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Grown Ups 2 - 6.5.5

Aliens rise from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and kill millions of people, but humans use their ace in the hole to fight back: an army of giant robot fighters called jaegers. As the human-alien war continues a retired pilot (Chris Hunnam) comes the aid of a tireless commander (Idris Elba) and co-pilot (Mako Mori) to try to defeat the water dwellers. Also with Diego Klattenhoff, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Heather Doerksen, Ellen McClain, Robert Kazinsky and Max Martini. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Several scenes feature English subtitles during conversations in Japanese and Russian. [2:11 - PG-13]

Pacific Rim - 2.7.4

Aliens rise from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and kill millions of people, but humans use their ace in the hole to fight back: an army of giant robot fighters called jaegers. As the human-alien war continues a retired pilot (Chris Hunnam) comes the aid of a tireless commander (Idris Elba) and co-pilot (Mako Mori) to try to defeat the water dwellers. Also with Diego Klattenhoff, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Heather Doerksen, Ellen McClain, Robert Kazinsky and Max Martini. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Several scenes feature English subtitles during conversations in Japanese and Russian. [2:11 - PG-13]

The Attack - 6.6.5

Based on the popular novel of the same name by Yasmina Khadra, a well-respected Arab surgeon (Ali Suliman) living in Tel Aviv learns a dark secret about his wife after a suicide bombing attack. Also with Reymond Amsalem, Uri Gavriel and Evgenia Dodena. Directed by Ziah Douerir. [1:42 - R]

Byzantium - 7.8.5

When a 200 year old vampire mother and child take refuge on a nearly empty island; they soon change all of its residents. With Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Warren Brown and Caleb Landry. Directed by Neil Jordan. [1:48 - R]

The Way, Way Back - 5.2.5

When a single mom (Toni Collette) takes her teenage son (Liam James) with her to her boyfriend's summer home, he struggles to find his place. After making friends with the manager (Sam Rockwell) of the local water park he is closer to finding his way. Also with Steve Carell, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb, Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry, Amanda Peet and Nat Faxon. Directed by Nat Faxon. [1:43 - PG-13]

Despicable Me 2 - 3.3.2

In this sequel a happy new dad (Steve Carell) to three adopted little girls is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help quash the antics of a new super-criminal mastermind (Benjamin Bratt). His minion helpers are not always very much help. Also with Russell Brand, Ken Jeong, Miranda Cosgrove and Kristen Wiig. Directed by Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud. [1:38 - PG]

The Lone Ranger - 3.7.3

A Comanche warrior (Johnny Depp) narrates the stories of how a Texas Ranger (Armie Hammer) became a masked avenger called the Lone Ranger. The two men of diverse cultures learn to cooperate in order to fight greed and corruption in the Old West. Also with Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, Ruth Wilson, James Badge Dale and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by Gore Verbinski. [2:29 - PG-13]

Redemption - 5.7.6

A former UK Special Forces soldier (Jason Statham) in Afghanistan is fleeing a court-martial. In London, he hides in the criminal underworld and takes another man's identity but when he finds out that his missing girlfriend has been murdered by a ruthless criminal he takes revenge. Also with Agata Buzek, Vicky McClure, Senem Temiz, Benedict Wong and David Bradley. Directed by Stephen Knight. Several scenes feature Chinese language with English subtitles. [1:40 - R]

Much Ado About Nothing - 6.3.3

Contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing." The story revolves around an attempt to trick a young couple into falling in love, while a plot is also brewing against the happy resolution, before the nuptials take place. With Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg, Reed Diamond, Fran Kranz, Jillian Morgese, Sean Maher and Spencer Treat Clark. Directed by Joss Whedon. [1:49 - PG-13]

Unfinished Song - 2.4.4

A grieving widower (Terence Stamp) struggling to overcome the death of his wife joins the singing group left behind by her and in turn mends the strained relationship with his son and learns how to grieve. Originally titled "Song for Marion." Also with Gemma Anderson, Christopher Eccleston and Vanessa Redgrave. Directed by Paul Andrew Williams. [1:33 - PG-13]

White House Down - 3.6.5

A man (Channing Tatum) hoping to improve his life and become a responsible parent is turned down for a job on the White House Secret Service detail. But he becomes embroiled in a terrorist attack on the White House while he and his young daughter are on a tour and must figure out how to save the President (Jamie Foxx) and other hostages. Also with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins, Joey King, James Woods and Nicolas Wright. Directed by Roland Emmerich. [2:11 - PG-13]

The Heat - 6.6.10

Two law enforcement officers (Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy) with seemingly incompatible personalities team up for a special assignment. They must capture a notorious Russian drug lord (Bill Burr) and have to learn to get along in order to accomplish the mission. Also with Dan Bakkedahl, Michael Rapaport, Damian Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Spoken Reasons and Michael McDonald. Directed by Paul Feig. [1:57 - R]

Monsters University - 1.3.1

In this prequel to "Monsters, Inc.," the teen monsters attend their own university to train to become good monsters and have the chance to work on the Scare Floor. Freshmen Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), James Sullivan (John Goodman), Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi) and Jeff Fungus (Frank Oz) hang out together on campus. Also with the voices of Sean Hayes, Dave Foley, Joel Murray, Bonnie Hunt, John Ratzenberger, Helen Mirren and Al Molina. Directed by Don Scanlon. [1:50 - G]

World War Z - 1.7.4

A worldwide zombie pandemic threatens to end life on Earth as the UN calls in a special investigator (Brad Pitt) who does not want to leave his family. The US Army chief threatens not to protect his family if he refuses to help, so he promises his wife (Mireille Enos) and daughters (Abigail Hargrove and Sterling Jerins) that he will return before traveling to several countries to find a cure for the plague. Also with James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox, David Morse and Daniella Kertesz. Directed by Marc Forster. [1:57 - PG-13]

The Bling Ring - 4.3.7

A group of high school students decide to spice up their lives by breaking into the homes of their favorite celebrities and stealing some of their stuff. Based on true events. With Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Georgia Rock, Leslie Mann, Carlos Miranda and Gavin Rossdale. Directed by Sofia Coppola. [1:30 - R]

The Iceman - 7.8.10

Based on the true story of Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon), a notorious contract killer who lived a double life as a ruthless killer and family man, and so successfully hid his crime life from his family that they were stunned when he was arrested in 1986; he was believed to have masterminded over 100 murders. Also with Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Danny A. Abeckaser, James Franco and Ryan O'Nan. Directed by Ariel Vromen. [1:55 - R]