NEW FILMS FRIDAY
CHAOS — Veteran French actress Catherine Frot stars in this dark comic thriller about a middle-age housewife who finds herself questioning her life after witnessing a vicious attack on another woman. In French, with English subtitles. Not rated, probable R (violence, profanity, drug use, sex, rape, vulgarity). (Tower.)
11'09'01: SEPTEMBER 11 — Sean Penn, Mira Nair and Ken Loach contributed short segments to this documentary, which examines the effects worldwide of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In English, French, Arabic and Hebrew, with English subtitles. Not rated, probable R (violence, profanity, brief sex, brief partial nudity). (Broadway.)
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MIDLANDS — Acclaimed British filmmaker Shane Meadows ("twentyfourseven") returns with this comedy-drama about a small-time crook (Robert Carlyle) trying to lay low, with help from his sweetheart. Rhys Ifans co-stars. R (profanity, violence, vulgarity, brief partial nudity). (Broadway.)
RUNAWAY JURY — John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman head up the all-star cast in this adaptation of the John Grisham best-seller about shady goings-on during the trial of a gun manufacturer. PG-13 (violence, profanity, brief sex, brief drugs). (Carmike 12, Century, Gateway, Holladay, Jordan Landing, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17, Ritz.)
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE — Michael Bay produced this remake of the 1974 cult film about teens who accidentally stumble onto chainsaw-wielding killer Leatherface on their way through Texas. In color and in black and white. R (violence, gore, profanity, drug use, vulgarity, brief sex). (Carmike 12; Century; 5-Star; Gateway; Holladay; Jordan Landing; Megaplex 12; Megaplex 17; Redwood, with "Freddy vs. Jason"; Ritz.)
VERONICA GUERIN — This fact-based biographical drama stars Cate Blanchett as the influential Irish journalist, who was slain by the drug lords she helped expose. Directed by Joel Schumacher. R (profanity, violence, drug use, vulgarity, gore, brief sex). (Century, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17.)
SNEAK PREVIEWS
RADIO — From the writer of "The Rookie" comes this fact-based drama about the title character, a mentally disabled man (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who is recruited by a high school football coach (Ed Harris) to help with the team. To be reviewed when it opens next week. PG (violence, mild profanity). (Saturday: Century, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17.)
MIDNIGHT MOVIE
HELL'S HIGHWAY: THE TRUE STORY OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FILMS — A documentary examining the history of Highway Safety Films, the company responsible for producing instructional (and cautionary) films for driving programs around the country. In color and in black and white. Not rated, probable R (violent imagery). (Tower, tonight and Saturday.)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
ADRENALINE RUSH: THE SCIENCE OF RISK — ** 1/2 — This adventure can't make up its mind between being a documentary or an "extreme-sports" travelogue. Skydiver Adrian Nicholas puts to a real-life test Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old sketch for a parachute. Shown in the large-screen format. Running time: 40 minutes. Not rated, probable G (nothing offensive). (Megaplex 17.) (April 22, 2003) — Ivan M. Lincoln
BAGHBAN — A special screening of this Indian comedy-drama (a remake of an earlier film of the same name), about a couple trying to decide which of their four children will take care of them in their declining years. In Hindi, with English subtitles. Not rated, probable PG (adult themes). (Tower, Sunday only, 3:30 p.m.)
BEAVERS — *** 1/2 — Cleverly tagged "the biggest dam movie ever made," this large-screen documentary is timed to be just long enough for most youngsters' brief attention spans — and it's packed with plenty of interesting activity, both on land and underwater. Shown in the large-screen format. Running time: 40 minutes. Not rated, probable G (nothing offensive). (Clark Planetarium IMAX Theater.) (May 23, 2003) — Ivan M. Lincoln
BUGS! — *** — The 3-D format both helps and hurts this British-made documentary, which looks at the life cycles of butterflies and praying mantises. At times the 3-D effects are too gimmicky and distracting. However, Judi Dench makes the perfect narrator. Shown in the large-screen format. Running time: 40 minutes. Not rated, probable G (violence). (Clark Planetarium IMAX Theater.) (Aug. 1, 2003)
DONNIE DARKO — ** 1/2 — Writer-director Richard Kelly's oddball fantasy-thriller does have some interesting ideas. And star Jake Gyllenhaal is good as the title character, a teen plagued by horrific visions. But there are too many pointless digressions and the whole "what-the?" sequence at the end doesn't really work. Running time: 113 minutes. R (violence, profanity, vulgarity, gore, drug use). (Brewvies, must be 21 or older.)
