“THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON”: In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful “Twilight” series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made “Twilight” a worldwide phenomenon, “New Moon” is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit. Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner also star. (2:10) (PG-13: For some violence and action).
“2012”: Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. John Cusack, Danny Glover and Amanda Peet star in the sci-fi disaster adventure. (2:38) (PG-13: For disaster sequences and some language).
Disney’s “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 3-D: Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of an old miser who must face Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come, as they help to bring kindness to his otherwise cold heart. The Ghosts remind him of the man he used to be, the hard truth of what the world is today, and what will happen if he does not strive to be a better man.
Set around Christmas, the most joyous day of the year, Scrooge realizes the sharp contrast of his own personality. Jim Carrey plays four separate roles in this updated version of A Christmas Carol.
Carrey portrays Scrooge, as well as the three ghosts (Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come). His dynamic character roles keep the four characters as diverse as being played by four actors. (1:48) (PG: Scary sequences and scary images). Present in Digital 3D on two screens and in 2D on one screen.
“THE BOX”: A suburban couple, Norma (Cameron Diaz) and Arthur (James Marsden), face a moral dilemma when they receive a gift that bears irrevocable consequences. With the press of a button, their simple wooden box will bestow $1 million; however, a stranger somewhere else will die, at the same time. The box will be theirs for only 24 hours, and as time ticks away, Norma and Arthur confront the depth of their humanity as they consider their choices. Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella star. (1:55) (PG-13: For thematic elements, some violence and disturbing images).
“CIRQUE DU FREAK: THE VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT:” Based on the popular series of books by Darren Shan, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant tells the story of a small town teen who inadvertently shatters a 200-year-old truce between warring factions of vampires. Sixteen-year-old Darren (Chris Massoglia) is your typical teenager; he spends most of his time with his best friend Steve (Josh Hutcherson), earns decent grades, and generally manages to stay out of trouble. But trouble finds Darren when he and Steve make the acquaintance of a vampire named Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly) while attending a traveling freak show at a local theater.
Transformed into a bloodsucker by Crepsley, Darren joins the Cirque du Freak and quickly ingratiates himself with the unusual cast of characters who populate it, including Madame Truska the Bearded Lady (Salma Hayek) and the traveling sideshow’s towering barker (Ken Watanabe).
As Darren works to master his newfound powers as a budding member of the supernatural underworld, he becomes a valued pawn between the vampires and their deadlier rivals, the Vampanese. With tensions between the two sects intensifying, Darren must figure out a means of keeping the coming war from destroying his last vestige of humanity. Patrick Fugit, Orlando Jones, Willem Dafoe, and Jane Krakowski co-star. (1:48) (PG-13: For sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language.)
“LAW ABIDING CITIZEN:” Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) is an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter are brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), a hotshot young Philadelphia prosecutor, is assigned to the case. Over his objections, Nick is forced by his boss to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice. Fast forward 10 years.
The man who got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton coolly admits his guilt. Then he issues a warning to Nick: Either fix the flawed justice system that failed his family, or key players in the trial will die. (1:48) (R: For strong violenc, sexual content and language.)
NOW SHOWING AT THE HORNBECK THEATRE:
“JULIE AND JULIA”: Based on two true stories, “Julie & Julia” intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. Meryl Streep stars as Julia Child and Amy Adams stars as her adoring fan. (2:04) (PG-13: For brief strong language and some sensuality).
NOW SHOWING AT THE PENTHOUSE THEATRE:
“THE INFORMANT”: What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn’t been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre’s ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre’s rambling imagination. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history. Matt Damon and Scott Bakula star. (1:48) (R; For language).
COMING SOON TO JONES THEATRES:
“OLD DOGS”: Two best friends — one unlucky-in-love divorcee and the other a fun-loving bachelor — have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of 7-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins, leading to one debacle after another, and perhaps to a new-found understanding of what’s really important in life. Robin Williams and John Travolta star in the Disney family comedy. (PG: For some mild rude humor).
OPENS NOVEMBER 25TH AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8.
“NINJA ASSASSIN”: When a man raised in an orphanage and trained to be a ninja turns his back on the tradition, it brings him into conflict with the clan. The action adventure stars Rain and Naomie Harris.(1:39) (R; For strong bloody stylized violence throughout, and language). OPENS NOVEMBER 25TH AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8.
