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Top five movies and upcoming releases
By STEVE PERSALL
Published May 19, 2005
Current movies recommended by the Times:
1. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - The Force is with us again. George Lucas wraps up his outer space epic in grand, occasionally gruesome style.
2. Kingdom of Heaven - Ridley Scott's 12th century Crusades epic has political relevance today, with sword-slinging action rivaling Gladiator.
3. Crash - Racial tensions in Los Angeles simmer among an ensemble cast, a la Magnolia and Short Cuts. Director/co-writer Paul Haggis (Million Dollar Baby) fills his movie with messages.
4. Millions - A stolen fortune literally drops into the laps of two British lads, who try hard to spend the loot. Directed with uncommon gentility, but expected visual flair, by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later).
5. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room - Alex Gibney's brisk documentary account of a crushing financial scandal should be required viewing for business ethics classes forever.
Upcoming releases
May 27: The Longest Yard; Madagascar; Palindromes
June 1: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
June 3: Cinderella Man; Lords of Dogtown; High Tension
June 10: Mr. and Mrs. Smith; The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3-D; The Honeymooners; The Bridge of San Luis Rey; Rock School
June 15: Batman Begins
June 17: The Perfect Man
June 22: Herbie: Fully Loaded
June 24: Bewitched; Land of the Dead
June 29: War of the Worlds
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