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Capsule reviews, by Standard-Examiner movie critic Steve Salles, of next Tuesday's releases:

CASINO JACK *** (R) Pervasive language, some violence and brief nudity. Jack Abramoff was once the king of Washington influence, but he went down in flames after some dirty dealings. Kevin Spacey plays him brilliantly. The sleaze factor is pretty high, but the message is clear. Greed kills. 108 minutes.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER *** (PG) Some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action. This installment has the younger Pevensie children, a bratty cousin and King Caspian crossing the seas to thwart evil in its own lair. It's a long trip, fraught with occasional stumbling blocks, but features a "Pirates of the Caribbean"-type grand finale that might be worth the voyage. 115 minutes.

I LOVE YOU, PHILLIP MORRIS *** (R) Sexual content including strong dialogue, and language. Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor star in a true story about two lovers forced to deal with a life of crime and deceit. Carrey cons people to get what he wants. McGregor is the innocent who goes with the flow. It's a touching story. 102 minutes.

Capsule reviews, by Standard-Examiner movie critic Steve Salles, of next week's releases:

HOW DO YOU KNOW *** (PG-13) Sexual content and some strong language. Paul Rudd has become a master of the troubled romance. It helps that James L. Brooks has given him some rather unique and creative ways of finding that love again without seeming cliched. Including Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson and Owen Wilson doesn't hurt, either. 116 minutes.

THE TOURIST ** 1/2 (PG-13) Violence and brief strong language. Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp star in a remake of a 2005 French film called "Anthony Zimmer." It's a mystery that involves a former lover, a stranger on a train, a vengeful gangster and a frantic Interpol. If it sounds more intriguing than it is, it's because the film is too transparent and in search of an identity to be considered great. 104 minutes.

Capsule reviews, by Standard-Examiner movie critic Steve Salles, of next Tuesday's releases:

INSIDE JOB **** (PG-13) This is the most comprehensive discussion of the 2008 financial market collapse. No matter what your political persuasion is, you'll be incensed by the overt greed and lack of humanity that went into creating this economic nightmare. It's a powerfully significant documentary that deserves a wide audience. 109 minutes.

Capsule reviews, by Standard-Examiner movie critic Steve Salles, of next Tuesday's releases:

ANIMAL KINGDOM *** (R) Violence, drug content and pervasive language. An innocent young man is thrust into his estranged family's criminal enterprises, even though he wants no part of them. Caught between law enforcement and a wary family matriarch and uncle, the kid must figure out some way to survive. It's very intense. 113 minutes.

BURIED *** (R) Language and some violent content. If you have a fear of closed-in spaces, this thriller might put you in a coma. It's basically Ryan Reynolds trapped inside a coffin-like box, trying to figure out how he can get out. Fortunately, he has a cell phone and a lighter. Unfortunately, he has a limited amount of air and no idea where he is. Color me freaked out. 95 minutes.

LEBANON *** (R) Disturbing bloody war violence, language including sexual references, and some nudity. In Hebrew, Arabic and French with subtitles. Four Israeli tank soldiers are ordered into Lebanon during the first war (early 1980s) and must endure the horrors of warfare from their unique perspective. The entire movie is shot from inside the tank. It's a powerful experience. 93 minutes.