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Friday Night Flics 2009: Paul Blart Mall Cop

Presented by Pearland Parks & Recreation at Independence Park

August 14, 2009

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Pearland Parks & Recreation,  in partnership with Pearland Town Center, present their Friday Night Flics 2009,  select Fridays in July and August  in Pearland's Independence Park.  Come join us for a fun evening outdoors watching a family friendly movie on a drive-in size big screen! Bring your blanket, lawn chair and picnic basket.

Dates: July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28
Location: Independence Park, 3919 Liberty Drive, Pearland
Time: Dusk
Cost: FREE
Parking: Onsite

Friday Night Flic 2009 Movie Titles:

July 10 -- A Tale of Despereaux, rated G

July 24 -- Hotel For Dogs, rated PG

August 14 -- Paul Blart Mall Cop, rated PG

Coming off the finale of television's popular sitcom THE KING OF QUEENS and 2007's I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY, funnyman Kevin James takes the role of a single dad in this largely physical comedy, which the actor also co-wrote. Paul Blart (James) is a hard worker, but has never landed his dream job of being New Jersey state trooper due to his excess weight. Determined to support his mother and his daughter, Blart takes the slightly less glamorous post as the security guard at his local shopping mall. He never complains, approaching the job with impressive diligence and pride, but doesn't get much respect for it. It's only when a group of misfits in Santa's Helper disguises take hold of the mall and several hostages that Blart's would-be cop smarts come in handy and he gets a chance to shine.

With a deadly situation on hand, Blart may finally be able to show the world (and his romantic interest, who just happens to be one of the hostages) what he's made of. Though the villains have several advantages over him, Blart has a Segway scooter and a big heart on his side.

While many of its jokes come at the expense of James's extra pounds, the film ultimately makes its star out to be a hero. With his everyman appeal, James is well-suited to play Blart, showing that even average Joes can make a difference with the right attitude. PAUL BLART: MALL COP takes the banal out of the shopping mall, infusing a familiar setting with energy, laughs, and high-stakes drama

August 28 -- Monsters vs. Aliens, rated PG

Also, check out Pearland Town Center's movies:

June 13 & 17.....July 3, 17 & 31.....August 7 & 21

Visit www.pearlandtowncenter.com  for movie titles!