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Movie showtimes and reviews April 3-10
by Bill White
Apr 03, 2008

21: A formula movie “inspired by” a true story about the M.I.T. students who developed a card-counting system that enabled them to win millions at the blackjack tables in Las Vegas.  The excitement is as watered-down as the drinks.  It’s not unwatchable, but you could watch it with your eyeballs tied behind your back and enjoy it just as much. (R) One and a half stars – JE

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

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

ACADEMY AWARDS LIVE ACTION SHORTS: Nominated films are: At Night, Il Supplente, Le Mozzart De Pickpockets, Tanghi Argentini, The Tonto Woman.

• The Grand Cinema: Fri-Sun and Thurs, April 10 1:15.

ACADEMY AWARDS ANIMATED SHORTS: Nominated films are: I Met the Walrus, Madame Tutli-Putli, Meme Les Pigeons Vont Au Paradis, My Love, Peter & The Wolf.

• The Grand Cinema: Fri-Thurs, April 10 4.

THE BAND’S VISIT: The Alexandria (Egypt) Ceremonial Police Orchestra arrives on the wrong bus in the wrong small Israeli town, and is stranded overnight. The bandleader (Sasson Gabai) stiffly approaches Dina, the owner of the cafe (Ronit Elkabetz) and what begins is a long, tender night of shared loneliness. An exquisite film that also functions quietly as a comedy. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. Four Stars – Roger Ebert

• The Grand Cinema: Fri-Thurs, April 10 2, 4:15, 6:20, 8:30. Also Sat-Sun noon. Mon-Wed no 2.

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: Thurs 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:50.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10. Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:30, 5:05, 9:35.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 10.  
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:35, 4:45, 7:45, 10:25.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 12:05, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:40, 3:15, 6:50, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, April 10 3:05, 9:50.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2:25, 5:10, 8, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:20, 3:25.

CARAMEL: Set in a Beirut beauty parlor, Nadine Labaki’s feature debut warmly observes the love lives of women of different ages. Lebanon’s Oscar entry for best foreign language film of 2007 sports an ensemble cast of non-professionals lead by Labaki, playing the shop’s owner. Rated PG for thematic elements involving sexuality, language, and some smoking. Three stars – Bill Stamets

• Galaxy Uptown Theatre VIP: Fri-Thurs, April 10 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:40, 7, 9:30.

COLLEGE ROAD TRIP: Raven-Symone plays a high school whiz kid visiting prospective colleges with her overprotective police chief father (Martin Lawrence). (G) Half star – DJ

• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 4, 8:45.
• Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9.

THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY: The story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a French fashion editor, who after a stroke could move only his left eyelid and used it to dictate, one blink at a time, a memoir. (PG-13) Four stars – RE

• The Grand Cinema: Thurs 3:45, 8:30.

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

• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:10, 3:40, 6:50, 10:15.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:55, 3:35, 6:45, 10:05.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 4:45, 9:55.

DRILLBIT TAYLOR: Aspiring to the naughty sensibility of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and especially Superbad, this latest offering from the Judd Apatow funny factory keeps the smart-ass dialogue flowing, but it’s in the service of pretty mundane storytelling. Three high school freshman nerds hire an Army deserter and a two-bit thief (Owen Wilson) as a bodyguard to protect them from a psychotic senior. About 40 minutes of story in a 102-minute movie. (PG-13) Two stars—DJ

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

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

• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:20, 7:05.

FRENCH THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: Vantage Point (PG-13) Fri 7.  Sun 7. Witless Protection (PG-13) Fri 9:30. Sat 7. Spiderwick Chronicles (PG) Sat 2. Sun 2.

GIRLS ROCK!: The act of picking up a guitar and making some noise becomes a life-changing experience for a group of young girls in this irresistible documentary from filmmakers Arne Johnson and Shane King that proves the transformative power of rock ‘n’ roll. (PG) Three and a half stars – MH

• The Grand Cinema: Thurs 5:10, 7:10, 9:10. 

THE HAMMER: Adam Carolla plays a 40-something former amateur boxer who attempts a comeback and an Olympic bid after an unlikely knockout of an up-and-coming pro during a impromptu sparring session. (R) – BW

• AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:20, 5:50, 8. Fri-Sun 1:20, 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:10. Also Sat 11:10 a.m. Sun no 10:10. Mon-Thurs, April 10 3:20, 5:45, 8.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:45, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, April 10 7:15, 10.

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. (R) Four stars – RE

• The Grand Cinema: Thurs 6:10.

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

• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:50, 3:20, 6:55, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, April 10 3:35, 9:55.

JUNO: 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. (PG) Four stars – RE

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

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

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

LEATHERHEADS: See Main movie page.

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

NEVER BACK DOWN: 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.
• Century Olympia: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:40, 4:25, 7:35, 10:10.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs noon, 2:30, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:25, 3:10, 7:10, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:55, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 7:25, 10:20.
• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs noon.

