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
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" - The "Harry Potter" series concludes as the battle between good and evil wizards erupts into an all-out war. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane. Written by Steve Kloves. Directed by David Yates. In Imax 3-D. (2:10) PG-13.
"If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front" - A documentary examining the radical environmental group Earth Liberation Front through the lens of one member's experiences. Directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman. (1:25) NR.
"Life, Above All" - In South Africa, a 12-year-old girl fights against prejudice and superstition while trying to bring her mother home and keep her family together. With Khomotso Manyaka, Keaobaka Makanyane and Harriet Manamela. Written by Dennis Foon and Oliver Schmitz. Directed by Schmitz. In Pedi with English subtitles. (1:46) PG-13.
"Love Etc." - A documentary following five relationship stories in New York over the course of one year, including a pair of high school sweethearts and a husband and wife of 50 years. Directed by Jill Andresevic. (1:34) NR.
"Lucky" - A wannabe serial killer wins the lottery and finally gets up the nerve to pursue his longtime crush. With Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret and Jeffrey Tambor. Written by Kent Sublette. Directed by Gil Cates Jr. (1:43) R.
"Project Nim" - This documentary tells the story of Nim, a chimpanzee raised and nurtured like a human child as part of an experiment in the 1970s to determine whether an ape could communicate via sign language. Directed by James Marsh. (1:33) PG-13.
"Salvation Boulevard" - A charismatic evangelical preacher captivates a small town, but one of his followers discovers that he has something to hide. With Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Connelly, Pierce Brosnan and Ed Harris. Written by Douglas Stone and George Ratliff. Directed by Ratliff. (1:36) NR.
"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" - In 19th-century China, two girls are bound by a special friendship and communicate through a secret language, while in present-day Shanghai, two of their descendents try to maintain their own relationship. With Gianna Jun, Li Bing Bing and Hugh Jackman. Written by Ron Bass, Angela Workman and Michael Ray. Directed by Wayne Wang. (1:40) PG-13.
"Tabloid" - This documentary recounts a former beauty queen's bizarre obsession with an alleged abduction of a Mormon missionary. With Joyce McKinney, Jackson Shaw and Peter Tory. Directed by Errol Morris. (1:27) R.
"Winnie the Pooh" - The whimsical red-shirted bear and his pals in the Hundred Acre Wood embark on various adventures. With the voices of Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny and John Cleese. Directed by Stephen Anderson and Don Hall. (1:08) G.
Also in theaters
"Bad Teacher" - A foul-mouthed teacher ill-suited to her job begins plotting to secure her meal ticket. With Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch and Jason Segel. Written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. Directed by Jake Kasdan. (1:29) R.
"Beginners" - Shortly after his father has passed away, a man falls for a vibrant young woman and tries to face life with the honesty and hopefulness his father taught him. With Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Melanie Laurent and Goran Visnjic. Written and directed by Mike Mills. (1:44) R.
"Bridesmaids" - As maid of honor, a single woman leads her best friend and a colorful group of bridesmaids on a wild ride. With Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Written by Wiig and Annie Mumolo. Directed by Paul Feig. (2:05) R.
"Cars 2" - Anthropomorphic automobiles head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix in this sequel to the 2006 animated film "Cars." With the voices of Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer. Written by Ben Queen. Directed by John Lasseter. In Imax 3-D. (1:46) G.
"Green Lantern" - A cocky test pilot imbued with super powers by a magical ring battles an intergalactic enemy. With Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong and Angela Bassett. Written by Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim and Michael Goldenberg. Directed by Martin Campbell. In 3-D. (1:54) PG-13.
"The Hangover Part 2" - On the heels of their wild Las Vegas bachelor party, four pals get into more trouble en route to a pre-wedding brunch in Thailand. With Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifanakis and Ed Helms. Written by Scot Armstrong, Craig Mazin and Todd Phillips. Directed by Phillips. (1:41) R.
"Horrible Bosses" - Three friends conspire to get rid of their insufferable bosses. With Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell. Written by Michael Markowitz, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Directed by Seth Gordon. (1:38) R.
"Kung Fu Panda 2" - The martial artist panda Po and his friends must once again protect the Valley of Peace from a formidable villain. With the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman and Jackie Chan. Written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. In 3-D. (1:31) PG.
"Larry Crowne" - Laid off from his big-box retail job, an everyman heads to his local college to start over. With Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson. Written by Hanks and Nia Vardalos. Directed by Hanks. (1:35) PG-13.
"Midnight in Paris" - A family travels to Paris on business; among them are an engaged couple who have life-changing experiences. With Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates and Michael Sheen. Written and directed by Woody Allen. (1:34) PG-13.
"Monte Carlo" - Three girls vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress. With Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy and Cory Monteith. Written by Thomas Bezucha, April Blair and Maria Maggenti. Directed by Tom Bezucha. (1:48) PG.
"Mr. Popper's Penguins" - After receiving a mysterious crate from Antarctica, a New York real-estate mogul has his comfortable life thrown into chaos. With Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury. Written by Sean Anders, John Morris and Jared Stern. Directed by Mark Waters. (1:34) PG.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" - Captain Jack Sparrow returns for another swashbuckling adventure, this time searching for the Fountain of Youth and tangling with the pirate Blackbeard. With Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane and Kevin R. McNally. Written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. Directed by Rob Marshall. In Imax 3-D. (2:17) PG-13.
"Rio" - In this animated film, a rare macaw living comfortably as a pet in Minnesota travels with his owner to meet his female counterpart in Rio de Janeiro, where the two birds tangle with animal smugglers. With the voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway and George Lopez. Written by Don Rhymer. Directed by Carlos Saldanha. In 3-D. (1:36) G.
"Super 8" - A group of kids making a movie in a small Ohio town in 1979 witness a disastrous train derailment and begin to notice unusual disappearances and inexplicable events. With Gabriel Basso, Kyle Chandler, Joel Courtney and Ron Eldard. Written and directed by J.J. Abrams. In Imax. (1:52) PG-13.
"Thor" - The warrior-god Thor is cast out of his magical homeland and sent to live among humans on Earth, where he becomes a hero. With Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and Stellan Skarsgard. Written by Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne. Directed by Kenneth Branagh. In Imax 3-D. (1:55) PG-13.
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" - Humans and their giant shape-shifting mechanical allies, the Autobots, once again clash with the evil Decepticons and defend the world. With Shia LaBeouf, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Written by Ehren Kruger. Directed by Michael Bay. In Imax 3-D. (1:39) PG-13.
"X-Men: First Class" - This prequel chronicles the early days of the "X-Men" saga, as superhuman mutants such as the psychic Charles Xavier and the magnetic Erik Lensherr discover their powers and face the future. With James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne and January Jones. Written by Jane Goldman, Ashley Miller, Jamie Moss and Zack Stentz. Directed by Matthew Vaughn. (2:10) PG-13.
"Zookeeper" - Talking animals at a zoo teach their beloved caretaker the rules of courtship. With Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb. Written by James, Nick Bakay, Rock Reuben, Jay Scherick and David Ronn. Directed by Frank Coraci. (1:42) PG.
