MOVIES - June 8, 2010
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Capsule reviews are by
Kenneth Turan (K.Tu.), Betsy Sharkey (B.S.) and other reviewers. Compiled by Anthony Miller.
Openings
FRIDAY
Former Special Forces soldiers attempt to clear their names after being set up for a crime they didn’t commit. With Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson and Gerald McRaney. Screenplay by Skip Woods, Joe Carnahan and Brian Bloom. Directed by Carnahan. (1:57) PG-13.
The relationship between the fashion designer and the composer in Paris. With Mads Mikkelsen and Anna Mouglalis. Screenplay by Chris Greehalgh, based on his novel. Directed by Jan Kounen. (2 hours) R.
A Beverly Hills-born orphan is adopted by his Mexican nanny, raised with a love for ranchero music and becomes a singing sensation. With Lupe Ontiveros and Danny Trejo. Directed by Amy French. NR.
An aspiring filmmaker takes a job at a porn studio, planning to use the company’s lush facilities to secretly film her own movie after hours. When Jody’s ruse is discovered, she’s forced to collaborate with the porn director. With Leelee Sobieski, Matthew Davis, Denise Richards, Donnamarie Recco, Mircea Monroe, PJ Byrne, Kristen Johnston and Jamie Kennedy. Written and directed by Julie Davis. (1:38) R.
A year in the private drama of comedian Joan Rivers as she continues to perform in a youth-driven industry. Directed by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg. (1:24) R.
After moving to China, a 12-year-old boy takes up kung fu to fight off the bullies. With Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson. Screenplay by Christopher Murphey. Directed by Harald Zwart. (2:20) PG.
Three kids with dreams of one day racing in NASCAR compete for the World Karting Association’s National Championship. With Annabeth Barnes, Joshua Hobson and Brandon Warren. Directed by Marshall Curry. (1:36) NR.
Three 17-year-old students compete in the nation’s oldest, most prestigious science competition. Directed by Tom Shepard. (1:22) NR.
A young girl tracks down her bail skipping father in the Ozarks. With Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan, Dale Dickey, Garret Dillahunt, Sheryl Lee and Tate Taylor. Screenplay by Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini, based on the novel by Daniel Woodrell. Directed by Granik. (1:40) R.
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