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Smart and well-made political film starts off well, but the ending disappoints

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Roger Ebert’s review of State of Play ran in the print version of the Weekly Volcano. Ebert’s peeps will now allow us to run the review online. To read his review online, visit Ebert’s Web site.

State of Play

Score: Three out of four stars



Stars: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams



Directed by: Kevin Macdonald



Rated: PG-13 for some violence, language including sexual references, and brief drug content

Opens Friday, April 17 in these theaters


  • Century Federal Way: Fri-Tues 12:05, 1:25, 3:05, 4:35, 6:05, 7:40, 9:05, 10:35.

  • Century Olympia: Fri-Tues 11:50 a.m., 1:30, 2:50, 4:30, 5:50, 7:30, 8:50, 10:30. Also Fri 12:01 a.m. Also Fri-Sun 10:30 a.m.

  • Galaxy Narrows: Fri-Thurs, April 23 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45.

  • Galaxy Uptown Theatre: Fri-Tues 1, 4, 6:45, 9:25.

  • Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Tues 12:15, 3:10, 6, 9:10.

  • Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:10, 7:05, 9:55. Mon-Tues 3:15, 7:05, 9:55. Also Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m.

  • Longston Place 14: Fri-Tues 12:35, 3:35, 7:25, 10:15.

  • Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Tues 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10.             

  • Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, April 23 12:35, 3:15, 6:20, 9. 

     

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