opening wide today: ‘Martian Child,’ ‘Bee Movie,’ ‘American Gangster’

Martian Child
A troubled little boy -- who thinks he’s from another planet -- gets adopted by John Cusack. Hey, girls are from Venus, right? Will John Cusack adopt me? Pretty please? (my review is here)

Bee Movie
A bee with the voice of Jerry Seinfeld sues humanity for stealing the fruit of beekind’s hard work: honey. We don’t even need a laywer to win, just a giant can of Raid. And then it’s time for a nice cup of tea with lemon and... (my review is here)

American Gangster
Denzel Washington’s a high-powered drug dealer and the uncrowned king of Harlem. Russell Crowe’s the by-the-book cop who’s out to get him. Throw in a groovy ’70s soundtrack and some flare-legged jeans, and it’s superfly, man. (my review is here)