Movies Released October 24, 2008

Friday, October 24

112 mins

High School Musical 3: Senior Year G

"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" finds high school seniors Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) facing the prospect of separation as they head off to different colleges. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about the future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high-energy entertainment from East High's talented ensemble.
Vanessa Hudgens, Kenny Ortega, Lucas Grabeel, Zac Efron, Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu, Bill Borden, Barry Rosenbush
Sequel Musical Teen Family Kids
90 mins

Passengers PG-13

After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire (Anne Hathaway), is assigned by her mentor (Andre Braugher) to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric (Patrick Wilson), the most secretive of the passengers. Just as Claire's professional relationship with Eric -- despite her better judgment -- blossoms into a romance, the survivors begin to disappear mysteriously, one by one. Claire suspects that Eric may hold all the answers and becomes determined to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences.
Nathan Kahane, Joe Drake, Anne Hathaway, Dianne Wiest, Rodrigo Garcia, Ronnie Christensen, Patrick Wilson, Judd Payne
Thriller Suspense

Pride and Glory R

An authentic, gritty and emotional study of the New York City Police Department, "Pride & Glory" looks deeply into the professional and personal lives of the people who inhabit it. Told through the interwoven lives of a three-generation family of cops whose moral codes are tested when Ray Farrell, one of three sons on the job, investigates a case that reveals an incendiary police corruption scandal involving his own brother. When Ray is falsely implicated in a brutal crime related to the scandal, he and his family must choose among their loyalties to each other, the department, and the revelation of the truth that will atone them.
Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Jennifer Ehle, Gavin O'Connor, Joe Carnahan, Noah Emmerich, John Ortiz, Paula Weinstein
Drama Crime Gangster
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141 mins

Changeling R

A mother prays for the return of her kidnapped son. When her prayers are answered, however, she begins to suspect the boy who comes back is not her child. Inspired by true events that took place in Los Angeles in the 1920s.
Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Amy Ryan, Ron Howard, Clint Eastwood, Jeffrey Donovan, Colm Feore, Brian Grazer
Drama Crime Gangster
92 mins

Saw V R

Hoffman is seemingly the last person alive to carry on the Jigsaw legacy. But when his secret is threatened, Hoffman must go on the hunt to eliminate all loose ends.
Leigh Whannell, David Hackl, James Wan, Stacey Testro, Oren Koules, Tobin Bell, Dan Heffner, Mark Burg
Sequel Thriller Suspense Horror

Synecdoche, New York R

Philip Seymour Hoffman will play a theater director who ambitiously attempts to put on a play by creating a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse. Catherine Keener is set to play his first wife, Michelle Williams will play his second wife, Samantha Morton will appear as his sometime lover, and Tilda Swinton will portray Keener's best friend and the dubious mentor to the daughter of Hoffman and Keener's characters.
Spike Jonze, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams, Charlie Kaufman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Tilda Swinton, William Horberg
Drama

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom

Based on a popular Logo TV series about four black gay friends living in Los Angeles.
Darryl Stephens, Christian Vincent, Patrik-Ian Polk, Doug Spearman, Rodney Chester
Comedy

Friday, October 24