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[films–the preview] Willis, Nolte and Shandling star in ‘Over the Hedge’ [For ages 4-9] OVER THE HEDGE Opens May 19 Rated G A movie starring action man Bruce Willis, dramatic actor Nick Nolte and comedian Garry Shandling doesn’t sound like a kid’s flick, but it is when they play a mischievous raccoon, a domesticated grizzly bear and a sensitive turtle. Plus, the feature is animated. These nature friends and many others unite when a suburban housing development encroaches on their woodland homes. Also among the all-star voice cast are Steve Carell, William Shatner, Avril Lavigne, Wanda Sykes, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy and Thomas Hayden Church. Not part of the cast is Jim Carrey, who was replaced by Willis midway into production. [For ages 12-18] Just My Luck Opens May 12 Rated PG-13 Lindsay Lohan stars in this comedy about a lucky woman who accidentally swaps her good fortune for a stranger’s chronic misfortune. She tries to reversethings, but something gets in the way. One guess as to what it is. Yep, you got it – she falls in love with him. [For ages 7-14] Goal! Opens May 12 Rated PG Youth soccer players will get a kick out of this rags-to-riches story about a Latino from East L.A. who treks overseas to try out for Newcastle United of the English Premiere league. Here’s one of the few movies not released first in America. In fact, we’re one of the last places in the world to get it. I know that soccer isn’t as big in the U.S. as many other countries, but, c’mon, getting the film eight months after Estonia? [For ages 13-18] X-Men: The Last Stand Opens May 26 Rated PG-13 Billed as the final chapter in the “X-Men” motion picture trilogy, that is, unless it’s a blockbuster hit, this episode finds a cure for mutancy threatening the course of history. Mutants are given a choice to be ordinary and fit in with society or remain superhuman and get to do cool things like turning things to ice or bearing retractable adamantium talons. Back for more action are Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. [dvds] this month The Berenstain Bears: Fun Family Adventures (Not rated, available May 23, for ages 3-7): The latest DVD starring the honey-loving Bear family includes six episodes of the PBS Kids’ series. Production quality: $1.98 … stories that promote quality family time: priceless. Grade: B Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (Rated PG, available May 23, for ages 7-12): The original wasn’t all that great, so it’s no surprise that the sequel is worse. Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return as Tom and Kate Baker, proud parents of 12. For round two, the Bakers spend summer vacation at a rustic resort, but R&R turns into war when they enter into a competition. Who loses? Anyone who rents this movie. Grade: D- Doogal (Rated G, available May 16, for ages 5-10): Dumbed-down and redubbed for American audiences, this atrocious animated U.K. production is about animal pals who must retrieve enchanted diamonds to thwart an evil wizard from freezing the entire world. Don’t be fooled by the all-star voice cast that includes Judy Dench, Ian McKellen, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and Kylie Minogue. Grade: D Dragon Tales: Let’s Be Brave (Not rated; available May 23, for ages 3-7): Lessons that teach children how to overcome their fears are covered in five episodes of the PBS Kids’ series, with three sing-along videos thrown in for added positive learning. Grade: B |
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