Wichita Eagle
127 Hours (R)
The true story of Aron Ralston (James Franco), a mountain climber who becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone in Utah. He struggles to survive and eventually resorts to desperate measures to live. Franco's performance is gut-wrenching, aided by director Danny Boyle's ("Slumdog Millionaire") clever touches of theatricality (that perhaps recall his "Trainspotting" days) to show Ralston's mental anguish. But it's simply amazing how the story pulsates with urgency even when the action almost never leaves its isolated spot. The film ultimately is inspiring despite its despair — Ralston simply got tired of waiting to die, and forced himself to go on living. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle (4th week)
Language and some disturbing violent content/bloody images. (1 hr 45 min)
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 7:20 & 9:40.
Black Swan (R)
Darren Aronofsky ("The Wrestler," "Requiem for a Dream") directs this dark psychological thriller about a timid ballet dancer (Natalie Portman) who must discover her dark side when she is cast as the lead in a rebellious production of "Swan Lake." But the arrival of a free-spirited new dancer (Mila Kunis) in the company threatens her success. This is the closest thing to ballet horror as we're ever going to see _ it's certainly tense, suspenseful and surreal, and Aronofsky keeps us guessing at what is real and what isn't. Portman delivers a bravura performance — her fragile ballet dancer is on the brink of psychological disaster. But while it's all tantalizing, it's an ultimately strangely disjointed experience. We marvel at Aronofsky's cinematic flair and Portman's harrowing downward spiral, but we don't exactly feel it. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit (3rd week)
Strong sexual content, disturbing violent images, language and some drug use. (1 hr 55 min)
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 1:10, 4:10, 7:15 & 9:50.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:50, 3:45, 6:55 & 9:50.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of Dawn Treader (PG)
Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with King Caspian for a trip aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. This potentially syrupy allegory becomes razzle-dazzle children's entertainment, with the religious dimensions gracefully conveyed. Reviewed by Minneapolis Star Tribune (4th week)
Some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action. (1 hr 55 min)
2-D:
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:05, 4:05, 7:05 & 9:40; Sat-Sun early at 10:05.
Warren Old Town: Daily at 6:45 & 9:45; Fri-Sun at 3:30; Sat-Sun early at 12:30.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12:30, 3:45, 7 & 10.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:40, 3:45, 7:05 & 10:15.
3-D:
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:40 & 7:10; Fri-Sat at 9:40; Sat-Sun at 2:10.
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:40, 4:10 & 7; Fri-Sat at 9:30.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 1, 4:15 & 7:30.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:10, 3:10, 6:40 & 9:35.
Due Date (R)
An expectant first-time father (Robert Downey Jr.) must team with an aspiring actor (Zach Galifianakis) to hitch a ride with him cross-country. Reviewed by Orlando Sentinel (9th week)
Language, drug use and sexual content. (1 hr 40 min)
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 3:30 & 9.
The Fighter (R)
A thoroughly engrossing look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and his brother (an almost unrecognizable Christian Bale in a firecracker performance), who helped train him. The story is really about Ward's family dynamic amid the boxing, with robust, sizzling performances from Melissa Leo as Ward's mother and Amy Adams as his lover. At the center of the raging storm of broad personalities, though, is Wahlberg's quietly controlled, restrained performance that's every bit as impressive. He's still shouting and screaming like everyone around him, only we see it instead of hear it. Ultimately, there is exciting payoff as Ward aims for a match that could boost his career, but the film overall is an emotionally charged, absorbing experience. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle (3rd week)
Language throughout, drug content, some violence and sexuality. (1 hr 56 min)
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 & 9:55; Sat-Sun early at 10:20.
Warren Old Town: Daily at 7:15; Fri-Sun at 4 & 10:15; Sat-Sun at 1; Mon-Thu at 10:10.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12:50, 3:50, 6:50 & 9:50.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 1, 4, 6:50 & 9:55.
Gulliver's Travels (PG)
Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (Jack Black) takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on an island inhabited by tiny citizens. There are a few cute moments, but the villains are weak and the narrative has little drive. Reviewed by Orlando Sentinel (2nd week)
Brief rude humor, mild language and action. (2 hrs 5 min)
2-D:
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:55 & 7:15; Fri-Sat at 9:55; Sat-Sun early at 2:25.
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:30, 3:30 & 7:10; Fri-Sat at 9:10.
Movie Machine: Daily at 12:30, 2:40, 4:55 & 7:05; Fri-Sat at 9:20.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 & 10; Sat-Sun early at 10:20.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 1:40 & 4:20.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:15 & 6:15.
