The Switch

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In this rom-com, Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) 40 and unmarried decides to become pregnant using a donor, but best friend Wally (the always enjoyable Jason Bateman) doesn’t support the idea. Wally makes a secret move that changes everything.

Solid supporting cast (Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis, Patrick Wilson).
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Haven't we have seen this story before?
Struggle between comedy and drama.

PG-13
1 hr. 41 min.

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Eat Pray Love

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In this quietly engaging drama, Liz Gilbert (played with ease by Julia Roberts) is a happily married woman who realizes something is missing in her life and she needs to make a change (which includes a divorce). Liz decides to take off on a round-the-world journey…a quest for personal and spiritual growth.

Based on the popular memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert
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This story will be satisfying for individuals who also maintain an interest in personal and spiritual growth.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 13 min

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

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In this wildly creative action comedy Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) falls for Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), but before they can be together he must defeat all seven of her evil exes.

The video game generation will appreciate the gaming details used throughout the film.
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The overall film (especially the fantasy elements) may be too quirky and off-beat for many movie goers.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 52 mins.

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Dinner for Schmucks

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In this off-beat comedy…Tim (Paul Rudd), who is being considered for a promotion, is torn as to whether or not he should accept an invitation to a special dinner hosted by his boss where the execs bring unusual guests for laughs at their expense.
Tim meets Barry (Steve Carell “gets” this complex character and plays him with finesse) who would be the perfect dinner guest…sure to secure the promotion.
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“Dinner…” is wacky and at times stupid.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 54 min.

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The Extra Man

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"The Extra Man" is a quirky dramedy (from writer/directors Pulchini and Springer-Berman best known for "American Splendor") that follows Louis Ives (Paul Dano), a lonely writer (with a secret) who moves to New York City and rents a room from Henry Harrison (Kevin Kline), an eccentric playwright and social escort for wealthy widows. The two men form a unique relationship.
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Even with some laughs the film has a gloomy tone…similar to “American Splendor.”


Rated R
1 hr. 45 min.

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The Other Guys

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In this action-packed comedy two dysfunctional New York City detectives (Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg) take on a high profile case full of crazy antics.

Ferrell “reels it in” a bit to hit the right comedy mark as detective Allen Gamble.
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Be ready for some silliness.

Don’t’ leave too early…one funny scene after the credits.

PG-13
1 hr. 47 min.

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