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Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: Out & About

'MEET THE ROBINSONS'

Animated
Rated: G
Voices of: Daniel Hansen, Wesley Singerman

Based on a William Joyce novel, "Meet the Robinsons" revolves around Lewis (Hansen), a young genius who invents a machine to help him find his birth mother. Before he can use it, the evil Bowler Hat Guy and his helper Doris steal the invention. Wilbur Robinson (Singerman), also an inventor, comes to Lewis' rescue with his time machine to help find his mom, his nemesis and partake in other crazy adventures. Disney's new film also features the voices of Angela Bassett, Laurie Metcalf and Tom Selleck.

'THE LOOKOUT'

Thriller
Rated: R
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode

Gordon-Levitt stars as Chris Pratt, a janitor at a bank, who had dreams of becoming a professional athlete before his horrible accident. Now, Chris' job has landed him right in the middle of a bank heist.

"The Lookout" is written and directed by Scott Frank, an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter. Isla Fisher from "Wedding Crashers" co-stars as Luvlee.

'BLADES OF GLORY'

Comedy
Rated: PG-13
Starring: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder

One of the most anticipated comedies of the year, "Blades of Glory," stars funnymen Ferrell and Heder as two rival Olympic ice skaters. Chazz (Ferrell) and Jimmy (Heder) have always competed against one another, and their hatred turns into a fight at the World Championships. This act makes them lose their gold medals and bans them from the sport. Hilarity ensues when they discover they're allowed to hit the ice again if they enter as a pair. Craig T. Nelson and Nick Swardson also make appearances in the film, and Ben Stiller produces.

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