JONES THEATRES CALENDAR

NOW SHOWING AT THE CINEMA CENTRE 8:
“Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D:” Academy Award-winning visual effects artist Erik Brevig makes his feature directorial debut with this adaptation of the classic Jules Verne fantasy starring Brenden Fraser. When an ambitious science professor (Fraser) develops a decidedly unconventional hypothesis, the mere mention of his name is enough to elicit laughter within the academic community. However, during a subsequent excursion to Iceland, the professor and his nephew make a major scientific discovery that sends them miles beneath the surface of the Earth, where they discover not only strange new worlds, but also encounter creatures so alien they appear to be from another world entirely. It will be presented in Digital 3-D.  (1 hour, 32 minutes) (PG: for intense adventure action and some scary moments).
“Meet Dave:” A massive fireball from space hits New York’s Central Park and an ordinary man emerges unscathed. The man turns out to be a spaceship operated by 100 human-looking aliens who are one-quarter-inch tall and seeking a way to save their planet. Complications ensue when their captain falls in love with an Earth woman who’s always picked losers for previous romances. Eddie Murphy stars in the science fiction comedy. (1 hour, 31 minutes) (PG: for bawdy and suggestive humor, action and some language).
“Hellboy 2: The Golden Army:” After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it’s up to the planet’s toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it’s time to call in Hellboy (Ron Perlman). Along with his expanding team in the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense — pyrokinetic girlfriend Liz (Selma Blair), aquatic empath Abe (Doug Jones) and protoplasmic mystic Johann — the BPRD will travel between the surface strata and the unseen magical one, where creatures of fantasy become corporeal. And Hellboy, a creature of two worlds who’s accepted by neither, must choose between the life he knows and an unknown destiny that beckons him. Ron Perlman and Selma Blair star. (PG-13: for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language).
Disney’s  “Wall-E”: What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? Wall-E spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy chasing his dream. The Disney/Pixar animated comedy features the voices of Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard and Sigourney Weaver. (G: all ages)
“Kit Kittredge:” Aspiring reporter Kit Kittredge can’t resist bringing home strays, whether it is Grace, an abandoned basset hound, or Will and Countee, a pair of young hobos willing to trade work for meals. But her happy childhood is abruptly interrupted when her father loses his car dealership and must leave Cincinnati to look for work. Kit and her mother Margaret are left to manage on their own, growing vegetables, selling eggs and even taking in an assortment of boarders.  When a crime spree sweeps Cincinnati, all signs point to the local “hobo jungle,” where Will and Countee live. But when Kit’s mother and their boarders become the latest victims in a string of robberies, Kit’s loyalties are tested. Will is accused of the crimes and, with all of their savings gone, the Kittredges face losing their house to foreclosure. Determined to recover the stolen money and believing Will is innocent, Kit recruits her friends Ruthie and Stirling to help her track down the real culprit. Together they uncover a plot that goes far beyond Cincinnati. The film stars Abigail Breslin, Julia Ormond, Chris O’Donnell and Joan Cusack. (1 hour, 34 minutes) (G: all ages)
“The Love Guru:” Born in America and raised in an Indian ashram, Pitka (Mike Myers) returns to his native land to seek his fortune as a spiritualist and self-help expert. His skills are put to the test when he must get a brokenhearted hockey player’s marriage back on track in time for the man to help his team win the Stanley Cup. Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake co-star in the comedy spoof. (1 hour, 29 minutes) (PG-13: for crude and sexual content throughout, language, some comic violence and drug references)
“The Incredible Hulk:” Scientist Bruce Banner desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. Living in the shadows — cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross — Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross, and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth star in the new science fiction adventure. (1 hour, 54 minutes) (PG-13: for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images and brief suggestive content)
“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull:” Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) races the Soviets — led by agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) — to a lost city called Akakor in the Peruvian forest, in pursuit of a mystical crystal skull. Along for the adventure are old flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), longtime friend and competitor Mac (Ray Winstone) and new sidekick Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf). (2 hours, 2 minutes) (PG-13: for adventure violence and scary images)
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“The Strangers:” A terrifying suspense thriller about a couple (Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) in a remote suburban house who are targeted by three dangerous masked strangers. The resulting clashes force the couple to go well beyond what they thought themselves capable of in order to survive. (1 hour, 25 minutes) (R: for violence/terror and language) 
“Speed Racer:” Born to race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized — the legendary Rex Racer, whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer, the designer of Speed’s thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company’s maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret — some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. If Speed won’t drive for Royalton, Royalton will see to it that the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line. The only way for Speed to save his family’s business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. (2 hours, 15 minutes) (PG: for sequences of action, some violence, language and brief smoking.
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AT THE PENTHOUSE:
“Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay:” The same morning that Harold and Kumar eat at White Castle, Harold learns that Maria, the girl he lusts after, has set off for Amsterdam. The pair decide to pursue her so Harold can proclaim his love. However, an overzealous airline passenger mistakes Kumar for a terrorist, and the plane is diverted as the duo get stuck in a case of mistaken identity. (1 hour, 42 minutes) (R: for strong crude and sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language and drug use)         
COMING SOON:
“The Dark Knight:” With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman star. (2 hour, 32 minutes) (PG-13: for intense sequences of violence and some menace) Opens July 18 at the Cinema Centre 8.
“Mama Mia:” Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile, Sophie, Donna’s spirited daughter, has a plan of her own. She secretly invites to the wedding three men from her mother’s past in hopes of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. The romantic musical comedy also stars Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth. (PG-13: for some sex related comments). Opens July 18 at the Cinema Centre 8.