Garden Valley Cinema: 1750 N.W. Hughwood Court., 672-7272

For Friday through Nov. 17

IMMORTALS standard and in 3D, (NR), rated R. The ruthless King Hyperion leads his bloodthirsty army on a murderous rampage across Greece to find a deadly weapon that will destroy humanity. A mortal named Theseus, chosen by Zeus, must lead the fight against Hyperion to save not only humanity but the Greek gods as well. Mickey Rourke, Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, John Hurt, Stephen Dorff. NEW THIS WEEK

J. EDGAR 3 stars, rated R. As the face of American law enforcement for nearly 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was admired, feared and reviled. Behind closed doors he held secrets that would have destroyed the lives and careers of people too numerous to mention. However, among his greatest secrets were the ones that would have destroyed his own image, lifestyle and career. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Dermot Mulroney, Judi Dench. NEW THIS WEEK

A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS, 2 1/2 stars, rated R. Harold and Kumar have largely replaced each other in their respective lives, finding new friends in the six years since their last adventure. Now, as Christmas approaches, Kumar finds a mysterious package delivered to his door that he must give to Harold. While trying to drop off the package Kumar accidentally burns down the prized Christmas tree of Harold’s father. As a result, the two must embark on another ill-advised adventure which will take them through New York City on Christmas Eve as they try to find the perfect replacement tree. John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris.

TOWER HEIST, 3 stars, rated PG-13. Working-class stiffs who provide services in a New York luxury condominium find that their retirement funds have been swindled from them by a Wall Street mogul that lives in the building’s penthouse. Now, they band together to seek revenge and get back what has been stolen from them. Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick, Alan Alda, Tea Leoni, Casey Affleck.

PUSS IN BOOTS, 3 stars, rated PG. A chronicle of the early career of Puss as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and street savvy Kitty Softpaws to save his town from evil. Featuring the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton.

IN TIME, 2 1/2 STARS, rated PG-13. Time has become the ulitmate currency. You stop aging at 25 and are genetically designed to die one year after that date...unless you can buy your way out of it. The rich become immortal, and the poor live short lives unless they can find a way to steal credits. Now, a man from the wrong side of the tracks, falsely accused of murder, is forced to take a hostage and extend his life while trying to prove his innocence. Justin Timberlake, Cillian Murphy, Amanda Seyfried, Olivia Wilde.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3, 1 star, rated R. Find out the beginnings of the supernatural tale. In 1988, two young sisters befriend an invisible entity that has taken up residence in their home, and find that it has lifelong consequences for both them and their future families. Katie Featherston, Sprague Graydon, Lauren Bittner, Chloe Csenary, Jessica Tyler Brown.

FOOTLOOSE, 2 stars, rated PG-13. Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small Southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. Years prior, the rural community had experienced a tragedy resulting in the deaths of five local teens. As a result, the town council banned loud music and dance to prevent further incidents of that nature. Ren, not being one to conform, challenges the ban in an attempt to revitalize the town, and along the way falls into a relationship with the daughter of the local minister. Kenny Wormald, Dennis Quaid, Julianne Hough.

Harvard Cinema: 3161 W. Harvard Ave., 673-6604

JACK AND JILL, (NR), rated PG. Jack Sadelstein is a successful advertising executive living in Los angeles with his beautiful wife and kids. Despite his wonderful life, there is an annual event which Jack dreads as it approaches every year, which is the Thanksgiving visit from his passive-agressive, needy and maddening identical twin sister, Jill. She threatens to turn his enjoyable life upside down with a holiday visit each year. Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino. NEW THIS WEEK

COURAGEOUS, 1 1/2 stars, rated PG-13. Four men, one calling – To protect and serve. Adam, Nathan and their law enforcement partners are confident, focused and ready to take on the worst the world has to offer in the workplace. However, when tragedy hits home they are left struggling with their hopes, fears, faith and their ability to be good fathers to children that need more support and parenting than they have previously provided. Alex Kendrick, Ben Davies, Ken Bevel, Kevin Downes.

PUSS IN BOOTS in 3D, 3 stars, rated PG. A chronicle of the early career of Puss as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and street savvy Kitty Softpaws to save his town from evil. Featuring the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton.

Star ratings: 4 stars – Excellent, 3 stars – Good, 2 stars – Fair, 1 star – Poor, (NR) – No rating available