At the theaters 1/27/06

New at the theaters

'Annapolis'

Starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster. When Jake, a blue-collar kid, gets accepted into the prestigeous Naval Academy at Annapolis, he finds that there are still plenty of battles ahead. Barely making it as a plebe, Jake decides to prove his mettle by entering the Navy boxing competition known as the Brigade Championships. Rated PG-13 for some violence, sexual content and language, running time 108 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Big Momma's House 2'

Starring Martin Lawrence, Nia Long and Emily Procter. FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes undercover as the rather enormous old lady known as Big Momma. To avert a national security disaster, he takes a job as a nanny/ housekeeper in a suspected baddie's house, only to be trapped with three annoying children. Rated PG-13 for some sexual humor and a humorous drug reference, running time 99 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Nanny McPhee'

Starring Emma Thompson, Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury. The widowed Mr. Brown and his seven misbehaving children, led by eldest Simon, have scared away 17 previous nannies. Brown fears that the latest, Nanny McPhee, is going to be another name on that unfortunate list. But soon the kids notice that their usual shenanigans don't work on the new nanny. In fact, they lead to serious consequences. Rated PG for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language, running time 99 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

Still in theaters

'Cheaper by the Dozen 2'

Starring Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt and Eugene Levy. Tom Baker and his wife, Kate, head to Lake Winnetka with their 12 children for a family vacation. But their time off becomes anything but relaxing after they engage in a competition with rival dad Jimmy Murtaugh. Rated PG for some crude humor and language, running time 94 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'The Chronicles of Narnia'

Starring Tilda Swinton, Rupert Everett and Dawn French. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are separated from their parents in London during the German air raids of World War II. They are sent to the country for safety and find a magic wardrobe that transports them to the mystical world of Narnia. Rated PG for battle sequences and frightening, running time 132 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'End of the Spear'

Starring Chad Allen, Louie Leonardo and Chad Allen. A savage killer from a remote Amazon tribe becomes grandfather to the grandchildren of the North American man he killed. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, running time 111 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'The Family Stone'

Starring Diane Keaton, Sarah Jessica Parker and Dermot Mulroney. The son of the Stone family returns home with his prissy girlfriend. The family's response to the girlfriend is decidedly less-than-tepid, so she calls her sister to come and support her. Rated PG-13 for drug references and some sexual content including dialogue, running time 102 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Fun with Dick and Jane'

Starring Jim Carrey, TŽa Leoni and Angie Harmon. After losing their high-paying jobs, Jane and Dick Harper turn to crime to keep up their standard of living. Rated PG-13 for brief language, some sexual humor and occasional humorous drug references, running time 90 minutes. Starts Wednesday. (Cape West Cine)

'Glory Road'

Starring Josh Lucas, Derek Luke and Austin Nichols. A basketball drama based on the true story of college coach Don Haskins (Lucas), who led his Texas Western team, which featured five African-American starters, to victory over an all-white Kentucky squad in the 1966 NCAA championship, making them the first such team to clinch the title. Rated MPAA Rating PG for racial issues including violence and epithets, and mild language, running time 109 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Hoodwinked'

Starring the voices of Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close and Jim Belushi. This animated movie is "Little Red Riding Hood" in reverse: Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a break-in at Granny's house. The prime suspect: Red herself! Rated PG for some mild action and thematic elements, running time 95 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Hostel'

Starring Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson and Eythor Gudjonsson. College buddies Paxton and Josh backpack through Europe with their friend Oli, an Icelandic friend they met along the way. He leads the two Americans to a Slovakian town that's rumored to have a hostel stocked with beautiful Eastern European women. Surprisingly, this turns out to be true, and Paxton and Josh are soon hooking up with Natalya and Svetlana. However, things take a darker turn when they discover the cheap, babe-filled lodge holds a terrifying secret. Rated R for brutal scenes of torture and violence, strong sexual content, language and drug use, running time 95 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'King Kong'

Starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody. A gigantic ape is discovered on an isolated piece of land called Skull Island by a documentary filmmaker. The director manages to capture the creature, known as King Kong, and bring him back to New York City, where Kong escapes and runs amok, finally climbing the Empire State Building. Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images, running time 187 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Last Holiday'

Starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J and Timothy Hutton. A shy cookware sales clerk thinks that she's dying of terminal cancer and decides to take one last dream vacation to Europe. While staying at a posh hotel, she becomes friends with the guests and staff. Rated PG-13 for some sexual references, running time 112 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'The Ringer'

Starring Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox and Katherine Heigl. With a dead-end job and a pile of debt, Steve Barker decides that the best way to get ahead is to pretend to be mentally disabled so he can fix the Special Olympics. When his fellow Olympians realize he's a fake, they recruit Steve to help them take down the reigning champion. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language and some drug references, running time 94 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Rumor Has It'

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Shirley MacLaine and Mark Ruffalo. Sarah agrees to marry her boyfriend, even though she's not sure it's the right thing to do. Meanwhile, her career has hit the skids, leaving her writing obituaries at "The New York Times." At her sister's wedding, Sarah meets Internet millionaire Beau, who has a secret connection to her family. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual content, crude humor and a drug reference, running time 97 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Syriana'

Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Amanda Peet. This political thriller is set in the Cold War era during a global fight for control over the world's oil supply. The stories of a CIA operative, an up-and-coming oil broker, a prince and a corporate lawyer collide as the fighting for the world's most valuable resource heats up. Rated R for violence and language, running time 126 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Tristan and Isolde'

Starring James Franco, Sophia Myles and Rufus Sewell. Based on a medieval legend, a young English knight wins the hand of the girl for an Irish king, but he can't keep his secret love for Isolde hidden for long. Soon, the affair gets out and threatens the truce between two countries. Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences and some sexuality, running time 125 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Underworld: Evolution'

Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman and Bill Nighy. Vampire Selene and hybrid Lycan Michael must find the oldest immortal member of the vampire clan to explain the death of Viktor before the vampires and Lycans clash with each other. Rated R for pervasive strong violence and gore, some sexuality/nudity and language, running time 105 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Walk the Line'

Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon and Robert Patrick. This biopic about Johnny Cash, the legendary country icon, focuses on the singer's early career in Memphis, including his struggles with drug addiction. Rated PG-13 for some language, thematic material and depiction of drug dependency, running time 135 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

-- From staff reports