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'Is Anybody There?'

Drama, PG-13, 94 min.

As Edward in this sweet if not terribly innovative film, Bill Milner plays a boy who lives in a rambling retirement home in England where death is an inevitable occurrence. Enter Michael Caine, above, as Clarence, a former magician who is getting a little dotty. Clarence sets out to divert Edward's attention from the morbid side of life, and the two eventually forge a brief friendship. Caine is magnificent, and the film is worth a look for his contribution alone. But Milner is a promising actor, too, and the pairing of young and old is believable and occasionally very moving. Contains language, including sexual references, and disturbing images.

'Star Trek'

Action, PG-13, 122 min.

"Star Trek" is an origin story that, unlike such recent downers featuring the Incredible Hulk and Wolverine, pays affectionate respect to its source material but never falls into the trap of slavish worship. Zachary Quinto plays Spock with surprising pathos, and a clever setup pits him against James T. Kirk (Chris Pine, above), giving the film its fraternal rivalry. Director J.J. Abrams proves to be an able steward of this narrative and these characters. Contains sci-fi action and violence, and brief sexual content.

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