Movies Released March 31, 2006

Friday, March 31

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown G

While Skrat the Saber Toothed Squirrel is still ineffectually trying to regain his precious acorn, the misfit trio of Manny the Mammoth, Sid the Sloth and Diego the Sabretooth Tiger have settled down in an isolated valley with numerous other animals. However, the trio discover that the ice wall surrounding the valley is barely holding back a massive body of water behind it and it's melting state threatens to break and flood the valley. With their one chance of survival being a boat at the other end of the valley, the trio follow the desperate exodus there. Along the way, they meet Ellie, a female mammoth who is convinced she's a opossum like her brothers. While the strange group continues the trek, they must learn to get along even as Manny struggles to find some connection to this strange female who may be the only other one of his kind.
Chris Wedge, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Gerry Swallow, Ray Romano, Lori Forte, Jon Vitti, Peter Gaulke
Action Adventure Comedy Sequel Family Kids Animation
109 mins

The Devil and Daniel Johnston PG-13

"The Devil and Daniel Johnston" is a stunning portrait of a musical genius that nearly slipped away. It depicts a perfect example of brilliance and madness going hand in hand. Because Daniel Johnston is an artist suffering from manic depression with delusions of grandeur, wild fluctuations, numerous downward spirals, and periodic respites mark his life. The film artfully melds current footage, vintage performances, home movies, and dozens of recorded audiotapes from Johnston's life. Testimony from supportive friends and a deeply committed family adds a rich layer to Johnston's personal history, but Daniel Johnston's poetic songs tell their own passionate, haunting, and truly unforgettable story.
Jeff Feuerzeig, Henry S. Rosenthal, Ted Hope, Fortunato Procopio
Documentary

Slither R

The sleepy town of Wheelsy could be any small town in America – somewhat quaint and gentle, peopled with friendly folks who mind their own business. But just beneath the surface charm, something unnamed and evil has arrived…and is growing. No one seems to notice as telephone poles become clogged with missing pet flyers, or when one of the town's richest citizens, Grant Grant (Michael Rooker), begins to act strangely. But when farmers' livestock turn up horribly mutilated and a young women goes missing, Sheriff Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion) and his team, aided by Grant's wife Starla (Elizabeth Banks), uncover the dark force laying siege to their town… and come face-to-face with an older-than-time organism intent on absorbing and devouring all life on Earth.
Nathan Fillion, James Gunn, Paul Brooks, Eric Newman, Marc Abraham, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Gregg Henry
Thriller Suspense Horror
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Basic Instinct 2 R

Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) relocates from San Francisco to London and quickly finds herself on the wrong side of the law. David Morrissey plays a criminal psychologist assigned the task of evaluating her by Scotland Yard. She may finally have met her match in the shrink.
David Thewlis, Henry Bean, Michael Caton-Jones, Mario Kassar, Andrew G. Vajna, Moritz Borman, Leora Barish, Sharon Stone
Drama Sequel Thriller Suspense Romance

Lucky Number Slevin R

"Lucky Number Slevin" is a drama set in a world where African-American and Jewish gangsters collide. Hartnett plays a man who has to kill the son of a rival crime boss. Kingsley will play Shlomo (aka the Rabbi), the head of the biggest crime syndicate in New York. Hartnett's character is caught in a case of mistaken identity and used by the mob boss as a patsy in a murder conspiracy.
Josh Hartnett, Stanley Tucci, Morgan Freeman, Bruce Willis, Ben Kingsley, Paul McGuigan, Jason Smilovic, Lucy Liu
Drama Thriller Crime Gangster

ATL

The musical ensemble comedy is set in an Atlanta hip-hip roller-skating rink. T.I. will play Rashad, the head of a roller-skating team, while London will play New-New, an employee at the rink who is in love with him.
Will Smith, Chris Robinson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Evan Ross Naess, Lauren London, Dallas Austin, Jody Gerson, T-Boz
Comedy Musical

Friday, March 31