FLOATING WEEDS — The Utah Film & Video Center presents a special screening of this 1959 drama from director Yasujiro Ozu, about the members of a failing Kabuki acting troupe. In black and white. In Japanese, with English subtitles. Running time: 119 minutes. Not rated, probable PG (adult themes). (Salt Lake Art Center, tonight, 8 p.m.)
IL POSTO — The University of Utah's Film Front continues with a screening of director Ermanno Olmi's 1961 neo-realist piece about suburban youths who learn to regret taking jobs for a corporation. In black and white. In German, with English subtitles. Running time: 90 minutes. Not rated, probable PG (adult themes). (Sunday: Orson Spencer Hall, University of Utah, 7 p.m.)
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA — **** — One of the all-time great horror films, the 1925 silent version of the story, starring Man of a Thousand Faces Lon Chaney in the title role. This is the 1929 reissue print, which features the color masked-ball sequence. With live organ accompaniment (music and sound effects). Running time: 79 minutes. Made before ratings, probable PG (violence). (Organ Loft, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m.)
SPACE STATION 3-D — **** — Tom Cruise narrates, but the real stars of this breathtaking 3-D film are the U.S. astronauts, Russian cosmonauts and the global crew assembling the International Space Station. There's humor and suspense in an adventure that blends "in your face" with "larger than life." Shown in the large-screen format. Running time: 47 minutes. Not rated, probable G (nothing offensive). (Clark Planetarium IMAX Theater.) (April 22, 2003) — Ivan M. Lincoln
THE THING (FROM ANOTHER WORLD) — *** 1/2 — BYU's Special Collections program presents a special screening of this classic 1951 science-fiction thriller (later remade by John Carpenter) about a radar-station crew in the Antarctic that must contend with a lethal extraterrestrial (a virtually unrecognizable James Arness). Running time: 87 minutes. In black and white. Made before ratings, probable PG (violence). (Thursday: Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, 7 p.m.)
THE 2003 GLORIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL — A three-day, locally run film festival spotlighting a handful of selected films intended to "stir the soul, heal the heart and enrich the world." These films have not been rated but may contain some PG-rated material. (Through Saturday: Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City.)
UEA SCREENINGS — The Utah Education Association, the Salt Lake Film Center and the Salt Lake City Library join forces for a mini-festival featuring screenings of films with an education slant, including the documentaries "To Be and to Have" and "Spellbound." Several of these films are not rated, but none would receive anything more severe than a PG rating. (Through Wednesday: Salt Lake City Library.)
