Wonder in Underland

DEAR JOHN. Through the years, a soldier stays in touch with his love interest through a continuous stream of love letters. Rated PG-13. 108m. At Garberville.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF. The gods of Mount Olympus have walked out of Percy’s Greek mythology texts and into reality. And they aren’t happy. Rated PG. 120m. At Mill Creek.

SHUTTER ISLAND. Two U.S. marshals investigate the disappearance of a criminally insane murderer on a remote island. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Rated R. 138m. At the Broadway, the Minor, Fortuna and Mill Creek.

VALENTINE’S DAY. An all-star cast led by Julia Roberts stars in this romantic-comedy/savvy studio marketing decision. Feel the love, Rated PG-13. 125m. At Mill Creek.

THE YOUNG VICTORIA. Dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria’s rule. Rated PG. 105m. At the Minor.

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