‘Sucker Punch’ an action fantasy
The movie: “Sucker Punch”
When: Opening Friday at local theaters
Cast: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jon Hamm, Scott Glenn, Carla Gugino
Director: Zack Snyder
The story: Institutionalized by her wicked stepfather, a girl named Baby Doll retreats to an alternate reality to escape her torment — and her prison.
The buzz: After “300” and “Watchmen,” director Zack Snyder returns to the green-screen realm with this action fantasy — arriving in theaters in 2-D, 3-D and IMAX versions — pitched to studio officials as ” ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with machine guns.”