Movies Released April 7, 2006

Friday, April 7

Friends With Money R

A tale which centers around four best friends and their relationships with one another, the men in their lives, and their checkbooks. However one of them, who is unsettled and unattached, decides to clean houses to make ends meet.
Jason Isaacs, Greg Germann, K.C. Clyde, Bobby Coleman, Joan Cusack, Catherine Keener, Nicole Holofcener, Anthony Bregman
Drama Romance

The Benchwarmers PG-13

Gus and his nerdy buddies, Richie and Clark, are scouted by a millionaire nerd, Mel, who wants to form a baseball team and compete with the meanest Little League teams in the state. A stellar ballplayer, Gus becomes a role model for nerds and outcasts everywhere. But when his fans learn that Gus, himself, was once a school bully, they feel outraged and betrayed, until Gus takes extraordinary steps to win back their admiration and trust.
David Spade, Tim Meadows, Dennis Dugan, Allen Covert, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz, Jack Giarraputo, Nick Swardson
Comedy Sports

Phat Girlz PG-13

Starring Mo'Nique as Jazmin Biltmore, a smart-mouthed aspiring fashion designer, "Phat Girlz" is an edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-size women obsessed with their weight while struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of "hot bodied" babes. The "Phat Girlz" are thrown a major curve ball when they meet the men of their dreams in the most unexpected of ways.
Eric Roberts, Nnegest Likke, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bobby Newmyer, Steven J. Wolfe, Mo'Nique, Joyful Drake, Jack Noseworthy
Comedy
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Take the Lead PG-13

Pierre Dulaine is a Manhattan ballroom teacher and competitor who volunteers his time to teach ballroom dancing to a group of New York inner city high school kids. Initially forced to participate as a form of detention, the kids reject Mr. Dulaine's efforts until his unwavering commitment and dedication finally inspires them to embrace the program, infusing it with their own unique hip-hop style while subconsciously learning valuable life lessons about pride, respect, self-esteem and honor.
Diane Nabatoff, Christopher Godsick, Michele Grace, Rob Brown, Elijah Kelley, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz
Drama Teen

On a Clear Day PG-13

Frank is a 55-year-old hard-working man, established and respected in his community, who suddenly finds himself without a job. Several other colleagues suffer the same fate and, whilst a shock to everyone, it is above all a crushing blow to Frank's pride. For the first time in his life, Frank is without direction. Agonised by the memory of his young son's drowning, Frank's dreams are haunted with images of water, yet it is only when he swims that he feels truly in control of his destiny. When his friend Danny jokes that on a clear day he could swim to France, a seed of hope is planted in his mind. Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and to tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance--to swim the English Channel--the 22-mile stretch of water dividing England and France. Initially concealing his master plan from his loving wife Joan and estranged son Rob, Frank and his friends unite to support his audacious plan. In the process this motley band of brothers restore their lost hope and confidence in the future.
Jamie Sives, Gaby Dellal, Alex Rose, Peter Mullan, Brenda Blethyn, Sean McGinley, Billy Boyd
Drama

Friday, April 7