun for the whole family,” but it really isn’t.  Raven-Symone plays a high school whiz kid visiting prospective colleges with her overprotective police chief father (Martin Lawrence).  This movie’s jokes and trust-your-offspring sentiments have been heard 1,000 times.  With Donny Osmond. (G) Half star – DJ

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:40, 5, 7:10. Fri-Sun 12:45, 3, 5;05, 7:25, 9:30. Also Sat 10:35 a.m. Sun no 9:30. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:40, 5, 7:10.
• Century Olympia: 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Thurs 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:10, 9:15.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:35 a.m., 3:40, 6:45, 9:30.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15. Fri-Sun 12:05, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15. Also Sat-Sun 11:55 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:20, 4:25, 6:30, 8:35.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 7:10, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:15, 2:35, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40.
• Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 10:30 a.m., 12:35, 2:50, 4:45, 7, 9:10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:35, 2:50, 4:55, 7:10, 9:15. Also Fri-Sun 10:30 a.m.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:20, 2:20, 4:30, 6:45, 9. 

THE DIVING BELL & THE BUTTERFLY

• The Grand Cinema: Fri-Thurs, March 27 4, 6:25, 8:55. Also Sat-Sun 1:15.

DOOMSDAY: The writer-director of The Descent, Neil Marshall, returns with an action packed thriller about a country that is brutally quarantined  when a deadly virus strikes. (R) – BW

• Century Olympia: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:40 a.m., 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:35, 2:50, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Thurs 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 740, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:15 a.m., 1:45, 4:15, 7:40, 10:15.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:55, 4:25, 7:25, 10:15.
• Longston Place 14: 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:15 a.m., 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, 10:40.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:05, 2:45, 5:05, 7:30, 10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:05, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45.

DRILLBIT TAYLOR

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40. Also Sat 10:50 a.m. Sun no 9:40. Mon-Thurs, March 27 3, 5:45, 8:15.
• Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:20 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:35, 9:55.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10. Also Sat-Sun 11:40 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:35.
• Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:40, 3:10, 7:05, 9:45.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:15 a.m., 1:50, 4:25, 7:20, 9:55.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:35, 2:45, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55.

DR. SEUSS’ HORTON HEARS A WHO!: Comedy kings Jim Carrey and Steve Carell deliver a Horton that’s faithful, if not 100 percent, to the spirit of the beloved children’s classic.  Lots of action and slapstick for the kids, plus snarky comments and pop-culture references for their adult keepers.  The all-star cast also includes Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett, with calm narration from Charles Osgood to rein in the often fast and furious proceedings. (G) Three stars – LE

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:30, 3:15, 4:45, 5:25, 7, 7:45. Fri-Sun 12:20, 1:05, 2:30, 3:15, 4:40, 5:25, 7, 7:45, 9:10, 10. Also Sat 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. Sun no 9:10, 10. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:30, 3:15, 4:45, 5:25, 7, 7:45.
• Century Olympia: 10:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:10, 2, 2:50, 3:40, 4:30, 5:20, 6:10, 7, 7:50, 8:40, 9:30, 10:20.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: 11 a.m., 12:30, 1, 2:40, 3:10, 4:50, 5:20, 7, 7:30, 9:10, 9:40. 
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 1, 1:55, 2:25, 2:55, 3:25, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 5:50, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:40 a.m., noon, 12:30, 1, 1:50, 2:30, 2:50, 3:30, 4:20, 5, 6:10, 6:40, 7, 7:30, 8:20, 9, 9:50, 10:30.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2, 3, 4:10, 5:10, 6:20, 7:30, 8:30, 9:35. Fri-Sun 12:30, 1:45, 2:45, 4:05, 5, 6:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45. Also Sat-Sun 10:45 a.m., 11:25 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2, 3, 4:10, 5:15, 6:20, 7:20, 8:30, 9:30.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 9:35 a.m., 10:05 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 1:55, 2:25, 2:55, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30, 1:45, 2:30, 3, 4:15, 5, 5:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 9:15, 10, 10:30.
• Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 9:35 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., noon, 12:20, 12:40, 1, 2:25, 2:40, 3, 3:20, 4:50, 5:10, 5:30, 5:50, 7:15, 7:40, 8, 8:30, 9:40, 10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:10, 12:30, 12:50, 1:10, 2:20, 2:40, 3, 3:20, 4:30, 4:50, 5:10, 5:30, 6:40, 7, 7:20, 7:40, 8:50, 9:10, 9:30, 9:50. Also Fri-Sun 10 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11 a.m.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:30, 2:40, 4:40, 6:45, 8:50.

FOOL’S GOLD: Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson are a freshly divorced couple thrown back together in pursuit of an 18th-century ship’s lost riches in the Bahamas.  Donald Sutherland slums as a yacht owner. (PG-13) Two stars – RE

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:25, 8:05. Fri-Sun 2:25, 7:10. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:25, 8:05.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:10, 2:55, 6:55, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, March 27 1:05, 3:50, 6:55, 10:20.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 1:30, 10:05.

