Opened Tuesday
THIS MEANS WAR — HH›
(PG-13 — some sexual content) CIA operatives FDR Foster (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) are inseparable best friends and partners. Together, their good looks, covert abilities and combat skills rank them among the CIA’s elite, but their long-standing personal and professional bond is put to the test when they meet Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). FDR and Tuck both fall hard for the beautiful blonde, and turn their deadly skills and an array of high-tech gadgetry against one another in an all-out battle for her love. 1 hour, 37 minutes.
Cinemark Aurora 10, Hudson Cinema 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Lake Cinemas 8, Macedonia Cinemark 15, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza Cinemas at Chapel Hill, Regal Medina Stadium 16, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10
Opening Friday
GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE – Not rated
(PG-13 — intense sequences of action, violence, some disturbing images, language) Still struggling with his curse as the devil’s bounty hunter, the supernatural antihero Ghost Rider risks everything to team with a rebel monk to save a young boy and himself. With Nicolas Cage, Ciaran Hinds, Violante Placido and Johnny Whitworth. 1 hours, 35 minutes.
Carnation Cinema, Cinemark Aurora 10, Garrettsville Cinemas, Great Oaks Cinema, Hudson Cinema 10, Independence 10, Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Kent Plaza Theatre, Lake Cinemas 8, Macedonia Cinemark 15, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza Cinemas at Chapel Hill, Regal Medina Stadium 16, Shaker Square Cinemas, Tinseltown USA, Tower City Cinemas, Valley View 24, Wooster Movies 10
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY — HH›
(G) Disney presents the latest import from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Ponyo), about a family of tiny people only 4 inches tall who share the home of unsuspecting humans. Based on children’s author Mary Norton’s The Borrowers. 1 hour, 34 minutes.
Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Macedonia Cinemark 15, Massillon 12, Montrose 12, Plaza Cinemas at Chapel Hill, Regal Medina Stadium 16, Tinseltown USA, Valley View 24
Playing Friday through next week
A DANGEROUS METHOD — HH
(R — sexual content and brief language) A look at the relationships between Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud and a woman who is a patient of Jung’s, then his lover, then a colleague of Freud’s and a psychoanalyst in her own right. Talky and seemingly detached from the emotions that are being analyzed. 1 hour, 39 minutes. Showing only at Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-5411.
ALBERT NOBBS — HH
(R — some sexuality, brief nudity and language) Glenn Close stars as a woman living as a man in order to keep a job as a butler and waiter in a Dublin hotel. The film’s breath of life comes from Hubert Page (Janet McTeer), a house painter, who briefly shows Albert her own happy life as a woman passing for a man. 1 hour, 53 minutes. Showing only at Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-5411.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIP-WRECKED — H›
(G) Jason Lee and his chatty computer-animated pals return for more misadventures, this time on a deserted island. 1 hour, 27 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS — HHH
(PG — some mild, rude humor) James McAvoy provides the voice of the title character in this animated adventure that explains how Santa delivers gifts all over the world in one night. 1 hour, 37 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
THE ARTIST — HHHH
(PG-13 — a disturbing image, a crude gesture) In this silent film set in 1920s and ’30s Hollywood, a movie star’s career takes a nose dive with the advent of talkies, while a young extra seems destined for fame. With Berenice Bejo, Jean Dujardin, John Goodman and Malcolm McDowell. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 3D — HHHH
(G) A 3-D version of the classic animated tale about a princess taken captive by a monster who may be more than meets the eye. With the voices of Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White and Jerry Orbach. 1 hour, 24 minutes.
BIG MIRACLE — HHH
(PG — language) Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell and Ted Danson are among the volunteers trying to save the lives of grey whales trapped by ice in the Arctic Circle. 1 hour, 44 minutes.
CHRONICLE — HHH
(PG-13 — intense action, violence, thematic material, some language, sexual content, teen drinking) After making a surprising discovery, three high school students develop uncanny powers and begin to lose control. With Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan. 1 hour, 23 minutes.
