Film Capsules
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:23 PM PST
By The Daily News and The Los Angeles Times
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“Bolt” — A canine TV superhero doesn’t realize his powers aren’t real when he embarks on a cross-country trek accompanied by a jaded house cat and a hamster. With the voices of John Travolta and Susie Essman.
“Twilight” — A teenage girl risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire. Featuring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed and Peter Facinelli. Based on the novel by Stephanie Meyer. REVIEW
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“Changeling” — In 1928 Los Angeles, a woman’s son disappears for months, but when he is returned by the police something isn’t quite right. With Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Amy Ryan and Michael Kelly. Directed by Clint Eastwood. REVIEW
“High School Musical 3: Senior Year” — America’s favorite high school students hit their senior year with a basketball championship, prom and a big spring musical. With Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu. REVIEW
“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” — Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith reprise their voice roles as Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo attempt to get off the island and wind up on the inhospitable plains of continental Africa. With Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Andy Richter. REVIEW
“Quantum of Solace” — Daniel Craig dons the 007 tux for a second time. REVIEW
“Role Models” — Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott star as salesmen who trash a company truck and are ordered to spend 150 service hours with a Big Brothers-type mentorship program.
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