3-D:
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12:40, 3:40, 7:10 & 10.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 1, 4, 7:10 & 10.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG-13)
The last book in the popular series comes in two parts (the final installment coming out next summer), as the evil Lord Voldemort's power grows stronger, and Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to find the rest of the Horcruxes to defeat him. This is much darker and drearier than the installments, and it's good to have a sense of danger lurking in the unknown. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle (7th week)
Intense action violence, frightening images and brief sensuality. (2 hrs 25 min)
Northrock 14: Daily at 1, 4, 7 & 10; Sat-Sun early at 10.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12:45, 4:10 & 7:40.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 1:30, 5 & 8:30.
How Do You Know (PG-13)
From writer-director James L. Brooks ("Terms of Endearment," "As Good As It Gets") comes this romantic comedy about a former athlete (Reese Witherspoon) caught in a love triangle between a corporate guy in crisis (Paul Rudd) and her baseball-playing beau (Owen WIlson). Reviewed by Philadelphia Inquirer. (3rd week)
Sexual content and some strong language. (1 hr 56 min)
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:30 & 7:20; Fri-Sat at 9:50; Sat-Sun at 1:55.
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:35, 4 & 7:05; Fri-Sat at 9:35.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 & 9:50; Sat-Sun early at 10:15.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 1:10, 4, 7:15 & 10:15.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:40, 3:40, 6:45 & 10:05.
The King's Speech (R)
Sure to be an Oscar front-runner, this sumptuously told period drama is about Prince Albert, aka Bertie (an astounding Colin Firth) — the Duke of York and son of King George V — who suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life. When his father dies and his brother leaves the throne, Bertie is suddenly crowned King George VI. His wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), enlists the help of eccentric speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), and the men form an unlikely friendship as the new king must deliver a speech to his people as his country goes to war. Enthralling with bursts of wry humor, this is also rousing in the way that against-all-odds films are. And director Tom Hooper makes the finale speech itself incredibly suspenseful. We hang on every syllable, and Firth should win an Oscar for this scene alone. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle (2nd week)
Some language. (2 hrs 5 min)
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 1:15, 4:20, 7:10 & 10:15.
Little Fockers (PG-13)
Third in the successful comedy series, following "Meet the Parents" and "Meet the Fockers," that reunites Robert De Niro as family-patriarch Jack Byrnes and Ben Stiller as his son-in-law Greg Focker, who now has a family of his own. Reviewed by Fort Worth Star-Telegram. (3rd week)
Mature sexual humor throughout, language and some drug content. (1 hr 38 min)
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:45 & 7; Fri-Sat at 9:55; Sat-Sun at 2.
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:40, 4 & 7:15; Fri-Sat at 9:40.
Movie Machine: Daily at 12:15, 2:30, 4:45 & 7; Fri-Sat at 9:15.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:25, 4:25, 7:25 & 9:55; Sat-Sun early at 10:25.
Warren Old Town: Daily at 7; Fri-Sun at 4, 7:15, 10 & 10:10; Sat-Sun at 1; Mon-Thu at 9:45 & 10.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12:20, 12:50, 1:45, 3:15, 3:50, 4:30, 6, 6:45, 7:30, 9, 9:30, 10:10.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:30, 1:15, 2, 3:15, 4:15, 5, 6:15, 7, 8, 9 & 9:40.
The Social Network (PG-13) (ENCORE)
A story about the founders of the social-networking website Facebook. Swiftly moving, the film is fascinating and engrossing, fueled by robust performances from Jesse Eisenberg and (of all people) Justin Timberlake. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle
Sexual content, drug and alcohol use and language. (2 hrs 10 min)
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 9:20.
Tangled(PG)
The long-haired Princess Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but when she falls in love with a bandit who was passing by she must venture into the outside world for the first time to find him. This Disney makeover of "Rapunzel" is a joyous, gorgeous, glorious extravaganza. Reviewed by Minneapolis Star Tribune (7th week)
Brief mild violence. (1 hr 50 min)
2-D:
Augusta Historic Theatre: Fri-Sat at 7:30; Sun at 2.
Movie Machine: Daily at 12:15, 2:2 5 & 4:35.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1, 1:35, 4, 4:35, 7, 7:35, 9:20 & 10:05; Sat-Sun early at 10 & 10:35.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12:40, 3:30 & 6:40.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:45 & 7:15.
The Tourist (PG-13)
An American tourist finds his life in danger when a female Interpol agent uses him as a dupe to flush out an elusive criminal. This illustrates what happens when you cast two giant, self-orbiting stars (Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie) and then are either too intimidated or too confused to actually direct them. Reviewed by Fort Worth Star-Telegram (4th week)
Violence and brief strong language. (2 hrs 10 min)
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:35 & 6:55; Fri-Sat at 9:35; Sat-Sun at 2:05.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:25, 4:25, 7:25 & 9:50; Sat-Sun early at 10:25.
