‘Moneyball’ script hits a home run

“Moneyball” : Brad Pitt stars as Oakland As general manager Billy Beane in this inside-baseball drama about thinking outside the box – as he’s forced to build a roster based on new, and seemingly nutty paradigms. Jonah Hill is the upstart statistician who offers novel advice and nerdy fist pumps. With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright and a script that sings. (2:06, PG-13 for some strong language) • • • •

“Killer Elite” : Jason Statham is a hit man brought out of retirement to save his old buddy, Robert De Niro, but first he has to kill a bunch of guys, spout a bunch of clichés, and deal with a mean and mustachioed Clive Owen. (1:40, R) • •

Also released this week: “Higher Ground,” “There Be Dragons,” “What’s Your Number?”