Movies Opening This Weekend 11/02/07

American Gangster – In 1970s Harlem, Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) constructs a heroin empire by stashing the drug inside the coffins of soldiers returning from Vietnam. Once he is dethroned by Det. Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe), the former kingpin turns informant, the duo sets out to take down law enforcement agents and foreign nationals who are part of his syndicate. [ Buy Tickets ]

Martian Child – Trying to rebuild his life after his wife’s death, a writer (John Cusack) adopts a troubled young boy (Bobby Coleman) who believes he’s a Martian. [ Buy Tickets ]

Bee Movie – Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld), a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry’s life is saved by Vanessa (Renee Zellweger), a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers people actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to file a lawsuit against humankind. [ Buy Tickets ]

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead – Two brothers (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke), both in dire financial straits, conspire to rip off their parents’ jewelry store, only to experience a lethal miscue that puts the entire family on a collision course. [ Buy Tickets ]

Darfur Now – Don Cheadle narrates this documentary that examines the genocide in Darfur. [ Buy Tickets ]