THE GREAT DEBATERS — ** 1/2 — This fact-based drama directed by and starring Denzel Washington settles for being merely watchable. Running time: 123 minutes, PG-13 (violence, slurs, profanity, brief sex, vulgarity)

I AM LEGEND — *** — More of an improved "Omega Man" remake than a faithful adaptation of Richard Matheson's story. Will Smith stars. Running time: 100 minutes, PG-13 (violence, gore, drugs, profanity)

IN BRUGES — *** — Those who can withstand this darkly comic thriller's verbal assault on their sensibilities will be rewarded. Colin Farrell stars. Running time: 101 minutes, R (profanity, violence, gore, drugs, vulgarity, slurs, brief sex, nude art)

JUMPER — ** — A science-fiction adventure film doesn't do anything with its cool premise. It also has a wooden lead, Hayden Christensen. Running time: 88 minutes, PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity, brief sex)

JUNO — **** — A teen-pregnancy comedy filled with witty dialogue and genuine emotion — and occasional crudeness. Running time: 97 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, profanity, brief sex, brief drugs, brief gore, slurs)

MEET THE SPARTANS — * — These cut-and-paste comedies are so worn out that they have devolved to simple pop-culture riffs. Running time: 84 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, sex, profanity, violence) —Roger Moore, The Orlando Sentinel

MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY — *** — The delightful acting ensemble helps save this pre-World War II period comedy from its humdrum direction. Running time: 92 minutes, minutes PG-13 (vulgarity, profanity, brief partial nudity, violence, brief sex)

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS — ** — Not without a few goofy thrills, but we've seen most — if not all — of this done better before. Running time: 124 minutes, PG (violence, vulgarity, mild profanity)

NEVER BACK DOWN — ** — The mixed-martial arts fighting drama is watchable — if you can stand the sight of people pummeling each other. Running time: 110 minutes, PG-13 (violence, profanity, slurs, brief gore, vulgarity, brief sex)

THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL — ** — This costume drama features a yawn-inducing, sketchy and fairly questionable version of historical events. Scarlett Johansson stars. Running time: 110 minutes, PG-13 (sex, violence, vulgarity, mild profanity, brief gore, slurs)