Movies Opening This Weekend: August 22, 2008

Hamlet 2

Director: Andrew Fleming
Stars: Steve Coogan, Elisabeth Shue, Catherine Keener

The Plot: High school drama teacher Dana Marschz (Coogan) looks to bring his Shakesperian sequel to the stage despite the obstacles in his path — namely, a classroom full of disinterested students, potential budget cuts, and his own lack of talent.

Death Race

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Stars: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson

The Plot: Former NASCAR champ Jensen Ames (Statham) is framed for the murder of his wife, and subsequently sent to a notorious prison overseen by a warden (Allen) who has created the country’s most popular sport: a kill-or-be-killed car race in which her inmates compete for their freedom.

The House Bunny

Director: Fred Wolf
Stars: Anna Faris

The Plot: A Playboy bunny (Faris) who was recently booted from the mansion winds up becoming the new house mother for a sorority in jeopardy.

The Longshots

Director: Fred Durst
Stars: Ice Cube, Keke Palmer

The Plot: Eleven-year-old Jasmine Plummer (KeKe Palmer) looks to become the first female to play in the Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

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