A suburban couple faces a moral dilemma when they receive an anonymous wooden box promising $1 million for pushing a button that will cause the death of another human being. With Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella. Written and directed by Richard Kelly. 115 minutes.PG-13: Thematic elements, some violence and disturbing images.

See review on Page 7. 105 minutes.PG-13: Sexual content and smoking.

See review on Page 5. 96 minutes.PG: Scary sequences and images.

See review on Page 6. 98 minutes.PG-13: Violent/disturbing images, some terror, thematic elements and brief sexuality.

See review on Page 4. 93 minutes.R: Language, some drug content and brief nudity.

Hilary Swank stars in this bio of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart. With Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Virginia Madsen, Christopher Eccleston and Joe Anderson. Written by Ron Bass and Anna Hamilton Phelan. Directed by Mira Nair. 111 minutes.PG: Some sensuality, language, thematic elements and smoking.

An emotional, ultimately optimistic immigrant saga, with a Palestinian mother and her teenage son trying to make it in the rural U.S. in the wake of 9-11 and the early days of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 96 minutes. Philadelphia InquirerPG-13: Brief drug use involving teens, and some language.

Freddie Highmore is a young robot who must use his powers of super strength, X-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero. With Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas and Donald Sutherland. Written by Timothy Harris, from the comic series by Osamu Tezuka. Directed by David Bowers. 94 minutes.PG: Some action and peril, and brief mild language.

A drama focused on the last few years in the life of poet John Keats, as seen through the eyes of his lover, Fanny Brawne. With Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw and Paul Schneider. Directed by Jane Campion. 119 minutes.PG: Thematic elements, some sensuality, brief language and incidental smoking.

Michael Moore tackles the impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans in his latest documentary. 120 minutes.R: Some language.

A teenager joins the Cirque du Freak and unknowingly breaks a 200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires. With John C. Reilly, Ken Watanabe, Chris Massoglia, Josh Hutcherson, Patrick Fugit, Ray Stevenson and Salma Hayek. Screenplay by Paul Weitz and Brian Helgeland. Directed by Weitz. 108 minutes.PG-13: Sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language.

A scientist tries to solve world hunger, only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. With the voices of Bill Hader, Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Faris, James Caan and Andy Samberg. Directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord. 90 minutes.PG: Brief mild language.

Four couples from the Midwest on a tropical getaway must participate in therapy as part of the vacation package. With Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristen Davis and Kristen Bell. Written by Favreau, Vaughn and Dana Fox. Directed by Peter Billingsley. 107 minutes.PG-13: Sexual content and language.

Extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa. With Sharlto Copley and David James. Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell. Directed by Blomkamp. 112 minutes.R: Bloody violence and pervasive language.

Chris Rock explores the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships and self-esteem of the black community in this documentary. With Rock, Nia Long, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Maya Angelou and Ice-T. Written by Rock, Jeff Stilson, Lance Crouther and Chuck Sklar. Directed by Stilson. 95 minutes.PG-13: Some language including sex and drug references, and brief partial nudity.

The aftermath of Michael Myers' murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode. With Scout Taylor-Compton, Brea Grant, Tyler Mane, Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie and Brad Dourif. With characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. Written and directed by Rob Zombie. 101 minutes. R: Strong brutal bloody violence throughout, terror, disturbing graphic images, language, and some crude sexual content and nudity.

A rising star at an agri-industry giant turns whistleblower but his efforts mislead the FBI as much as they help. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history. With Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale and Mike O'Malley. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. 108 minutes.R: Language.

In an alternate world where lying does not exist, a down-on-his luck man suddenly develops the ability to lie, which brings him fame and fortune, but things soon spiral out of control. Starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe and Tina Fey. Written and directed by Gervais and Matthew Robinson. 100 minutes.PG-13: Language including some sexual material and a drug reference.

A man who witnessed the murder of his wife and child orchestrates his revenge in a series of high-profile murders from his jail cell. Starring Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb and Viola Davis. Written by Kurt Wimmer. Directed by F. Gary Gray. 108 minutes.R: Strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape, and pervasive language.

Behind-the-scenes footage from Michael Jackson's last rehearsals in preparation for the series of 50 concerts planned at the O2 Arena in London. 112 minutes. PG: Some suggestive choreography and scary images.

After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban “starter” tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic – but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to. 99 minutes. IMDB.comR: Language.

The successor to Jigsaw's legacy, Detective Hoffman, sets the game in motion as the FBI gets close. With Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Shawnee Smith, Betsy Russell, Mark Rolston and Peter Outerbridge. Screenplay by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan. Directed by Kevin Greutert. 90 minutes.R: Sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, and language.

A student returns home from military school to find his mother in love with a suspicious man who seems to be hiding a dark side. With Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward and Penn Badgley. Screenplay by J.S. Cardone, based on a screenplay by Donald E. Westlake. Directed by Nelson McCormack. 101 minutes.PG-13: Intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, mature thematic material and brief sensuality.

FBI agents investigate the murder of a college student linked to a man who helped create a high-tech phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves. With Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike and Ving Rhames. Screenplay by John Brancato and Michael Ferris. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. 88 minutes.PG-13: Intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a drug-related scene.

When Madea catches 16-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she delivers the delinquents to their aunt, a heavy-drinking nightclub singer. With Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian J. White, Hope Olaide Wilson, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige and Tyler Perry. Written and directed by Perry.PG-13: Mature thematic material involving a sexual assault on a minor, violence, drug references and smoking.

Director Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's classic tale of a child's adventure to the big screen. With Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker. Screenplay by Jonze & Dave Eggers. In IMAX DMR. 101 minutes.PG: Mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.

A small-town misfit discovers her talent for roller derby. With Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Alia Shawkat and Jimmy Fallon. Screenplay by Shauna Cross. Directed by Barrymore. 111 minutes.PG-13: Sexual content including crude dialogue, language and drug material.

A mismatched pair of survivors finds friendship and redemption in a world overrun by zombies. With Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg. Screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Directed by Ruben Fleischer. 81 minutes.R: Horror violence/gore and language.

All capsules from the Los Angeles Times, except where noted.

Subscribe to The Charlotte Observer & Earn Miles.

Disclaimer