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Helsing� and “Moulin Rouge!�) is the gruff, no-nonsense expedition leader who can feel the cave but seemingly has few feelings for human beings. The cave exploration provides the long-absent father opportunities to yell at his resentful teenage son, Josh (Rhys Wakefield of “Broken Hill�). He also gets to demean adrenalin-junkie financier Carl (Ioan Gruffudd of “Rise of the Silver Surfer�) and dismiss the two females (Alice Parkinson and Allison Cratchley) as panic-stricken liabilities. The cave system emerges as the fatal attraction. Roxburgh deserves praise for his performance, the only credible one in the entire film. Even when repeatedly saddled with reciting the same lines from Coleridge’s “Kubla Khan,� the Australian actor lends an
air of reverence to the poetry of a sacred river running through “caverns measureless to man down to a sunless sea.� Frank may have ice water running through his veins, but he’s the only person capable of guiding the group through the labyrinth with dwindling supplies and no contact with those above ground. Roxburgh looks and acts the part. The other cast members elicit laughter for all the wrong reasons, although Wakefield’s acting improves as the movie wears on. Flat characters spewing inane dialogue don’t have a chance, particularly when the 3D camera captures their wooden performances in close-up. The over-the-top Gruffudd is better hidden behind a diving mask. Grierson’s direction hinders the
visual look, since his choice of close-ups, medium shots and a moving camera don’t make for good 3D images. Although a few extreme long shots present the natural landscape in breathtaking deep-focus views, most of the movie takes place in inky waters or brown-walled caves — not the best subject for 3D technology. “Sanctum� is nothing sacred, and perhaps the worst film of the new year to surface in the darkness of the theater. Rated: R for language, some violence and disturbing images. 1 hour, 43 minutes. — Susan Tavernetti
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The Leopard Man (1943) Murders in a New Mexico town are blamed on an escaped leopard, but a human culprit may be framing the cat. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Fri & Sat 2/4-2/5 The Kings Speech 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 10:00 Biutiful 1:15, 4:30, 8:00 Sun thru Thurs 2/6-2/10 The Kings Speech 1:30, 4:20, 7:15 Biutiful 1:15, 4:30, 8:00
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Movie times for the Century 20 theater are for Friday through Wednesday only, unless otherwise noted.
127 Hours (R) (((
Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 1:55, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m.
Another Year (R) (((1/2
Aquarius Theatre: 1, 4, 7 & 9:50 p.m.
Barney’s Version (R) ((( Guild Theatre: 2:30, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Biutiful (R) ((1/2
Palo Alto Square: 1:15, 4:30 & 8 p.m.
Black Swan (R) (((
Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 5, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 2:45, 5:20, 8 & 10:35 p.m.
Blue Valentine (R) ((((
Century 16: 12:55, 4:15, 7:05 & 10 p.m. Sat 12:55, 4:15, 7:05 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 2, 4:45, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m.
The Company Men (R) ((1/2
Century 16: 2:30 & 7:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 2:35, 5:05, 7:40 & 10:10 p.m.
The Dilemma (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 5:15 & 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 3:45 & 9:25 p.m.
The Fighter (R) ((1/2
Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2:25, 5:10, 7:50 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:55, 5:45 & 8:30 p.m.
From Prada to Nada (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 12:45, 3:45, 7 & 9:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:25, 5, 7:40 & 10:10 p.m.
The Green Hornet (PG-13) (1/2
Century 16: 4 & 10:05 p.m.; In 3D at 1 & 7:20 p.m. Century 20: 12:45, 4, 7 & 9:50 p.m.; In 3D at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Hood To Coast Event (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: Thu. at 7:30 p.m. Century 20: Thu. at 7:30 p.m.
Justin Bieber: Never Century 16: Thu. in 3D at 12:01 a.m. Say Never (G) (Not Reviewed)
The Ghost Ship (1943) A sailor suspects his captain of being a psychopath. Friday at 6:10 & 8:50 p.m.
The King’s Speech (R) (((1/2
Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 12:55, 2:10, 4:55, 6:35, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:20 & 7:15 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. also at 10 p.m.
Dinner at Eight (1933) A social-climbing couple puts on a dinner party for high-profile guests. Sat.-Mon. at 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. also at 3:15 p.m.
The Mechanic (R) ((
Century 16: 12:05, 2:40, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 1:05, 2:15, 3:30, 4:40, 5:50, 7:15, 8:20, 9:35 & 10:45 p.m.
No Strings Attached (R) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2:10, 4:55 & 7:35 p.m.; Fri.Wed. also at 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 1, 3:40, 4:50, 6:15, 8:55 & 10:15 p.m.
The Rite (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2:05, 4:50, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: Noon, 1:15, 2:40, 4:05, 5:25, 6:50, 8:10, 9:35 & 10:45 p.m.
You Can’t Take It With You (1938) Jimmy Stewart courts the daughter of a family with a style all its own. Sat.-Mon. at 5:15 & 9:30 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Guild Theatre: Sat. at midnight. Show (R) (Not Reviewed)
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The Roommate (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 2:15, 4:45, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 12:30, 3, 5:30, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m.
Sanctum (R)
Century 16: 1:05, 4:05, 6:45 & 9:20 p.m.; In 3D at 11:45 a.m.; 2:35, 5:20, 8 & 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:50, 4:25, 7:10 & 9:45 p.m.; In 3D at 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:05 & 10:40 p.m.
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The Social Network (PG-13) (((1/2
Aquarius Theatre: 2, 5 & 8 p.m.
Tangled (PG) (((
Century 16: 12:30 & 6:20 p.m.; In 3D at 3:30 & 8:45 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 4:15 & 9:10 p.m.; In 3D at 1:45 & 6:45 p.m.
Tron: Legacy (PG) ((1/2
Century 16: 12:15 & 3:20 p.m.; Fri.-Wed. also at 6:50 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: In 3D at 11:45 a.m.; 2:40, 5:35 & 8:25 p.m.
True Grit (PG-13) (((
Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 1:55, 4:35, 7:20 & 10 p.m.
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