Movies Released May 1, 2009

Friday, May 1

Battle for Terra PG

The story tells of a conflict between the inhabitants of a peaceful world and the human warriors who want to colonize it.
Chris Evans, Evan Rachel Wood, Brian Cox, David Cross, Justin Long, James Garner, Danny Trejo, Aristomenis Tsirbas
Comedy Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation 3D Shot-In-3D
107 mins

X-Men Origins: Wolverine PG-13

Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar – as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of "X-Men," "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.
Lauren Shuler Donner, Ryan Reynolds, Lynn Collins, Gavin Hood, David Benioff, Danny Huston, Will.i.am, Avi Arad
Action Adventure Sequel Fantasy Superhero Sci-Fi

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past PG-13

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead loves freedom, fun and women...in that order. A committed bachelor who thinks nothing of breaking up with multiple women on a conference call, Connor's mockery of romance proves a real buzz-kill for his kid brother, Paul, and a houseful of well wishers on the eve of Paul's wedding. Just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin the wedding, he is visited by the ghosts of his former jilted girlfriends, who take him on a revealing and hilarious odyssey through his failed relationships--past, present and future. Together they attempt to find out what turned Connor into such an insensitive jerk and whether there is still hope for him to find true love...or if he really is the lost cause everyone thinks he is.
Mark Waters, Emma Stone, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Douglas, Brad Epstein, Jeff Nathanson, Daniel Sunjata, Marcus Viscidi
Comedy Romance
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116 mins

The Limits of Control R

The story of a mysterious loner, a stranger (Isaach De Bankolé), whose activities remain meticulously outside the law. He is in the process of completing a job, yet he trusts no one, and his objectives are not initially divulged. The new picture from independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is set in the striking and varied landscapes of contemporary Spain (both urban and otherwise).
Bill Murray, Gael García Bernal, John Hurt, Youki Kudoh, Jim Jarmusch, Isaach De Bankolé, Hiam Abbass, Alex Descas
Drama
New York / Los Angeles
4 / 5
Play Trailer Buy / Rent
121 mins

Revanche

Ex-con Alex plans to flee to the South with his girl after a robbery. But something terrible happens and revenge seems inevitable.
Götz Spielmann
Drama Romance
109 mins

The Merry Gentleman R

An assassin meets a young receptionist and strikes up an unlikely relationship.
Bobby Cannavale, Michael Keaton, Steven Jones, William Dick, Ron Lazzeretti, Kelly MacDonald, Tom Bastounes
Drama

Jerichow

A remake of The Postman always Rings Twice.
Christian Petzold
Drama

The Skeptic

After the mysterious death of his Aunt, Bryan Becket dismisses reports that the Aunt's house is haunted and moves in.
Tom Arnold, Zoe Saldana, Tennyson Bardwell, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof, Mary-Beth Taylor, Tim Daly, Edward Herrmann
Thriller Horror

Home

Life for a family in a rural town is is upended when a major highway is constructed nearby.
Olivier Gourmet, Ursula Meier, Denis Delcampe, Denis Freyd, Thierry Spicher, Elena Tatti, Isabelle Huppert
Drama

A Wink and a Smile NR

Ten ordinary women learn the art of the striptease when they dive into the glamorous world of burlesque.
Deirdre Allen Timmons
Documentary
78 mins

$9.99 R

A stop-motion animated story about people living in a Syndey apartment complex looking for meaning in their lives.
Tatia Rosenthal, Amir Harel, Emile Sherman, Etgar Keret
Animation

Friday, May 1