NIM’S ISLAND: A pair of heroines on opposite sides of the world team up in a heartwarming story from Walden Media, the latest in its series of fine films based on popular children’s literature. Nim (Abigail Breslin of “Little Miss Sunshine”) and her marine biologist father, Jack (Gerard Butler), are the only human residents of a remote but idyllic South Pacific island. Into the plot comes Alex Rover, who’s really Alexandra, a famous author (Jodie Foster) terrified of life. Directors Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin seamlessly combine adventure, drama, comedy and fantasy as Jack, Nim and Alexandra have to confront their separate but often parallel fears and challenges. The filmmakers wisely make Nim the center of the story in a way that young audiences will find empowering. Rated PG for mild adventure, action and brief language. Three Stars – Nell Minow

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

O’BROTHER WHERE ART THOU: Part of The Grand Cinema’s First 10 April Film Series.

• The Grand Cinema: Fri-Thurs, April 10 6.

OLYMPIA FILM SOCIETY: All screenings at the Capital Theater, 206, E. 5th Ave. Olympia. The Ground Truth (R) Fri 6:30. The Duchess (NR) Fri 9. In Bruges (R) Sat 6:30. Sun 2:30 & 7:30. Mon & Wed 6:30. Tue & Thurs 9. Be Kind Rewind (PG-13) Sat 9. Sun 5. Mon & Wed 9. Tue & Thurs 6:30.

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 11:45 a.m., 2:35, 5:25, 8:10. Fri-Thurs, April 10 2:15, 7:40.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40.
• Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:50, 6:55.
• Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:40, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20.

THE RUINS: A vacation to Mexico turns deadly when a group of friends decide to join another tourist on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle … where something evil awaits. Rated R for strong violence and gruesome images, language, some sexuality and nudity. – Bill White

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

RUN, FATBOY, RUN: David Schwimmer, best known for the TV sitcom Friends, makes his feature film directorial debut with this formulaic, unfunny and forgettable romantic comedy starring Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) as a guy who dumped his pregnant wife at the altar and decides five years later than she’s the one for him after all. (PG-13) Two and a half stars – TB

• Century Olympia: Thurs noon, 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40. Fri
• April 10 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:40, 7:10,
• 9:25. Fri-Thurs, April 10 1:30, 7:20.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:25, 4:20, 7, 9:45. Fri-Sun 6:50, 9:40.
• Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45. Fri-Sun 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25. Also Sat-Sun 10:05 a.m. Mon-Thurs, April 10 2:55, 5:25, 7:45, 10:10.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, April 10 11:25 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 7:55, 10:35.
• Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50.

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. (R) Three and a half stars – JJ
Longston Place 14: Thurs 3:05, 9:45.
SHINE A LIGHT: See main movie page.

• Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:10, 3:50, 7:10, 9:50.

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

SIDEWAYS: Part of The Grand Cinema’s First 10 April Film Series.

• The Grand Cinema: Fri-Thurs, April 10 8:15.

TACOMA SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM & FOOD FESTIVAL: Every Thursday through April 17 at the Blue Mouse theater. The Italian (Russia) Thurs. Buddy (Norway) Thurs, April 10. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

STOP-LOSS: Writer-director Kimberly Peirce’s uneven film about a young soldier home from Iraq (Ryan Phillippe) who is forced to rethink his ideas about heroism and patriotism when he is “stop-lossed:” involuntarily assigned to another tour of duty. (R) Two stars – NM

• Century Olympia: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2:10, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, April 10 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30.
• Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05.
• Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 1:35, 4:10, 7, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, April 10 11:05 a.m., 1:35, 4:10, 7:25, 9:55.
• Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5:20, 8, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:25.
• Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:45, 3:25, 7:45, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:40, 3:20, 7:10, 10:10.
• Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 2:10, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, April 10 12:25, 3:35, 7:25, 10:25.

SUPERHERO MOVIE: From the guys that brought you the Scary Movie series comes a new genre to ridicule … the Superhero/comic book films. (PG-13) – BW

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

TYLER PERRY’S MEET THE BROWNS: The multi-talented writer/director/actor Tyler Perry follows up his popular earlier films (Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea’s Family Reunion) with another family portrayal and features the return of Madea, the fun loving grandma. (PG-13) – BW

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

WATER: Torn from her father’s grasp, crying out for her mother, Chuyia (Sarala) disappears into an ashram controlled by the lifelong widows who live there.  Her hair is cut off.  She wears a white garment that marks her.  The woman in charge is Madhumati (Manorma), fat, indolent and domineering, who is frightening to the little girl.  Water is the third film in a trilogy about India by Deepha Mehta. (NR) Three stars – RE

• Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:05, 2:15, 4:55, 7:20, 9:25.

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