Science Fiction or Things To Watch Movies

9 -

Starring: Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly
When 9 (Elijah Wood) springs to life, it finds itself in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist, and the only signs of life are sentient rag dolls like itself and the machines that hunt them. Though it is the youngest of the group, 9 convinces comrades that the only way to survive against the machines is to stop hiding, go on the offensive, and find out why the machines want to destroy them. As 9 and the group learn, the fate of civilization hinges on their success or failure.

Today's Showtimes:

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road - Joliet

The Box -

Starring: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn
A suburban couple, Norma (Cameron Diaz) and Arthur (James Marsden), face a moral dilemma when they receive a gift that bears irrevocable consequences. With the press of a button, their simple wooden box will bestow $1 million; however, a stranger somewhere else will die, at the same time. The box will be theirs for only 24 hours, and as time ticks away, Norma and Arthur confront the depth of their humanity as they consider their choices.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC Loews Norridge 10

4520 N. Harlem Ave. - Norridge

CC Elk Grove Theatre

1050 Arlington Heights Road - Elk Grove Village

The Time Traveler's Wife -

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Arliss Howard, Ron Livingston
Chicago librarian Henry De Tamble (Eric Bana) suffers from a rare genetic disorder that causes him to drift uncontrollably back and forth through time. On one of his sojourns, he meets the love of his life, Claire (Rachel McAdams), and they marry. But the problems and complexities of any relationship are multiplied by Henry's inability to remain in one time and place, so that he and his beloved are continually out of sync.

Today's Showtimes:

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road - Joliet

Astro Boy -

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy
In futuristic Metro City, a brilliant scientist named Tenma builds Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore), a robotic child with super strength, x-ray vision and the ability to fly. Astro Boy sets out to explore the world and find acceptance, and learns what being human is all about. Upon learning that his friends and family in Metro City are in danger, Astro Boy must utilize his incredible powers to save everyone and everything he loves.

Today's Showtimes:

Logan Theatre

2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)

AMC Loews Norridge 10

4520 N. Harlem Ave. - Norridge

Planet 51 -

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman
When astronaut Capt. Charles ``Chuck'' Baker lands on Planet 51, he thinks he's the first lifeform to ever set foot there. Instead, he gets the surprise of his life when he learns that Planet 51 is indeed inhabited by little green people who live in an idyllic version of 1950s America -- complete with a universal fear of alien invasion.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC River East 21

322 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)

Kerasotes Chicago City North 14

2600 N. Western Ave. - Chicago