Four Brothers (R)

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund Directed by John Singleton Di Bonaventura/Paramount Pictures November 9

Four adoptive brothers — Bobby (Mark Wahlberg), Angel (Tyrese Gibson), Jeremiah (André Benjamin) and Jack (Garrett Hedlund) — two white and two black, who have grown up and gone their separate ways, reunite in Detroit for their mother’s funeral. Despite their many differences, the four brothers have one thing in common: Their mother was the only person who believed in them. They suspect that her death — during a grocery store holdup — was not a mere accident. They finally track down the killer, but will they take the law into their own hands?

Starring Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Burt Reynolds and Willie Nelson Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar Bill Gerber/Warner Bros & Village Roadshow Pictures November 16

The “good ol’ boys never meaning no harm,” as country singer Waylon Jennings labeled them in the 1979 TV serial The Dukes of Hazzard, are back. Bo and Luke Duke, once played by Tom Wopat and John Schneider (now starring in Smallville on One TV), are reincarnated on the big screen as Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville. As in the serial, a big part of the movie will see the cousins driving their Dodge Charger, the “General Lee,” chased by the sheriff’s department.

Jessica Simpson stars as Daisy Duke, who was played by Catherine Bach in the original series, thanks to whom the character’s name became synonymous with the world’s shortest shorts. Is Simpson up to the task? Maybe her experience in the video These Boots are Made for Walkin’, in which she gets into a bikini and washes a car, will prove helpful.

Starring Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon and Alec Baldwin Directed by Cameron Crowe Cruise-Wagner-Vinyl Films/Paramount Pictures November 23

Only when his father dies does Drew, a shoe designer, realize that life is not all about work. During a journey to retrieve his dad’s remains in Kentucky, he meets the optimistic Claire (Kirsten Dunst), who helps him understand. Is it “a movie that could blend tears and laughter,” as director Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky) promised? Most critics seem to think not.

Starring Jodie Foster and Peter Sarsgaard Directed by Robert Schwentke Brian Grazer/Touchstone Pictures/Imagine Entertainment November 16

Genre: Thriller

Kyle’s husband recently died and her six-year-old daughter vanishes during a flight from Berlin to New York. But the Captain (Sean Bean) and the crew believe that Kyle’s daughter was never on board. Is the bereaved woman losing her mind? Or is something more sinister at play?

Starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Christopher Walken Directed by David Dobkin Tapestry Film/New Line November

Knowing that love is in the air at weddings more than anywhere else, John Beckwith (Wilson) and Jeremy Grey (Vaughn) sneak into as many weddings as they can, trying to get lucky. But then John falls for Claire...

Starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Directed by Martin Campbell Columbia Pictures November 9

Seven years after starring in The Mask of Zorro, Banderas and Zeta-Jones are back in this sequel. To spice up the plot, they also have a 10-year-old son who knows nothing about daddy’s secret identity.

Starring Jennifer Connelly, Ariel Gade and Dougray Scott Directed by Walter Salles November 23

Dahlia has just divorced her husband, but is ready to start a new life. Though she plans to devote herself to raising her five-year-old daughter, a custody battle breaks out and her new apartment seems to take on a life of its own, with mysterious noises and a leak of dark water in the bedroom ceiling. Scared yet?

Starring Konstantin Khabensky, Konstantin Khabensky and Maria Poroshina Directed by Timur Bekmambetov Konstantin Ernst/20th Century Fox November 23

Based on the first book in Russian author Sergei Lukyanenko’s best-selling sci-fi trilogy, Night Watch is the story of a war between the forces of Light and the forces of Darkness (vampires, witches, shape-shifters and sorcerers), waged in contemporary Moscow.

The film was a smash hit in Russia. “I found that the story really was something special because in it, fantasy not only meets reality — but Russian reality” said director Timur Bekmambetov. It has to be seen whether the movie will please those who live in the Egyptian reality.

Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Karl Urban Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak Sony Pictures Releasing, Universal Pictures November 30

Based on the PC game of the same name, Doom takes place at a research station on Mars, filled with demons, Imps and Hell Knights. Marines led by The Scorpion King’s The Rock, are sent to kill ’em all. et et

All information was correct at press time, but please note that release dates are subject to change without notice.