Brideshead Revisited
Rated PG-13

New version of Evelyn Waugh’s classic British novel, which was originally filmed as an 11-hour PBS mini-series. The film has a nice look, and some good performances, but somehow feels a tad stodgy. Purists will no doubt decry the loss of characters and motivation…after all, it’s been whittled down to two hours.
Playing at The Mariemont Theatre.

Encounters at the End of the World
Rated G

Filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica to capture its landscape’s rarely-seen beauty on film. And, no, it’s not all about penguins.
It's at The Esquire.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Rated R

Brilliant documentary about the late, great gonzo journalist. Not to be missed.
It's at The Esquire.

Hancock
Rated PG-13

Will Smith plays a homeless, alcoholic superhero, with no interest in saving humanity, who is about to be rehabilitated by a young idealist. Sounds like a dumb idea for a movie, but will no doubt pack the plexes over the holiday weekend.
It's playing everywhere.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Rated PG-13

This sci-fi comic book epic is directed by Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) and stars Ron Perlman and Selma Blair. In a year crammed with good popcorn adventure flicks, this looks to be one of the good ones.
It's playing everywhere.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Rated PG

Should be an interesting family film, especially if you see it in 3-D. And be sure to ask. Not every theatre is showing a 3-D version. Stars Brendan Fraser and local actor Josh Hutcherson.
It's playing everywhere.

Kit Kittredge: An Americal Girl
Rated G

Based on the book series, Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) plays a 9-year-old girl enduring hardships during the great depression.
It's playing everywhere.

Kung Fu Panda
Rated PG

Animated jungle animal story for the kids, and maybe even parents may enjoy it too. Voices by Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, and Dustin Hoffman
It's playing everywhere.

Mamma Mia!
Rated PG-13

Film version of the stage hit using the music of ABBA, the Swedish group from the 1970s. Should be light, fun summer entertainment. The stellar cast includes Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgaard, and Christine Baranski.
It's playing everywhere.

Pineapple Express
Rated R

A stoner and his dealer go on the run after the pothead witnesses a murder. Seth Rogen and James Franco star for director David Gordon Green, who has amassed rave reviews for his indy flicks. Will the streak continue into studio silliness? We’ll see.
It's playing everywhere.

Roman de Gare
Rated R

A popular novelist researches unlikely sources to find characters for her next bestseller and becomes involved in two “perfect” crimes. Fanny Ardant stars for noted French director Claude Lelouch. In French with English subtitles.
It's at The Esquire.

Space Chimps
Rated PG

Animated monkeys are sent by NASA to a galaxy far, far away. Probably a time-passer for the kids, and not much more.
It's playing everywhere.

Step Bothers
Rated R

Comedy (allegedly) with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. If this is funny or not depends on your taste in what’s funny these days.
It's playing everywhere.

Swing Vote
Rated PG-13

Kevin Costner stars as an out-of-work guy who, throught a cinematic twist of fate, has a presidential election depending on his ballot. The supporting cast includes Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane and Stanley Tucci. Likely worth seeing for the cast alone. After all…how many times will you have the chance to see Dennis Hopper as a presidential candidate?

Tell No One
Rated NR

The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot, brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. Now strange things begin to happen. Gripping thriller in French with English subtitles.
It's at The Esquire.

The Dark Knight
Rated PG-13

This is unquestionably the most eagerly anticipated film of the summer, as director Christopher Nolan continues the Batman saga with Christian Bale. Naturally, all the talk is about Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker.
It's playing everywhere.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Rated PG-13

Brendan Fraser returns for the third Mummy film, and Jet Li is added for action movie marquee value. Chances are good this will be nothing special.

The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants Part 2
Rated PG-13

If you saw the first one, you’re ready for the new one. If you didn’t, you won’t care.
It's playing everywhere.

The Wackness
Rated R

Drugs, therapy and hip-hop in the summer of 1994 New York City. Ben Kingley and Famke Janssen star.
It's at The Esquire.

The X Files: I Want to Believe
Rated PG-13

Mulder and Scully are back on the trail of extraterrestrials. Probably not much new here, but will still be fun to see the original cast back on the big screen.
It's playing everywhere.

Wall-E
Rated G

The new Pixar animated epic has is about a salvage robot attempting to clean up the planet Earth. Overall, reviews from the national critics have been glowing.
It's playing everywhere.

When Did You Last See Your Father?
Rated PG-13

Colin Firth and Jim Broadbent star in this story of a son's conflicting memories of his dying father.
It's at The Esquire.