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May 4

Leap Year [2009] [PG] - 3.3.4
It's February 29th, and a woman (Amy Adams) flies to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend (Adam Scott), with whom she's lived for 4 years together. While he has never proposed, according to Irish tradition he must accept if she proposes on a leap day. However, inclement weather may wreck her plans, especially after meeting another man (Mathew Goode). Also with John Lithgow and Kaitlin Olson. Directed by Anand Tucker. [1:40]

Nine [2009] [PG-13] - 6.3.3
A once brilliant director (Daniel Day-Lewis) is preparing for his newest film, which he hopes will re-ignite his career. Unable to sleep, write or think, he's doubting himself, while also having to juggle life with both his mistress (Penelope Cruz) and his wife (Marion Cotillard). Also with Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Stacy 'Fergie' Ferguson, Kate Hudson, Sophia Loren and Ricky Tognazzi. Directed by Rob Marshall. [1:58]

Tooth Fairy [2009] [PG] - 2.3.2
A professional hockey player nicknamed "The Tooth Fairy" (Dwayne Johnson) is summoned to a meeting with the Fairy Godmother (Julie Andrews) after telling a young girl that there is no such thing as the Tooth Fairy. He is then sentenced to two weeks of Tooth Fairy duty, for being a dream killer. Also with Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler, Seth MacFarlane, Chase Ellison and Destiny Whitlock. Directed by Michael Lembeck. [1:41]

May 11

Daybreakers [2009] [R] - 5.10.6
A minority of humans living in the year 2019 is hunted by the majority, that now consists of vampires who want to harvest their blood. After many years of harvesting and a dwindling human population, a hematologist (Ethan Hawke) is working against the clock to develop a blood alternative that will keep the vampire population from becoming violent. Also with Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Isabel Lucas, Claudia Karvan, Michael Dorman, Vince Colosimo, Jay Laga'aia and Damien Garvey. Directed by Michael & Peter Spierig. [1:38]

Edge of Darkness [2010] [R] - 1.8.9
In this adaptation of a British television series, Mel Gibson stars as a Boston homicide detective whose daughter (Bojana Novakovic), a nuclear engineering intern, is murdered in connection with a secret project that may threaten national security. While searching for her assassin, he uncovers startling facts in Washington, D.C. that unravel dozens of clandestine operations. Also with Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Shawn Roberts and Gbenga Akinnagbe. Directed by Martin Campbell. [1:55]

Legion [2009] [R] - 2.8.7
Several people living and working in a remote dessert diner are overwhelmed when strange things begin to happen: a man (Paul Bettany), who's actually an archangel, arrives telling them that God has decided to do away with humanity and a pregnant woman in their company is carrying the child that holds the promise of human redemption. Also with Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Charles S. Dutton, Jon Tenney, Kevin Durand, Willa Holland, Kate Walsh and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Scott Charles Stewart. [1:44]

May 18

Extraordinary Measures [2009] [PG] - 2.2.4
Based on a true story, this drama depicts the struggle of a couple (Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell) to encourage the development of a drug that would save their children from Pompe Disease, a fatal genetic disorder. Also with Harrison Ford, Meredith Droeger, Diego Velazquez, Sam Hall, Jared Harris and Patrick Bauchau. Directed by Tom Vaughan. [1:45]

Invictus [2009] [PG-13] - 3.3.5
The true story of how in 1990 Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) and the captain of the South African rugby team (Matt Damon) worked together on and off the field in an effort to bring the country together and begin the healing process after the end of apartheid. Also with Marguerite Wheatley, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern, Julian Lewis Jones, Adjoa Andoh, Leleti Khumalo, Patrick Lyster and Penny Downie. Directed by Clint Eastwood. [2:14]

The Messenger [2009] [R] - 8.6.7
A man (Ben Foster) returns home from combat duty after sustaining injuries and has 20 months remaining on his tour. After recovering, he is assigned to the Casualty Notification Team where he and another officer (Woody Harrelson) are tasked with informing the relatives of soldiers who have been killed in action. Also with Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker and Steve Buscemi. Directed by Oren Moverman. [1:45]

The Spy Next Door [2009] [PG] - 2.5.3
When a former CIA spy (Jackie Chan) volunteers to baby sit his girlfriend's kids for the weekend, he finds himself out of his element and surrounded by three kids that do not like him. After one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret document, the agent's former nemesis comes after the family. Also with Madeline Carroll, George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus and Amber Valletta. Directed by Brian Levant. [1:32]

Valentine's Day [2010] [PG-13] - 6.2.4
A look at how Valentine's Day effects several Los Angeles couples: some are already in relationships, others want to be in relationships, a few are ending relationships and still others discover more than they want about themselves and their partners. With Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Carter Jenkins, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Taylor Lautner, George Lopez, Shirley MacLaine, Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts and Bryce Robinson. Directed by Garry Marshall. [1:57]

May 25

Dear John [2010] [PG-13] - 6.4.4
On leave from military service, a man (Channing Tatum) meets a woman (Amanda Seyfried) and the two weeks they spend together seem to seal their love for one another. When the 9/11 attacks inspire him to re-enlist for another two years, the two lovers must try to endure separation. Also with Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, D.J. Cotrona (II), Cullen Moss, Keith Robinson, Scott Porter and Leslea Fisher. Directed by Lasse Hallström. [1:42]

The Road [2009] [R] - 5.8.5
Based on a Cormac McCarthy novel: The world is in ruins after an apocalyptic event and a man and his son (Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee) struggle to survive and hold onto their humanity while making their way across a wasteland. Also with Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce, Molly Parker and Charlize Theron. Directed by John Hillcoat. [1:53]