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[films–the preview] Classic horse tale is told again [For ages 7-12] FLICKA Opens Oct. 20 Rated PG A remake of the 1943 horse picture starring a 15-year-old Roddy McDowell flips things around to where it’s now a girl who tries to convince her father that she has what it takes to run the family ranch in Wyoming. Alison Lohman (“White Oleander”) plays the 16-year-old who pins her hopes on turning a wild mustang she found into a riding horse. [For ages 10-16] STORMBREAKER Opens Oct. 6 Rated PG Alex Rider (Alex Pettyfer) is a cross between Cody Banks and James Bond. Unbeknownst to the 14-year-old orphan, his uncle has trained him to become a secret agent. His skills in the martial arts, scuba diving and mountaineering come into play when the uncle is killed and the boy is forced to take on the dangerous mission for the British secret service. At least he gets an arsenal of cool gadgets and a supporting cast led by Ewan McGregor, Mickey Rourke and Alicia Silverstone. The family spy thriller is based on a young adult adventure series of books by Anthony Horowitz. [For ages 9 and older] TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3-D Opens Oct. 20 Rated PG Tim Burton showed us in 1993 how to get into the holiday spirit with spirits by combining Christmas and Halloween in a single movie. This month we get to experience déjà vu at the movies, only this time not at just any theater. In a limited release, the ghoulish story of a skeleton’s hope to bring Christmas cheer to his undead pals of Halloweentown will be told – or rather shown – in 3-D. As your eyes dazzle while wearing those stupid glasses, your ears will hear an excellent voice cast led by Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherine O’Hara and William Hickey. Warning to parents: Though rated PG, the movie might be too scary for younger children due to some of the creepy creatures and an abduction of Santa Claus. [dvds] this month Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (Rated PG, available Oct. 10, for ages 5-10): Improving on the modest 2004 hit, the combo live action-computer-animated sequel has Garfield following his owner, Jon, to England. The plump pussycat, again voiced by Bill Murray, is mistaken for another of royal descent, which has inherited a castle.Grade: B Over the Hedge (Rated PG, available Oct. 17, for ages 5-12): Nature friends unite when a suburban housing development encroaches on their woodland homes. Based on the critter-riddled comic strip, the computer-animated feature delivers a strong voice cast, but not enough laughs. Making the most of a so-so script are Bruce Willis, Steve Carell and Garry Shandling as a mischievous raccoon, hyperactive squirrel and sensitive turtle, respectively. Grade: C+ The Little Mermaid (Rated G, available Oct. 3, for ages 4-10): An all-new “Kiss the Girl” music video performed by Ashley Tisdale, previously unveiled deleted scenes and a virtual ride on a cyber-attraction inspired by the 1989 movie are among the bonuses of a 2-disc “special edition” re-release of “The Little Mermaid.” Digitally re-mastered, the mermaid Ariel dreams of life beyond the sea. Grade: A |
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