FRENCH THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: Juno (PG-13) Fri 7. Sat 2. Sun 7. Strange Wilderness (R) Fri 9:30. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (PG-13) Sat 7. Sun 2.

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FUNNY GAMES: The new Hollywood edition of Funny Games, a clinical re-enactment of Michael Haneke’s Austrian torture-comedy experiment from 10 years ago, is an attempt to replicate the earlier study under English-language conditions.  Two young men wearing white sweaters and white gloves humiliate, torture and kill a family and their dog.  Naomi Watts and Tim Roth star. (R) Half star – JE

• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:35, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, March 27 4:20, 9:50.

IN BRUGES: Two Dublin hit men (Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell) are ordered to hide out in Bruges, Belgium, after a hit goes very wrong.  Along the way, there are times of great sadness and poignancy, times of abandon, times of violence, times of goofiness, and that kind of humor that is REALLY FUNNY because it grows out of character and close observation. (R) Four stars – RE

• The Grand Cinema: 3:40, 6:10, 8:30. Also Sat-Sun 1.

JUMPER: Hayden Christensen can “jump” anywhere anytime. Samuel L. Jackson wants to kill him. In Giza and New York and London and Paris and Rome and Tokyo and Ann Arbor. (PG-13) One and a half stars – JE

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:35, 4:40, 7:05. Fri-Sun 12:15, 4:55, 9:45. Also Sat 10:10 a.m. Sun no 9:45. Mon-Thurs, March 27 5:40.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20. Fri-Sun 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:35, 9:50. Also Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:55, 5:05, 7:35, 9:45.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:40, 3:25, 7:05, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:55, 3:30, 6:50, 10:15.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 2:55, 7:40.

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. (PG) Four stars – RE

• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Fri-Sun 5:35, 7:55, 10:15. Mon-Thurs, March 27 5, 7:20, 9:40.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:45, 3:10, 6:40, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:45, 3:25, 6:40, 9:25.

MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY: An entirely charming film based on a 1938 novel by Winifred Watson about a frumpy governess, Miss Pettigrew (Frances McDormand), who becomes the social secretary for nightclub singer Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams), who is intent on becoming a star. (PG-13) Three and a half stars – MH

• The Grand Cinema: 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 8:45. Also Sat-Sun 12:15. Mon-Wed no 2:20.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 1:45, 4:15, 6:55, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:40, 10:20.

NEVER BACK DOWN: This fun and shamelessly formulaic tale provides a dazzling highlight reel for mixed martial arts fighting.  Essentially a remake of The Karate Kid.  Sean Faris is the new kid, humiliated by the local bully (Cam Gigandet) for having a crush on his girlfriend (Amber Heard).  Djimon Hounsou is the stoic African MMA master who teaches the kid to fight. (PG-13) Two and a half stars – BM

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:45, 5:35, 8:10. Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 9:55. Also Sat  10:40 a.m. Sun no 9:55. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:45, 5:35, 8:10.
• Century Olympia: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, March 27 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:05, 7:25, 9:55.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:40, 4:10, 7:15, 10:05.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:10, 4:50, 7:25, 10. Fri-Sun 2:05, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10. Also Sat-Sun 11:20 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50.
• Longston Place 14: 12:35, 3:15, 7:10, 9:55.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:05 a.m., 1:55, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, March 27 noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40.

OLYMPIA FILM SOCIETY: All screenings at the Capital Theater, 206, E. 5th Ave. Olympia. There Will Be Blood (R) Fri 6. Youth Without Youth (R) Fri 9. Atonement (R) Sun 2:30 & 7:30. Mon 9. Tue & Thurs 6:30.

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THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL: It’s Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) versus her sister Mary (Scarlett Johansson) and Henry VIII (Eric Bana) in this familiar genre picture about treachery in the House of Tudor.  It’s a historical drama about backstabbing and decapitation in the court of Henry VIII, with ancestors in Shakespeare’s illustrious Henry Histories. (PG-13) Two and a half stars – JE

• Century Olympia: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:40, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, March 27 1:30, 4:10, 6:55, 9:35.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:05, 3:20, 6:35, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:05, 3:10, 6:35, 9:35.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:15, 3:25, 7:05, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:20, 3:30, 6:55, 9:45.
• Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 10:50 a.m., 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:40, 3:30, 6:50, 9:20.

PENELOPE: First-time director Mark Palansky brings us Tim Burton-light with his debut, Penelope, a fanciful romantic fable in which the title character was born with a pig snout for a nose.  Surgery is out of the question, as the only thing that will remove the “curse” is if Penelope (Christina Ricci) finds true love.  Enter Max (James McAvoy), who pursues her at first for money, but then really falls for her. (PG-13) Three stars – TB

• Century Olympia: Thurs 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:15, 2:30, 4:45.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:40, 2:45, 4:55, 7:15, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:40, 4:55, 9:20.
• Longston Place 14: 12:50, 3:30, 6:50, 10:10.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05.

