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The Jedis get animated in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," in theaters Friday. Opening Wednesday: "Tropic Thunder."
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(PG-13, Comedy, National Release)
Amy Poehler becomes a surrogate mom to Tina Fey.
Amy Poehler becomes a surrogate mom to Tina Fey.
(R, Mystery/Suspense, National Release)
Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams star in this thriller.
Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams star in this thriller.
(R, Comedy, National Release)
The stoners return, and become suspected terrorists, in this sequel.
The stoners return, and become suspected terrorists, in this sequel.
(R, Drama, Opening in Select Cities)
Uma Thurman stars as a woman whose violent childhood memories affect her adult life.
Uma Thurman stars as a woman whose violent childhood memories affect her adult life.
(R, Comedy, Opening in Select Cities)
Jenna Jameson is among the women who turn into evil monsters in this comedy.
Jenna Jameson is among the women who turn into evil monsters in this comedy.
"Iron Man"
(PG-13, Action/Adventure, National Release)
Robert Downey Jr. jumps into superhero mode in this comic book adaptation.
Robert Downey Jr. jumps into superhero mode in this comic book adaptation.
(R, Comedy, National Release)
Patick Dempsey stars in this "My Best Friend's Wedding"-esque comedy.
Patick Dempsey stars in this "My Best Friend's Wedding"-esque comedy.
"Redbelt"
(R, Drama, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
David Mamet directs this look at a martial arts instructor (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who must participate in a prize fight.
David Mamet directs this look at a martial arts instructor (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who must participate in a prize fight.
(PG-13, Comedy, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
British comedy about two young boys inspired to pursue filmmaking by the movie "First Blood."
British comedy about two young boys inspired to pursue filmmaking by the movie "First Blood."
(PG, Action, National Release)
The Wachowski brothers direct this adaptation of the cartoon, with Emile Hirsch in the title role.
The Wachowski brothers direct this adaptation of the cartoon, with Emile Hirsch in the title role.
(PG-13, Comedy, National Release)
Filmmaker Doug Pray captures the life of an unconventional surfing family.
Filmmaker Doug Pray captures the life of an unconventional surfing family.
(PG, Family, National Release)
The series continues as the Pevensie children face a new battle in Narnia.
The series continues as the Pevensie children face a new battle in Narnia.
(R, Drama, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
A writer struggles to move past his vivid memories of the Holocaust.
A writer struggles to move past his vivid memories of the Holocaust.
(R, Indie, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
Marianne Faithful plays a widow who takes a job in a sex club to pay for her grandson's medical bills.
Marianne Faithful plays a widow who takes a job in a sex club to pay for her grandson's medical bills.
(PG-13, Action, National Release)
The franchise is reborn as Indy (Harrison Ford) teams up with Marion (Karen Allen) and a new sidekick (Shia LaBeouf).
The franchise is reborn as Indy (Harrison Ford) teams up with Marion (Karen Allen) and a new sidekick (Shia LaBeouf).
"The Fall"
(R, Fantasy, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
Lee Pace of TV's "Pushing Daisies" stars in this story about a man who weaves a yarn for a young, fellow hospital patient.
Lee Pace of TV's "Pushing Daisies" stars in this story about a man who weaves a yarn for a young, fellow hospital patient.
(R, Comedy, National Release)
Carrie Bradshaw and co. make the leap to the big screen.
Carrie Bradshaw and co. make the leap to the big screen.
(R, Horror, National Release)
Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman play a couple terrorized by unknown assailants.
Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman play a couple terrorized by unknown assailants.
"Kung Fu Panda"
(PG, Animated, National Release)
Jack Black and Angelina Jolie are two of the voices behind this cartoon about a panda seeking martial arts mastery.
Jack Black and Angelina Jolie are two of the voices behind this cartoon about a panda seeking martial arts mastery.
"You Don't Mess With the Zohan"
(R, Comedy, National Release)
Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow and Robert Smigel wrote this comedy about an Israeli commando who fakes his own death, than becomes a New York hairstylist.
Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow and Robert Smigel wrote this comedy about an Israeli commando who fakes his own death, than becomes a New York hairstylist.
"The Happening"
(R, Horror, National Release)
M. Night Shyamalan directs another tale of terror, this time about an environmental crisis that causes pandemonium.
"The Incredible Hulk"M. Night Shyamalan directs another tale of terror, this time about an environmental crisis that causes pandemonium.
(PG-13, Drama, National Release)
You won't like Edward Norton when he's angry in Marvel's attempt to adapt its own comic for the big screen.
"The Promotion"You won't like Edward Norton when he's angry in Marvel's attempt to adapt its own comic for the big screen.
(R, Comedy, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott star as supermarket employees competing for a managerial job.
John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott star as supermarket employees competing for a managerial job.
"Get Smart"
(PG-13, Comedy, National Release)
Steve Carell plays Maxwell Smart to Anne Hathaway's Agent 99 in this adaptation of the TV show.
"The Love Guru"Steve Carell plays Maxwell Smart to Anne Hathaway's Agent 99 in this adaptation of the TV show.
(PG-13, Comedy, National Release)
Mike Myers stars in this comedy about a New Age healer who helps a hockey player.
