It seems to be a week of comedies and romance. Jennifer Aniston stars in 'Management', Hayden Panettiere swaps her 'Heroes' cheerleader outfit for a feature-film one in the teen comedy 'I Love You Beth Cooper', and Pauly Shore takes a leaf out of Angelina's book in 'Adopted'. And in case you feel like something a little more serious, Jada Pinkett Smith makes her directorial debut with the thriller 'The Human Contract'.

Adopted
Starring Pauly Shore
Directed by Pauly Shore
Genre: Comedy
Age restriction: 13L
Running time: 1hr 23 min

For hundreds of years, Africa has existed in a state of despair. Famine, civil wars and rampant disease have left the continent without hope, but for the efforts of Western do-gooders. At first, they arrived with food, bibles and the magic of penicillin. And in the last decade of the 20th century they arrived and took babies home with them. First there was Angelina, then Madonna, and now... Pauly Shore!Sometimes politically incorrect and never scared to tread on manicured toes.

Management
 Starring Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn
Directed by Sidney Kimmel
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Age restriction: 13LV
Running time: 1 hr 34 min

This comedic romance opens with a chance meeting between carefully-ordered travelling art-dealer Sue and slovenly man-child motel manager Mike. After a complimentary bottle of wine, Sue decides upon a consequence-free, no-strings-attached one night stand with Mike. After she hits the road the following morning, the aimless, underachieving Mike reaches a monumental, life-changing decision and sets out after her. Thus begins a cross-country journey and unique courtship between these two polar opposites.

Fighting
 Starring Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard
Directed by Dito Montiel
Genre: Action
Age restriction: 13LV
Running time: 1 hr 45 min

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum) has come to New York City with nothing. His luck changes when he meets scam artist Harvey Boarden, who introduces him to the corrupt and ultra-violent bare-knuckle fight circuit. Almost overnight, he becomes a star brawler. But Shawn soon realizes that if he ever hopes to escape the dark world in which he's found himself, he must now challenge and face the toughest and fiercest opponent to date.

I Love You Beth Cooper
 Starring Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust
Directed by Chris Columbus
Genre: Romance/Comedy

In this teen comedy from 'Harry Potter' director Chris Columbus, a nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for the hottest cheerleader in school during his graduation speech. She arrives at his house later that night, determined to show him the best night of his life so far. Then her boyfriend shows up, with uproarious ensuing results.

The Human Contract
Starring Jason Clarke, Paz Vega, Jada Pinkett Smith
Directed by Jada Pinkett Smith
Genre: Thriller

The film centers around Julian Wright, a mega-successful businessman who hides a secret from the rest of the world which tears his soul apart every day. With his personal life in shambles, Julian meets a gorgeous stranger who entices Julian to forget his rigid corporate world and try a more bohemian lifestyle, a decision that will not only affect his own life but those of the people around him.

Luck
 Starring Sanjay Dutt
Directed by Soham Shah
Genre: Action/Thriller

What if you could borrow someone's luck for a day? Wouldn't the world go topsy-turvy? Luck follows the tale of mafia kingpin Musa who has one obsession; to revolutionize the betting industry. Luck is a gripping saga with different characters from different parts of the world, each with Lady Luck in their favour. With millions at stake, how far will each of them go in courting danger and deceit?


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