New Releases
Check out these monthly family movie reviews to help you plan a night at the theater.
April 2006
The Wild
April 14
A father-and-son pair of lions, along with their wacky group of friends, venture outside the zoo in this endearing animated tale.
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Akeelah and the Bee
April 28
In this heartwarming and compelling movie, an inner-city kid with a gift for words overcomes obstacles on her way to the National Spelling Bee.
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RV
April 28
One modern family plus an RV plus a road trip adds up to lots of laughs in this family comedy.
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March 2006
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Aquamarine |
March 3 |
| A magical tale about a wayward mermaid who spends the summer with two best friends. Based on the popular book by Alice Hoffman. |
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The Shaggy Dog |
March 10 |
| An oh-so-busy dad gets closer to his kids when he is unexpectedly transformed into a goofy dog. |
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Ice Age 2: The Meltdown |
March 31 |
| The loveable prehistoric friends are back in a sequel. This time, they have to contend with a huge glacial flood that threatens their valley. |
February 2006
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Curious George |
Feb. 10 |
| Everyone’s favorite little monkey comes to the big screen a heartwarming animated feature. |
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The Pink Panther |
Feb. 10 |
| A bumbling detective, a gorgeous pop star and a missing diamond all add up to an entertaining comedy. |
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Eight Below |
Feb. 17 |
| Based on true events, this is the inspiring story of a scientific expedition that is forced to leave its eight sled dogs behind in Antarctica, and then, against all odds, return to rescue them. |
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Doogal |
Feb. 24 |
| A smart, animated adventure movie about four friends who embark on a quest to keep magic diamonds from falling into the wrong hands. |
January 2006
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Hoodwinked |
Jan. 13 |
| A smart cartoon that takes a humorous look at the real story behind Little Red Riding Hood. |
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The New World |
Jan. 13 |
| Part exciting adventure tale, part historical drama, part romance, this film covers the first encounters between European colonists and native North Americans in 1607. |
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Nanny McPhee |
Jan. 27 |
| A magical, mysterious nanny is hired to care for seven rambunctious kids, who soon learn that manners matter! |
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Big Momma’s House 2 |
Jan. 27 |
| An FBI agent goes undercover as a middle-aged female nanny to (what else?) combat national security issues. |
December 2005
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First Descent |
Dec. 2 |
| A high-adrenaline documentary about five thrill-seeking snowboarders who try to make it down the biggest mountain of their lives. |
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe |
Dec. 9 |
| The classic tale of magic and adventure is brought to life with spectacular special effects. |
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King Kong |
Dec. 14 |
| The big ape is back! After he's spirited away from his secret dinosaur island, he must cope with life in 1930s New York. |
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 |
Dec. 21 |
| The Baker clan is back with a wacky vacation at Lake Winnetka that turns into a cut-throat competition. |
November 2005
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Chicken Little |
Nov. 4 |
| Chicken Little and his friends must save the world after they find out that the sky really is falling. |
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Zathura |
Nov. 11 |
| Brothers Walter and Danny must work together to win an ancient board game called Zathura, and their house back to earth all before their father gets home. |
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
Nov. 18 |
| Harry Potter finds himself once again at odds with the evil Lord Voldemort - this time against the backdrop of the Triwizard Tournament. |
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Yours, Mine and Ours |
Nov. 23 |
| When Frank marries Helen they plan to live happily ever after -- that is, if their combined family of 18 children will let them. |
October 2005
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