At the movies

Here are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For complete information, log onto www.midwaycinema9.com.

Sucker Punch

Action/fantasy/thriller – Rated PG-13

Sucker Punch is a fantasy that takes us into the imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what’s real and what is imaginary. She has been locked away against her will, but Babydoll has not lost her will to survive. Determined to fight for her freedom, she urges four other girls to band together and try to escape their terrible fate at the hands of their captors. Led by Babydoll, the girls engage in fantastical warfare against everything from samurais to serpents, with a virtual arsenal at their disposal.

• Directed by: Zack Snyder

• Cast: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Oscar Issac, Carla Gugino, Jon Hamm, Scott Glenn.

• This film is rated PG-13 for thematic material involving sexuality, violence and combat sequences, and for language.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid:

Rodrick Rules

Comedy – Rated PG

In this sequel to 2010’s hit, Gregg Heffley, the kid who made wimpy cool, is back in an all-new family comedy based on the bestselling follow-up novel by Jeff Kinney. As he begins 7th grade, Greg and his older brother, and chief tormentor, Rodrick, must deal with their parents’ misguided attempts to have them bond.

• Directed by: David Bowers

• Cast: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron and Steve Zahn.

• This film is rated PG for some mild rude humor and mischief.

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