For Friday through Jan. 26

UNDERWORLD AWAKENING in standard and 3D, (NR), rated R. Selene escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both vampires and lycans and are waging war to eradicate both immortal clans. Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James. NEW THIS WEEK

HAYWIRE, 3 stars, rated R. A female covert ops specialist, who works in the deadly world of international espionage operatives, strikes back after finding that she has been double-crossed by someone close to her in the agency. Gina Curano, Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas, Antonio Banderas, Bill Paxton, Channing Tatum. NEW THIS WEEK

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED, 1 1/2 stars, rated G. While on a luxury cruise, Alvin, Simon, Theodore and the Chipettes are up to their usual antics until the become “chipwrecked” on a deserted island. While Dave frantically searches for his chipmunks, the gang embarks on an island adventure full of surprises and lessons. Jason Lee, anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Justin Long, Amy Poehler.

CONTRABAND, 2 stars, rated R. To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to acquire millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi, Ben Foster, J.K. Simmons, Lukas Haas.

JOYFUL NOISE, 1 1/2 stars, rated PG-13. An unlikely partnership is formed between two strong-willed women in order to save a small-town gospel choir and win a national choir competition. Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Courtney B. Vance, Jeremy Jordan, Keke Palmer.

THE DEVIL INSIDE, 1 star, rated R. While trying to help her institutionalized mother, a young woman travels to Rome where she befriends two young priests/exorcists and finds herself wrapped up in a world of demons, possessions and madness. Fernanda Andrade, Simon Quarterman, Evan Helmuth, Suzan Crowley.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL, 3 stars, rated PG-13. The IMF is shut down when it is implicated in a global terrorist bombing plot. Ghost Protocol is implicated and Ethan Hunt, along with his new team, must go undercover to clear their organization's name. Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Tom Wilkinson, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames.

WE BOUGHT A ZOO, 2 1/2 stars, rated PG. A widowed father buys a dilapidated zoo in the hopes of making a fresh start with his life and family. While facing enormous odds to keep the zoo open, he must recommit to his children and their new life. Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Hayden Church, Elle Fanning, Angus Macfayden.

WAR HORSE, 2 stars, rated PG. Set against the backdrop of rural England during World War I, this is the story of a horse named Joey, and the young man, Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully separated, the tale follows Joey's journey through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of those he meets. Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David Thewlis.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: GAME OF SHADOWS, 1 1/2 stars, rated PG-13. Sherlock Holmes and his trusted longtime companion, Dr. Watson, match wits and face off against their arch-nemesis, the criminal genius Moriarty. Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Stephen Fry, Jared Harris, Rachel McAdams.

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN in standard and 3D 3 1/2 stars, rated PG. TinTin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship, commanded by Haddock's ancestor. They, however, aren't the only ones looking for the lost fortune.

HUGO in 3D, 3 stars, rated PG. Set in 1930s Paris, this is the story of an orphan that lives in a busy train station. Hugo, the orphan, soon becomes involved in a mystery that revolves around his late father and an automaton.

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

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in standard and 3D, 4 stars, rated G. Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman, is taken prisoner by a hideous beast in his castle. Despite her situation, Belle befriends members of the castle's enchanted staff, and slowly learns to see beneath the harsh exterior of the beast, finding the heart and soul of a prince. Featuring the voices of Robby Benson, Paige O'Hara, David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Orbach, Angela Lansbury. NEW THIS WEEK

RED TAILS, 2 stars, rated PG-13. A crew of African American pilots from the Tuskegee training program, after having faced segregation while kept mainly on the ground during World War II, are called into action to test their skills in combat. Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Bryan Cranston, Davie Oyelowo. NEW THIS WEEK

EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE, (NR), Oskar is convinced that his father, killed in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, has left a final message for him hidden in the city. Prompted to find a the lock that fits a mysterious key found in his father's closet, Oskar travels the five boroughs on a journey that transcends his personal loss and gives him a greater understanding of the world that exists around him. Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Max von Sydow, Viola Davis. NEW THIS WEEK

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