New in Theaters: August 15, 2008
August 15, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Directed by Dave Filoni, this animated film chronicles the Clone Wars sweeping through the galaxy, as the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further under the sway of the Separatists and their droid army. Anakin Skywalker (voiced by Matt Lanter) and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Drane) find themselves on a mission that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) and his sinister agents, including Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman), will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Rated PG. Gecko Preview and 4-Minute Clip
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture. Rated PG-13. Stars Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Chris Messina, and Patricia Clarkson. Official Site
Mirrors. Keifer Sutherland plays an ex-cop trying to save his family from an unspeakable evil using mirrors as a gateway into their lives. Directed by Alexandre Aja, who also wrote and directed The Hills Have Eyes. Rated R. Gecko Preview and Trailer
Fly Me to the Moon. Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon. Voices of Tim Curry, Robert Patrick, Kelly Ripa, and Trevor Gagnon. Rated G. Official Site
Images: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2008; Vicky Cristina Barcelona, MGM, 2008
I really want to see Vicky, but Clone Wars can wait. Forever. I’m still baffled that Fly Me to the Moon exists, and involves Tim Curry to boot. WHY TIM WHY?