Summer family films blend fantasy with big memories
A lineup of family films for Memorial Day weekend features Night at the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian with Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and others, followed by Up from Pixar and Shorts by Robert Rodriguez. The pieces promise humor, heart, and empowering adventures for all ages.
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Los Angeles
Museum
Ben Stiller
Larry Daley
Amy Adams
Robin Williams
Owen Wilson
Christopher Guest
Ricky Gervais
Jonah Hill
Hank Azaria
Shawn Levy
Amelia Earhart
Napoleon
Alain Chabat
Mini reviews of Corridor week movies on page 40 Accent
The page highlights several films with brief notes and stars. Imagine That features Eddie Murphy and daughter world magic. G-Force follows spy guinea pigs with a star cast. They Came From Upstairs centers on kids saving the planet. Bandslam stars Vanessa Hudgens and Alyson Michalka in a high school music tale. Ponyo features Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon among voice talents in Miyazaki tale.
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Eddie Murphy
Vanessa Williams
Thomas Haden Church
Bill Nighy
Will Arnett
Sam Rockwell
Tracy Morgan
Penelope Cruz
Nicolas Cage
Kevin Nealon
Ashley Tisdale
Disney Channel
Vanessa Hudgens
Alyson Michalka
Ponyo
Cate Blanchett
Matt Damon
Tina Fey
Liam Neeson
Lily Tomlin
Hayao Miyazaki
Taken and related new on DVD releases reviewed
The Washington Post reviews Taken starring Liam Neeson as a former CIA operative rescuing his daughter from sex traffickers in Paris. Also discussed are Passengers with Anne Hathaway and Underworld Rise of the Lycans with Bill Nighy, plus listings for other titles and special features.
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Bryan Mills
Kim
Maggie Grace
California
Famke Janssen
Europe
Paris
Pierre Morel
Robert Mark Kamen
Michel Abramowicz
Michel Julienne
Anne Hathaway
Claire
Hathaway
Patrick Wilson
Dianne Wiest
Underworld
Viktor
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Lucian
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Cedar Rapids
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Marion Public Library
Hiawatha City Hall
John P. and
Lawrence J. Giacoletto
Gazette
Cedar Rapids Barnes & Noble
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Lansing Lugnuts
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