Movies In Theaters February 29, 2008

Here are the movies that will open in theaters nationwide February 29, 2008.

Semi-Pro

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Genre: Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Actors/Actresses: Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre 3000, Will Arnett, Andy Richter

Synopsis: ” The Greatest Fro on Earth” Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) is one-hit wonder who used the profits from the success of his chart-topping song “Love Me Sexy” to achieve his dream of owning a basketball team. This outrageous comedy is set in 1976 against the backdrop of the maverick ABA, a fast-paced, wild and crazy basketball league that rivaled the NBA and made a name for itself with innovations like the three-point shot and slam dunk contest. Moon acts as an “owner, player, and coach” on his team. But Moon’s franchise, the Flint Michigan Tropics, is the worst team in the league and in danger of folding when the ABA announces its plans to merge with the NBA. If they want to survive, Jackie and the Tropics must now do the seemingly impossible — win.

Penelope

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Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Comedy

Rating: PG

Actors, Actresses: Christina Ricci, Reese Witherspoon, James McAvoy, Catherine O’Hara, Peter Dinklage

Synopsis: A modern day romantic tale about a young girl’s inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with “one of her own kind.” The warm and funny adventure leads her to realize the most important life lesson, “I like myself the way I am.” Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family’s estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parent’s futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry… until her curse is revealed. Lemon, a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds he falling for Penelope, but not wanting to disappoint her or to expose his surreptitious ways, he decides to disappear. Fed up by his latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and ventures into the world alone. She finds adventure and Annie, her first friend and becomes the person she was meant to be.

The Other Boleyn Girl

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Genre: Drama, Adaptation

Rating: PG-13

Actors/Actresses: Natalie Portman, Eric Bana, Scarlett Johansson

Synopsis: Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious Father and Uncle to advance the family’s power and status by courting the affections of the King of England. Leaving behind the simplicity of country life, the girls are thrust into the dangerous and thrilling world of court life–and what began as a bid to help their family develops into a ruthless rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the King. Initially, Mary wins King Henry’s favor and becomes his mistress, bearing him two illegitimate children. But Anne, clever, conniving and fearless, edges aside both her sister and Henry’s wife, Queen Katherine of Aragon, in her relentless pursuit of the King. Despite Mary’s genuine feelings for Henry, her sister Anne has her sights set on the ultimate prize; Anne will not stop until she is Queen of England. As the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a King–one driven by ambition, the other by true affection–England is torn apart.