Thursday, June 19, 2008

College Road Trip

College-bound Rachel (Raven-Symoné) finds her tour of prospective schools taking a detour when her overprotective police chief father (Martin Lawrence) insists on coming along. The pair survives everything from a flat tire to parachuting and hitching a ride with an alarmingly cheerful man (Donny Osmond). But will they grow closer together -- or end up killing each other? Vincent Pastore and Will Sasso co-star in this uproarious Disney comedy.

Shutter

This American remake of a Thai horror blockbuster follows the Shaws, a young newlywed couple who become haunted by strange shadowlike images in the photographs they develop after their involvement in a car accident. As more terrifying supernatural occurrences befall them, they begin to wonder whether the photographic ghosts are connected to the accident -- and to question whether they can survive learning the truth.
Starring: Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor ...Director: Masayuki OchiaiGenre: HorrorFormat: Widescreen ...

Nim's Island

When the young island-dwelling Nim (Abigail Breslin) loses contact with her scientist father (Gerard Butler) who's lost at sea, she reaches out to her favorite author (Jodie Foster) for help. Problem is, the writer -- of adventure stories no less -- is a recluse who hasn't left her house in years. Can the agoraphobic author summon the same courage she's instilled in the hero of her novels in time to rescue her biggest fan?

Beneath

Responsible for the terrible car accident that left her older sister disfigured, Christy (Nora Zehetner) is wracked with guilt for years after the tragedy. Returning to her hometown, she's haunted by frightening premonitions as well as nightmares of the crash. Are her visions merely the product of remorse, or is something more sinister at work? Matthew Settle also stars in this imaginative thriller.

My Mom's New Boyfriend

Calling it a conflict of interest would be a serious understatement when up-and-coming federal agent Henry Durand (Colin Hanks) is ordered to spy on his mom (Meg Ryan) and her new boyfriend (Antonio Banderas). Director George Gallo also penned the screenplay to this romance-drama with a comedic twist inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock classic To Catch a Thief. Selma Blair co-stars.

The Spiderwick Chronicles

When city-raised twins Jared and Simon (both played by Freddie Highmore) move to an old country mansion with their mother (Mary-Louise Parker) and sister (Sarah Bolger), it's quite an adjustment -- especially when they uncover a magical and sometimes dangerous fantasy world. Based on the best-selling children's books, this family adventure populated with all manner of fanciful creatures co-stars Joan Plowright, David Strathairn and Nick Nolte.

Fool's Gold

Charming but luckless treasure hunter Ben Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) has sacrificed his relationship with wife Tess (Kate Hudson) in search of the Queen's Dowry, a legendary treasure lost at sea. When he discovers a fresh clue, hope for riches -- and his marriage -- is rekindled. Will they locate the loot before their rivals and rediscover love? Directed by Andy Tennant, this romantic adventure also features Donald Sutherland.

Meet The Browns

Brenda (Angela Bassett), a struggling single mom in Chicago's inner city, learns that the father she never knew has died. With her three kids in tow, she heads to Georgia for the funeral, where she meets her dad's raucous family. Despite their boisterous manner, Brenda finds them a comforting presence in her fragmented life. Tyler Perry wrote, directed and co-stars in this adaptation of his play, which also features Irma P. Hall and Rick Fox.