NEW IN TOWN Seven Pounds *** In this drama, a depressed IRS agent (Will Smith) decides to help seven strangers overcome their difficulties - but he also is carrying a horrible secret. Things are further complicated when he falls for a woman (Rosario Dawson) with a heart condition. To give away more would be unfair, but expect a message about giving, forgiveness and redemption. The movie is directed by Gabriele Muccino, who directed Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness," a role that earned Smith an Oscar nomination. See review, page 5. 123 minutes. (PG-13 for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality) ...more

December 19, 2008

NEW IN TOWN Max Payne (not reviewed) DEA agent Max Payne (Mark Wahlberg) and assassin Mona Sax (Mila Kunis) team up to solve a series of murders and get revenge for the death of their family members. The gritty movie is based on a gritty video game. See Review on TBOextra.com. 99 minutes (PG-13; violence including intense shooting sequences, drug content, some sexuality and brief strong profanity) ...more

October 17, 2008

OPENING TODAY Step Brothers *½ Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star in this comedy about two grown men forced to live together after their single parents get married. Ferrell wrote the screenplay with director Andy McKay, who also directed "Anchorman" and "Talladega Nights," so you sort of know what you're getting into here. Review, Page 4. 112 minutes (R; crude and sexual content, and pervasive profanity) ...more

July 25, 2008