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Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG, 82 minutes) When a technologically competent kitty goes rogue, the two pet species must bury the hatchet and align forces to save their human masters. Regal Seminole Square 4 

Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13, 98 minutes) Disney Channel eye-candy Zac Efron delves into an introspective character whose future college plans are cut short by the loss of his brother, leading him to a strange encounter with the afterlife. Carmike Cinema 6 

Despicable Me (PG, 95 minutes) Steve Carrell voices an evil genius whose plot to steal the moon is threatened by a greater challenge, three orphans who want him to be their father. Carmike Cinema 6

Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13, 110 minutes) Ambitious executive Paul Rudd invites weirdo Steve Carrell to his boss’ traditional “idiots’ dinner” in hopes of winning brownie points, but encounters more misadventures than he intended. Carmike Cinema 6

Eat Pray Love (PG-13, 133 minutes) Julia Roberts stars as a modern-day divorcée who responds to mid-life crisis by embarking on a globetrotting voyage of self-discovery. Regal Seminole Square 4

The Expendables (R, 103 minutes) Sylvester Stallone returns to the action scene leading a pack of mercenaries to assassinate a South American dictator, until a web of betrayal reveals itself and a new life-saving mission emerges. Carmike Cinema 6 

Grown Ups (PG-13, 102 minutes). Five old buddies, played by former "SNL"ers David Spade, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, as well as Chris Rock and Kevin James, gather for a Fourth of July victory lap after the death of their high school basketball coach. Carmike Cinema 6

Inception (PG-13, 148 minutes) Leonardo DiCaprio is on the run for his unique ability to steal valuable information from a person’s subconscious, but he can earn salvation if he and his team can perform the opposite: planting an idea to commit the perfect psychic crime. Carmike Cinema 6

The Kids Are Alright (R, 104 minutes) Two teenage children seek out their biological father and invite him into their family, built from his genetic donation by their two mothers, Annette Benning and Julianne Moore. Regal Downtown Mall 6 

Lottery Ticket (PG-13, 95 minutes) A young boy from the block wins the lottery and must outlast a holiday weekend with his scheming neighbors before he can cash in his prize. Opening Friday

Middle Men (R, 105 minutes) Inspired by a true story, Luke Wilson is an unassuming businessman who falls in with a raunchy crowd and becomes filthy rich in the pioneer age of internet porn. Opening Friday

Nanny McPhee Returns (PG, 100 minutes) Emma Thompson and her unflattering prosthesis reprise the role of a nanny who rescues a distressed family with fun and fantasy. Opening Friday

The Other Guys (PG-13, 107 minutes) Mismatched police partners, nerdy Will Ferrell and tough guy Mark Wahlberg, hit the streets in an attempt to fill the shoes of the city’s celebrity-status veteran cops. Carmike Cinema 6 

Piranha 3D (PG-13, 89 minutes) A traditional spring break party in the town of Lake Victoria is cut short when a sudden underwater tremor releases a pack of man-eating fish. The terror and gore are amplified in 3D for your viewing pleasure. 

Ramona and Beezus (G, 90 minutes) Disney darling Selena Gomez stars in the film adaptation of the classic Beverly Cleary children’s book. Opening Friday

Salt (PG-13, 100 minutes) With a release ironically coinciding with real current events, this spy thriller portrays Angelina Jolie as a loyal CIA operative accused of being a Russian sleeper spy. Opening Friday

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (PG-13, 113 minutes) Once again playing an endearing lovesick nerd, Michael Cera faces off against seven evil ex-boyfriends in a video game-esque showdown to win his dream girl, whose hair color changes with every scene. Regal Downtown Mall 6 

Step Up 3-D (PG-13, 97 minutes) Street dancing friends from the underground face a challenge from the world’s best hip-hop performers. The same story, just global and more in-your-face. Carmike Cinema 6 

Toy Story 3 (G, 103 minutes) Read the full C-VILLE review hereRegal Seminole Square 4

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13, 124 minutes) Tween royalty Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner return to the third installment of the Twilight Saga for more danger, supernatural species rivalry and love triangles. Regal Seminole Square 4

Vampires Suck (PG-13, 80 minutes) In a Scary Movie-style spoof on the vampire flick franchise, a human teen girl must choose between two supernatural love interests before prom night. Opening Wednesday


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