Surf's Up. (2007, 128 minutes, PG, animated comedy, trailer) Are we done with penguins yet? I liked March of the Penguins, Happy Feet was an absolute blast, but please, let's find some other animals to exploit. Yes, this may be good, but I am not really holding my breath for it. Plus surfing? Come on, I liked marching and dancing, not sure I want surfing. I will admit that the trailers have had a couple of funny moments, and the animation looks decent, but I am not sure I really want to see it. What do you say?

Also opening this week, but not near me:

• La Vie en Rose
• The Method (El Metodo)
• You're Gonna Miss Me

Box Office Predictions
This weekend is going to be a tough call, Pirates seems to be fading pretty quick, as it has been outgrossed by Knocked Up during the week. Will the comedy top it on the weekend? Who would have guessed that Knocked Up would have been so widely welcomed, and is such a quality film? Anyway, it will have to contend with three new wide releases, all of which could go either way, so far as their take is concerned. This is the first weekend of the summer season that is really going to offer a pretty tight race, I think. Considering my less than stellar track record, take the following guesstimations with a grain of salt. I think I may be overestimating Hostel Part II, but I'll stick with it.

Here is how I think the top ten field will play out: