“The Hangover” is a smart, funny movie, and audiences are liking it, too. The buddy flick scored high at the box office this weekend, even though it’s been out for two weeks. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:

1. The Hangover, $32.79M
2. Up, $30.76M
3. The Taking of Pelham 123, $23.37M
4. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, $9.61M
5. Land of the Lost, $8.99M
6. Imagine That, $5.50M
7. Star Trek, $5.45M
8. Terminator: Salvation, $4.78M
9. Angels & Demons, $4.11M
10. Drag Me to Hell, $3.93M

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New in theaters this weekend are a couple of very different movies, featuring John Travolta as a bad guy and Eddie Murphy as a clueless dad:

The Taking of Pelham 123 (R). It’s a little sad watching John Travolta play a bad guy and thinking about all the grief he’s had this year after losing his son. Still, this movie has couple of great character studies, with Travolta and also Denzel Washington as a subway navigator who’s forced into a take charge position. [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [World Premiere Pics] [Official Site]

Imagine That (PG). It’s a familiar story of a distant dad (Eddie Murphy) bonding with his little girl (Yara Shahidi), but the two share some sweet moments. And Thomas Haden Church plays a goofy Native American character – well, sort of! [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]

In limited release: "Call of the Wild 3D"; "Food, Inc."; and "Moon." "Away We Go" expands this weekend, as well.

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I saw “Terminator Salvation” yesterday and loved it. Tomorrow, it’s “Night at the Museum,” and I’ll report back with a review. Here’s what’s new in theaters this weekend:

Terminator Salvation (PG-13). Christian Bale takes on the role of John Connor, leading a group of resistance fighters against the non-stop Terminators. [Film Gecko Review] Trailer] [53 Images] [Official Site]

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG). When the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations, the pieces are moved into federal storage at the Smithsonian, causing security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) to go on a rescue mission for Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and Octavius (Steve Coogan). Also being shown in IMAX theaters. [Preview and Shawn Levy Interview] [Official Site]

Dance Flick (PG-13). It’s a “Scary Movie”-type flick, only parodying dance movies like “Step Up,” “You Got Served,” and “Flashdance,” with the Damon Wayans, Jr. treatment. [Official Site]

Opening in limited release: The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story, Burma VJ, The Brothers Bloom (expands), Easy Virtue, The Girlfriend Experience

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The long-awaited "Angels & Demons" is in theaters right now, along with Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody in "The Brothers Bloom." Here’s the rundown:

Angels & Demons (PG-13). When Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) discovers the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood called the Illuminati, it could pose a serious threat to the Catholic church and the world. A fun look inside the mysteries of the Vatican. [Film Gecko Links] [Official Site]

The Brothers Bloom (PG-13). Con-men brothers Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody go on a cross-global adventure. [Preview & Trailer] [2-Minute Clip] [Official Site]

Management (R ). Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, and Woody Harrelson star in this romantic comedy about two people trying to find their place in the world. [Jennifer Aniston at the NYC Screening] [Official Site]

Image: Angels and Demons, Sony Pictures Releasing, 2009

Hugh Jackman and his alter-ego Wolverine grabbed the top spot at the box office this weekend, with Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner coming in a distant second, and “Fast & Furious” dropping off the list to 11th place. Check out the numbers from Box Office Mojo:

1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine, $85.05M
2. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, $15.41M
3. Obsessed, $12.05M
4. 17 Again, $6.36M
5. Monsters vs. Aliens, $5.80M
6. The Soloist, $5.65M
7. Earth, $4.34M
8. Hannah Montana: The Movie, $4.16M
9. Fighting, $4.01M
10. State of Play, $2.76M

Image: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, TM and Copyright 20th Century Fox Film Corp., 2009

New on DVD this week is “Bride Wars,” a friendship comedy starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway as two friends who end up scheduling their weddings on the same day. For some unknown reason, it all goes sour and their friendship implodes.

While “Bride Wars” isn’t one of my favorite movies this year (read my review here), it’s fun to see these two gals on screen together, and the movie is a lighthearted look at friends and weddings and how wacky things can get. Check out this clip of Kate Hudson jogging – or rather, not jogging – in the park.

If you’re a fan of Robert Downey, Jr., Channing Tatum or Beyonce, then you should plan a trip to the theater this weekend. Take a peek, and let me know what YOU plan on seeing!

The Soloist (PG-13). Robert Downey, Jr. plays a reporter who bonds with a homeless, schizophrenic musician played by Jamie Foxx. [Trailer] [Official Site]

Fighting (PG-13). It’s the story of a small-town boy (Channing Tatum) who goes to NYC and gets caught up in the underworld of streetfighting and a scam artist (Terrence Howard). [Trailer] [Official Site]

Obsessed (PG-13). Heroes‘ Ali Larter starts stalking co-worker Idris Elba. That’s a really bad thing to do, seeing as he’s married to no-holds-barred Beyonce. [Clip & Trailer] [Official Site]

Opening in limited release: Mickey Rourke’s "The Informers" (NY), "Mutant Chronicles" (NY, LA, see photos here), "Baby on Board," "Empty Nest" (NY), "The Garden" (LA), "Il Divo" (NY), "Throw Down Your Heart" (NY), and "Tyson" (NY, LA).

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Julia Roberts returns to theaters today! Along with a couple of bromantic pals and Nicolas Cage in a numbers-centric mystery. What are YOU seeing this weekend?

Duplicity. Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are spies on opposite sides who just might end up working together for their own goals. Or not. Rated PG-13. [Preview] [Trailer] [Official Site]

I Love You, Man. Paul Rudd needs a best friend and a best man for his wedding. So he goes on the prowl and lands a bromance with Jason Segel. Rated R. [Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]

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Hey, Jonas Brothers fans! The boys hit the theater today – and in 3D, too! Plus a few street fighters and Harrison Ford. Here’s what’s new in theaters today:

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. If you have an IMAX theater near you, that would be the place to see this movie. But I’m sure it’ll be fun in regular theaters, too. [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. Organized crime, slum districts in Bangkok, and, of course, lots of kick-ass fighting are the stars of this movie. Oh, and Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein and Neal McDonough. [Official Site]

Crossing Over. Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta and Ashley Judd star in this gritty drama about immigrants in Los Angeles. “Crash” all over again? [IMDB Page]

Echelon Conspiracy. Shane West, Edward Burns and Ving Rhames star in this action thriller about, what else, a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the world! [Official Site]

Jason Voorhees and his frightening "Friday the 13th" axed the box office this weekend, pulling in numbers far ahead of second place, "He’s Just Not That Into You." Here’s the rundown from IMDB.com:

1. Friday the 13th, $42.24M
2. He’s Just Not That Into You, $19.61M
3. Taken, $19.25M
4. Confessions of a Shopaholic, $15.40M
5. Coraline, $15.00M
6. Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $11.70M
7. The International, $10.00M
8. The Pink Panther 2, $9.00M
9. Slumdog Millionaire, $7.15M
10. Push, $6.93M

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