SEMI-PRO: Comedic MVP Will Ferrell slam-dunks this Guy Flick, playing the coach, GM, power forward and promotions chief of the Flint Tropics, an ABA franchise on the verge of extinction in 1976.  With Woody Harrelson again showing off his white-man’s leap, it’s a nonstop laugh-in that’s not just for hoops junkies. (R) Three and a half stars – JJ
Century Olympia: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10.

• Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:50, 3:10, 5:10, 7:20, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, March 27 2:45, 7:05.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:20, 3:50, 6:55, 9:45.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:30, 4:40, 7, 9:15.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:20, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:20, 2:45, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:50, 10:30.

SHUTTER: Newlyweds discover disturbing images in photographs they develop after a tragic accident.  A decision to investigate further proves deadly.  (PG-13) – BW

• Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, March 27 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:45, 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11 a.m., 1:05, 3:10, 5:20, 8, 10:10.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:50 a.m., 2:40, 5:20, 7:40, 10:20.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 1, 3:20, 5:40, 8:05, 10:25. Also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:50, 5:10, 7:15, 9:35.
• Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, March 27 noon, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:15, 2:10, 4:35, 6:40, 9.

STEP UP 2 THE STREETS: Sequel to 2006’s blockbuster which focuses on a street dancer struggling to fit in at an elite School of Arts. (PG-13) – BW

• Longston Place 14: Thurs 3:40, 10:05.

TACOMA SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM & FOOD FESTIVAL: Every Thursday through April 17 at the Blue Mouse theater. Where Is Happiness (Philippine) Thurs. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

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THERE WILL BE BLOOD: Daniel Day-Lewis in a virtuoso performance as an obsessed loner, starting with nothing and becoming a California oil tycoon in a life dominated by greed, duplicity, hatred and loneliness.  Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic is ambitious and relentless as the study of a human monster.  Magnificent visuals created by cinematographer Robert Elswit and set designer Jack Fisk.  A debatable ending, and the film’s reach exceeds its grasp, which is not a dishonorable thing. (R) Three and a half stars – RE

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 4:50.

THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES: A terrific entertainment for the whole family, except those below a certain age, who are likely to be scared out of their wits.  A family moves into a creepy old mansion and discovers it is already inhabited by creatures from the spirit world.  Starring Freddie Hightower as twins, Sarah Bolger as their sister, and Mary-Louise Parker as their mom, plus a supporting cast of gifted actors and impressive effects.  But it should be rated PG-13. (PG) Three and a half stars – RE

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3, 5:20, 7:40.
• Century Olympia: Thurs 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:20, 9:50.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 3:30, 6:40, 9:15.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. Fri-Sun 12:55, 3:15. Also Sat-Sun 10:40 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:45.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:25, 3:20, 6:45, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:25, 3:20, 6:45, 9:35.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:25 a.m., 2:05, 4:35, 7:35, 10:05.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 2:50, 5:10.

TYLER PERRY’S MEET THE BROWNS

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Sun 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:35, 10:10. Also Sat 10:10 a.m. Sun no 10:10. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:55, 5:20, 7:55.
• Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:40, 10:05.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:30 a.m., 12:20, 2, 3, 4:40, 5:30, 7:20, 8, 10, 10:35.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 2, 4:40, 7;15, 9:45. Also Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:10, 4:35, 7, 9:25.
• Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:05, 9:35.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:20, 2:20, 4:45, 6:50, 9:10.

VANTAGE POINT: An edgy, action-packed reprising of an attempted presidential assassination that not only gives us glimpses into an innocent bystander’s recollections, but reveals the viewpoints of the participants — on both sides of the attack.  Starring Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, William Hurt, Forest Whitaker and Sigourney Weaver. (PG-13) Two and a half stars – BZ

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:05, 5:15, 7:30. Fri-Sun 1:10, 3:20, 5:35, 7:55, 10:05. Also Sat 10:55 a.m. Sun no 10:05. Mon-Thurs, March 27 3:05, 5:15, 7:30.
• Century Olympia: Thurs 10:45 a.m., 1:05, 3:20, 5:35, 7:55, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, March 27 1:05, 3:20, 5:35, 7:55, 10:10.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 3, 5:30, 8, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:10, 3:20, 6:50, 9:10.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:50, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50. Fri-Sun 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55. Also Sat-Sun 10:40 a.m. Mon-Thurs, March 27 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 1, 3:45, 7:20, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, March 27 1, 3:45, 7:25, 9:40.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, March 27 11:55 a.m., 2:25, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:25, 5:15, 9:40.

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• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, March 27 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:10, 9:15.

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