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Show Now Playing ALL REVIEWS AND SUMMARIES OF OBJECTIONABLE FIRST is nario and mostly execute it with smarts and sass. B 36 min.; PG for mild language and innuendo) Only the most ardent of Hilary 'Duff fans will enjoy this silly, mod- em take on the famous fairy tale. on-I- ft r' SPECIAL SCREENING ienniferCoofidge, pro- -. chuckles, butthe bland jijmartce isn't even as good ' THE GARBAGE PATHOS MDVTE ;: vica'few'sassy There's a print of this movie stjH in existence? Really? , asjvhaiyou'dputofa Cinderejbtoteringboolc QtyPlaptofyjmdialnrdayaf midnight ihe Tower Theatre, 87(j 90r South, Sattlaks Gty. ($01) "' '.7. " RY PATTER ' CONTINUINa ALIEN BURGUNDY (1 hr., 31 win.; PG-1- 3 BOURNE SUPREMACY (1 hr., . 48 for violence, intense action and brief language) Just like you don't talk about fight club, you don't mess with Jason Bourne (Matt Damon). The rogue agent's dreams of the simple life are dashed in this tense, sharply crafted thriller. As before, Bourne's (supposed) allies find themselves in nearly as much danger as his (alleged) enemies. B 3 44 min.; PG-1- 3 for action violence and some sensuality) Mousy office drudge Patience Philips (Halle Berry) becomes feline Catwoman in this rote, uninvorving superhero movie. Forget that Catwoman's actual alter ego is Selina Kyle and that she's CATWQMAN (1 hr.. elfefy last AWHH A mernb&pr TfitRO?' hr., 36min$&&3yl-ize- d martial ansvm&j&jandd scene of sensuality) Irrre-miperiChina, a nameless warrior visits the court of the King of Qin and unfolds a remarkable tale that becomes a battle of wits. A superb cast buoys the clever story and cinematograph-e- r Christopher Doyle and director Zhang Yimou use bright color and breathtaking imagery to frame the action. A I, for intense stylized action and some brief partial nudity) W Smith is chiseled, confident and energetic in his best action hero role since "Men in Black. " The movie claims to have been "suggested" by Isaac Asimov's famous collection of sto- ries, the better to absolve its makers of any obligation to honor the complexity or intelligence ot Asimov's work. B ROBOT (1 hr., 53 min.; 3 45 min.; for sexual contenthumor BLACK BOOK (1 nr., LITTLE PG-1- PG-1- 3 and language) PG-1- A sunny TV producer (Brittany Murphy) gets her hands on her boyfriend's PDA and decides to dig up dirt by contacting his numerous exes. Despite its romantic comedy trappings, "Little Black Book" succeeds better than you expect ft to by playing out some solid original ideas. B NATIONAL LAMPOON'S 34 min.; PG-1- 3 for terror situations, language and some sexual references) A valley dude (Chris Evans) has to think fast when his cell and act (1 hrH pfKxwisinacfvertantrydialedbya high school science teacher (Kim Basinger) held hostage by kidnappers. The filmmakers have a firm handle on the higrKoncept sce- - GOLDDIG-GEK- that Julie Andrews t'ealcs into song in a movie for the first time since a 1 997 throat operation. Anne Hathaway is perky as ever, but neither she nor Andrews can make , this worth your time. D RESIDENT EVIL APOCALYPSE (1 hr., min.; R for nonstop violence, lan- PlayStations. SAINTS AND SOLDIERS (1 hr., TERMINAL (2 hrs., 1 min.; PG-1- 3 forbrief language and drug flummoxed foreigner (Tom Hanks) ends up tangled in red tape and stuck in an airport while attempting to enter New York. The consistent comedy and optimism of this gentle farce lifts the spirits. Without seeming to try. Hanks gives and a flawless performance director Steven Spielberg doesn't waste a moment of it A-- 30 min.; for war violence and related images) Filmed locally and directed by BYU graduate Ryan Little, this tense, intelligent drama earns a place of honor among the large library of classic World War II movies. The performances are compelling, the screenwriting sharp and the application of minimal production resources outstanding. A 5t F THE NOTEBOOK (2 hrs., story. B THE PG-1- 3 drug-relate-d material) Two homy ?s old maids commit matrimony with two youthful hucksters, with each duo hoping to profit by the