Kam’s Kapsules by Kam Williams

The Adjustment Bureau (PG-13 for sexuality, brief profanity, and a violent image). Science fiction thriller about a politician (Matt Damon) frustrated by fate while pursuing an affair with a ballet dancer (Emily Blunt). Cast includes Anthony Mackie, Lisa Thoreson, and Michael Kelly, with cameos by Jon Stewart and Chuck Scarborough.

Barney’s Version (R for profanity and some sexuality). Screen adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s picaresque novel of the same name featuring Paul Giamatti as a heavy drinking cigar smoking politically incorrect TV producer doing his best to reflect upon his life despite the limitations of advanced Alzheimer’s. With two-time Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman and nominee Minnie Driver.

Battle: Los Angeles (PG-13 for profanity, scenes of destruction, and sustained, intense violence). Apocalyptic, sci-fi flick about a Marine platoon which represents the last hope for humanity in the wake of an alien invasion. Cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Ne-Yo, Bridget Moynihan, and Cory Hardrict.

Beastly (PG-13 for profanity, crudeness, drug references, and violence). Modern day take on Beauty and the Beast reimagined as an urban tale about a school bully (Alex Pettyfer) who finds himself transformed into an ugly monster when a Goth classmate (Mary-Kate Olsen) casts a spell on him. To undo the curse, he must find a woman (Vanessa Hudgens) willing to love him in this hideous state. Cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and Rhiannon Moller-Trotter.

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13 for sexual humor and brief violence). Martin Lawrence returns for third go-round as a cross dressing undercover FBI Agent at an all-girls school where his 17-year-old stepson (Brandon T. Jackson) witnessed a murder. Cast includes Dr. Ken Jeong, Sherri Shepherd, Faizon Love, Jessica Lucas, Michelle Ang, and Portia Doubleday.

Biutiful (R for profanity, nudity, disturbing images, drug use, and some sexuality). Bittersweet drama, set in Barcelona, about the effort of a tormented terminally ill criminal (Javier Bardem) who has a couple months to live to reconcile with his philandering, bipolar ex-wife (Maricel Alvarez) and to provide for his kids’ care in the wake of his demise. With Hanaa Bouchaib, Guillermo Estrella, and Eduard Fernandez. In English and Spanish with subtitles.

Black Swan (R for graphic sexuality, disturbing violent images, profanity, and drug use). Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler) directs this psychological thriller set in New York City about a couple of ballet dancers (Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis) competing to land the lead role in a production of Swan Lake. With Vincent Kassel and Oscar nominees Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder.

Blue Valentine (R for profanity, a beating, and graphic sexuality). Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling co-star in this drama deconstructing the disintegration of the once blissful marriage of a contentious couple with a young child (Faith Wladyka). With Ben Shenkman, Jen Jones, and Mike Vogel.

Cedar Rapids (R for sexuality, vulgarity, profanity, and drug use). Raunchy buddy comedy about a repressed insurance salesman (Ed Helms) who turns a new leaf at a convention in Iowa where he is pressured to loosen up by a couple of party animals (John C. Reilly and Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) and a seductive colleague (Anne Heche). With Stephen Root and Rob Corddry.

Drive Angry 3-D (R for nudity, grisly images, graphic sexuality, gory violence, and pervasive profanity). Nicolas Cage stars in this supernatural thriller about a fugitive from Hell intent on rescuing his infant granddaughter from the gang of goons who murdered his daughter. Cast includes Amber Heard, William Fitchner, and David Morse.

Gnomeo and Juliet (G). Animated Disney update of the Shakespeare classic as a tale of forbidden love between a couple of star-crossed lawn ornaments (James McAvoy and Emily Blunt) from feuding families. Featuring voiceovers by Jason Statham, Michael Caine, Ozzy Ozbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Dolly Parton, with songs by Lady Gaga and Sir Elton John.

The Grace Card (PG-13 for violence and mature themes). Morality play set in Memphis chronicling the combustible relationship between a racist white cop (Michael Joiner) assigned to share a police car with an African American partner (Mike Higgenbottom) who also happens to be a minister. With Lou Gossett, Jr., Cindy Hodge, and Joy Parmer Moore.

Hall Pass (R for profanity, sexuality, drug use, graphic nudity, and pervasive crude humor). Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis co-star in this comedy about a couple of best friends stuck in stale marriages who are given a week of freedom by their wives (Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate) with a promise of no questions asked. Cast includes Richard Jenkins, talk show host Joy Behar, comedienne Kathy Griffin, retired Red Sox great Dwight Evans, and J.B. Smoove.

I Am Number Four (PG-13 for profanity, violence, and intense action sequences). Science fiction thriller about a teenage fugitive (Alex Pettyfer) from another planet who tries to hide from the ruthless alien assassins on his trail in an idyllic Ohio town where he falls in love with a local woman (Dianna Agron). With Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, and Jake Abel.

Just Go with It (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality, partial nudity, drug references, and pervasive crude humor). Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston co-star in this romantic comedy about a plastic surgeon who asks his assistant to pose as his estranged wife in order to convince his young girlfriend (Brooklyn Decker) that he’s really married. Cast includes Nicole Kidman, Dave Matthews, Kevin Nealon, Heidi Montag, Rachel Dratch, and Dan Patrick.

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G). Concert film featuring performances from the singing sensation’s 2010 “My World Tour” interspliced with footage from his childhood home movies.

The King’s Speech (R for profanity). Drama set in the twenties recounting the rise to power of shy and retiring King George VI (Colin Firth) with the help of the therapist (Geoffrey Rush) who helped his majesty suppress his stutter. With Claire Bloom as Queen Mary, Michael Gambon as King George V, and Oscar nominee Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth.

Mars Needs Moms (PG for sci-fi action and scenes of peril). Intergalactic animated adventure about a 9 year-old boy (Seth Green) who comes to appreciate his mother (Joan Cusack) only after she is abducted by Martians. Voice cast includes Dan Fogler, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams and Raymond, Ryan and Robert Ochoa.

Rango (PG for crude humor, mild epithets, action, and smoking). Computer animated adventure about a chameleon (Johnny Depp) who dreams about morphing into the sheriff of an Old West town plagued by bandits. Voice cast includes Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, and Bill Nighy.

Red Riding Hood (PG-13 for violence, terror, and some sensuality). Overhaul of the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale as a gothic love triangle in which a young woman (Amanda Seyfried) with two suitors (Shiloh Fernandez and Max Irons) learns that her sister has been slain under a full moon by the werewolf prowling the forest surrounding their village. With Virginia Madsen, Julie Christie, Gary Oldman, and Billy Burke.

Take Me Home Tonight (R for profanity, sexuality, and drug use). Retro comedy, set in 1988, about an underachieving MIT grad (Topher Grace) working in a video store who attempts to impress the girl of his dreams (Teresa Palmer) by telling her that he’s an investment banker. With Anna Faris, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Dan Fogler.

True Grit (PG-13 for intense violence and disturbing images). Coen Brothers’ remake of the Western movie about a U.S. Marshal (Jeff Bridges) who helps a 14-year-old girl (Hailee Steinfeld) track down her father’s murderer (Josh Brolin). With Barry Pepper, Ed Corbin, and Oscar-winner Matt Damon.

Unknown (PG-13 for violence, brief sexuality, and intense action sequences). Psychological thriller about a doctor (Liam Neeson) who awakens from a coma after a car accident in Berlin to discover that a stranger (Aidan Quinn) has not only assumed his identity but has even managed to trick his wife (January Jones). With Frank Langella, Diane Kruger, and Bruno Ganz. In English, German, and Arabic with subtitles.

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