New in theaters this weekend

Four new films are unreeling this Memorial Day weekend, including the locally screening gory horror tale "Chernobyl Diaries" and "Men in Black III." 

 The details:

CHERNOBYL DIARIES: Starring Shane Van Dyke, about six tourists who visit an abandoned city that was home to the workers at the nuclear reactor and then discover the area is still occupied. Special-effects specialist Bradley Parker made his directing debut. (90 minutes) Bloody images and pervasive language. (R)

I WISH: (B) During this import, a 12-year-old boy (Koki Maeda) believes he can overcome the divorce that separates his parents by harnessing power from a new bullet train line and wishing they were back together. Hirokazu Kore-eda ("After Life") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reviews. (128 minutes) Mile themes, language, smoking. (PG)

MEN IN BLACK III: (NP) Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones return in this sci-fi fantasy in which the partners must stop an extraterrestrial from traveling through time to murder an agent whose death would change history. It will be available in 3-D. Barry Sonnenfeld, who helmed the first two installments, directed. (106 minutes) Sci-fi action, brief suggestive content. (PG-13)

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POLISSE: (B) Karin Viard stars in this European drama about members of the Child Protection Unit of the Parisian police and how the crimes they investigate take a toll on their personal lives. The film, which will be shown with subtitles, won the Jury Prize at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The one-named woman filmmaker Maiwenn ("Pardonnez-moi") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (127 minutes) (Unrated)

 RETURNING FILMS

BATTLESHIP: (B) Liam Neeson and singer-turned-actress Rihanna share the screen in this $200 million action sci-fi epic about a fleet of ships being attacked by otherworldly creatures. Peter Berg ("The Kingdom") directed the patriotic picture, which is based on a war game. (131 minutes) Sequences of violence, action and destruction; language. (PG-13)

BERNIE: (B) Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey star in this dark comedy about a beloved assistant funeral director who agrees to help a rich Texas widow with a sour attitude and tight purse strings. Friends and neighbors question his level of care when someone discovers that the woman has been dead for some time and her demise appears to have been hidden by the seemingly benevolent Bernie. Richard Linklater ("Dazed and Confused") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (104 minutes) Some violent images, brief strong language. (PG-13)

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: (B) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith and Dev Patel star in this exotic tale about some British seniors who travel to India after their retirements. They take residence in a rundown hotel and discover that their lives are changing in unexpected ways. John Madden ("Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (124 minutes) Sexual content and language. (PG-13)

BULLY: (B+) During this timely documentary, director Lee Hirsch tackles the uncomfortable subject of bullying and how it has become a behavioral crisis. The filmmaker follows five youngsters and their families as they try to come to terms with a family member being bullied during the 2009-10 school year. Due to some four-letter profanity, the film originally received an R rating but was cut slightly to obtain a less-restrictive rating that allows younger teens to see it. (99 minutes) Harsh four-letter profanity, unsettling subject matter. (PG-13)

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: (B+) In this creatively rendered chiller, starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison and Fran Kranz, some friends camp in a remote area and then discover the place populated by madmen who seem inspired by "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th." Fan favorite Joss Whedon, who created TV's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly," co-wrote the script with Drew Goddard, who's making his directing debut with this surprise-filled title. (95 minutes) Strong bloody violence and gore, drug use, some sexuality, nudity. (R)

CHIMPANZEE: (B) Tim Allen narrates this Disneynature documentary about a young chimpanzee who's separated from his troop and adopted by a fully grown male. Alastair Fothergill ("African Cats") and Mark Linfield ("Earth") co-directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (93 minutes) Nothing offensive. (G)

DARK SHADOWS: (B) Johnny Depp plays vampire Barnabas Collins in director Tim Burton's campy horror comedy based on the ABC soap (1966-71) about a soulful bloodsucker who returns from the grave in 1972 after being buried alive for two centuries. He must adjust to a whole new world. Jonathan Frid, who played Collins on TV, makes a cameo appearance, as do Lara Parker, David Selby and Kathryn Leigh Scott, who starred as Angelique, Quentin and Maggie/Josette, respectively. Michelle Pfeiffer co-stars. (113 minutes) Comic horror violence, sexual content, some drug use, smoking, language. (PG-13)

DARLING COMPANION: (C) Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline star in this comedy drama about an empty-nest couple whose relationship is pushed to the breaking point when the husband loses his wife's beloved rescued dog in a remote area and then can't locate the canine. Dianne Wiest and Richard Jenkins co-star. Lawrence Kasdan ("The Big Chill") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (103 minutes) Mild language, racy humor. (PG-13)

THE DICTATOR: (B) Big-screen provocateur Sasha Baron Cohen co-stars with Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley and John C. Reilly in this outrageous satire about a military leader who believes his subjects enjoy his oppressive rule. Larry Charles ("Borat") directed. (83 minutes) Crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language, violent images. (R)

ELLES: (C+) In this racy French import, starring Juliette Binoche ("The English Patient"), a journalist agrees to write a magazine article on student prostitution. She becomes familiar with two girls, is shaken by the unsettling encounters she's permitted to watch, and decides to make changes in her roles as wife and mother. It is being shown with subtitles. Malgoska Szumowska ("Stranger") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (96 minutes) Explicit sexual content. (NC-17)

FIRST POSITION: (B+) Director Bess Kargman's documentary follows six young dancers during the Youth America Grand Prix, a prestigious ballet competition. The footage shows the physical and emotional demands of the intense training on children. (95 minutes) (Unrated)

THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT: (B-) Emily Blunt and Jason Segel star in this irreverent comedy about a couple going through extended rocky periods that delay them from getting married. Nicholas Stoller ("Get Him to the Greek") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (124 minutes) Sexual content and language throughout. (R)

