Playing at local movie theaters

2 DAYS IN PARIS — ** 1/2 — Julie Delpy's relationship comedy is equal parts "Before Sunrise" and "Meet the Parents." With subtitles, complete review on Page W6, running time: 96 minutes, R (vulgarity, profanity, nudity, sex, drugs, slurs)

EASTERN PROMISES — *** — Some particularly graphic violence and sexuality may keep some away from this well-acted mystery/mob thriller. With subtitles, complete review on Page W5, running time: 96 minutes, R (violence, gore, profanity, nudity, vulgarity, sex, drugs, slurs)

GOOD LUCK CHUCK —* 1/2 — This Dane Cook vehicle unsuccessfully tries to duplicate the salty-sweet comic mix of "Knocked Up." Complete review on Page W5, running time: 96 minutes, R (vulgarity, sex, nudity, profanity, violence, drugs, slurs)

GYPSY CARAVAN — ** 1/2 — Jasmine Dellal's concert film/documentary about Gypsy artists needs more music and less talk. With subtitles, complete review on Page W5, running time: 110 minutes, not rated, probable PG (slurs, mild vulgarity, mild profanity)

THE HUNTING PARTY — ** 1/2 — This Balkan War satire is a sometimes enjoyable, but more often a confused and confusing, experience. Richard Gere stars. With subtitles, complete review on Page W4, running time: 96 minutes, R (violence, profanity, gore, vulgarity, drugs, brief nudity, brief sex, slurs)

IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH — *** — The performances (especially by Tommy Lee Jones) redeem Paul Haggis' Iraq war mystery/drama. Complete review on Page W3, running time: 121 minutes, R (violence, profanity, gore, vulgarity, nudity, drugs, brief sex, slurs)

RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION — The video game-inspired series continues, with Milla Jovovich returning to battle the undead. To be reviewed Saturday, running time: 95 minutes, R (violence, gore, nudity)

STRANGE CULTURE — ** — Unfortunately, the docu-drama portions of this profile of controversial artist Steve Kurtz are less interesting than the interviews. Complete review on Page W6, running time: 74 minutes, not rated, probable PG-13 (violence, drugs, profanity, slurs)

SYDNEY WHITE — ** 1/2 — This cutesy, collegiate "Snow White" tale, which stars Amanda Bynes, has some charm. Complete review on Page W4, running time: 95 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, violence, profanity, drugs)