CONTINUING FILMS
THE BOOK OF MORMON MOVIE, VOLUME 1: THE JOURNEY — ** — Proving that good intentions don't translate to good filmmaking, the first part of director Gary Rogers' ambitious live-action series (based on LDS scripture) is a lackluster re-telling of the books of Nephi, with actor Noah Danby making a bland hero. Running time: 119 minutes. PG-13 (violence, brief gore). (5-Star, Gateway, Jordan Landing, Megaplex 17, Ritz.) (Sept. 12, 2003)
BRUCE ALMIGHTY — ** 1/2 — Jim Carrey mines a few guilty laughs from this sloppy, irreverent comedy — a virtual retread of "Oh, God!" in which a man is given omnipotence to teach him a lesson about humility. Running time: 100 minutes. PG-13 (vulgarity, profanity, violence, brief sex, brief drugs). (Sandy, Sugar House.) (May 23, 2003)
COLD CREEK MANOR — * 1/2 — This dreadful little exercise in ennui — a thriller starring Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone as the unfortunate new owners of a country home —doesn't just foreshadow, it virtually holds up cue cards. Running time: 119 minutes. R (violence, profanity, sex). (Carmike 12, Jordan Landing.) (Sept. 19. 2003) — Mark Howard, Scripps Howard
DADDY DAY CARE — * 1/2 — Eddie Murphy practically phones in his performance in this lame comedy about a man who, when he is laid off, starts his own day-care center — with predictable results. Running time: 93 minutes. PG (vulgarity, slapstick violence, profanity). (Sandy.) (May 9, 2003)
DIRTY PRETTY THINGS — *** 1/2 — It's occasionally heavy-handed, but director Stephen Frears' latest is also an effective dramatic thriller about a Nigerian immigrant (newcomer Chiwetel Ejiofor) who runs into trouble in London. Audrey Tautou is terrific in a supporting role. Running time: 107 minutes. R (profanity, drugs, sex, gore, violence, vulgarity). (Brewvies, must be 21 or older.) (Sept. 5, 2003)
DUPLEX — ** — Essentially a greatest-hits medley of films by director Danny DeVito, this mean-spirited dark comedy wastes the talents of Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore, who play a couple trying to bump off their elderly tenant. Running time: 89 minutes. PG-13 (vulgarity, slapstick violence, profanity, brief sex). (Jordan Landing.) (Sept. 26. 2003)
FINDING NEMO — *** 1/2 — Not quite as good as their "Toy Story" movies, but the Pixar folks have scored another hit with this clever, computer-animated, comedy-adventure about a clown fish searching for his lost son. The the voice cast is great (especially Ellen DeGeneres). Running time: 104 minutes. G (animated violence, mild vulgarity). (Kaysville, Sandy, Showcase, Sugar House, Trolley Corners, Valley Fair.) (May 30, 2003)
FREAKY FRIDAY — *** — Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are terrific as a squabbling mother and daughter who switch bodies is this surprisingly charming remake of the 1977 Disney hit. Running time: 97 minutes. PG (vulgarity, slapstick violence, mild profanity). (Carmike 12; Redwood, with "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.") (Aug. 6, 2003)
FREDDY VS. JASON — * 1/2 — The long-awaited throwdown between movie monsters Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) and Jason Voorhees occurs in the final third of this gore-fest. And then it's not that spectacular. Running time: 95 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity, drugs, nudity, sex, vulgarity). (Redwood, with "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"; Showcase; Sugar House; Valley Fair.) (Aug. 15, 2003)
GOOD BOY! — * 1/2 — The dogs are cute, but this live-action comedy featuring talking, extraterrestrial pooches, is too low-brow and feels twice as long as it actually is. Matthew Broderick (who provides a voice) sounds embarrassed. Running time: 88 minutes. PG (vulgarity, violence, brief drugs). (Carmike 12; Century; 5-Star; Gateway; Jordan Landing; Megaplex 12; Megaplex 17; Redwood, with "The School of Rock"; Ritz.) (Oct. 10, 2003)
HOUSE OF THE DEAD — * — Imagine how boring it is to watch someone else play a video game. Now imagine doing that for an hour and a half, and that's what you have here with this horror-thriller based on the best-selling video game series. Running time: 90 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity, nudity). (Century, Jordan Landing, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17, Ritz.) (Oct. 12, 2003) — Christy Lemire, Associated Press
