George Clooney (left) and Ewan McGregor star in "The Men Who Stare at Goats," a satire about a military unit that uses paranormal powers.
Our critics' selections
An Education Carey Mulligan shines as the Oxford-bound honors student courted by a mysterious suitor twice her age (Peter Sarsgaard) in this resonant story directed by Lone Scherfig from Lynn Barber's memoir. PG-13
The Men Who Stare at Goats M*A*S*H for the millennium, Grant Heslov's satire about a (mental? experimental?) cadre of paranormals dedicated to nontraditional means of gathering military intelligence is a war movie for peaceniks and a treat for fans of Jeff Bridges. With George Clooney and Ewan McGregor. R
Michael Jackson's This Is It A poignant farewell from Mr. Never Can Say Goodbye in rehearsal for what was to be his last concert stand. This peek into the creative process of the Prince of Pop highlights his perfectionism and surprising vitality. PG
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