"Shrek 2," a DreamWorks release, was co-written and directed by Andrew Adamson (who also directed the first "Shrek") and co-directed by Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. Running time: 93 minutes.

Teens. "Ladder 49" (PG-13). Joaquin Phoenix in a performance of quiet power as a Baltimore firefighter recalling his life while trapped in a burning grain elevator. Teens. "Mean Girls" (PG-13).

The PG-13 film — arguably not traditional family fare, considering its more restrictive rating — nabbed the highest opening for a nonsequel animated toon, including Pixar titles.

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed. This movie is rated PG-13. Both films are ...

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed. This movie is rated PG-13. Both films are ...