Playing at local movie theaters

CELLULAR — * 1/2 — As silly as it is, this thriller about a cell-phone user trying to foil a kidnapping is pretty unpleasant. Complete review on Page W3. Running time: 94 minutes. PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity, gore).

DANNY DECKCHAIR — ** — This Australian comedy takes some real-life events and turns them into a tired and overly familiar sitcom. Complete review on Page W3. Running time: 95 minutes. PG-13 (profanity, vulgarity, brief sex, violence).

RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE — * — A brainless, earsplitting amalgamation of horror and action cliches, made exclusively for video game fans. Complete review on Page W5. Running time: 93 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity, drugs, nudity). — Christy Lemire, Associated Press

MIDNIGHT MOVIES

ICHI THE KILLER — Uncut version of the already infamous thriller about the title character, a psychopath with razor-sharp knives on his boots. Japanese with subtitles. Running time: 129 minutes. Not rated, probable NC-17 (violence, gore, profanity, vulgarity, drug use, sex, rape, nudity). (Tower: Tonight and Saturday.)

LARGE-FORMAT FILMS

BUGS! — *** — This British-made documentary about insects has plenty of "wow" moments. Running time: 40 minutes. Not rated, probable G (violence).

FORCES OF NATURE — *** 1/2 — This large-screen look at the science of natural disasters is much more fun that that sounds. Running time: 40 minutes. Not rated, probable G (violent images).

GRAND CANYON: THE HIDDEN SECRETS — ** 1/2 — The scenery is the real star of Kieth Merrill's documentary short (one of the first IMAX films), which re-creates the Powell expedition. Running time: 35 minutes. Not rated, probable G (violence).

NASCAR 3D: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE — ** 1/2 — The racing scenes are great, but the documentary aspects of this large-screen look at stock car racing are not. Running time: 40 minutes. PG (sports-related violence).

ROLLING STONES: AT THE MAX — *** — This feature-length concert film showcasing the veteran British rockers is for fans. Running time: 90 minutes. Not rated, probable PG-13 (vulgarity, brief drugs, mild profanity). (Tonight and Saturday, 10 p.m.)

SACRED PLANET — Robert Redford narrates this "Earth-First" documentary that looks at differences between cultures and their relationship with nature. Running time: 40 minutes. G (nothing offensive).