"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" (PG). Unless you adore movies about talking animals, stay far away from this slight comedy about a pampered L.A. dog lost in Mexico. The voice of Drew Barrymore stars as the dog, along with such human actors as Jamie Lee Curtis and Piper Perabo. Grade: C TownMall Cinemas (2:00, 4:20, 7:05, 9:20), Carrolltown 6 Cinemas (1:40, 4:20, 7:00)

"Body of Lies" (R). The slick professionalism of director Ridley Scott, the starring presence of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe as C.I.A. employees, and the obvious importance of international terrorism somehow don't fully spark a busy spy story that roams the world and yet doesn't go very deep. Grade: B- Carrolltown 6 Cinemas (1:30, 4:05, 6:55)

"The Haunting of Molly Hartley" (PG-13). Not reviewed. Mickey Liddell directs this thriller about a teen girl whose parents make a pact with the devil, who eventually returns to collect his due. TownMall Cinemas (2:10, 5:10, 8:00, 10:20)

"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" (G). Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens approach graduation in a wholesome musical comedy that's as easy to watch as it is predictable. Grade: B- TownMall Cinemas (1:00, 1:45, 4:00, 4:45, 6:50, 7:25, 9:30, 10:05), Carrolltown 6 Cinemas (1:35, 4:20, 6:45)

"Max Payne" (PG-13). Its video game origins account for the superficiality of a mediocre action movie in which Mark Wahlberg merely goes through the violent motions. Grade: C- TownMall Cinemas (2:20, 5:00, 7:50, 10:15)

"Pride and Glory" (R). This story about corruption in the New York Police Department is formulaic and the performances tend to be blustery, but there are several fine scenes with Edward Norton, Jon Voight, Colin Farrell and Noah Emmerich. Grade: B- TownMall Cinemas (12:50, 3:50, 7:00, 9:50), Carrolltown 6 Cinemas (1:25, 4:10, 6:50)

"Saw V" (R). It's literally torture watching the fifth installment in a sadistic series that refuses to die. Is this anybody's idea of a movie date? Grade: D- TownMall Cinemas (1:50, 4:50, 7:45, 10:15), Carrolltown 6 Cinemas (1:50, 4:25, 7:15)

"The Secret Life of Bees" (PG-13). Based on a bestselling novel and featuring Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah, this honey-drenched story about a girl growing up in racially segregated South Carolina in 1964 is easy to like, but its thematic messages are so bluntly delivered that it has a paint-by-number quality. Grade: B- TownMall Cinemas (1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40)

"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" (R). Not reviewed. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks star in Kevin Smith's comedy as a pair of friends who make an X-rated movie when strapped for cash. TownMall Cinemas (1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:00), Carrolltown 6 Cinemas (1:45, 4:00, 7:10)

Showtimes listed are for Sunday, Nov. 2, only. For additional showtimes and to confirm listings, call the phone number in Screen Scene. Capsule reviews and grades by Mike Giuliano.

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Carrolltown 6 Cinemas
6405 West Hemlock Road, Eldersburg
410-795-7890

TownMall Regal Cinemas
400 Center St., Westminster
410-857-1410

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