CONTRABAND — HH¾
(R — violence, pervasive language, brief drug use) Mark Wahlberg is a former criminal reluctantly taking one last job in this remake of the 2009 Icelandic film Reykjavik-Rotterdam and directed by that film’s star, Baltasar Kormakur. With Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi and Ben Foster. 1 hour, 50 minutes.
THE DARKEST HOUR — H
(PG-13 — sci-fi action violence and some language) Earth is once again under attack by evil aliens trying to conquer our planet. Emile Hirsch and Max Minghella lead the human resistance. 1 hour, 29 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
THE DESCENDANTS — Not rated
(R — language including some sexual references) An indifferent father of two girls is forced to re-examine his life when his wife suffers a boating accident and he’s confronted with a big decision. With George Clooney. 1 hour, 55 minutes.
EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE — HH›
(PG-13 — emotional thematic material, some disturbing images and language) The story of an 11-year-old boy named Oskar (Thomas Horn), whose father, Thomas (Tom Hanks), was killed in 9/11. He goes on an odyssey around New York and meets up with various people around the city. The boy’s personality can be grating, but there are some strong emotional moments. 2 hours, 9 minutes. Showing only at Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Green. 330-644-0414.
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO — HHH›
(R — brutal violent content including rape, torture, strong sexuality, graphic nudity, language) Daniel Craig is disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist who is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), a young computer hacker. Remake of the Swedish hit based on Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy. 2 hours, 38 minutes. Showing only at Plaza Cinemas at Chapel Hill, Akron. 330-923-9093.
THE GREY — HH›
(R — violence/disturbing content including bloody images, and for pervasive language) Stranded in the far north after a plane crash, a small group of oil company workers tries to walk to safety and is tracked by a large group of ravenous wolves. Liam Neeson plays a wolf hunter who takes charge. 1 hour, 52 minutes.
HAPPY FEET TWO — HH
(PG — some rude humor, mild peril) In this sequel to the 2006 animated film, a dancing penguin must help his son find his rhythm while also setting things right in Antarctica. With the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Hank Azaria and Alecia “Pink” Moore. In 3-D in some theaters. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
HUGO — HHH
(PG — mild thematic material, some action/peril, smoking) Martin Scorsese tackles a 1930s family mystery with this tale of a boy (Asa Butterfield) who lives in a train station and wants to learn about his father (Jude Law) and automatons. 2 hours, 7 minutes.
THE IRON LADY — HHH
(PG-13 — some violent images, brief nudity) This biopic presents a portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the only woman to be prime minister of the United Kingdom. With Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Harry Lloyd and Alexandra Roach. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. 1 hour, 45 minutes. Showing only at Interstate Park Cinemas 18, Green. 330-644-0414.
JACK AND JILL — H›
(PG — crude material including suggestive references, language, comic violence) Adam Sandler pulls double duty in this comedy about an advertising executive (Sandler) who dreads an annual visit: A Thanksgiving visit by his twin sister (also Sandler). Katie Holmes and Al Pacino co-star. 1 hour, 31 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND — HH
(PG — some adventure action, brief mild language ) Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson takes over for Brendan Fraser in the second installment of the Jules Verne-flavored family adventures, this one set on a mythical island crawling with monsters. 1 hour, 30 minutes.
JOYFUL NOISE — HH
(PG-13 — some language, including a sexual reference) The two leading ladies of a small-town Georgia choir butt heads while trying to win a national singing competition. With Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer and Courtney B. Vance. 1 hour, 55 minutes. Showing only at Independence 10, Akron. 330-633-6176.
THE MUPPETS — HHH
(PG — some mild rude humor) Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang team with two human pals (Jason Segel and Amy Adams) for a telethon to save their old theater from a greedy oilman (Chris Cooper). 1 hour, 38 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
NEW YEAR’S EVE — H›
(PG-13 — language, including some sexual references) Garry Marshall follows up his ensemble comedy Valentine’s Day with a look at another group of diverse characters on New Year’s Eve. With Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Abigail Breslin, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Robert De Niro, Josh Duhamel, Zac Efron, Hector Elizondo, Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Seth Meyers, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Pfeiffer, Til Schweiger, Hilary Swank and Sofia Vergara. 1 hour, 57 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
ONE FOR THE MONEY — Not rated—
(PG-13 — violence, sexual references and language, some drug material and partial nudity) Unemployed and newly divorced Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) lands a job at her cousin’s bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted cop from her romantic past. Adapted from the bestselling book. 1 hour, 46 minutes.
