Movies Released December 11, 2009

Friday, December 11

Invictus PG-13

The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Matt Damon, Tim Moore, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Mace Neufeld, Lori McCreary, Anthony Peckham, Robert Hobbs
Drama

The Princess and the Frog G

A musical set in the greatest city of them all, New Orleans, "The Princess and the Frog" marks Disney's return to the timeless art form of traditional animation. The film teams Ron Clements and John Musker, creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin," with Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman to tell the most beautiful love story ever told ... with frogs, voodoo, and a singing alligator.
John Goodman, Oprah Winfrey, Rob Edwards, Greg Erb, Ron Clements, Jenifer Lewis, John Musker, Peter Del Vecho
Comedy Family Kids Animation
103 mins

Did You Hear About the Morgans? PG-13

The story is about a New York couple who witness a murder and consequently are put into a witness-protection program in Wyoming.
Martin Shafer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael Kelly, Marc Lawrence, Melissa Wells, Liz Glotzer, Hugh Grant, Sam Elliott
Comedy Romance
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139 mins

The Lovely Bones PG-13

The story of Susie Salmon, a young girl who is murdered but continues to observe her family on Earth after her death. She witnesses the effect of her loss on her loved ones, while her killer skillfully covers his tracks and prepares to murder again.
Peter Jackson, Saoirse Ronan, Steven Spielberg, Jan Blenkin, Caro Cunningham, Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli
Drama Adaptation Teen
New York / Los Angeles
4 / 5
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The Slammin' Salmon

A restaurant owner and former heavyweight champ pits his wait staff against each other in a "Glengarry Glen Ross"-like competish.
Richard Perello, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Jay Chandrasekhar, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Michael Clarke Duncan, Julia Dray
Comedy
101 mins

Tenderness R

The film follows a violent teenager, Eric, whose life intertwines with Lori, a 16-year-old runaway who can't resist his charm. Crowe will play Lieutenant Cristofuoro, a cop who sets out to unravel Eric's complex past.
Russell Crowe, John Polson, Sophie Traub, John Penotti, Howard Meltzer, Emil Stern, Laura Dern, Jon Foster
Drama Thriller

Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year NR

Harpreet Singh Bedi is a fresh graduate trying to find a balance between the maddening demands of the 'professional' way, and the way of his heart.
Shimit Amin, Jaideep Sahni, Ranbir Kapoor
Comedy
107 mins

A Single Man R

The story is about a gay man (Colin Firth), who tries to go about his normal routines after the death of his partner. Matthew Goode will play Firth's former boyfriend, and Julianne Moore will be his friend.
Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Tom Ford, David Scearce, Matthew Goode
Drama Comedy LGBTQIA+
128 mins

Broken Embraces R

"Broken Embraces" is a four-way tale of amour-fou, shot in the style of '50s American film noir at its most hard-boiled, and will mix references to works like Nicholas Ray's "In a Lonely Place" and Vincente Minnelli's "The Bad and the Beautiful," with signature Almodóvar themes such as Fate, the mystery of creation, guilt, unscrupulous power, the eternal search of fathers for sons, and sons for fathers.
Pedro Almodovar, Angela Molina, Penelope Cruz, Blanca Portilla, Kiti Manver, Chus Lampreave
Drama Thriller
88 mins

Larger Than Life in 3D PG

Live concert footage of the Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper and Relentless7 and Gogol Bordello, shot at the three-day Austin City Limits festival in October 2009.
Lawrence Jordan
Documentary Concert

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done R

A man acts out a play in his mind and kills his mother.
Michael Peña, Michael Shannon, Willem Dafoe, Chloë Sevigny, Eric Bassett, Norm Hill, Werner Herzog, Herbert Golder
Drama Crime

Friday, December 11