At the theaters 10/6/06

NEW AT THEATERS

'Departed'

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg and Ray Winstone. Billy Costigan is an undercover cop South Boston assigned to infiltrate a mob syndicate run by a boss named Costello . Meanwhile, a young criminal, Colin Sullivan, has embedded himself in the police department's Special Investigation Unit. Both their lives become endangered when the two organizations realize they have moles within their ranks. Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material, running time 152 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Employee of the Month'

Starring Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard, Efren Ramirez and Harland Williams. A couple of employees at a Costco-like super store compete for the affections of a new co-worker by trying to win the Employee of the Month award. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor and language, running time 103 minutes. (Cape Town Plaza)

'Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning'

Starring Jordana Brewster, Cyia Batten, Andrew Bryniarski, Diora Baird and Matthew Bomer. The prequel to "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" tells us how Leatherface became a murderous psycho. Rated R for strong horror violence/gore, language and some sexual content, running time 91 minutes. (Cape Town Plaza)

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'All the King's Men'

Starring Sean Penn, Jude Law, Patricia Clarkson, Kate Winslet, Kathy Baker and Talia Balsam. Louisiana governor Willie Stark wins his office by appealing to the common man and playing a little dirty politics. But as he gains more and more power, Stark slowly becomes corrupted by the system he sought to change. Rated PG-13 for an intense sequence of violence, sexual content and partial nudity, running time 120 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Barnyard: The Original Party Animals'

Starring the voices of Kevin James, Courteney Cox, John Di Maggio and Danny Glover. A carefree cow, Otis, likes to play tricks on the humans who work at his farm. But his father, Ben, and an old mule, Miles, think Otis needs to be more discreet about the fact that the animals at the farm have humanlike intelligence. When Otis suddenly finds himself in a position of responsibility around the barnyard, he must somehow find the courage to be a leader. Rated PG for some mild peril and rude humor, running time 90 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'The Black Dahlia'

Starring Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart and Mia Kirshner. In 1940s Los Angeles, two cops, Bucky Bleichert and his partner, Lee Blanchard, investigate the death of Elizabeth Short, a young woman found brutally murdered. Bucky soon realizes that Lee's significant other, Kay, had ties to the deceased, and soon after that, he begins uncovering corruption and conspiracy. Rated R for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and language, running time 121 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'The Covenant'

Starring Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway and Chace Crawford. A long time ago five families settled and formed the Ipswich Colony in Massachusetts. In the present day, four students at the elite Spenser Academy are bound by their sacred ancestry. When the body of a dead student is discovered after a party, secrets begin to unravel and their identities may be revealed. Rated R for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality, running time 97 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Flyboys'

Starring James Franco, Jean Reno, Martin Henderson and Ian Rose. This war drama follows the Lafayette Escadrille, an elite squad of American fighter pilots who volunteered for the French military during World War I. Rated PG-13 for war action violence and some sexual content, running time 139 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Gridiron Gang'

Starring The Rock, Xzibit, Vanessa Ferlito, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy and Kevin Dunn. Juvey detention camp officer Sean Porter and his friend Malcolm Moore turn a group of teen felons into a football team in four weeks. Rated PG-13 for some startling scenes of violence, mature thematic material and language, running time 127 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'The Guardian'

Starring Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Clancy Brown, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller and Travis Willingham. Ben Randall is a maverick teacher who trains rescue swimmers for the Coast Guard. Randall shows the talented Jake Fischer how to become a member of his team. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action/peril, brief strong language and some sensuality, running time 135 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'The Illusionist'

Starring Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti and Rufus Sewell. Eisenheim is a stage magician who amazes the audiences of turn-of-the-century Vienna, drawing the attention of Crown Prince Leopold. When the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen, assists the magician onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods -- and a dormant love affair is rekindled. Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence, running time 109 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Invincible'

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Elizabeth Banks and Greg Kinnear. When the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles hosts an unprecedented open tryout, everyone thinks it'll be a waste of time. Everyone except for Vince Papale, a down-on-his-luck, 30-year-old, substitute teacher and part-time bartender who never even played college football. Rated PG for sports action and some mild language, running time 99 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Jackass Number 2'

Starring Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Preston Lacy and Ryan Dunn. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and Bam Margera put their health and dignity on the line in another round of potentially body-mangling antics. Rated R for extremely crude and dangerous stunts throughout, sexual content, nudity and language, running time 95 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Open Season'

Starring the voices of Martin Lawrence, Ashtonn Kutcher, Jon Favreau and Debra Messing. A domesticated grizzly bear meets a deer in the woods during hunting season, and the two try to find their way out of the forest while avoiding the hunters. Rated PG for some rude humor, mild action and brief language, running time 86 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'

Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Bill Nighy. Captain Jack owes a blood debt to the legendary Davy Jones, captain of the dreaded Flying Dutchman. He threatens to curse Jack to an afterlife of eternal servitude and damnation if he can't settle up. Soon-to-be-married Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join Jack on a quest to find the Dead Man's Chest. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of adventure, violence, including frightening images, running time 151 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'School for Scoundrels'

Starring Jon Heder, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jacinda Barrett, David Cross and Sarah Silverman. A shy young man enrolls in a course on how to succeed with women. Unfortunately, his sleazy teacher has designs on the woman of his dreams. Rated PG-13 for language, crude and sexual content, and some violence, running time 100 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Step Up'

Starring Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan and Rachel Griffiths. Tyler Gage wants to escape his Baltimore neighborhood. Nora is a ballet dancer from the preppy Maryland School of the Arts. She's got everything in the world -- except a dance partner for her senior showcase. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, brief violence and innuendo, running time 103 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

-- From staff reports