New in GF/EGF:
- "Going the Distance": Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in this romantic comedy about a long-distance romance that may be worth fighting for. Garrett (Long) is still getting over a recent breakup when he meets Erin (Barrymore), an unflinchingly honest girl with a big talent for bar trivia, and they spend a romantic summer in New York City. As fall approaches and Erin returns to San Francisco, the spark remains. When Erin calls, Garrett drops everything, and his best friends (Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day) think he's taking the relationship too seriously. Erin's sister (Christina Applegate) also wants to make sure her smitten sibling doesn't repeat the mistakes of her past. Director: Nanette Burstein. (1:37) Rated R for sexual content including dialogue, language throughout, some drug use and brief nudity.
- "Machete": Robert Rodriguez brings this hyper-violent adaptation of the "fake" trailer originally featured in the 2007 exploitation throwback "Grindhouse." Machete (Danny Trejo), a former Mexican Federale who doesn't answer to anyone, has a harrowing encounter with a feared drug lord (Steven Seagal). In Texas, the shadowy Benz (Jeff Fahey) offers Machete cash to assassinate unscrupulous Senator McLaughlin (Robert DeNiro). When Machete realizes he's been set up, he turns to fierce taco queen Luz (Michelle Rodriguez), heavily armed holy man Padre (Cheech Marin) and trigger-happy socialite April (Lindsay Lohan) to show Benz he just messed with the wrong Mexican. Before they can get to Benz, Machete's gang has to face blade-wielding ICE agent Sartana (Jessica Alba), who never met an adversary she couldn't flay. (1:45) Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity.
Returning:
- "The American": After a job gone awry, a hitman (George Clooney) retreats to the Italian countryside where he finds a friend and a romance. (R)
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- Avatar Special Edition 3-D": James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster returns. (2:51) (PG-13)
- "Despicable Me": A man planning to steal the moon is sidetracked by three orphans. Animated. (1:35) (PG)
- "Dinner for Schmucks": A rising executive must invite a loser to a dinner to be mocked by his boss and co-workers. With Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell. (1:53) (PG-13)
- "Eat Pray Love": After a divorce, a woman (Julia Roberts) sets out to seek her true destiny by traveling. (2:13) (PG-13)
- "The Expendables": A soldier-of-fortune (Sylvester Stallone) rounds up an unstoppable team to overthrow a dictator. (1:43) (R)
- "Inception": A thief possesses the power to enter the dreams of others. With Leonardo DiCaprio. (2:28) (PG-13)
- "The Last Exorcism": A disillusioned charlatan pastor comes face to face with pure evil. (1:27) (PG-13)
- "Nanny McPhee Returns": A struggling mother gets much-needed assistance from a magical nanny. With Emma Thompson. (1:49) (PG)
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- "The Other Guys": A detective and his tough-talking partner try to get back to the streets. With Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. (1:47) PG-13.
- "Piranha 3-D": Lake Victoria may look peaceful, but beneath its placid waters lurks a deadly menace. (1:29) (R)
- "The Switch": A single woman (Jennifer Anniston) has a baby with donor sperm despite objections from a neurotic friend. (1:41) (PG-13)
- "Takers": A Los Angeles detective races to bust a group of notorious thieves. (1:47) (PG-13)
- "Vampires Suck": An irreverent satire that drives a squeaky rubber stake through the heart of the "Twilight" series. (PG-13)
GF/EGF theaters:
- Carmike 10, Grand Forks: (701) 772-4719; www.carmike.com
- River Cinema, East Grand Forks: (218) 399-9000; www.rivercinema12.com
