>East Is East In a high-spirited comedy drama, seven Anglo-Pakistani siblings figure out their place in '70s England. There are especially fine performances by Om Puri (My Son the Fanatic) as their strict Pakistani father and Linda Bassett as their soft-touch British mum. (R)

Erin Brockovich Julia Roberts rules in an entertaining drama based on a true story. (R)

High Fidelity Deserves extended play. John Cusack is a record-shop owner with a messy love life. (R)

Return to Me Minor but winning romantic comedy stars David Duchovny and Minnie Driver. (PG)

Rules of Engagement Marines debate ethics on when to shoot. Semper fiddle-faddle. (R)