Playing at local movie theaters
NEW FILMS FRIDAYREDBELT — ** — A martial-arts movie by David Mamet is intriguing. But it still adheres to the same hackneyed conventions. Complete review on Page W6, running time: 99 minutes, R (profanity, violence) — Christy Lemire, Associated Press
SPEED RACER — ** — The Wachowski brothers' hyperactive, live-action adaptation of the once-popular cartoon series is pretty violent and mean-spirited for a kids film. Complete review on Page W3, running time: 134 minutes, PG (violence, profanity, torture, brief gore, vulgarity, brief drugs)
THE VISITOR — *** 1/2 — There are no big names in its cast, but this low-key comedy-drama about cultural misperceptions makes up for that by having a lot of character. Complete review on Page W5, running time: 98 minutes, PG-13 (profanity, violence, slurs)
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS — * — Stars Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz are normally likable, but this painfully unfunny comedy makes you dislike them. Complete review on Page W4, running time: 98 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, sex, profanity, violence, drugs, slurs)
MIDNIGHT MOVIE
BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE — ** 1/2 — This silly 1989 comedy, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as dim-witted, would-be musicians, has a few genuine laughs. Running time: 90 minutes, PG (profanity, vulgarity, slapstick violence) (Tonight and Saturday: Tower)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
THE BLACK PIRATE — Douglas Fairbanks plays the title character in this swashbuckling adventure. Live musical accompaniment, black and white, running time: 94 minutes, made before ratings (1926), probable PG (violence) (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: Organ Loft)
HAWAIIAN FILM FESTIVAL — Three days of "stories of enrichment," including films featuring Hawaiian characters and themes. A schedule is available at www.myspace.com/hawaiianculturalcenter. (Thursday, 6:30 p.m.: Hawaiian Cultural Center, 741 W. Smelter, Midvale)
IN BRUGES — See listing under "Continuing films." (Wednesday, 7 p.m.: Park City Library)
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