Movie Openings

"About Schmidt": Jack Nicholson plays Warren Schmidt, a man without resources. Recently retired and widowed, he has no interests, no curiosity, no joy. In desperation he takes to the road in a Winnebago, encountering his daughter's new in-laws. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16-Plex, Kahala 8-Plex, Pearl Highlands 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Mililani 14-Plex, Maui Mall Megaplex Cinemas (Maui). (R)

"Chicago": Renee Zellweger as Roxie Hart, Chicago's favorite murderess, and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly, Chicago's previous favorite murderess, in a jazzy, brassy version of the hit musical. Opens tomorrow at Ward Stadium 16-Plex. (PG-13)

"Janice Beard 45 WPM": A comment on office politics as Janice enters the working world with a status-conscious boss and unwittingly is involved in corporate sabotage. Opens tomorrow at The Art House at Restaurant Row. (Not rated)

"The River": From director Tsai Ming-liang: Lee Kang-sheng, Tsai's regular leading man, is afflicted by poisonous elements from a polluted river. His father engages in homosexual encounters; his mother has an affair with an apathetic man. Opens tomorrow at The Art House at Restaurant Row. (Not rated; adult themes)

"Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Animation 2003": The title says it all. For adults only. Opens tomorrow at The Art House at Restaurant Row.