Movies Released August 3, 2007

Friday, August 3

84 mins

Underdog PG

Based upon the long-running hit cartoon, a diminutive orphan hound is accidentally imbued with superpowers during a lab mishap. Out on the streets of Capitol City, his dream comes true when he is adopted by a 12 year old boy who helps conceal his identity. Unleashed as Underdog, he uses his superpowers to protect his love interest Polly Purebred and the citizens of Capitol City, from the evil Simon Barsinister.
Joe Piscatella, Amy Adams, Jay Polstein, Roger Birnbaum, Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage, Frederik Du Chau, Craig A. Williams
Adventure Fantasy Superhero Family Kids
106 mins

El Cantante R

The dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe, one of the biggest Spanish-language singers in the 1970s. The tale follows Lavoe's passionate relationship with his love Puchi, and his skyrocket to international fame. But even when he has it all, Lavoe is unable to escape the allure of drugs and his personal pain.
Jennifer Lopez, Julio Caro, Simon Fields, Leon Ichaso, Marc Anthony, Federico Castelluccio, Romi Dias, Vincent Laresca
Drama Biography Music
111 mins

The Bourne Ultimatum PG-13

All he wanted was to disappear. Instead, Jason Bourne is now hunted by the people who made him what he is. Having lost his memory and the person he loved, he is undeterred by the barrage of bullets and a new generation of highly-trained killers. Bourne has only one objective: to go back to the beginning and find out who he was. Now, in the new chapter of this espionage series, Bourne will hunt down his past in order to find a future. He must travel from Moscow, Paris, Madrid and London to Tangier and New York City as he continues his quest to find the real Jason Bourne--all the while trying to outmaneuver the scores of cops, federal officers and Interpol agents with him in their crosshairs.
Frank Marshall, Matt Damon, David Strathairn, Edgar Ramirez, Paul Greengrass, Tony Gilroy, Paddy Considine, Doug Liman
Action Adventure Sequel Thriller Spy
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Bratz: The Movie PG

As long as they can remember, Yasmin (Nathalia Ramos), Jade (Janel Parrish), Sasha (Logan Browning) and Cloe (Skyler Shaye) have been "BFF" - Best Friends Forever. Inseparable since they first met, the young girls have always supported each other's individual personalities, talents and fabulous fashion styles. But now as the foursome enter Carry Nation High, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha and Cloe face a brand new world: a blackboard jungle, where for the first time they discover life as a teenager means dealing with a system of social cliques, all strictly enforced by senior Meredith Baxter Dimly. Finding themselves being pulled further and further apart, the girls band together and rise up as "the Bratz" to fight peer pressure, in turn learning how true empowerment means standing up for your friends, being true to oneself and living out one's dreams & aspirations
Jon Voight, Avi Arad, Steven Paul, Nathalia Ramos, Stephan Lunsford, Benedict Carver, Sean McNamara, Isaac Larian
Drama Adventure Family Kids

Becoming Jane PG

The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writerwho already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable--marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their daughter''s future social standing. They are eyeing Mr. Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sparks soon fly along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire--then knock her head over heels. Now, the couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters--family, friends and fortune.
James McAvoy, Anne Hathaway, Robert Bernstein, Julia Blackman, Julian Jarrold, Graham Broadbent, Douglas Rae, Kevin Hood
Drama

Hot Rod PG-13

Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed stuntman, is convinced he has bravery in his blood. He's grown up believing he's the son of Evel Knievel's test-rider, a courageous stuntman who died in his prime. Rod is committed to fulfilling his father's legacy. Only problem is--he sucks! Rod lives at home with his loving mom Marie, jerk of a stepfather Frank and nerdy stepbrother Kevin. He doesn't have a job, and can usually be found doing stunts on his moped, attempting to jump over everything from milk trucks to public swimming pools. Rod and his team--Dave, the mechanic; Rico, the ramp builder and Kevin, the team manager/videographer--are inseparable. It's almost like they share a brain. When Rod's neighbor Denise joins the team, the group's IQ virtually doubles. Rod remains optimistic in spite of the abuse he suffers from his stepfather. Frank has a penchant for beating the tar out of Rod, who just keeps coming back for more in the hopes of earning Frank's respect by besting him in one of their regular knock-down brawls. When Frank gets sick and needs a $50,000 operation, Rod attempts to raise the money by undertaking his biggest stunt ever--jumping 15 buses, one more than Evel Knievel himself ever dared. After all, he's got to get Frank all better so he can kick his ass!
Bill Hader, John Goldwyn, Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Jill Messick, Lorne Michaels, Pam Brady
Comedy

Friday, August 3