Capsule reviews of movies playing in Utah

New Friday

IN TIME — In a world where people must literally pay to live past the age of 25, a man is accused of murder and must fight to bring down the corrupt system. 109 minutes; PG-13 (violence, some sexuality and partial nudity, and strong language); Shawn O'Neill, for the Deseret News: ★★1/2

MARGIN CALL — This thriller depicts the experience of the key players at an investment firm during a 24-hour period during the early stages of the financial crisis. 105 minutes; R (language); (Broadway); Roger Moore, The Orlando Sentinel: ★★★

PUSS IN BOOTS — Puss teams up with other familiar fairy tale characters to steal a valuable goose in this account of the sword fighting cat's life before he met Shrek. 90 minutes; PG (some adventure action and mild rude humor); Shawn O'Neill, for the Deseret News: ★★★

THE RUM DIARY — A New York journalist travels to work at a Puerto Rican newspaper in the 1950s to immerse himself in the culture but instead gets caught up in shady business endeavors. 120 minutes; R (language, brief drug use and sexuality); ; Roger Moore, The Orlando Sentinel: ★★1/2

WEEKEND — Two men meet at a gay club and develop a stronger and more enduring relationship than either expected. 97 minutes; Not rated; (Broadway); Wesley Morris, The Boston Globe: ★★★★

RE-RELEASE

8½ — This 1963 film follows a successful movie director as he pauses to think and consider the life he has lived. 138 minutes; Not rated; (Tower)

Special Screenings

THE BIRDS — Free screening (Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.: Orem Library)

DOLPHIN TALE 3D — (Carmike 12, Ritz, Wynnsong)

Film Buff Night at Brewvies (Oct. 17, 10 p.m.: Brewvies, must be 21 or older)

THE LEGEND OF TIANYUN MOUNTAIN — Asian Film Festival (Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: Wildcat Theater, Weber State University, Ogden)

NEVER WEAKEN — Organ Loft Screening (Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.: The Organ Loft)