A look at what's new in movies, books, music, television, video games and DVDs for the weekend.

MOVIES:

"D.O.A."
Based on the video game, this action film has a father-daughter wrestling team (Kevin Nash and Jaime Pressly), a thief, a kickboxer and a princess arriving on a mysterious island to participate in a fighting tournament run by an evil rich guy (Eric Roberts). With Devon Aoki, Sarah Carter, Natassia Malthe and Holly Valance. Directed by Corey Yuen. Released by The Weinstein Company. Rated PG-13.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"One of the year's purest entertainments, the best butt-kicking PG-13 bikini jigglefest since the first 'Charlie's Angels' flick."
-Luke Y. Thompson, The Village Voice
"Dead or alive? It's a no-brainer: the answer is A: dead."
-Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian (U.K.)

"THE FANTASTIC FOUR: THE RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER"
The sequel to the 2005 hit has superheroes the Fantastic Four (Michael Chiklis, Ioan Grufudd, Jessica Alba and Chris Evans) dealing with the imminent destruction of the earth by a planet-devouring being known as Galactus. The four try to stop Galactus by dealing with his cosmic emissary, the Silver Surfer. Things get worse when supervillain Dr. Doom reappears, giving the four two big problems to solve. With Julian McMahon and Doug Jones. Directed by Tim Story. Released by 20th Century Fox. This film is not yet rated.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"It takes a while to get going, but once it does, it clips along, entertains, and doesn't overstay its welcome."
-Roger Moore, The Orlando Sentinel
"(The director) can't sustain anything resembling a mood, let alone a sense of gravity."
-Sean Axmaker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"NANCY DREW"
Emma Roberts stars as the girl detective in this new film based on the beloved series of teen mysteries by Carol Keene. Nancy accompanies her father (Tate Donovan) on a business trip to Los Angeles, where she accidentally uncovers evidence in the mysterious death of a movie star. With Rachael Leigh Cook, Caroline Aaron and Adam Clark. Directed by Andrew Fleming. Released by Warner Bros. Rated PG.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"(The movie) serves up stale mystery-movie clichés and overcooked red herrings in a thoroughly wooden adaptation."
-Lael Loewenstein, Variety
"The tone is most similar to the "Scooby-Doo" films, which isn't a compliment."
-Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

OPENING IN LIMITED RELEASE (check local listings):

"FIDO"
A sort of "Night of the Living Dead" meets "Lassie," this horror comedy takes place in an idyllic 1950s-style world where domesticated zombies work as slaves for well-heeled suburbanites. Timmy and his mom (Carrie-Anne Moss) form an attachment to the new family zombie named Fido (Billy Connolly), a bond that Dad (Dylan Baker) just can't quite understand. It doesn't get easier when Fido kills and eats one of the neighbors. With Henry Czerny, Tim Blake Nelson and K'Sun Ray. Directed by Andrew Currie. Released by Lions Gate. Rated PG-13.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"Madly funny - a treat for moviegoers who don't mind gnawed-off limbs with their high jinks."
-David Edelstein, New York Magazine
"Strangely wholesome, gently splattery and adorably gory."
-Geoff Pevere, The Toronto Star

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