OPENING FRIDAY
“WATER FOR ELEPHANTS” (2:02) (PG-13) Stars Robert Pattison, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Set during the Great Depression, veterinary student Jacob Jankowski abandons his studies after his parents are killed in a car accident. Taking up with a third-rate traveling circus, his bond with a difficult animal begins to turn the show around, though his feelings for the star performer prove dangerous since she’s the wife of the sadistic ringmaster.
Opening at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:10, 7, 9:35; Falmouth 10 Fri-Sat 1:45, 4:20, 7:20, 10 Sun 1:45, 4:20, 7:20 Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:20; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 12:10, 3:20, 7, 9:50; Cinemagic Saco Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:30, 6:45, 9:20; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:20, 6:50, 9:30; Brunswick 10 Fri-Wed 1:10, 4, 7, 9:40
“MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY” (1:46) (PG-13) Stars Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine and Bow Wow. Directed by Tyler Perry. Madea jumps into action when her niece Shirley receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family. Drug content, language and some mature thematic material.
Opening at: Falmouth 10 Fri-Sat 2, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Sun 2, 4:40, 7:30 Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50
“SUPER” (1:36) (R) Stars Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page and Liv Tyler. Directed by James Gunn. An everyday guy transforms himself into wannabe superhero the Crimson Bolt after his wife leaves him for Jacques, a suave drug dealer. Joined by teen sidekick Libby, he engages in war against crime and looks to take down Jacques and his empire.
Opening at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Fri-Wed 2, 4:45, 7:30, 9:40
“AFRICAN CATS” (1:29) (G) Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the world.
Opening at: Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30; Cinemagic Saco Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:15, 4:15, 7, 9
NOW SHOWING
“ARTHUR” (1:50) (PG-13) Stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren and Jennifer Garner. Directed by Jason Winer. A drunken playboy stands to lose his inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn’t like.
Showing at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12:30, 3:10, 7, 9:40; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:30, 3:05, 7, 9:20; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12:30, 3:10, 6:50, 9:30 Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:10; Brunswick 10 Today 1, 3:30, 7, 9:45 Fri-Wed 1, 3:30, 7:05, 9:45; Falmouth 10 Today 1:40, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Fri 4:45, 7:25, 9:45 Sat 2:20, 7:25, 9:45 Sun 4:45, 7:25 Mon 4:45, Tue-Wed 4:45, 7:25
“BORN TO BE WILD” (0:40) (G) Stars Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick and Morgan Freeman. Directed by David Lickley. A documentary about orphaned orangutans and elephants and the people who rescue and raise them.
Showing at: Cinemagic Saco IMAX 3D Today-Wed 12:15, 1:25, 2:35, 3:45, 5, 7
“THE CONSPIRATOR” (2:03) (PG-13) Stars Robin Wright, James McAvoy and Tom Wilkinson. Directed by Robert Redford. Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life. Some violent content.
Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1, 3:45, 6:50, 9:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 12, 3, 6:30, 9:30
“DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES” (1:35) (PG) Stars Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick and Robert Capron. Directed by David Bowers. Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley works hard to keep his secret safe, though his older brother Rodrick knows all about what happened — and is eager to spill the beans. Some mild rude humor and mischief.
Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:30 Fri-Wed 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:30; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:20, 2:30, 4:40; Brunswick 10 Today 1:45, 4:15; Falmouth 10 Today 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 9:30
“HANNA” (1:51) (PG-13) Stars Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana. Directed by Joe Wright. A 16-year-old who was raised by her father is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives. Intense sequences of violence and action, some sexual material and language.
Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:30, 3:05, 6:50, 9:20; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12:20, 3, 6:40, 9:20; Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Fri-Wed 1:45, 6:30; Brunswick 10 Today 1:10, 3:45, 7:25, 9:55 Fri-Wed 1:24, 4:05, 7:25, 9:55; Falmouth 10 Today 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:50 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7 Mon-Wed 4:15, 7
“HOP” (1:30) (PG) Stars Russell Brand, James Marsden and Elizabeth Perkins. Directed by Tim Hill. A slacker who accidentally hits the Easter Bunny with his car is forced to care for his victim, who turns out to be the world’s worst houseguest. Some mild rude humor.
