‘Iron Man 3’ kicks off Friday in area theaters

The following movies will be playing Friday through Thursday at Movies Stadium 8, located in the Washington Park Mall in Bartlesville. For show times, call 918-335-3633.
• Iron Man 3D & 2D — When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow. Rated PG13.
• The Big Wedding — A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding. Stars Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton. Rated R.
• Pain and Gain — A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson. Rated R.
• Oblivion — A veteran assigned to extract Earth’s remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. Stars Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko. Rated PG13.
• 42 — The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Stars Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford. Rated PG13.
• GI Joe Retaliation 3D — The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Stars Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Ray Park. Rated PG13.
• The Croods 3D and 2D — The world’s very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world. Stars Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone. Rated PG.
The following movies will be playing Friday through Thursday at the Eastland Four discount movies. For show times, call 918-333-3222.
• Silver Linings Playbook — After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence. Rated R.
• Jack the Giant Slayer — The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack opens a gateway between the two worlds. Stars Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor. Rated PG13.
• Incredible Burt Wonderstone — When a street magician’s stunt begins to make the show look stale, superstar magicians look to salvage their act by staging their own daring stunt. Stars Steve Carell, Luke Vanek, Jim Carrey. Rated PG13.
• Wreck-It Ralph — A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. Stars John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch. Rated PG.
• Parental Guidance — Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids’ 21st-century behaviors collide with Artie and Diane’s old-school methods. Stars Billy Crystal, Bette Midler. Rated PG.
(Synopses fro m www.imdb.com)