PARIAH — HHH
(R — sexual content, language) Dee Rees’ accomplished feature debut is a coming-of-age-and-coming-out story of a 17-year-old Brooklyn girl expressively played by newcomer Adepero Oduye. 1 hour, 26 minutes. Showing only at Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-5411.
PINA – Not rated
(PG — some sensuality/partial nudity, smoking) Documentary captures the inventive work of the choreographer Pina Bausch, who died in 2009. Directed by Wim Wenders. In German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin, with English subtitles. In 3-D in some theaters. 1 hour, 43 minutes.
RED TAILS — HHH
(PG-13 — some sequences of war violence) An air action movie inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed black fighter pilots whose skill and heroism were demonstrated in crucial U.S. bombing runs over Germany. Produced by George Lucas, whose enthusiasm about aerial dogfights is much on display. 2 hours.
SAFE HOUSE — HHH
(R — strong violence throughout, some language) A CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) charged with protecting a dangerous fugitive (Denzel Washington) must go on the run with his prisoner after their safe house is attacked. 1 hour, 55 minutes.
SHAME — HHH
(NC-17 — some explicit sexual content) Michael Fassbender stars in Steve McQueen’s unflinching drama about sex addiction. He is a lonely, cold, single man, whose life is ruled by his compulsive search for orgasms. Carey Mulligan plays his needy sister. 1 hour, 39 minutes. Showing only at Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-5411.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS — HHH
(PG-13 — intense sequences of violence and action, some drug material) Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their roles as the world-famous detective and his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson for director Guy Ritchie. Jared Harris joins the cast as Holmes’ most nefarious adversary, Professor Moriarty. 2 hours, 9 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D – Not rated
(PG — sci-fi action/violence) A 3-D version of the space-faring adventure about Jedi knights and interplanetary intrigue. With Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Jake Lloyd. 2 hours, 16 minutes.
TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY — HHH
(R — violence, some sexuality/nudity, language) Based on the influential 1974 novel by John le Carre, the labyrinthine story of a search for a highly placed Soviet mole in the upper reaches of MI6, the British intelligence service. Control (John Hurt) and his trusted aide, George Smiley (Gary Oldham), are “retired” after a mission in Hungary goes bad, but Smiley is later recalled to continue the investigation from outside the agency. 2 hours, 7 minutes. Showing only at Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights. 216-321-5411.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 — HH›
(PG-13 — sexual situations, violence, a bloody birth and adult themes) The first half of the concluding chapter in the story of a high-school girl (Kristen Stewart) and the vampire (Robert Pattinson) she loves finally digs into the horror roots inherent in the scenario. 1 hour, 57 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
UNDERWORLD AWAKENING — Not rated
(R — strong violence and gore, and some language) When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind. 1 hour, 28 minutes.
THE VOW – Not rated
(PG-13 — an accident scene, sexual content, partial nudity, some language) A man (Channing Tatum) helps his wife (Rachel McAdams) regain her memory after an accident gives her amnesia. 1 hour, 44 minutes.
WE BOUGHT A ZOO — HH›
(PG — language, some thematic elements) From writer-director Cameron Crowe. Stars Matt Damon as a widower who takes on the restoration of a crumbling zoo for the sake of his two children. Scarlett Johansson is the veterinarian helping him with the animals. 2 hours, 3 minutes. Showing only at Cinemark Movies 10, Jackson Township. 330-497-9118.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK — HHH
(PG-13 for thematic material and violence/disturbing images) In his first starring role post Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe is a young lawyer who runs afoul of an angry ghost terrorizing a remote village. 1 hour, 35 minutes.
