Diane Keaton is one of America's finest actresses, and Mandy Moore has continued to emerge as an engaging cinematic presence. Thus, critics say it's especially disappointing that Because I Said So, a dramedy about the dating woes of a mother and daughter, is so derivative. Keaton stars as a mom who is overly involved in Moore's love life, in the hopes of helping her avoid past mistakes. The pundits say the actors in Because do the best they can with the material, which isn't much, since the script is slight and shrill. The folks behind The Messengers are sending a missive to audiences by not screening the film for critics. The message is this: the movie probably isn't any good. Directed by the Pang brothers, the film stars Dylan McDermott and Penelope Ann Miller as a couple whose children see dead people; evil goings-on ensue. Find out what else is playing this week.

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Because I Said So -- Starring Diane Keaton & Mandy Moore, directed by Michael Lehmann

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The Messengers -- Starring Dylan McDermott & Penelope Ann Miller, directed by Oxide Pang & Danny Pang

91%

An Unreasonable Man -- Directed by Henriette Mantel & Steve Skrovan

36%

The Situation -- Starring Connie Nielsen & Peter Eyre, directed by Philip Haas

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UPCOMING -- Hannibal Rising, Norbit, The Lives of Others

75%

Catch a Fire -- Starring Derek Luke & Tim Robbins, directed by Phillip Noyce Compare Prices

31%

Flyboys -- Starring Jean Reno & James Franco, directed by Tony Bill Compare Prices

48%

Open Season -- Directed by Roger Allers, Jill Culton, & Anthony Stacchi Compare Prices

22%

The Marine -- Starring John Cena & Kelly Carlson, directed by John Bonito Compare Prices

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UPCOMING -- Flags of Our Fathers, Hollywoodland, The Science of Sleep

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IN THEATERS
VENUS (89%)
Starring Peter O'Toole & Jodie Whittaker, directed by Roger Michell

Consensus
Audiences may attend to witness Peter O'Toole's Oscar-worthy performance, but they'll also be treated to a humane, tender exploration of maturing with both dignity and irreverence.

ON VIDEO/DVD
CATCH A FIRE (75%)
Starring Derek Luke & Tim Robbins, directed by Phillip Noyce

Consensus
No stranger to the political thriller, director Phillip Noyce tackles apartheid and terrorism with experienced gusto, while Derek Luke and Tim Robbins hand in nuanced performances.

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