Movies Opening 01.05.2009

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] X-Men Origins: Wolverine

[/SIZE][/FONT] Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Gavin Hood
Screenwriter: David Benioff, Skip Woods
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Will.i.am, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney, Lynn Collins
Genre: Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action and violence, and some partial nudity)
Official Website: X-MenOrigins.com

Plot Summary: Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar - as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of "X-Men," "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Battle for Terra

[/SIZE][/FONT] Studio: Roadside Attractions
Director: Aristomenis Tsirbas
Screenwriter: Evan Spiliotopoulos
Starring: Justin Long, Brian Cox, Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson, David Cross, Amanda Peet, James Garner, Dennis Quaid, Chris Evans, Danny Glover
Genre: Animation, Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG (for sequences of sci-fi action violence and some thematic elements)
Official Website: BattleforTerra.com

Plot Summary: The film tells the story of Senn (Justin Long) and Mala (Evan Rachel Wood), two rebellious alien teens living on the beautiful planet Terra, a place that promotes peace and tolerance, having long ago rejected war and weapons of mass destruction. But when Terra is invaded by human beings fleeing a civil war and environmental catastrophe, the planet is plunged into chaos. During the upheaval, Mala befriends an injured human pilot (Luke Wilson) and each learns the two races are not so different from one another. Together they must face the terrifying realization that in a world of limited resources, only one of their races is likely to survive.

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1]Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

[/SIZE][/FONT] Studio: New Line Cinema (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Director: Mark Waters
Screenwriter: Scott Moore, John Lucas
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster, Anne Archer, Emma Stone, Michael Douglas
Genre: Comedy, Romance
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sexual content throughout, some language and a drug reference)
Official Website: GhostsofGirlfriendsPastmovie.com

Plot Summary: Celebrity photographer Connor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) loves freedom, fun and women...in that order. A committed bachelor with a no-strings policy, he thinks nothing of breaking up with multiple women on a conference call while prepping his next date.

Connor's brother Paul is more the romantic type. In fact, he's about to be married. Unfortunately, on the eve of the big event, Connor's mockery of romance proves a real buzz-kill for Paul, the wedding party and a houseful of well wishers--including Connor's childhood friend Jenny (Jennifer Garner), the one woman in his life who has always seemed immune to his considerable charm.

Just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin the wedding, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne (Michael Douglas), the hard-partying, legendary ladies man upon whose exploits Connor has modeled his lifestyle. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message for his protege, which he delivers through the ghosts of Connor's jilted girlfriends--past, present and future--who take him on a revealing and hilarious odyssey through a lifetime of failed relationships.

Together, they will discover what turned Connor into such a shameless player and whether he has a second chance to find - and this time, keep - the love of his life.


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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] The Limits of Control

[/SIZE][/FONT] Studio: Focus Features
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Screenwriter: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Isaach De Bankolé, Hiam Abbass, Gael Garcia Bernal, Paz de la Huerta, Alex Descas, John Hurt, Youki Kudoh, Bill Murray, Jean-François Stévenin, Tilda Swinton, Luis Tosar
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for graphic nudity and some language)
Official Website: FilminFocus.com/LimitsofControl

Plot Summary: "The Limits of Control" is the story of a mysterious loner (played by Isaach De Bankolé), a stranger, whose activities remain meticulously outside the law. He is in the process of completing a job, yet he trusts no one, and his objectives are not initially divulged. His journey, paradoxically both intently focused and dreamlike, takes him not only across Spain but also through his own consciousness.

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] The Merry Gentleman

[/SIZE][/FONT] Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Pictures
Director: Michael Keaton
Screenwriter: Ron Lazzeretti
Starring: Michael Keaton, Kelly MacDonald, Tom Bastounes, Mike Bradecich, Debbi Burns, Bobby Cannavale, William Dick, Guy Van Swearingen, Greg Mills
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: TheMerryGentlemanmovie.com

Plot Summary: Running away from a troubled marriage, Kate Frazier hopes to find anonymity with a new home and a new job in Chicago. Despite friendly flirtation from co-workers and others, the shy and reserved Kate keeps her distance, avoiding questions about her sudden arrival and her recent past.

When Kate meets Frank Logan, the two discover unexpected satisfaction in their mutual, shared silence. Haunted by the troubling choices he has made, Frank finds a kindred spirit in the younger Kate, and for a moment the two seem destined to redeem and remake each other. As the holidays and New Year pass against an urban landscape that seems both breathtakingly beautiful and starkly quiet, Kate and Frank's friendship becomes one of necessity and survival for these two lost spirits. But neither lonely soul can escape the lives they have left behind. As events unfold and the painful truth slowly emerges, Frank is forced to face the man he really is, while Kate struggles to be the stronger woman she needs to be.

A truly original Christmas story, "The Merry Gentleman" is a heady mix of suspense, gentle romance and quiet humor -- a riveting, uniquely entertaining tale of forgiveness and redemption that blends a hopeful spirit with a surprisingly dark heart.


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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=+1] Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry

[/SIZE][/FONT] Studio: Lantern Lane Entertainment
Director: Michael Grecco
Screenwriter: Charles Holland
Starring: Sunny Lane, Joanna Angel, Jesse Jane, Ron Jeremy, Larry Flynt, Jenna Jameson
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: R (for pervasive strong sexual content, nudity and language)

Plot Summary: From the trailblazing naughtiness of Bettie Page to the pole-dancing craze of modern housewives, the continual mainstreaming of adult entertainment is undeniable. Now comes "Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry" from renowned celebrity photographer Michael Grecco that offers an unabashed peek under the silken covers of one of the few remaining concealed idiosyncrasies of pop culture, the multi-billion dollar porn industry.

"Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry" takes the audience to a surreal setting where thousands travel each January: the Adult Video News Awards – charmingly sometimes called "the Oscars of Porn." Culling from two recent AVN awards shows and conventions, Grecco gained access backstage and in every other area of the four-day Las Vegas pornography extravaganza. The result is a unique look that captures artistic, revealingly human portraits of porn stars and filmmakers, both legends and literal newcomers. Along with human subjects, the documentary features provocative props, hardware, footwear, sex toys and gadgets used exclusively in the adult industry.

"Naked Ambition, An R-Rated Look At An X-Rated Industry" will titillate and surprise because of the journeys these X-rated performers made from anonymity to erotic stardom.
 
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