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.
Gil Netter, Dallas Roberts, Ryan Kwanten, Maria Bello, Tim McGraw, Alison Lohman, Michael Mayer, Kevin Halloran
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.
Todd LIeberman, Paul Walker, Roy Lee, Frank Marshall, David Hoberman, Mike Rich, Bruce Greenwood, Christine Iso
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, Eddie Griffin, Paul Schiff, Jason Friedberg, Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Fred Willard, Jennifer Coolidge
Comedy Romance
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Freedomland R

The aftermath of a carjacking becomes a racially charged media sensation.
Anthony Mackie, William Forsythe, Joe Roth, Julianne Moore, Scott Rudin, Sam Jackson, Richard Price, Edie Falco
Drama Crime
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).
Will Ferrell, Adam Rapp, Ed Harris, David Koplan, Zooey Deschanel, Amelia Warner, Jennifer Dana
Drama

Friday, February 17