Capsule listing of current releases some new movies

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.


Opening in Hollywood this Week

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" - The "Harry Potter" series concludes as the battle between good and evil wizards erupts into an all-out war. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane. Written by Steve Kloves. Directed by David Yates. In Imax 3-D. (2:10) PG-13.

"If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front" - A documentary examining the radical environmental group Earth Liberation Front through the lens of one member's experiences. Directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman. (1:25) NR.

"Life, Above All" - In South Africa, a 12-year-old girl fights against prejudice and superstition while trying to bring her mother home and keep her family together. With Khomotso Manyaka, Keaobaka Makanyane and Harriet Manamela. Written by Dennis Foon and Oliver Schmitz. Directed by Schmitz. In Pedi with English subtitles. (1:46) PG-13.

"Love Etc." - A documentary following five relationship stories in New York over the course of one year, including a pair of high school sweethearts and a husband and wife of 50 years. Directed by Jill Andresevic. (1:34) NR.

"Lucky" - A wannabe serial killer wins the lottery and finally gets up the nerve to pursue his longtime crush. With Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret and Jeffrey Tambor. Written by Kent Sublette. Directed by Gil Cates Jr. (1:43) R.

"Project Nim" - This documentary tells the story of Nim, a chimpanzee raised and nurtured like a human child as part of an experiment in the 1970s to determine whether an ape could communicate via sign language. Directed by James Marsh. (1:33) PG-13.

"Salvation Boulevard" - A charismatic evangelical preacher captivates a small town, but one of his followers discovers that he has something to hide. With Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Connelly, Pierce Brosnan and Ed Harris. Written by Douglas Stone and George Ratliff. Directed by Ratliff. (1:36) NR.

"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" - In 19th-century China, two girls are bound by a special friendship and communicate through a secret language, while in present-day Shanghai, two of their descendents try to maintain their own relationship. With Gianna Jun, Li Bing Bing and Hugh Jackman. Written by Ron Bass, Angela Workman and Michael Ray. Directed by Wayne Wang. (1:40) PG-13.

"Tabloid" - This documentary recounts a former beauty queen's bizarre obsession with an alleged abduction of a Mormon missionary. With Joyce McKinney, Jackson Shaw and Peter Tory. Directed by Errol Morris. (1:27) R.

"Winnie the Pooh" - The whimsical red-shirted bear and his pals in the Hundred Acre Wood embark on various adventures. With the voices of Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny and John Cleese. Directed by Stephen Anderson and Don Hall. (1:08) G.