At the Movies

• 'John Carter'

In this film image released by Disney, Lynn Collins portrays Dejah Thoris, left, and Taylor Kitsch portrays John Carter in a scene from "John Carter." (AP Photo/Disney, Frank Connor)

Talk about it

JOHN CARTER

The new sci-fi adventure stars Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins who both previously starred in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

John Carter, a Civil War officer from Virginia, is transported to Mars and finds himself a captive of the savage green men from Thark. Eventually, he rises to become the greatest warrior of all time, marries the beautiful Dejah Thoris, raises a family and embarks on numerous adventures.

“John Carter” opens nationally, including at the Luxury 5 Cinemas, Friday. It is showing in 3D and 2D at alternating show times. 132 minutes.

It is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action.

SAFE HOUSE

Oscar winner Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-thriller

An American traitor (Washington) has been taken to a location off the grid in South Africa, where he is being held by an inexperienced CIA employee (Reynolds). After the safe house is attacked and the men escape, the young agent and his ruthless prisoner must survive the deadly underworld as the agency decides if it has another double agent on its hands.

“Safe House” opens at the Luxury 5 Cinemas, Friday. 115 minutes.

It is rated R for strong violence throughout and some language.

DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX

This classic tale by Dr. Suess was brought to the screen by the creators of “Despicable Me.”

The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” is held over. It is showing in 3D and 2D at alternating show times. 86 minutes.

It is rated PG for brief mild language.

PROJECT X

This new comedy follows three high school seniors, who feel they are anonymous, as they attempt to finally make a name for themselves. Their idea is innocent enough: let’s throw a party that no one will forget.

But nothing could prepare them for the way this party turns out. Word spreads quickly as dreams are ruined, records are blemished and legends are born.

“Project X” is held over. 88 minutes.

It is rated R for crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, drugs, drinking, pervasive language, reckless behavior and mayhem — all involving teens.

ACT OF VALOR

This unique action adventure thriller stars a real-life active duty Navy SEAL squad.

The film follows a Navy SEAL squad on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. In the process, they take down a complex web of terrorist cells determined to strike America at all costs.

“Act of Valor” is held over. 101 minutes.

It is rated R for strong violence including some torture, and for language.

THIS MEANS WAR

Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy star in this romantic action comedy about a girl who must choose between two boyfriends — who both happen to be spies for the CIA. When they fight over her, they really fight — with all the weapons and gadgets at their disposal.

The world’s two foremost covert CIA operatives are trained assassins and master spies. They’ve saved the world on countless occasions, but these partners and best friends are about to experience the one situation way beyond their formidable skills — when they realize they’re both in love with the same woman. For the now-divided duo, this means war and they’re coming at each other.

“This Means War” is held over. 97 minutes.

It is rated PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence and action, and for language.

Tags: at the movies, life, updates, entertainment, cinema, film, local, mitchell