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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, May 8, 2008

Movie openings

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Emile Hirsch stars as the title character in the action-adventure film "Speed Racer," based on the Japanese anime series from the '60s.

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  • "My Blueberry Nights" features Grammy-winning singer Norah Jones in her movie debut in an American road trip tale. Opens tomorrow at Kahala Mall. (PG-13)

  • "Redbelt" is a drama starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as an honorable instructor caught up in corruption in the world of mixed martial-arts competitions. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theatres, Mililani 14-Plex, Pearl Highlands Stadium 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Kahala Mall, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Windward Stadium 10. (R)

  • "Speed Racer" is a live-action version of a '60s Japanese anime series about a young race car driver and his odd family. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16, Mililani 14-Plex, Pearl Highlands Stadium 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Koko Marina 8-Plex, Kahala Mall, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Windward Stadium 10, Kaahumanu Mall 6-Plex (Maui), Kukui Mall Theatres (Maui). (PG)

  • "The Visitor" is a tale about an economics professor whose life changes for the better due to a chance New York City encounter with two illegal immigrants in danger of being deported. Opens tomorrow at Kahala Mall. (PG-13)

  • "What Happens in Vegas" follows the standard romcom formula: two funny, neurotic people who are in love with each other but don't know it. In this case, the couple's first-time meeting is a battle of the sexes and sets the bumpy course of true love entertaining despite its familiarity. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16, Mililani 14-Plex, Pearl Highlands Stadium 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Koko Marina 8-Plex, Kahala Mall, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Windward Stadium 10, Kukui Mall Theatres (Maui). (PG-13)