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Indifferent flick lacks spark of life
Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” novels earn something akin to a Harry Potter
Got kids? Here are some movies for them in 2010
Movies have long been the easy answer to every parent’s favorite question — “What do we do with the
Rom-com recipe lacks flavor
‘when in rome’ Kristen Bell may or may not be America’s new sweetheart. You’d think by now
‘Legion’ starts strong but gets boring
The diner, as always, is a dive in the desert. There’s always a broad slice of humanity in it.
It’s hard to believe in ‘Tooth Fairy’
Julie Andrews portrays the Fairy Godmother of Tooth Fairies. Dwayne Johnson tries to cash
Sure thing ‘Spy’ fumbles
The stunts were plainly done by others than Chan. “Every day you get older,” Butch Cassidy
Hawke sinks teeth into ‘Daybreakers’
No actor wants to look foolish, especially if there are a couple of Oscar nominations and a Tony
Decade’s top films deserve replay
How do you begin to pick the best movies in an evolutionary-revolutionary decade of film? In 10
A rougher, tougher Sherlock
In Guy Ritchie’s version, the detective is a man of action. Dr. Watson and the lads from
Revival of ‘Chipmunks’ falls flat
“Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel” is a kids comedy that screams “Direct to DVD.” It doesn’t
‘The Road’ offers a grim look at the end
The end, when it comes, may look a lot like this — gray skies shrouding the ash-covered ruins of
‘Princess’ takes her place among Disney classics
The film marks a return to the style of animation that made Walt Disney’s studio famous.
‘Transylmania’ lacks horror and comedy
You’ve got to love actors who show up, give their all and try to make something out of whatever
Chew on this: Even with Williams and Travolta, ‘Old Dogs’ isn’t funny
Trashing “Old Dogs” is a bit like kicking a puppy. But here goes. The new comedy from some of the
HOLIDAY MOVIE PREVIEW Big box-office offerings wrap up the season
Here’s a look at the films headed to a cinema near you in November and December. Nov. 6 ÓÅ®
Freak or not, Reilly has character
ORLANDO, Fla. — The sight, strolling into the “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” corner of
Jonze leaves the fun out
‘where the wild things are’ Sendak’s make-believe world creates a place for children to express
Evil stepfather is a nice break for Dylan Walsh
Dylan Walsh isn’t into the whole spiritual psychobabble deconstruction of the profession of acting.
‘Blair Witch’ at 10: Movie is still scary
ORLANDO, Fla. — Producer Robin Cowie remembers showing “The Blair Witch Project” to some friends of
‘Toy Story’ films get 3D treatment
Converting Pixar’s history-changing cartoons “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” into 3D and pairing them,
Barrymore doesn’t just skate by as a director
Drew Barrymore’s directing debut, “Whip It,” is a nostalgic follow-your-bliss coming-of-age comedy.
‘Capitalism’ profits from Michael Moore’s tactics
With “Capitalism: A Love Story,” Michael Moore brings it all back to “Roger & Me” (1989), the
A FUNNY ZOMBIE MOVIE
In the months after the zombie apocalypse, brought on by a virulent mutation of Mad Cow Disease,
‘Pandorum’ is pandemonium in space
“Pandorum” plays like the best movie based on a video game to not actually have a video game to base
‘Surrogates’ is poor substitute for better science-fiction films
“Surrogates” is a workmanlike sci-fi action film with few pretenses, a movie that hints at much but
‘Jennifer’s Body’ has lots of skin but no heart
Megan Fox, queen of cut-off jeans, lip gloss and hair toss, Fandango bait to the fanboys in the
‘Hurt Locker’ is Iraq war’s first quality film
Kathryn Bigelow, a director who made her mark on adrenaline-junkie fare such as “Point Break,” finds
Despite a hilarious Affleck, ‘Extract’ belongs to Bateman
Mike Judge finds humor in the lone, sane person swimming against a tide of idiots. That formula
‘Joe’ is brainless popcorn picture
Summer blockbuster season officially ends with the arrival of “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” another
Light ‘Julie & Julia’ is a treat
“Julie & Julia” is a gloriously frothy confection, a late-summer delight built on Meryl Streep’s
Shtick flick doesn’t tick
‘Year One’ is this summer’s ‘The Love Guru,’ this weekend’s ‘Land of the Lost.’ It’s a
Washington can’t save ‘Pelham 123’
That 1970s action classic “The Taking of Pelham 123” earns an efficient if not exactly riveting
Vardalos goes Greek again in ‘My Life in Ruins’
The adorable Nia Vardalos makes an obvious choice for a movie she hopes will recapture a bit of her
The magic can’t be held down in Pixar’s ‘Up’
The movie is being show in 3-D where available. “Up” is the movie in which Pixar makes it look
‘Drag Me to Hell’ is old-school horror
Sam Raimi leaves Spider-Man-liness behind and digs up his horror roots in “Drag Me to Hell,” a
Director Sam Raimi returns to his first love
“Sam Raimi works exclusively in the horror genre,” Richard Skorman wrote in an appreciation of “Evil
SSLqAngels & DemonsSSRq discovers formula
Science and religion meet in Ron Howard's thriller. There are a several moments of real pathos
‘Sunshine Cleaning’ is bright and deep
In high school, Rose Lorkowski wasn’t just a cheerleader, she was head cheerleader. A redheaded
‘Next Day Air’ fails to deliver in the end
There’s no honor among thieves in “Next Day Air,” a dopey, bloody and downbeat “Black Pineapple
Re-inventing a franchise
J.J. Abrams rekindles our romance with the venerable sci-fi series. It took decades of
3-D oddity seems part war movie
‘Battle for Terra’ delivers strong messages. “Battle for Terra” is a 3-D oddity that’s a war
McConaughey is heel we love to hate
The Internet Hate Fest for Matthew McConaughey reached its nadir this past week, with one blogger
‘Obsessed’ loses its heat, guilt in film’s racial-sexual politics
“Obsessed” is a thriller built around the married woman’s worst fear — the office blonde after her
Star doesn’t stand a ‘Fighting’ chance
Randy Crawford’s 1970s cover of “Street Life” blasts from the soundtrack, and “Fighting” director
SSLqObserve and ReportSSRq is both funny, disturbing
All malls may be created equal, with the same array of Gaps, Body Shops and J.C. Penneys from Bangor
Coming-of-age film is far from adventurous
A summer away from college, a seasonal amusement park job and a little romance — the ingredients of
Reese Witherspoon gets animated
Some movies you do for the cash. Some you do for Oscar glory. And some, if you’re Reese
Apocalyptic ‘Knowing’ not worthy of your time
Nicolas Cage never lets us see him doubt what he’s playing. “I KNOW HOW THIS SOUNDS!”
SSLqDuplicitySSRq mixes comedy and suspense
“Duplicity” is a romantic comedy with spies, a heist picture with sex and a corporate intrigue
Bromance continues for ‘Knocked Up’ stars
They met, and as the poets say, the sparks flew. “He and I clicked pretty quickly back when we did
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