HULK — ** 1/2 — The live-action adaptation of the Marvel Comics series only comes to life when the CGI version of the title character is seen. Otherwise, it's too cerebral (talk-heavy) for its own good. Running time: 138 minutes. PG-13 (violence, drugs, brief gore, brief nudity, mild profanity). (Sandy, Sugar House, Valley Fair.) (June 20, 2003)
INTOLERABLE CRUELTY — *** — The latest from the Coen brothers may not be their best, but it affords plenty of prime comic opportunities for star George Clooney, playing a divorce attorney who falls for the wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) of his client. Running time: 98 minutes. PG-13 (profanity, vulgarity, violence, brief sex). (Carmike 12, Century, 5-Star, Gateway, Holladay, Jordan Landing, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17, Ritz.) (Oct. 10, 2003)
THE ITALIAN JOB — ** 1/2 — The final third is an extended car commercial, but this remake of the 1969 European hit does feature some exciting vehicular action. Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton and Charlize Theron star. Running time: 104 minutes. PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity). (Sandy, Showcase.) (May 30, 2003)
JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 — * 1/2 — Jeepers, creepers. Why'd they make these features? It's tough enough to figure why the nonsensical, unimaginative first film had to be made, let alone this unasked-for sequel. Running time: 101 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity). (Showcase, Valley Fair.) (Aug. 29, 2003) — Phil Villareal, Arizona Daily Star
KILL BILL, VOL. 1 — *** 1/2 — Quentin Tarantino's action-thriller about a revenge-minded assassin (Uma Thurman) may be the most violent film ever released. For those who can stomach the ultra-violence, it's Tarantino at his most exhilarating. In English and Mandarin, with English subtitles. Running time: 112 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity, vulgarity, brief drugs, torture, rape, racial epithets, brief nudity). (Carmike 12; Century; 5-Star; Gateway; Holladay; Jordan Landing; Megaplex 12; Megaplex 17; Redwood, with "Matchstick Men"; Ritz.) (Oct. 10, 2003)
LARA CROFT, TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE — ** — The second "Tomb Raider" movie is an improvement on the first one. But it still feels too much like a filmed video game, and star Angelina Jolie seems a bit bored. Running time: 107 minutes. PG-13 (violence, brief gore, profanity, vulgarity, brief sex). (Kaysville, Sandy, Showcase, Sugar House, Trolley Corners, Valley Fair.) (July 25, 2003)
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN — ** — Sean Connery stars in this dumbed-down version of the comic book in which literary characters team up to stop a worldwide threat. Not nearly thrilling or smart enough. Running time: 110 minutes. PG-13 (violence, gore, vulgarity, mild profanity). (Sandy.) (Aug. 11. 2003)
THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY LINGO — ** — This feature film stretches a thin premise (also the inspiration for the BYU-produced short film from the 1960s) too far. It looks good, but at times it feels like a 90-minute "infomercial." Running time: 90 minutes. G (mild vulgarity, slapstick violence). (Carmike 12, Kaysville.) (Aug. 29, 2003)
LOST IN TRANSLATION — *** 1/2 — Director Sofia Coppola's sophomore effort is even better than her impressive debut, 1999's "The Virgin Suicides." This one is a subtle tone-poem about two Americans, a burned-out actor (Bill Murray, never better) and an unhappily married woman (Scarlett Johansson), who meet in Japan. Running time: 105 minutes. R (vulgarity, brief nudity, brief sex). (Century, Madstone.) (Sept. 26. 2003)
THE MAGDALENE SISTERS — *** 1/2 — Director Peter Mullan's controversial, fact-based drama about three supposedly "wayward" girls sent to a Catholic asylum is very powerful, but is also very difficult to watch. Running time: 119 minutes. R (profanity, violence, vulgarity, nudity, rape, brief sex, brief gore, racial epithets). (Broadway.) (Sept. 19. 2003)
