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Dinner and a Movie: 'This Means War' and Casa Mia
Enjoy dinner and a new movie coming out this weekend.
Looking to take in dinner and a movie in the Media Patch area this weekend? Here is a rundown of what movies are opening for the week of Feb. 17, what critics are saying and where to see them.
Romance
The Movie: This Means War, a romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine, hit theaters on Valentine's Day. Critics are down on the film, but those who have seen it seem to have kinder things to say.
"Lots of action scenes for men and love/romance for women ... lots of laughs, especially from Chelsea Handler ... a great date night movie." - says carolyn563 on Rotten Tomatoes
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Friday Saturday Sunday Regal Edgmont Square 10 2 p.m., 4:50 p.m. 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
2 p.m., 4:50 p.m. 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. 2 p.m., 4:50 p.m. 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. AMC Granite Run 8 10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
11:05 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:45 p.m. 10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
The Dinner: If you plan to check out this movie, you might want to get dinner at Casa Mia too. Check out our restaurant review here.
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Action
The Movie: Comic book movie sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengence has not yet been screened for critics, but some viewers are enthusiastic about Nic Cage's second turn as a firey superhero.
"Nicolas Cage was the best thing about the original, so I'm willing to give it a try." - says Marcus W on Rotten Tomatoes
Friday Saturday Sunday Regal Edgmont Square 10 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. AMC Granite Run 8 11:15 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
The Dinner: If you plan to check out this movie, you might want to get dinner at Uno Chicago Grill. Check out our restaurant review next door here.
Family
The Movie: Family-friendly film The Secret World of Arrietty, which retells the story of The Borrowers, is being looked forward to by critics and moviegoers alike.
"This was stunning. I saw it just days after going to the Ghibli Museum in Japan, and it was breathtaking." - says Luke B on Rotten Tomatoes
Friday Saturday Sunday Regal Edgmont Square 10 1:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
1:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m. 1:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m. AMC Granite Run 8 Not Playing Not Playing Not Playing
The Dinner: If you plan to check out this movie, you might want to get dinner at Winner's Circle.
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