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Published: January 29, 2009
FIREPROOF
Kirk Cameron stars in this low-budget message movie about a hot-tempered firefighter trying to save his marriage through a program called the "Love Dare," which apparently involves being less of a jerk to your spouse. Produced by the Baptist church-based team behind "Face the Giants," this is the rare big-screen movie that will affirm rather than offend Christian values. PG, 122 minutes
VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA ***½
The latest installment in Woody Allen's European phase is unlikely to wind up in a double feature with "Fireproof." Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall are best friends spending the summer in Spain, where they are propositioned by a scandalous artist (Javier Bardem) and meet his tempestuous ex, played by Penelope Cruz. Things get complicated from there. PG-13, 96 minutes
ROCKNROLLA ***
This flashy, convoluted tale of the London underworld (another way of calling it a Guy Ritchie movie) features Tom Wilkinson, Gerard Butler and Thandie Newton in pursuit of money, land and art. Also making appearances are the Russian mob, a rock star and a flotilla of colorful gangster nicknames. Add a driving musical score, and you may find the word "mortgage" entertaining again. R, 117 minutes
OTHER NEW DVD RELEASES
• Pride and Glory: Colin Farrell, Edward Norton, R, 130 minutes
• Lakeview Terrace: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, PG-13, 110 minutes
• Zodiac: Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., R, 157 minutes
• You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown: Arrin Skelley, Patricia Patts, Not rated, 25 minutes
• Live at the Royal Albert Hall: Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Not rated, 88 minutes
• Goodbye, Mr. Chips: Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, G, 131 minutes
Synopses by Amanda Henry; ratings from The Associated Press
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