The Red and Black

Issue date: 1/10/08 Section: Out & About

"First Sunday"

Rated: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ice Cube, Katt Williams and Tracy Morgan

The newest film in the "Friday" comedy series revolves around best friends Durell (Cube) and LeeJohn (Morgan). The two have an important $17,000 debt to pay, so they decide to steal the money from the local church - antics ensue. Regina Hall and Malinda Williams also star.

"In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale"

Rated: PG-13
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Jason Statham, Ron Pearlman and Ray Liotta

Director Uwe Boll leaves no surprises as his newest film is based on the video game, "Dungeon Siege." Farmer (Statham) must leave his family life for adventure when his wife is kidnapped and son killed by Gallian (Liotta) and his sadistic, animal followers, the Krugs. The eclectic cast is rounded out by Burt Reynolds, Leelee Sobieski and Matthew Lillard.

"The Bucket List"

Rated: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman and Sean Hayes

Edward Cole (Nicholson) is a successful businessman who meets Carter Chambers (Freeman), an average mechanic, at the hospital. Stuck in the same room together, the two realize they both have terminal illnesses and begin to make a list of everything they want to do before they "kick the bucket."

- Mandy Rodgers

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