Movies opening Friday
All Saints (PG) Based on the true story of a salesman-turned-pastor (John Corbett).
Columbus (not rated) A Korean-born man finds himself stuck in Columbus, Ind.
Leap! (PG) An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her French town for Paris.
The Trip to Spain (not rated) Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries and sights.
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