In Local Theaters
Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:42 PM PDT
By The Daily News and The Los Angeles Times
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“17 Again” — A former high school basketball star in his late 30s is given a second chance at life when he is miraculously transformed back to age 17. With Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Michelle Trachtenberg and Matthew Perry. (1:42) PG-13. REVIEW
“Crank: High Voltage” — A hit man launches himself on a chase through Los Angeles in pursuit of the Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart. Starring Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakum, Efren Ramirez, Clifton Collins Jr and Bai Ling. (1:25) R.
“State of Play” — A rising congressman and an investigative journalist are embroiled in a case of seemingly unrelated, brutal murders. With Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn, Jason Bateman, Jeff Daniels and Helen Mirren. (1:58) PG-13. REVIEW
Also In Theaters
“Dragonball: Evolution” — Akira Toriyama’s popular manga (and Japanese TV series) about the battle for the mystical spheres of the title gets a big-screen adaptation. With Justin Chatwin and James Marsters. (1:26) PG.
“Fast & Furious” — Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam when a crime brings the fugitive ex-con and the FBI agent back to L.A. to confront a shared enemy. With Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz and Laz Alonso. (1:39) PG-13. REVIEW
“Hannah Montana: The Movie” — Unable to juggle school, friends and her secret pop-star persona, Miley Stewart heads to Crowley Corners, Tenn., for a dose of reality. With Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Margo Martindale, Jason Earles, Vanessa Williams and Billy Ray Cyrus. (1:32) G. REVIEW
“The Haunting of Connecticut” — The true story of one family’s supernatural ordeal after moving to Connecticut for treatment of their son’s cancer. With Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner, Martin Donovan, Amanda Crew and Elias Koteas. (1:32) PG-13.
“Knowing” — A teacher opens a time capsule from his son’s elementary school and finds chilling predictions — including some that have already occurred — leading him to believe his family is involved in future fatal events. With Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne and Chandler Canterbury. (1:55) PG-13.
“Monsters vs. Aliens” — The president of the U.S. enlists a motley crew of monsters, confined in a secret government compound, to combat an alien robot and save the world from imminent destruction. With the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Kiefer Sutherland and Paul Rudd. (1:34) PG. REVIEW
“Observe and Report”— A mall cop with delusions of grandeur and dreams of entering the police academy is put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher. With Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Pena and Ray Liotta. (1:26) R. REVIEW
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