At the Movies - January 25, 2013

Following are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For information, go to www.midwaycinema9.com.

Rise of the Guardians

Animation/Family – Rated PG

When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.

Directed by: Peter Ramsey

Cast: Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman and Alec Baldwin

Rated PG for thematic elements and some mildly scary action.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

Action/Horror – Rated R

In this spin on the fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel are bounty hunters who track and kill witches. As the fabled Blood Moon approaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that may hold a secret to their past.

 Directed by: Tommy Wirkola

 Cast: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton and Peter Stormare

Rated R for strong fantasy horror violence and gore, brief sexuality/nudity and language.

Parker

Thriller – Rated R

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew’s latest heist.

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Cast: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez and Michael Chiklis

Rated R for strong violence, language throughout and brief sexual content/nudity.

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