other pair's demise. Vulgar, slipshod and utterly bereft of imagination, this comedy is an affront to National Lampoon's good name. 3 min.; for some sexuality) Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams) are ypung folks fighting for love in this weepy romance. It's not terrible, but it's also not worm two hours of your time. James Gamer and Gena Rowlands ruin all does Noah get the thesuspeiise gtit?" by appearing as two old folks (hmm) locking back on their youthful fling. C-1 for sequences of stylized sci-- fi and brief mild language) Sky Captain (Jude Law), an ace flier with a 0 Warhawk, confronts an evil g aniGerman mastermind. mation seamlessly surrounds live ados, but the revolutionary technique is merely the vehicle for a charming, thrilling retro adventure D PG-1- Seriously. CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW (1 hr., 47 min.; PG-1- 3 SKY 34 guage and some nudity) Apart from g me admittedly sight of Milla Jovovkh and Sienna Guillory zapping the undead, there's absolutely nothing to recommend the latest entry in the rapidly . expanding zombie genre. Even fans of the game series would be better off simply plugging into their (1hr., 25 min.; 3 for crude and sexual humor and some I FEEL LIKE WITH NO WATER." PG-1- AGE 5 DESCRIBING ASTHMA , for (1 hr., 30 min.; PG-1- 3 intense violent sequences, sexual content and language) Thou &at not kill. Unless, like, some annoy- PAPARAZ2 AS."" ft A t keeps getting all ing photographer up in your face, in which case, let murder begin. me Cole Hauser is the bumpkin turned matinee idol with anger issues; g Tom Sizemore is the eeee-vi- l who torments him. Enjoyabry bad trash. D .y J ' You know how to react . to their asthma attacks.' Here's how to prevent them. I D violence, 26 min.; PG for thematic elements and language) Welcome to the pro-- . " foundry unthrilling daily existence of Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder), the least hip teen in Preston, Idaho possibly in America. If s a gradual process, but Napoleon, with his distinctive lingo and uniquely mun- dane personal agenda, will win you over. So will the movie. A supposed to be primarily a villain Hollywood makes comic book movies for money, not for the farts. CELLULAR ' selfish ballplayer (Berjiie Mac) comes out of retirement at age 47 after baseball statisticans discover ; hit total is that his career-definin- g actually three short of the 3,000; . he's long been credited with. As sports movies go, "Mr. 3s000is a : tick &Hof passable, fjrougfiTfol-stere- d considerably by Mac's Vnack for cqmedy. B- - NAPDLfiDN DYNAMITE (1 nr., for nisntepeature. violence and mild language) The third Haw Potter filrirtr&$-- . sgpif for sexual humor, language and comic violence) Will Ferrell delivers Ikjhthearted, sometimes lethal spoofery of the zany world of local television news, circa before (most of) you were bom. The movie never offers much in the way of story or characters, but what modem comedy takes the time, realty? B PG-1- - '" ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON min.; ; ofJ.K.$QWtoJg's. Direct fflfotuafon tffeates a VS mages, slime aliens and pre spooky pyramitfiejealft Antarctic ice, moronic propofferf effects m the long awsitedjeon' frontation between the inconk extraterrestrials are off the top shelf; everything else is out of the bargain bin. C- - THE . tV.- 3 for 44 min sexual content and language) A MR. 3000 (1 hr., A CINDERELLA STORY (1 nr., DAUGHTER Not yet reviewed THE FORGOTTEN Review Alex. The most notable thing that happens in the very forgettable film . OPENING FRIDAY SHREK ENGAGEMENT ( 1 hr., 53 min.; G) I'll take Useless Sequels for $1 000, CONTENT ARE BY THE DAILY HERALD AND WIRE SERVICES. M0VIEQUESTIONSlE-MAILUVHERALDEXTRA.CO- 2 (1 hr., 33 min.; PG for crude humor, a brief substance reference and some suggestive content) What do you get when you put newly married ogres Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) together with Fiona's royal (and very human) parents? 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