Mike Myers stars in this comedy about a New Age healer who helps a hockey player.
"Wall-E"
(G, Animated, National Release)
Pixar brings its digital-animation skills to this story of a robot who finds true love.
Pixar brings its digital-animation skills to this story of a robot who finds true love.
"Wanted"
(R, Action, National Release)
A society of secret assassins takes on a new member in this action flick starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman.
A society of secret assassins takes on a new member in this action flick starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman.
(PG-13, Documentary, Opening Wider After Limited Release)
Colin Firth plays a son struggling with his emotions for his dying father (Jim Broadbent).
Colin Firth plays a son struggling with his emotions for his dying father (Jim Broadbent).
"Hancock"
(PG-13, Action, National Release)
Will Smith once again brings a blockbuster to July 4th weekend; this time he plays a less than heroic superhero.
Will Smith once again brings a blockbuster to July 4th weekend; this time he plays a less than heroic superhero.
(G, Family, National Release)
Abigail Breslin heads an ensemble cast in this first movie inspired by the American Girl dolls.
Abigail Breslin heads an ensemble cast in this first movie inspired by the American Girl dolls.
(PG-13, Action, National Release)
Director Guillermo del Toro and actor Ron Perlman return for this comic-book-movie sequel.
Director Guillermo del Toro and actor Ron Perlman return for this comic-book-movie sequel.
(PG, Family, National Release)
Brendan Fraser stars in this 3-D adventure, loosely based on the Jules Verne novel.
Brendan Fraser stars in this 3-D adventure, loosely based on the Jules Verne novel.
(PG, Comedy, National Release)
Eddie Murphy stars as a human-looking spaceship trying to fit in on planet Earth.
Eddie Murphy stars as a human-looking spaceship trying to fit in on planet Earth.
(R, Indie, Opening After Wider After Limited Release)
Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck star in this coming-of-age about dope dealing in Giuliani-era New York.
Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck star in this coming-of-age about dope dealing in Giuliani-era New York.
(PG-13, Action, National Release)
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale team up for another installment in the Batman saga, featuring the late Heath Ledger as The Joker.
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale team up for another installment in the Batman saga, featuring the late Heath Ledger as The Joker.
(PG-13, Musical, National Release)
Meryl Streep stars in this Abba-tastic film version of the Broadway show.
Meryl Streep stars in this Abba-tastic film version of the Broadway show.
(G, Animated, National Release)
A cartoon about monkeys in outer space. Need we say more?
A cartoon about monkeys in outer space. Need we say more?
(PG-13, Drama, National Release)
A Captain recalls his experiences with a wealthy British family in this adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel.
A Captain recalls his experiences with a wealthy British family in this adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel.
(PG-13, Comedy, National Release)
Will Smith and John C. Reilly play two lazy guys forced to share a house when one's mom and the other's dad get married.
Will Smith and John C. Reilly play two lazy guys forced to share a house when one's mom and the other's dad get married.
(PG-13, Sci-Fi, National Release)
Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) reunite and again attempt to determine if the truth really is out there.
Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) reunite and again attempt to determine if the truth really is out there.
(PG-13, Action, National Release)
The adventure shifts from Egypt to China in the third installment of the "Mummy" franchise, with Brendan Fraser but no Rachel Weisz.
The adventure shifts from Egypt to China in the third installment of the "Mummy" franchise, with Brendan Fraser but no Rachel Weisz.
(PG-13, Comedy, National Release)
Kevin Costner plays a father who suddenly finds that a presidential election comes down to his ballot.
Kevin Costner plays a father who suddenly finds that a presidential election comes down to his ballot.
(PG-13, Documentary, Limited Release)
The story of a French man who walked on a high wire across the World Trade Center.
The story of a French man who walked on a high wire across the World Trade Center.
"The Pineapple Express" (Opens Aug. 6)
(R, Comedy, National Release)
James Franco and Seth Rogen star as stoners on the run in another flick from producer Judd Apatow.
James Franco and Seth Rogen star as stoners on the run in another flick from producer Judd Apatow.
"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" (Opens Aug. 6)
(PG-13, Drama, National Release)
The four best girlfriends are back on the big screen in this sequel.
The four best girlfriends are back on the big screen in this sequel.
(PG-13, Animated, National Release)
The Jedis battle for supremacy in this animated film, related to the upcoming Cartoon Network series.
The Jedis battle for supremacy in this animated film, related to the upcoming Cartoon Network series.
"Tropic Thunder" (Opening Wednesday)
(R, Comedy, National Release)
Ben Stiller stars in and directed this laugher about a war movie shoot that goes horribly awry.
Ben Stiller stars in and directed this laugher about a war movie shoot that goes horribly awry.
- "Fly Me to the Moon"
- "Mirrors"
- "XXY"
"Hamlet 2"
(R, Comedy, In Select Cities)
Steve Coogan stars in this Sundance hit about a drama teacher staging a musical sequel to "Hamlet."
Steve Coogan stars in this Sundance hit about a drama teacher staging a musical sequel to "Hamlet."
- "Death Race"
- "The Rocker" (Opening Wed.)
- "The House Bunny"
Screen on the Green
The outdoor classic-movie fest returns to the National Mall in July.
