Movies: Brad Pitt Scores in 'Moneyball' + A Sappy 'Dolphin Tale'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, September 23, 2011 Odd couple pitch a perfect game Ann Hornaday Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill make up one of cinema's most lovable odd couples in "Moneyball," about Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane and his efforts to bring his team out of a slump and revolutionize baseball. [Read more] Drowning in sap "Dolphin Tale" is heartwarmingly hokey. [Read more] Also Opening 'Restless' Ann Hornaday Henry Hopper (son of Dennis) delivers a superb debut performance opposite a winsomely charming Mia Wasikowska. [Read more] 'Killer Elite' Michael O'Sullivan Jason Statham plays a morally conflicted professional assassin in the pulse-pounding but mind-numbing thriller. [Read more] 'My Afternoons With Margueritte' Adam Bernstein Gerard Depardieu stars in Jean Becker's modest and warmhearted drama. [Read more] 'Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure' Ann Hornaday The documentary chronicles the unlikely popularity of the taped arguments of two roommates, whose alcoholic rants fueled a pop culture phenomenon. [Read more] 'Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame' John DeFore The lightweight but enjoyable yarn is set in the days before the official rise to power of China's only empress regnant. [Read more] 'Happy, Happy' Ann Hornaday Norwegian actresses Maibritt Saerens and Agnes Kittelsen deliver compelling performances in Anne Sewitsky's otherwise glib and condescending romantic comedy. [Read more] Celebritology Sneak peek: 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' A three-minute-plus trailer for David Fincher's remake of the Lisbeth Salander mystery. Steve Martin has Oscar hosting advice for Eddie Murphy "Start slimming down now," he advises. "You looked kinda paunchy in 'Norbit.'" 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1': The full trailer arrives And it includes footage of the wedding, the honeymoon and Bella's beastly baby bump. Leonardo DiCaprio in the 'J. Edgar' trailer The actor takes on the role of the FBI founder in Clint Eastwood's potential awards contender. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Get the scoop on "The Lion King 3D," "Dolphin Tale" and more. Box Office 'Lion King 3-D' roars at box office In a win for hand-drawn feature animation, re-release of 1994 Disney film wins weekend with $29.3M domestic box office, easily dethroning "Contagion." Reader Reviews You review 'Contagion' "The script, staging and editing lack coherent structure, urgency, character development, believability and [the movie] doesn't even try to make you care what happens to these victims." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy