Movies opening this week

July 9, 2009 12:35 am

Beauty and the geek: Hayden Panettiere (center) stars in 'I Love You, Beth Cooper.'

"BRÜNO" (R) The flamboyant Austrian fashionista named Brüno takes his act to America, running through skirmishes that range from trouble with a Velcro-based suit to his adoption of an African- American child. It's Sacha Baron Cohen, creating a character as bizarre as his earlier "Borat."

Rated R for pervasive strong and crude sexual content, graphic nudity and language. 83 mins. [RF, RA, M]

"I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER" (PG-13)

A nerdy valedictorian reveals his love for the most popular girl in school in his graduation speech. And then is amazed when she shows up at his door to share the best night of his life. With Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language, some teen drinking and drug references, and brief violence. 106 mins. [RF, RA, M]