Here's a sneak peek at what's opening this weekend, including the sci-fi thriller "Source Code" with Jake Gyllenhaal, the animated comedy "HOP," with Russell Brand, and the horror film "Insidious" from the makers of "Paranormal Activity" and "Saw."
Who: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright; directed by Duncan JonesWhat: This action thriller centers on a soldier (Gyllenhaal) who wakes up in the body of an unknown man, on an unknown commuter train to Chicago about to be blown up by a terrorist bomb. He finds out he is part of a government experiment called "Source Code," and it's his mission to find the bomb AND bomber... in 8 minutes.
Who: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria; directed by Tim HillWhat: E.B. (Brand), the Easter Bunny's teenage son, does not want to take over the family business and escapes to Hollywood. In L.A., he's taken in by Fred (Marsden)after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car — and it is NOT a match made in heaven.
Who: Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey; directed by James WanWhat: From makers of "Paranormal Activity" and "Saw" comes another horror story about a small boy who is being haunted by a malevolent spirit.
Who: Rainn Wilson, Liv Tyler, Ellen Page, Kevin Bacon; directed by James GunnWhat: After his estranged wife (Tyler) falls under the influence of a cad (Bacon), an everyday guy (Wilson) transforms himself into a masked vigilante named Crimson Bolt, along with his sidekick Boltie (Page).
'Sucker Punch' (March 25)
Who: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens; directed by Zack SynderWhat: From the wildly creative director "300" and "Watchmen" comes a story about a young girl (Browning) forced into a looney bin by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the facility.
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules' (March 25)
Who: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron; directed by David BowersWhat: Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.
