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Review: 'The Switch' Review: 'The Switch'
Sincere relationship dynamics, solid writing and a strong performance by leading man Jason Bateman ("Couples Retreat," TV's "Arrested Development") help propel this sweet romantic comedy. Despite a relatively predictable plot and inconsistent pacing, "The Switch" scores thanks to a perfect balance of humor and heart. -- TH

Review: 'Nanny McPhee Returns' Review: 'Nanny McPhee Returns'
"Nanny McPhee Returns" invites us back to the franchise commanded by ever-clever Emma Thompson, who scripted, stars and executive-produces. One is always in good hands with Thompson, even in this kiddie franchise loosely adapted from Christianna Brand's trilogy of "Nurse Matilda" novels. -- PC

 
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James Cameron milks his megahit dry with 3D effects and additional footage for a whole new generation of ticket-buyers.

11:40 a.m., 3:20, 7:00, 10:35

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
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Cats and dogs unite to stop a fiendish feline with plans for world domination.

12:15 p.m., 2:45, 5:20, 7:35, 9:45

PG
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A wicked suburban supervillain is waylaid in his plans to steal the moon by three little girls in search of a papa.

11:15 a.m., 2:00, 4:20, 7:10, 9:35

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Comedy in which well-meaning buffoon Steve Carrell systematically destroys the well-ordered life of yuppie Paul Rudd.

11:00 a.m., 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:55

PG-13
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Julia Roberts as a woman on the brink who circles the globe in search of meaning, romance and good gelato.

12:40 p.m., 4:10, 7:20, 10:35

The Expendables
R
Not Reviewed
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Sylvester Stallone directs himself and a cast of aging muscles, including Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li and the California governor (as "Trench") in an action/thriller set in South America.

12:00 p.m., 2:35, 5:10, 8:00, 10:40

PG-13
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Spooky backwoods recluse Robert Duvall invites the local townsfolk (Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray among them) to find out exactly what he's been hiding from for lo these many years.

1:00 p.m., 3:45, 6:35, 9:30
12:15 p.m., 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:20

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Christopher Nolan sci-fi thriller stars Leonardo DiCaprio as an outlaw adept at the art of stealing thoughts and secrets.

11:55 a.m., 3:20, 6:50, 10:10 IMAX: 12:30 p.m., 4:00, 7:30, 10:40

R
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The happy household of gay couple Julianne Moore and Annette Bening is upended when the sperm-donor daddy of their two kids drops by for a visit.

12:00 p.m., 2:15, 4:40, 7:00, 9:15

The Last Exorcism NEW
PG-13
Not Reviewed
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A con-artist preacher finds himself performing an honest-to-goodness exorcism on a definitely demonic farmer's daughter.

11:20 a.m., 12:45, 1:30, 3:05, 3:50, 5:25, 6:10, 7:45, 8:30, 10:05, 10:50

Lottery Ticket
PG-13
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Comedy about a guy who has to keep his $370 million lottery ticket out of the grasping hands of friends and neighbors over the course of a long holiday weekend.

12:10 p.m., 2:40, 5:15, 7:40, 10:00

PG
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The awesome au pair is back and better than ever, enlisting an animatronic statue and an agile piglet to inflict a series of life lessons on her unwary charges.

11:10 a.m., 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40

PG-13
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Mis-matched detective partners Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg attempt to amuse audiences and solve crimes in New York City.

1:10 p.m., 4:05, 7:15, 9:50

Piranha
R
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Prehistoric razor-toothed fish turn a Spring Break resort town into a human smorgasbord.

11:00 a.m., 1:15, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30

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CIA agent Angelina Jolie uses all her superspy skills to outwit her fellow spooks when she's fingered as an enemy counteragent.

12:35 p.m., 3:00, 6:00, 8:25, 10:45

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Righteous dude Michael Cera discovers his new girlfriend comes with a posse of wacky exes who want him out of the picture.

11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:50, 10:15

PG-13
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Wannabe mother Jennifer Aniston impregnates herself, not knowing that the sperm in question belongs to BFF Jason Bateman.

11:05 a.m., 1:25, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15

Takers NEW
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An ingenious band of modern-day outlaws is pursued by hard-bitten lawman Matt Dillon.

12:20 p.m., 2:55, 5:40, 8:20, 10:55

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What'll happen to everybody's favorite playthings now that their owner is all grown up and heading off to college?

11:25 a.m., 2:20, 5:05, 7:55

Vampires Suck
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Parody of "Twilight" et al. follows the trials and tribulations of a troubled teen with no fangs to call her own.

11:45 a.m., 2:05, 4:25, 6:45, 9:20

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