Movie Guide

12:00am on Mar 4, 2011

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.

Opening this week

"You Won't Miss Me" - A young woman recently released from a psychiatric hospital grapples with feelings of alienation. With Stella Schnabel, Simon O'Connor and Carlen Altman. Written by Schnabel and Ry Russo-Young. Directed by Russo-Young. (1:21) NR.

"The Adjustment Bureau" - An ambitious politician falls for a contemporary ballet dancer, but mysterious agents conspire to keep them apart. With Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and John Slattery. Written and directed by George Nofi, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. (1:45) PG-13.

"Beastly" - An attractive, popular young man with a vicious streak undergoes a hideous transformation after teasing a witch masquerading as a fellow high school student in this modern adaptation of the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." With Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, Mary-Kate Olsen and Neil Patrick Harris. Written and directed by Daniel Barnz, based on the novel by Alex Flinn. (1:26) PG-13.

"Dear Lemon Lima" - A quirky teen girl tries to win back her crush and rallies her fellow misfits to compete in a school competition. With Meaghan Jette Martin, Vanessa Marano, Savanah Wiltfong and Elaine Hendrix. Written and directed by Suzi Yoonessi. (1:27) PG-13.

"Detective K" - In 18th century Korea, Joseon's top detective investigates a series of mysterious murders. With Myung-min Kim, Dal-soo Oh, Ji-min Han. Written by Choon-hyun Lee and Nam-kyu Lee, based on the novel by Kim Tak-hwan. Directed by Seok-yoon Kim. In Korean with English subtitles. (1:55) NR.

"Forget Me Not" - After a musician saves a bartender from a drunken customer, the two journey through London together. With Tobias Menzies, Genevieve O'Reilly and Gemma Jones. Written by Mark Underwood. Directed by Alexander Holt and Lance Roehrig. (1:33) NR.

"Happythankyoumoreplease" - An aspiring novelist in his 20s impulsively takes in a foster child he meets on the subway and develops an unexpectedly close bond with him. With Josh Radnor, Malin Ackerman, Kate Mara and Zoe Kazan. Written and directed by Radnor. (1:38) R.

"Heartbeats" - Two friends form an intense bond with a young man they become enamored with at a dinner party. With Xavier Dolan, Marie Camille and Niels Schneider. Written and directed by Dolan. In French with English subtitles. (1:35) NR.

"Hidden Love" - A distraught mother disconnected from her grown daughter confronts a troubled past. With Isabelle Huppert, Greta Scacchi and Melanie Laurent. Written by Luca D'Alisera and Alessandro Capone, based on a novel by Danielle Girard. Directed by Capone. In French with English subtitles. (1:40) NR.

"I Saw the Devil" - A special agent tracks the serial killer who murdered his fiancee. With Byung-hun Lee, Min-Sik Choi and Gook-hwan Jeon. Written and directed by Kim Jee-Woon. In Korean with English subtitles. (2:24) NR.

"Phil Ochs: There but for Fortune" - This documentary follows the music career of folk singer and political activist Phil Ochs. With Joan Baez, Tom Hayden, Christopher Hitchens and Peter Yarrow. Directed by Kenneth Bowser. (1:37) NR.

"Rango" - A pet chameleon accidentally winds up in a Wild West town with big shoes to fill as the new sheriff in this animated film. With the voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina and Bill Nighy. Written by John Logan. Directed by Gore Verbinski. (1:47) PG.

"The Red Chapel" - This documentary follows three Danish comedians in North Korea who pretend to be regime sympathizers and mount an absurd variety show. With Jacob Nossell, Simon Jul Jorgensen and Mads Brugger. Directed by Brugger. In Danish, Korean and English, with English subtitles. (1:28) NR.

"Spooner" - An aimless used-car salesman tries to must win over the girl of his dreams before she leaves for the Philippines. With Matthew Lillard, Nora Zehetner, Christopher McDonald and Shea Whigham. Written by Lindsay Stidham. Directed by Drake Doremus. (1:23) R.

"Take Me Home Tonight" - A recent MIT grad avoiding adulthood from behind a video-store counter tries to impress his high school crush. With Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer and Michelle Trachtenberg. Written by Jackie Filgo and Jeff Filgo. Directed by Michael Dowse. (1:38) R.

"Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" - A man with acute kidney failure encounters an apparition of his dead wife and an incarnation of his long-lost son. With Thanapat Saisaymar, Janjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee and Natthakarn Aphaiwonk. Written and directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. In Thai with English subtitles. (1:53) NR.

