Movies Released February 17, 2006

Friday, February 17

Eight Below PG

Inspired by a true story, Eight Below is an exciting action-adventure about loyalty and the bonds of friendship set in the extreme wilderness of Antarctica. The film tells the story of three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Jason Biggs), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions in Antarctica. During the harsh, Antarctic winter, the dogs must struggle for survival alone in the intense frozen wilderness for over 6 months.
Frank Marshall, Paul Walker, Todd LIeberman, Roy Lee, Jason Biggs, David Hoberman, Christine Iso, Masaru Kakutani
Drama Action Adventure
98 mins

Winter Passing R

A reclusive novelist (Ed Harris) hasn't seen his daughter (Zooey Deschanel) in years. When she returns home after the long absence, she finds a house full of strangers, including a wandering loner (Will Ferrell) and one of her father's ex-students (Amelia Warner).
Ed Harris, Will Ferrell, Adam Rapp, Zooey Deschanel, David Koplan, Amelia Warner, Jennifer Dana
Drama

Flicka PG

Based on the novel by Mary O'Hara, the updated "Flicka" is set against the backdrop of a modern-day ranch in Wyoming. It tells the story of Katie (Lohman), a teenager who dreams of running her family's ranch, much to the dismay of her father (McGraw). Katie finds a wild horse she names Flicka and claims it as her own.
Gil Netter, Lawrence Konner, Ryan Kwanten, Mark D. Rosenthal, Danny Pino, Tim McGraw, Alison Lohman, Michael Mayer
Drama Remake Sports
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Freedomland R

The aftermath of a carjacking becomes a racially charged media sensation.
Joe Roth, Anthony Mackie, Julianne Moore, Ron Eldard, Charles Newirth, Scott Rudin, Richard Baratta, Richard Price
Drama Crime

Date Movie PG-13

The twisted minds behind "Scary Movie" - screenwriters Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg - this time skewer the romantic comedy genre. The new film tells the story of a hopeless romantic Julia Jones (Alyson Hannigan), who has finally met the man of her dreams, the very British Grant Fockyerdoder (Adam Campbell). But before they can have their big "Big Fat Greek Wedding", they'll have to "Meet The Parents", hook-up with "The Wedding Planner", and contended with Grant's friend Andy - a spectacularly beautiful woman who wants to put an end to her "Best Friend's Wedding".
Fred Willard, Aaron Seltzer, Paul Schiff, Jason Friedberg, Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Eddie Griffin, Jennifer Coolidge
Comedy Romance

Friday, February 17