New at the theaters
'A LOT LIKE LOVE'
Starring Ashton Kutcher, Amanda Peet, Herschel Bleefeld, Kathryn Hahn and Moon Bloodgood. Oliver and Emily met on a flight from Los Angeles to New York seven years ago and decided almost immediately that they had no chemistry together. But since then, they've kept bumping into each other. Gradually, they begin to think that maybe they should be a couple. As they struggle with relationships, careers, and other life events, their friendship grows. Rated PG-13, running time 107 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)
'The Interpreter'
Starring Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Max Minghella, Jesper Christensen and Maz Jobrani. A United Nations interpreter named Silvia Broome overhears a death threat against an African head of state who is set to address the General Assembly. Federal agent Tobin Keller is assigned to protect her, but he's not entirely sure she's telling the truth. Rated PG-13, running time 90 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)
'King's Ransom'
Starring Anthony Anderson, Leila Arcieri, Jay Mohr, Donald Faison, Regina Hall and Kellita Smith. A rich, egotistical businessman named Malcolm King is about to lose everything in a divorce settlement. In an attempt to thwart his ex-wife, Malcolm tries to stage his own kidnapping, with his girlfriend and her thuggish brother as accomplices. Rated PG-13, running time 95 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)
'Kung Fu Hustle'
Starring Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Chan Kwok Kwan and Leung Siu Lung. Sing is an aspiring gangster who wishes he were part of the Axe Gang, but he lacks the necessary martial arts chops. He gets a chance to prove himself when he encounters the Beast, an adversary the likes of which no one has ever seen. Rated R, running time 95 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
Still in theaters
'THE AMITYVILLE HORROR'
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jimmy Bennett, Jesse James and Rachel Nichols. Based on an account from a Long Island man, a tale which centers on George and Kathy Lutz, a newly married couple with three children, who move into their beautiful new house in Amityville, New York, only to discover that the house already has demonic inhabitants. Rated R, running time 87 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
'Constantine'
Starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf and Pruitt Taylor Vince. John Constantine has the ability to see the half-breed angels and demons that disguise themselves as humans. Destined to patrol the border between heaven and hell, Constantine works to save people's souls. Rated R, running time 121 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
'Fever Pitch'
Starring Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Jason Spevack, Jack Kehler and Scott Severance. A successful young woman falls for a man she thinks is the perfect guy. The only catch? He's a little bit obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Rated PG-13, running time 104 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
'Hitch'
Starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Michael Rapaport, Ato Essandoh and Amber Valletta. A "date doctor" claims to be able to find customers their perfect romantic match in three dates or fewer. Rated PG-13, running time 115 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
'Hostage'
Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollack, Ben Foster, Jonathan Tucker, Serena Scott Thomas, Marshall Allman, Michelle Horn and Jimmy Bennett. A former hostage negotiator retires to a small town to lead its police department. But he finds that his old skills come into play when a band of teenagers attempts to steal a family's car. The plan goes awry and the would-be crooks find themselves trapped in a high-security house, which contains some confidential information that's very valuable to different group of criminals. Rated R, running time 113 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
'Ice Princess'
Starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Kim Cattrall, Juliana Cannarozzo, Trevor Blumas, Hayden Panettiere and Joan Cusack. Casey, a brainy high-school girl, goes against the wishes of her domineering mother when she decides to pursue her dream of becoming a figure-skating champion. Casey teams with a new coach, Gen, a former skater who's since fallen from grace. Rated G, running time 92 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
'Man of the House'
Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Kelli Garner, Shannon Marie Woodward, Terry Parks and Anne Archer. A group of college cheerleaders witness a murder after one of their competitions. A veteran FBI agent is assigned to the case and goes undercover as an assistant coach to protect the rambunctious girls from the thugs determined to kill them before they can testify. Rated PG-13, running time 105 minutes. (Cape West Cine)
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