Blast From The Past

Who's in it? : Brendan Frasier, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek and Dave Foley.

What's it about? : Brendan Fraser emerges from the bomb shelter where he's spent his life, sparking a romantic comedy.(Los Angeles Times synopsis by Richard Cromelin)

Rating : PG-13, for brief language, sex and drug references

Is it worth it? : Nothing phoenomenal, but entertaining for what it's worth. If you've got nothing better to do for two hours...

Message in a Bottle

Who's in it? : Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul Newman, John Savage and Illeana Douglas

What's it about? : After a stroll on the beach, Robin Wright discovers a message in a bottle that has come to the shore, and becomes destined to find the helplessly romantic author.

Rating : PG-13, for a scene of sexuality

Is it worth it? : Yes, but it may become slow very quickly to those that don't particularly enjoy the genre, or even to those that do.

My Favorite Martian

Who's in it? : Jeff Daniels, Christopher Lloyd, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah and Ray Walston

What's it about? : Jeff Daniels and Christopher Lloyd are earthling and alien, respectively, in this adaptation of the '60s TV series. (Los Angeles Times synopsis by Richard Cromelin)

Rating : No Rating

Is it worth it? : Oh yes. Fans of the show will appreciate this one, although the humour is sure to attract the youth as well.