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May 5

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [2008] [PG-13] - 7.6.5
Adapted from the story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about the life of a man (Brad Pitt) who ages in reverse: He is born as an old man and as he grows he becomes a boy and then an infant. Also with Cate Blanchett, Jason Flemyng, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Ed Metzger, Lance E. Nichols, Peter Donald Badalamenti, Donna Duplantier, Patrick Holland, Tilda Swinton, Elle Fanning and Elias Koteas. Directed by David Fincher. [2:47]

Last Chance Harvey [2008] [PG-13] - 3.1.4
A divorced composer of commercial jingles (Dustin Hoffman) travels to London to attend his daughter's wedding, and upon arrival he realizes just how much he has missed by not being a part of his daughter's life. After meeting a woman (Emma Thompson) in an airport lounge, he realizes that maybe second chances are possible. Also with James Brolin, Richard Schiff, Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker and Lian Balaban. Directed by Joel Hopkins. [1:39]

May 12

Taken [2009] [PG-13] - 6.7.4
A retired government agent's (Liam Neeson) 17-year-old daughter (Maggie Grace) takes a trip with a friend to Paris. Shortly after their arrival they are kidnapped and her father pursues her captors without any restraint. Also with Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, Anjul Nigam, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Olivier Rabourdin, Radivoje Bukvic, Goran Kostic, Olivier Rabourdin and Arben Bajraktaraj. Directed by Pierre Morel. [1:31]

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans [2009] [R] - 6.9.0
A prequel to the 2003 and 2005 "Underworld" films, which traces the origins of the Lycans and the war between them and vampires: While the Lycans serve as slaves to the aristocratic vampires, the daughter (Rhona Mitra) of the ruthless vampire leader (Bill Nighy) falls in love with a Lycan (Michael Shee) and thus the hostilities begin. Also with Shane Brolly, Kevin Grevioux, Steven MacKintosh, David Aston, Elizabeth Hawthorne and Craig Parker. Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos. [1:32]

May 19

Paul Blart: Mall Cop [2009] [PG] - 3.5.3
Paul Blart (Kevin James) is a nice guy who has been unable to pass the state trooper exam because of a troublesome sugar imbalance, which causes him to pass out when his sugar level is low. Relegated to the local shopping mall as a security officer, he takes his job very seriously, but no one appreciates his enthusiasm. He gets his chance to prove his mettle when a group of thugs scheme to rob the mall bank on the busiest shopping day of the year. Also with Keir O'Donnell, Raini Rodriguez, Adhir Kalyan, Jayma Mays, Shirley Knight, Stephen Rannazzisi and Adam Ferrara. Directed by Steve Carr. [1:31]

Valkyrie [2008] [PG-13] - 1.7.5
Based on a true story: During WWII a Nazi officer (Tom Cruise) comes to realize that his ideas about the future of Germany and how war is waged are completely dissimilar to the military culture of the Third Reich. He becomes convinced that the only solution is to assassinate Adolph Hitler and reclaim the military from the SS. Also with Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten, Thomas Kretschmann, Terence Stamp and Eddie Izzard. Directed by Bryan Singer. [2:00]

May 26

New In Town [2009] [PG] - 5.4.4
A big-city corporate executive (Renee Zellweger) is sent to downsize a small-town manufacturing plant in Minnesota. However, with new friendships and a budding romance, her empathy for the workers softens her demeanor and attitude. Also with Harry Connick Jr., Siobhan Fallon, J.K. Simmons and Frances Conroy. Directed by Jonas Elmer. [1:36]