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'The Lucky One' stars Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling.

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LUCKY ONE

This romantic drama is based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling book and is directed by Academy Award-nominated writer/director Scott Hicks.

U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Zac Efron “17 Again”) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive-a photograph he found of a woman he doesn’t even know. Learning that her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family=run kennel.

The film also stars Taylor Schilling (TV’s “Mercy”) and Blythe Danner.

“Lucky One” opens nationally, including at the Luxury 5 Cinemas, Friday, April 20. 101 minutes. It is rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.

THREE STOOGES

The Farrelly brothers (“There’s Something About Mary” and “Dumb and Dumberer”), bring back slapstick fun and mayhem in this new version of the antics of Moe, Larry and Curly.

Left on a nun’s doorstep, Larry, Curly and Moe grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and woo-woo-wooing their way to uncharted levels of knuckle-headed misadventure.

Out to save the orphanage that was their childhood home, only The Three Stooges could become embroiled in an oddball murder plot...while also stumbling into starring in a phenomenally successful TV reality show.

Peter and Bobby Farelly took on the challenge of directing this new version of the classic stooges in the modern world!

“Three Stooges” is held over. 92 minutes.

It is rated PG for slapstick action violence, some rude and suggestive humor including language.

AMERICAN REUNION

The original “American “Pie” cast reunites for their 10-year high school reunion in this new comedy.

All the American Pie actors are back for this sequel. In one long overdue weekend, they will discover what has changed, who hasn’t and that time and distance can’t break the bonds of friendship. It was summer 1999 when four small-town Michigan boys began a quest to lose their virginity.

In the years that have passed, Jim and Michelle married while Kevin and Vicky said goodbye. Oz and Heather grew apart, but Finch still longs for Stifler’s mom.

Now these lifelong friends have come home as adults to reminisce about — and get inspired by — the hormonal teens who launched a comedy legend.

“American Reunion” is held over. 113 minutes.

It is rated R for crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, language, brief drug use and teen drinking.

THE HUNGER GAMES

The first of the action-packed bestselling books is now a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson.

Every year in the nation of Panem amidst the ruins of what was once North America, everyone follows the ultimate reality show — a life and death survival game. 24 young people, representing their part of the country, battle to the death. One strong-willed teenage girl has the heart and courage to battle the overwhelming odds against her.

“The Hunger Games” is held over. 142 minutes.

It is rated PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images — all involving teens.

CABIN IN THE WOODS

This new horror thriller puts some gory and comic surprise twists on what you expect to happen to unsuspecting teens trapped in an isolated house.

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for.

Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard wrote this mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out. It was directed by Drew Goddard, who became famous for his comic-horror touch with “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

“Cabin in the Woods” is held over through Thursday, April 26. 95 minutes.

It is rated R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use and some sexuality/nudity.

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