Warren Old Town: Daily at 7 & 10; Fri-Sun at 4:15; Sat-Sun at 1:30.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 2, 5 & 8.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily 12:20, 3:20, 6:30 & 9:30.
Tron: Legacy (PG)
Sequel to Disney's 1982 film "Tron" that follows Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old who finds himself pulled into the same digital world where his father (Jeff Bridges) has been trapped for 20 years. This will feel too slow-paced for some, but sci-fi fans and gamers will find plenty to like — the visuals, art direction and action scenes are dazzling. What really keeps the show exciting, though, is the pulsating electronic score by Daft Punk — it's every bit a player as much as the characters. Otherwise, the story is kept overly simple, and Jeff Bridges adds some much-needed heart. Hedlund's breakout role is underwhelming, though. He's a bit stiff and tasked with delivering dialogue that's flat and obvious ("This can't be happening," "This can't be good"). Still, it's all a cool, dazzling theme park ride — if you take it at that. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle (3rd week)
Sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language. (2 hrs 7 min)
2-D:
Movie Machine: Daily at 6:45; Fri-Sat at 9:15.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:05, 1:30, 4:05, 4:30, 7:05, 7:30, 9:45 & 10:15; Sat-Sat early at 10:05 & 10:30.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 3:50 & 10.
3-D:
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:25 & 7:05; Fri-Sat at 9:45; Sat-Sun at 1:45.
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:30, 4:15 & 7; Fri-Sat at 9:45.
Warren Old Town: Daily at 6:30; Fri-Sun at 3:15 & 9:45; Sat-Sun early at 12; Mon-Thu at 9:30.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 12, 3:15, 6:30 & 9:45.
IMAX 3-D:
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12, 3:30, 7 & 10.
True Grit (PG-13)
Joel and Ethan Coen ("No Country for Old Men") take on the Charles Portis novel (which was made into a 1969 film starring John Wayne in his Oscar-winning role), about a 14-year-old farm girl who hires an aging U.S. marshal (Jeff Bridges) to track down her father's killer in hostile Indian territory. The Coen brothers keep things simple here and deliver a straightforward Western that's elegantly made and beautifully acted, especially from its young lead, newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. Reviewed by Rod Pocowatchit of The Eagle (3rd week)
Some intense sequences of western violence including disturbing images. (1 hr 50 min)
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:50 & 7:25; Fri-Sat at 9:50; Sat-Sun at 2:15.
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:35, 4:05 & 7:05; Fri-Sat at 9:35.
Movie Machine: Daily at 1, 3:45 & 6:30; Fri & Sat at 9.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:10, 1:40, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:40 & 10:10; Sat-Sun early at 10:10 & 10:40.
Warren Old Town: Fri-Sun at 4:15, 7:30 & 10:30; Sat-Sun at 1 & 1:15; Mon-Thu at 7, 7:15 & 10.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 11:45, 12:20, 1, 2:45, 3:30, 4, 6, 6:30, 7, 9, 9:40 & 10:10.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 12:15, 1:10, 2:15, 3:20, 4:10, 5:15, 6:20, 7:10, 8:15, 9:20 & 10:10.
Unstoppable (PG-13)
A rail company frantically works to prevent an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train carrying combustible liquids and poisonous gas from wiping out a city. Director Tony Scott takes a second shot at his railway movie, and this time gets it right. Reviewed by Orlando Sentinel (13th week)
Sequences of action and peril, and some language. (1 hr 38 min)
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 6:50 & 9:45.
Yogi Bear (PG)
A documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo, and Ranger Smith. (3rd week)
Some mild, rude humor. (1 hr 20 min)
2-D:
Derby Plaza: Daily at 1:45, 4:05 & 7:15; Fri-Sat at 9:20.
Chisholm Trail 8 (Newton): Daily at 4:50 & 7:30; Fri-Sat at 9:35; Sat-Sun at 2:30.
Movie Machine: Daily at 12:45, 2:45, 4:50 & 6:50; Fri & Sat at 9.
Northrock 14: Daily at 1:10, 4:10, 7:10 & 9:25; Sat-Sun early at 10:10.
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 2:30 & 5.
3-D:
Warren Theatre (east): Daily at 1:45, 4:15, 6:45 & 9:15.
Warren Theatre (west): Daily at 1:30, 4:15, 6:45 & 9:15.
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