Movies Released February 17, 2006

Friday, February 17

Flicka PG

Based on the novel by Mary O'Hara, the updated "Flicka" is set against the backdrop of a modern-day ranch in Wyoming. It tells the story of Katie (Lohman), a teenager who dreams of running her family's ranch, much to the dismay of her father (McGraw). Katie finds a wild horse she names Flicka and claims it as her own.
Kevin Halloran, Maria Bello, Dallas Roberts, Michael Mayer, Gil Netter, Mark D. Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner, Michael Blake
Drama Remake Sports

Eight Below PG

Inspired by a true story, Eight Below is an exciting action-adventure about loyalty and the bonds of friendship set in the extreme wilderness of Antarctica. The film tells the story of three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Jason Biggs), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions in Antarctica. During the harsh, Antarctic winter, the dogs must struggle for survival alone in the intense frozen wilderness for over 6 months.
Frank Marshall, Todd LIeberman, Mike Rich, Moon Bloodgood, David Hoberman, Roy Lee, Christine Iso, Masaru Kakutani
Drama Action Adventure

Date Movie PG-13

The twisted minds behind "Scary Movie" - screenwriters Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg - this time skewer the romantic comedy genre. The new film tells the story of a hopeless romantic Julia Jones (Alyson Hannigan), who has finally met the man of her dreams, the very British Grant Fockyerdoder (Adam Campbell). But before they can have their big "Big Fat Greek Wedding", they'll have to "Meet The Parents", hook-up with "The Wedding Planner", and contended with Grant's friend Andy - a spectacularly beautiful woman who wants to put an end to her "Best Friend's Wedding".
Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg, Fred Willard, Paul Schiff, Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Eddie Griffin, Jennifer Coolidge
Comedy Romance
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98 mins

Winter Passing R

A reclusive novelist (Ed Harris) hasn't seen his daughter (Zooey Deschanel) in years. When she returns home after the long absence, she finds a house full of strangers, including a wandering loner (Will Ferrell) and one of her father's ex-students (Amelia Warner).
Jennifer Dana, Ed Harris, Will Ferrell, David Koplan, Adam Rapp, Zooey Deschanel, Amelia Warner
Drama

Freedomland R

The aftermath of a carjacking becomes a racially charged media sensation.
Richard Price, Joe Roth, Anthony Mackie, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard, Scott Rudin, Richard Baratta, Julianne Moore
Drama Crime

Friday, February 17