GOD BLESS AMERICA: (A) With this love-it-or-hate-it comedy, writer-director Bobcat Goldthwait creates a blistering satire about annoying things, such as reality TV stars, inconsiderate cellphone users, selfish rich folks and social networks. In the story, a middle-age guy and a teenage girl fill their car with weapons and embark on a road trip designed to eliminate people who break their rules of good behavior. It's a deeply scary and darkly funny trip that some will want to take and others will certainly avoid. (100 minutes) Strong violence and language, including some sexual sequences. (R)

THE HUNGER GAMES: (B) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson star in this awaited adaptation of Suzanne Collins' wildly popular fantasy novel about wealthy citizens who turn a survival game into blood sport for their entertainment as they watch poor people die during competitions. The title is the first in a three-part series. Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit") directed. (135 minutes) Violence, adult themes. (PG-13)

THE LUCKY ONE: (B-) Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling team in a romantic drama about a Marine who returns home after three tours in Iraq and then travels to meet a woman who he believes was his good-luck charm during the war. The picture is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. Scott Hicks ("Shine") directed. (101 minutes) Some sexuality and violence. (PG-13)

MANSOME: (NP) Guest stars Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Rudd and John Waters appear in this documentary about male grooming habits and how they have changed over the years. Morgan Spurlock ("Supersize Me") directed. (84 minutes) Language and crude material. (PG-13)

MARLEY: (A-) Ziggy Marley and Jimmy Cliff are featured in this documentary on Bob Marley and his role as a musical artist and political activist. The acclaimed picture follows him from his earliest days to his rise to international stardom. Kevin Macdonald ("The Last King of Scotland") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (144 minutes) Drug content, adult themes, some violent images. (PG-13)

MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS: (A) Superheroes Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) combine forces to defeat a common enemy threatening the planet. Joss Whedon ("Firefly") directed the highly anticipated fantasy, which will be available in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D. (142 minutes) Sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, mild drug reference. (PG-13)

MONSIEUR LAZHAR: (A-) In this Canadian film, starring Mohamed Fellag, a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant is hired to replace a well-liked elementary-school teacher who committed suicide. He must help the students come to terms with the tragedy. Philippe Falardeau directed the import, which received an Oscar nomination as best foreign language film. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (94 minutes) Mature themes, a disturbing image, brief language. (PG-13)

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: (B+) The voices of Hugh Grant (performing in his first animated title), David Tennant, Jeremy Piven and Salma Hayek are featured in this high-seas adventure that uses stop-motion animation to bring the characters to life. The picture follows a good-natured captain who dreams of winning the Pirate of the Year Award and faces stiff competition. It is available in 3D. Peter Lord ("Chicken Run") directed. (88 minutes) Mild action, rude humor, some language. (PG)

THE RAVEN: (C+) John Cusack stars as Edgar Allan Poe in this bloody mystery in which the author discovers that a madman is copying the murders from his novels. Poe then agrees to help a Baltimore detective track the culprit down. It's a fascinating premise that fails to deliver enough thrills, chills or screams. Australian filmmaker James McTeigue ("V for Vendetta") directed. (111 minutes) Bloody violence, grisly images, language. (R)

SAFE: (B+) Action favorite Jason Statham stars in this intense two-fisted thriller about an ex-cop who must protect a 12-year-old Chinese girl being pursued by foreign gangsters and corrupt American officials. Some scenes in the $30 million picture, which provides non-stop action, were shot along Broad Street in Philadelphia. Chris Sarandon and Catherine Chan co-star. Boaz Yakin ("Fresh") wrote and directed. (94 minutes) Strong violence and language. (R)

THINK LIKE A MAN: (B) In this relationship tale, starring Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Jerry Ferrara, Tareji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union and Chris Brown, some buddies use the information in Steve Harvey's book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" to impress the women in their lives. Tim Story ("Barbershop") directed the broadly drawn comedy drama. (123 minutes) Sexual content, some crude humor, brief drug use. (PG-13)

THE THREE STOOGES: (B) Sean Hayes, Will Sasso and Chris Diamantopoulos star as Larry, Curly and Moe, respectively, in this comedy in which the three slap-happy characters mount an effort to save an orphanage, solve a murder, and perform on a reality show. Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson and Larry David co-star. Bobby and Peter Farrelly ("There's Something About Mary") co-directed. (85 minutes) Slapstick action, violence, some rude and suggestive humor, including language. (PG)

21 JUMP STREET: (B+) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube star in this wild action comedy about two bumbling cops - one smart, the other tough - assigned to go undercover in their old high school and stop the distribution of a synthetic drug. The reboot is loosely based on the TV series (1987-90) with Johnny Depp as Tom Hanson. With its wild parties, reefer gags, beer blasts, sexual references and casual shootouts, the reboot plays more like an "Animal House" installment than a "Die Hard" title. Chris Miller and Phil Lord, who previously teamed on the children's computer-animated tale "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," co-directed. (109 minutes) Drugs, sex gags, outrageous violence, harsh-four-letter profanity. (R)

WE HAVE A POPE: (B) Michel Piccoli stars in this import that tells the story of Melville, a cardinal who is suddenly elected the next pope. He's so shocked by the position that he begins talking to a psychiatrist to make sense of his life. Nanni Moretti ("The Son's Room") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (104 minutes) (Unrated)

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING: (B) Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Rock, Dennis Quaid and Cameron Diaz appear in this ensemble tale about five couples going through up-and-down emotions as they wait for their babies to arrive. The comedy drama is based on the best-selling pregnancy-guide book by Heidi Murkoff. Kirk Jones ("Nanny McPhee") directed. Quality rating based on website and wire-service reports. (110 minutes) Crude and sexual content, adult themes, language. (PG-13)

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