HANCOCK (nyr)
Sony Pictures
Stars: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron, Eddie Marsan
Smith is superhero “Hancock,” who despite a drinking problem and insensitivity, circles around Los Angeles with his superhero powers, taking on criminals and saving countless lives. The only problem is, his actions result in an incredible amount of physical damage and destruction. So much so, that the residents of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Enter PR whiz Bateman, who tries to rescue Hancock’s image, even though his wife Theron thinks it’s a lost cause.

Website: www.hancock-movie.com

MEET DAVE (nyr)
20th Century Fox
Stars: Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Ed Helms
Comedy where miniature aliens, led by Capt. Murphy, arrive on Earth in hopes of saving their planet. Their spaceship is built to look like a human form, in the image of Murphy, and as it interacts with the human population to get information, Murphy and other crewmembers direct it from within, telling it what to say, and how to move. All is going fine, until the spaceship begins to get more social than previously planned, and falls in love with earthling Banks, which throws the entire mission off course.

Website: www.meetdavemovie.com

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D (PG)
New Line Cinema
Stars: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem
Based on the classic Jules Verne novel, the primary enticement for this movie remake is in the technology, as it has been shot entirely in digital 3D. Plot-wise for this family adventure, Professor Fraser, accompanied by his young nephew Hutcherson, and attractive travel guide Briem, finally finds what he is looking for, an entrance into the center of the earth. So the trio goes on their way, coming across incredible sights, creatures, and dangers, along the way.

Website: www.journey3dmovie.com

HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY (PG-13)
Universal Pictures
Stars: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Luke Goss, Thomas Kretschmann
Sequel to the highly successful original, the action and humorous dialogue appear intact for this go-around as well. As if plot mattered, basically another world of various destructive creatures comes to Earth to take over the planet. Hellboy Perlman, and the rest of his staff at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, are called upon to battle the army of creatures. Other than that, it’s battle action scenes, and witty dialogue, which should keep fans happy.

Website: www.hellboymovie.com

MAMA MIA (PG-13)
Universal Pictures
Stars: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried
The Hollywood adaptation of the smash Broadway musical, surrounded by Abba music, the story is this: Single mother, and former lead singer of Donna & the Dynamo’s Streep, is about to marry away her daughter Seyfried on a remote island. Seyfried decides to invite three of Streep’s beaus from the past (Brosnan, Firth, Skarsgard), hoping to find out who in fact is her biological father. And yes, everybody from the cast sings Abba tunes, which in of itself may be reason to attend.

Website: www.mammamiamovie.com

THE DARK KNIGHT
Warner Bros. Pictures
Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Bale jumps into the “Batman” role for a second time, this time teaming with District Atty Eckhart to rid Gotham City of crime once and for all. Unfortunately, they come across “The Joker” Ledger, who makes their goal that much more difficult. Gyllenhaal plays the love pursuit of Eckhart, and perhaps Bale as well (Katie Holmes didn’t make the cut this time around). All the previous cast members return, Caine as Alfred, Gary Oldham as Lt. Gordon, and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.

Ledger’s final role.

Website: www.thedarkknight.com