MANNA FROM HEAVEN — ** — Such name actors as Wendy Malick, Frank Gorshin and Cloris Leachman embarrass themselves in this treacly, independently produced comedy-drama that follows some New Yorkers who are trying to repay a seemingly divine "loan." Running time: 119 minutes. PG (profanity, vulgarity, nude artwork). (Madstone.) (Oct. 10, 2003)
MATCHSTICK MEN — *** — This solid comedy-drama follows a neurotic con man (Nicolas Cage) who drags his teenage daughter (Alison Lohman) into the family business. It's clever stuff, though it turns sentimental at the end. Running time: 116 minutes. PG-13 (profanity, violence, drugs, vulgarity, brief gore, brief partial nudity). (Jordan Landing; Redwood, with "Kill Bill, Vol. 1.") (Sept. 12, 2003)
THE MEDALLION — * 1/2 — Yet another Jackie Chan movie in which the out-takes are better than the film itself. And frankly, this action-comedy was done better as "Highlander." Running time: 89 minutes. PG-13 (violence, vulgarity, mild profanity, torture). (Sandy, Sugar House, Valley Fair.) (Aug. 22, 2003)
MY BOSS'S DAUGHTER — * — This tasteless, borderline-offensive Ashton Kutcher vehicle wants us to believe it's a comedy. But there's little evidence here to back that claim up. Running time: 85 minutes. PG-13 (vulgarity, drugs, profanity). (Sugar House, Trolley Corners, Valley Fair.) (Aug. 23, 2003)
MYSTIC RIVER — ** 1/2 — Clint Eastwood's disappointing, emotionally aloof adaptation of the best-selling mystery novel tries to cram in too much of the source material. Star Sean Penn is terrific as a grieving father who finds himself at odds with a pair of childhood friends, though. Running time: 137 minutes. R (profanity, violence, vulgarity, brief gore, brief sex). (Century, Jordan Landing, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17.) (Oct. 10, 2003)
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO — ** 1/2 — Director Robert Rodriguez's sequel of sorts to 1995's "Desperado" doesn't make a lick of sense. But Johnny Depp provides some goofy fun as a CIA agent stirring up trouble for finds Antonio Banderas's mariachi character. Running time: 100 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity, vulgarity, brief drugs). (Brewvies, must be 21 or older; Redwood, with "Underworld.") (Sept. 12, 2003)
OUT OF TIME — ** — Some too-convenient and morally questionable plotting ruins this tense dramatic thriller about a Florida police chief (Denzel Washington) who becomes a murder suspect. Running time: 108 minutes. PG-13 (violence, sex, profanity, vulgarity). (Carmike 12; Century; Jordan Landing; Megaplex 17; Redwood, with "The Rundown"; Ritz.) (Oct. 3, 2003)
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL — *** — Johnny Depp's a hoot as a besotted pirate captain in this swashbuckling adventure based on the popular Disneyland attraction. One of the few movies this summer that's actually fun. Running time: 138 minutes. PG-13 (violence, gore, mild profanity, vulgarity). (Carmike 12; Jordan Landing; Redwood, with "Freaky Friday"; Ritz.) (July 9, 2003)
THE RUNDOWN — ** 1/2 — Dwayne Johnson basically plays his WWE wrestler character (The Rock) in this overly busy action-comedy. But he gets surprising mileage out of that, and the homages to other adventure films are fun. Running time: 104 minutes. PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity, drugs, racial epithets). (Carmike 12; Jordan Landing; Megaplex 17; Redwood, with "Out of Time"; Ritz.) (Sept. 26. 2003)
THE SCHOOL OF ROCK — *** 1/2 — Jack Black's a hoot in this surprisingly funny and warm comedy about about a failed rock musician who influences the musically talented students of a prep school. Running time: 108 minutes. PG-13 (profanity, vulgarity, brief drugs, slapstick violence). (Carmike 12; Century; Gateway; Holladay; Jordan Landing; Megaplex 12; Megaplex 17; Redwood, with "Good Boy!"; Ritz.) (Oct. 3, 2003)
SEABISCUIT — *** 1/2 — Now here's something that's really worth cheering for. Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper all shine in this wonderfully low-key drama, based on the best-selling non-fiction novel about the famous race horse, as well as its owners and jockey. Running time: 141 minutes. PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity). (Megaplex 17.) (July 25, 2003)