Also in theaters

"Black Swan" - A ballerina is locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival in the dance company. With Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassell, Winona Ryder and Barbara Hershey. Screenplay by Mark Heyman and Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. (1:45) R.

"Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son" - An FBI agent with a penchant for donning a hefty drag disguise takes his stepson undercover after the teen witnesses a murder. With Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson. Written by Matthew Fogel, based on characters created by Darryl Quarles. Directed by John Whitesell. (1:47) PG-13.

"Drive Angry" - An escaped felon seeks revenge on the cult that murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby, teaming with a no-nonsense waitress on a mission of her own. With Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner, Billy Burke and Simona Williams. Written by Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer. Directed by Lussier. In 3D. (1:44) R.

"The Eagle" - In second-century Britain, a Roman soldier and his slave embark on a dangerous mission beyond Hadrian's Wall. With Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland and Mark Strong. Written by Jeremy Brock, based on a novel by Rosemary Sutcliff. Directed by Kevin Macdonald. (1:54) PG-13.

"The Fighter" - Brothers train for a boxing match that could unite their family and bring pride to their town. With Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo. Screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson. Directed by David O. Russell. (1:55) R.

"Gnomeo and Juliet" - A gnome-ic version of the classic Shakespeare tale of two lovers. With the voices of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith and Jason Statham. Written by Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil, Mark Burton, Emily Cook, Kathy Greenberg, Steve Hamilton Shaw, Kelly Asbury, Rob Sprackling and John Smith. Directed by Asbury. In 3D. (1:24) G.

"The Grace Card" - A police officer tormented by the loss of his son in an accident years earlier and his new partner, a part-time pastor, look past their differences and learn from each other. With Michael Joiner, Michael Higgenbottom, Louis Gossett Jr. and Joy Moore. Written by Howard A. Klausner. Directed by David Evans. (1:41) PG-13.

"The Green Hornet" - Britt Reid and his friend Kato pose as criminals to thwart evildoers in LA's gritty underworld. With Seth Rogan, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz, Edward James Olmos and Tom Wilkinson. Written by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, based upon a radio series by George W. Trendle. Directed by Michel Gondry. In 3D. (1:48). PG-13.

"Hall Pass" - Two restless friends are given a free pass by their wives to do whatever they want for one week. With Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate and Richard Jenkins. Written by Pete Jones, Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly and Kevin Barnett. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. (1:48) R.

"I Am Number Four" - John Smith, a fugitive on the run from killers who have eliminated three before him, is the new kid in a small town in Ohio. With Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer and Dianna Agron. Written by Alfred Gough, Miles Millara and Marti Noxon, based on the novel by Pittacus Lore (James Frey and Jobie Hughes). Directed by D.J. Caruso. (1:44) PG-13.

"Just Go With It" - To cover up a lie, a plastic surgeon who is romancing a much younger schoolteacher enlists his assistant to pose as his ex-wife. With Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker and Nick Swardson. Written by Allan Loeb and Timothy Dowling, based on a play by Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Gredy. Directed by Dennis Dugan. (1:56) PG-13.

"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" - This documentary traces the rise of the young pop singer Justin Bieber. Directed by Jon M. Chu. In 3D. (1:45) G.

"The King's Speech" - After unexpectedly becoming king when his brother abdicates the throne, King George VI seeks to overcome his stammer. With Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Jennifer Ehle, Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Guy Pearce and Timothy Spall. Written by David Seidler. Directed by Tom Hooper. (1:58) R.

"No Strings Attached" - Emma and Adam try to maintain a purely physical relationship without emotional expectations or entanglements. With Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Greta Gerwig, Olivia Thirby, Cary Elwes and Kevin Kline. Written by Elizabeth Meriweather. Directed by Ivan Reitman. (1:40) R.

"The Roommate" - Troubles escalate when Sara learns her roommate may not be emotionally stable, and that she has developed an unhealthy infatuation with Sara. With Minka Kelly, Leighton Meester, Cam Gigandet, Alyson Michalka and Billy Zane. Written by Sonny Mallhi. Directed by Christian E. Christiansen. (1:33) PG-13.

"True Grit" - A 14-year-old girl sets out with drunken U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn to hunt down the coward that shot her father in cold blood. With Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper and Hailee Steinfeld. Screenplay by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on the novel by Charles Portis. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. (1:50) PG-13.

"Unknown" - A doctor awakens after a car accident to discover that his wife doesn't recognize him and another man has assumed his identity. With Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aidan Quinn, Bruno Ganz and Frank Langella. Written by Oliver Butcher and Stephen Cornwell, based on a novel by Didier Van Cauwelaert. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. (1:33) PG-13.

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