Thursday, April 3, 2008

In Theatres This Week 4th April

Nim's Island [Opens in M'sia 5th April]
Copyright © 2008 Fox Walden

Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover- the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now, they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.


April 4th, 2008
Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett
Jennifer Flackett, Joseph Kwong
Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Abigail Breslin, Alphonso McAuley
Fox Walden
Adventure, Family
nimsisland.com
PG for mild adventure action and brief language
95 minutes




LeatherHeads
Copyright © 2008 Universal Pictures

Oscar winners George Clooney and Renée Zellweger match wits in "Leatherheads," a rapid-fire romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's pro-football league in 1925.






April 4th, 2008
George Clooney
Duncan Brantley, Rick Reilly
George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce, Stephen Root, Ezra Buzzington, John Vance, Dan John Miller
Universal Pictures
Comedy, Romance
leatherheadsmovie.com
PG-13 for brief strong language
114 minutes



The Ruins
Copyright © 2008 Dreamworks Pictures (Paramount)

A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.






April 4th, 2008
Carter Smith
Scott B. Smith
Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey, Joe Anderson
DreamWorks Pictures (Paramount)
Horror, Thriller
ruinsmovie.com
R for Strong violence and gruesome images, language, some sexuality and nudity



Shine A Light
Copyright © 2008 Paramount Vantage

Rolling Stones documentary that focuses on the two concerts from the group's current "A Bigger Bang" tour as well as historical and contemporary behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. A recent concert in Austin, Texas, was also filmed.





April 4th, 2008
(conventional theaters & IMAX)
Martin Scorsese
Unknown
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood with Christina Aguilera, Buddy Guy and Jack White III
Paramount Vantage
Documentary
shinealightmovie.com
PG-13 for brief strong language, drug references and smoking
122 minutes


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