SECONDHAND LIONS — ** 1/2 — Haley Joel Osment wisely takes a backseat to co-stars Robert Duvall and Michael Caine in this familiar, but appealing, coming-of-age tale about a pre-teen sent to live with his great-uncles. Running time: 105 minutes. PG (violence, mild profanity, vulgarity). (Carmike 12, Century, Gateway, Holladay, Jordan Landing, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17, Ritz.) (Sept. 19. 2003)
THE SECRET LIVES OF DENTISTS — *** — At times it's as fun as a real trip to the dentist's office, but this drama features superb performances by Campbell Scott and Hope Davis as married tooth-pullers whose suspicions of infidelity get the best of them. Running time: 104 minutes. R (profanity, sex, brief drugs, violence, vulgarity, brief gore). (Broadway.) (Sept. 5, 2003)
SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS — ** — One of the more nondescript animated features in recent, this adventure stars Brad Pitt as the legendary sea captain. He sounds bored, and most audiences will be as well. Running time: 86 minutes. PG (animated violence). (Sandy.) (July 2, 2003)
STEP INTO LIQUID — *** 1/2 — Dana Brown's feature-length documentary (a follow-up to his father's "Endless Summer" surfing pieces) is enthralling and well-shot, and may make a few want to try the board sport. Included are interviews with board athletes Taj Burrow, Dave Kalama, etc. Running time: 88 minutes. Not rated, probable PG (violence, profanity, vulgarity). (Broadway.) (Sept. 26. 2003)
S.W.A.T. — *** — Better than it has a right to be, this crime thriller based on the '70s television series is surprisingly exciting. Colin Farrell and Samuel L. Jackson star. Running time: 117 minutes. PG-13 (violence, profanity, brief gore, vulgarity). (Kaysville, Sandy, Showcase, Sugar House, Trolley Corners, Valley Fair.) (Aug. 8, 2003)
TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES — ** 1/2 — Arnold Schwarzenegger looks old as the nearly indestructible cyborg, who again treks to the past to save mankind. But there's still life in the character and this franchise. Running time: 109 minutes. R (violence, profanity, brief nudity). (Kaysville, Sugar House.) (July 2, 2003)
THIRTEEN — ** — Despite some terrific performances by Evan Rachel Wood and Holly Hunt, this controversial drama simply rehashes much of the same material as the similarly ballyhooed (and unwatchable)
1995 film "Kids." Running time: 95 minutes. R (profanity, drug use, vulgarity, violence, brief sex, brief nudity, brief gore). (Broadway.) (Sept. 19. 2003)
TO BE AND TO HAVE — *** — This fly-on-the-wall documentary looks at a one-room school in rural France. While at times it feels like an instructional film, there are some particularly nice moments between teacher and students. In French, with English subtitles. Running time: 104 minutes. Not rated, probable G (violence). (Madstone.) (Oct. 10, 2003)
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN — ** 1/2 — The beautiful Italian scenery is the real star of this rather episodic drama about a depressed divorcee with writer's block (Diane Lane), who gets a second lease of life when she buys an Italian villa. Running time: 113 minutes. PG-13 (profanity, sex, vulgarity, brief partial nudity). (Century, Gateway, Megaplex 12, Megaplex 17, Jordan Landing, Ritz.) (Sept. 26. 2003)
UNDERWORLD — ** — This style-heavy horror-thriller wastes an intriguing premise. And stars Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman give bland performances as lovers stuck in the middle of a war between vampires and werewolves. Running time: 121 minutes. R (violence, gore, profanity, drugs, vulgarity, torture). (Jordan Landing; Redwood, with "Once Upon a Time in Mexico.")
UPTOWN GIRLS — * 1/2 — Brittany Murphy is irritating in this supposed comedy about a New York socialite who winds up becoming a nanny to a spoiled rich brat (Dakota Fanning). Lazy, unfunny and it seems twice as long as it actually is. Running time: 89 minutes. PG-13 (vulgarity, mild profanity, slapstick violence, brief drugs). (Kaysville, Sugar House, Valley Fair.) (Aug. 15, 2003)
WHALE RIDER — *** 1/2 — Newcomer Keisha Castle-Hughes impresses as the title character of this New Zealand drama, which explores the relationship between a girl and her tradition-minded grandfather. Sweet without becoming treacly, and it's refreshing to get a glimpse into the Maori culture. Running time: 105 minutes. PG-13 (vulgarity, brief violence, brief drugs). (Brewvies, must be 21 or older.) (June 27, 2003)