New Movie Releases February 29th, 2008

List below shows all new movies released in theaters on February 29th, 2008, including both wide and limited movie releases.

The Accidental Husband

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.6 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Romance/Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Griffin Dunne
Actors: Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth, Sam Shepard, Lindsay Sloane, Justina Machado
Plot: A talk-show host encourages a listener to break up with her boyfriend, and
when she does, he wants revenge.

Chicago 10

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Anime
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Brett Morgen
Actors: Hank Azaria, Dylan Baker, Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo, Roy Scheider, Liev Schreiber

City of Men ( Cidade dos Homens )

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama/Crime
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Paulo Morelli
Actors: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Rodrigo dos Santos, Jonathan Haagensen, Camila Monteiro, Naima Silva

Jar City ( Mýrin )

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: Other
Genre: Crime/Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Actors: Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir, Atli Rafn Sigurðsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld
Plot: A Small town policeman investigates a murder that leads him into believe that the victim is linked to a series of crimes from the past, along side with reluctant victims, cops and partners in crime.

Little Chenier: A Cajun Story

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Bethany Ashton Wolf
Actors: Johnathon Schaech, Frederick Koehler, Tamara Braun, Jeremy Davidson, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Mulkey
Plot: A story of a young man who lives a simple life on a houseboat in the Louisiana bayou with his mentally handicapped brother until one is accused of a crime in the small town.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Romance
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Justin Chadwick
Actors: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess, Kristin Scott Thomas, Mark Rylance
Plot: Two sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett Johansson) 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 (Eric Bana). The girls are thrust into the dangerous and thrilling world that 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 an illegitimate child. 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.

Penelope

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Mark Palansky
Actors: Christina Ricci, Reese Witherspoon, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Simon Woods
Plot: A modern day fabel about a young woman who ventures off to find true love and break the family curse.

Puffball ( Devil's Eyeball, The )

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Fantasy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Actors: Kelly Reilly, Miranda Richardson, Rita Tushingham, William Houston, Donald Sutherland, Tina Kellegher

Razzle Dazzle

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Darren Ashton
Actors: Ben Miller, Kerry Armstrong, Shayni Notelovitz, Denise Roberts, Sheridan Rynne, Kerry-Ann Thoo

Semi-Pro

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Sport
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Kent Alterman
Actors: Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Maura Tierney, Will Arnett, Andy Richter
Plot: Jackie Moon, owner, promoter and player for the ABA Flint Tropics is ecstatic to learn that the ABA is soon to merged with the NBA, but learns that only the top three teams will be chosen. Not bothered by a lack of talent or fans, Moon will rely on his star player Clarance "Coffee" Brown and ex-NBA champion Monix to get the Tropics to #3.

The Unforeseen

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 2.3 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Laura Dunn
Actors: Willie Nelson, Robert Redford, Ann Richards, Gary Bradley, Judah Folkman, William Greider

Vivere

Theatrical Release Date: 02/29/2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: German
Genre: Drama/Romance
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Angelina Maccarone
Actors: Hannelore Elsner, Esther Zimmering, Kim Schnitzer, Egbert Jan Weeber, Aykut Kayacik, Inger Hansen

Homeland Security

Theatrical Release Date: 02/28/2008
Overall Rating: 2.1 out of 4 stars
Director: George Gallo
Actors: Meg Ryan, Antonio Banderas, Colin Hanks, Selma Blair

Sovereignty

Theatrical Release Date: 02/28/2008
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Jonathan Sale
Actors: Heather Dilly, John Dominici, Jonathan Sale, Sandra Shipley, Matt Seidman
Plot: A short parable about the ease of and cost of ignoring your fellow man.

Alcatraz Reunion

Theatrical Release Date: 02/26/2008
Overall Rating: 2.4 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Crime
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: John Paget
Actors: John Dekker, Armando Mendoza, John Cantwell, Darwin Coon, John Banner, Bernie Bush
Plot: Ex-guards & inmates reunite for Alcatraz's 70th anniversary.

Barbie Mariposa and Her Butterfly Fairy Friends

Theatrical Release Date: 02/26/2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Animation/Family
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Conrad Helten
Actors: Chiara Zanni, Tabitha St. Germain, Kathleen Barr, Erin Mathews, Nicole Oliver, Alessandro Juliani
Plot: Elina (Barbie) tells the story of Mariposa, a beautiful butterfly fairy who doesn't seem to fit in her own hometown kingdom of Flutterfield... but becomes a true hero when she ventures outside the safety of her own world to find a cure for Queen Marabella, who has fallen ill due to a mysterious poison.

Inside

Theatrical Release Date: 02/26/2008
Overall Rating: 1.8 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Horror/Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Jeff Mahler
Actors: Nicholas D'Agosto, Cheryl White, Kevin Kilner, Leighton Meester, Larry Sullivan, Robert Clotworthy
Plot: When a young man with a disturbing hobby of following strangers winds up in the home of a grieving couple who has recently lost their young son, an innocent game of discovery turns into a disturbing voyage into desperation, despair and insanity.

Justice League: The New Frontier

Theatrical Release Date: 02/26/2008
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Animation/Action
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Dave Bullock
Actors: David Boreanaz, Miguel Ferrer, Neil Patrick Harris, Keith David, Lucy Lawless, Kyle MacLachlan
Plot: Earth's mightiest heroes join forces to take on a being called The Center that is plotting to annihilate all humans. Set and based upon the silver age of comics during the 1950's and showcasing the origins and formation of the Justice League of America.

Living Hell ( Organizm )

Theatrical Release Date: 02/23/2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Richard Jefferies
Actors: Johnathon Schaech, Erica Leerhsen, James McDaniel, Jason Wiles, Terence Jay, Charissa Allen

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