Showing at: Brunswick 10 Today 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:30, 3:50, 6:45, 9:25; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 7:05, 9:10; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30; Falmouth 10 Today 2, 4:20, 7, 9:20 Fri-Sat 1:55, 4:10, 6:50, 9:20 Sun 1:55, 4:10, 6:50 Mon-Wed 4:10, 6:50
“INSIDIOUS” (1:42) (PG-13) Stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins. Directed by James Wan. A family attempts to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further. Thematic material, violence, terror and frightening images, and brief strong language.
Showing at: Brunswick 10 Today 7:30, 10 Fri 1:35, 4:15, 7:30, 10 Sat 7:30, 10 Sun-Wed 1:35, 4:15, 7:30, 10; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 Fri-Wed 7:10, 9:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12:30, 3:10, 6:40, 9:10; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Fri-Wed 12, 7:30
“JANE EYRE” (1:50) (PG-13) Stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Judi Dench. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he’s hiding a terrible secret in this retelling of the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte. Thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content.
Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1:20, 4, 6:45, 9:20; Eveningstar (Brunswick) Today-Wed 1:30, 4, 6:30, 8:50; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 12:10, 3:20, 6:50, 9:40
“LIMITLESS” (1:45) (PG-13) Stars Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel and Abbie Cornish. Directed by Neil Burger. A copywriter (Cooper) discovers a top-secret drug, MDT-48, that enhances intellect and other abilities. As his usage begins to change his life, he begins to consider the drug’s shadowy origins; meanwhile, a group of killers trail his every move. Thematic material involving a drug, violence including disturbing images, sexuality and language.
Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today 12:50, 3:40, 6:55, 9:15 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:40; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:20, 6:30, 9:20
“THE LINCOLN LAWYER” (1:59) (R) Stars Matthew McConaughey. Directed by Brad Furman. In Los Angeles, Mickey Haller (McConaughey) is a criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. And while his latest case could be his most high-paying in years, it also brings him close to unexpected evil. Some violence, sexual content and language.
Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 6:55, 9:25; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12:30, 3:10, 6:30, 9:10; Falmouth 10 Today 1:35, 4:30, 7:25, 10 Fri-Sat 1:35, 4:25, 7:15, 9:55 Sun 1:35, 4:25, 7:15 Mon-Wed 4:25, 7:15
“PAUL” (1:34) (R) Stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen. Directed by Greg Mottola. Two British comic-book geeks (Pegg and Frost) traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51, and with their unexpected new companion aboard their RV, they find themselves chased by federal agents — as well as the father of the young woman the trio accidentally kidnaps. Language including sexual references, and some drug use.
Showing at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today 9:50; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12:10, 3:20, 6:40, 9:20 Fri-Wed 6:50, 9:30
“RANGO” (1:47) (PG) Animated with the voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant. Directed by Gore Verbinski. A chameleon that aspires to be a swashbuckling hero finds himself in a Western town plagued by bandits and is forced to literally play the role in order to protect it. Rude humor, language, action and smoking.
Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12:20, 3:20; Falmouth 10 Today 1:45, 4:05, 6:40, 9:15 Fri-Sat 1:50, 4:35, 7:05, 9:30 Sun 1:50, 4:35, 7:05 Mon-Wed 4:35, 7:05
“RIO” (1:36) (PG) Animated with the voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway and George Lopez. Directed by Carlos Saldanha. When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams. Mild off-color humor.
Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:50 a.m., 12:10, 2:10, 2:30, 4:30, 4:50, 7, 7:20, 9:20, 9:40 Fri-Wed 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:30, 7, 9:20; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:15; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40; Brunswick 10 Today-Wed 1 (3D), 1:50, 3:20 (3D), 4:10, 6:50 (3D), 7:10, 9:20 (3D), 9:40; Falmouth 10 Today 1:50, 2:20 (3D), 4:10, 4:40 (3D), 6:50, 7:20 (3D), 9:10, 9:40 (3D) Fri-Sat 1:40, 2:10 (3D), 4, 4:30 (3D), 6:40, 7:10 (3D), 9:10, 9:40 (3D) Sun 1:40, 2:10 (3D), 4, 4:30 (3D), 6:40, 7:10 (3D) Mon-Wed 4, 4:30 (3D), 6:40, 7:10 (3D)
“SCREAM 4” (1:51) (R) Stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Directed by Wes Craven. Ten years have passed and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together thanks in part to the self-help book she authored, returns to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. While reconnecting with her family and friends, her appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface. Strong bloody violence, language and some teen drinking.
Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12, 12:20, 3, 3:20, 6:50, 7:10, 9:30, 9:50 Fri-Wed 12:20, 3, 6:50, 9:40; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:40, 3:10, 7, 9:25; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12:30, 3:10, 7, 9:40; Brunswick 10 Today-Wed 1:40, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50; Falmouth 10 Today 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:10 Fri-Sat 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:05 Sun 2:30, 5, 7:40 Mon-Wed 5, 7:40
“SOUL SURFER” (1:46) (PG) Stars AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt. Directed by Sean McNamara. Based on a true story, young surfer Bethany Hamilton summons the courage to return to the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack. For an intense accident sequence and some thematic material.
Showing at: Brunswick 10 Today 1:20, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 Fri 1:20, 3:55, 6:40, 9:30 Sat 6:40, 9:30, Sun-Tue 1:20, 3:55, 6:40, 9:30 Wed 1:20, 3:55; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12, 2:20, 4:45, 7:20, 9:45; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:25, 3, 7:05, 9:25
“SOURCE CODE” (1:33) (PG-13) Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan and Vera Farmiga. Directed by Duncan Jones. An experimental government program sends soldier Colter Stevens back in time, where he wakes up in the body of a commuter who witnesses a train bombing. Presented with just eight minutes to figure out who is responsible, his mission is further complicated by his feelings for a fellow passenger. Some violence including disturbing images, and for language.
Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 1:15, 3:20, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Fri-Wed 4:20, 9; Brunswick 10 Today 1:15, 3:40, 7:15, 9:35 Fri-Wed 1:15, 3:50, 7:15, 9:35; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:20, 2:25, 4:35, 7:10, 9:20; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:40; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30
“SUCKER PUNCH” (2:00) (PG-13) Stars Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish. Directed by Zack Snyder. A young girl is institutionalized by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the facility. Thematic material involving sexuality, violence and combat sequences, and for language.
Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 6:30, 9:10; Cinemagic Saco IMAX Today-Wed 9
“WIN WIN” (1:46) Stars Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan and Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Thomas McCarthy. In order to support his family, attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti) moonlights as a high school wrestling coach and assumes the guardianship on an elderly client (albeit not in the most honest fashion). Flaherty’s fortunes begin to shine when the man’s runaway grandson materializes, until the boy’s mother appears, fresh from rehab, flat broke, and looking for an opportunity.
Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:10, 9:25; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:50, 3:40, 6:55, 9:15
“YOUR HIGHNESS” (1:42) (R) Stars Danny McBride, Zooey Deschanel and James Franco. Directed by David Gordon Green. A fantasy-comedy about an arrogant, lazy prince who must complete a quest in order to save his father’s kingdom. Strong crude and sexual content, pervasive language, nudity, violence and some drug use.
Showing at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 10 Fri-Wed 4:30, 10; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:40, 3, 7:15, 9:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12:10, 3, 7, 9:40 Fri-Wed 6:40, 9:10; Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 2, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50; Brunswick 10 Today 1:35, 4:25, 7:35, 10; Falmouth 10 Today 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05
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