Movie Reviews
Rated: PG-13
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2012-02-10
Man on a Ledge
When fugitive ex-cop Nick Cassidy steps onto a window ledge high above a busy Manhattan street, police psychologist Lydia Anderson tries to talk him down. But soon Anderson suspects that there's more to Cassidy's stunt than meets the eye.
When fugitive ex-cop Nick Cassidy steps onto a window ledge high above a busy Manhattan street, police psychologist Lydia Anderson tries to talk him down. But soon Anderson suspects that there's more to Cassidy's stunt than meets the eye.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Thriller
Director: Asger Leth
Running time: 102 mins
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Rated: PG-13
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2012-02-07
The Vow
Rachel McAdams stars in this romantic drama about a newlywed woman who slips into a coma after a car accident and awakens with amnesia. Her devoted husband (Channing Tatum) must help her recover -- and he also needs to win her back.
Rachel McAdams stars in this romantic drama about a newlywed woman who slips into a coma after a car accident and awakens with amnesia. Her devoted husband (Channing Tatum) must help her recover -- and he also needs to win her back.
Review: GOOD
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Sucsy
Running time: 104 mins
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Rated: PG
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2012-01-31
Big Miracle
After small-town Alaska journalist Adam Carlson writes about three whales trapped in the Arctic Circle, the U.S. and U.S.S.R. team up to rescue them in this tale inspired by true events. Meanwhile, Adam's Greenpeace volunteer ex-girlfriend arrives.
After small-town Alaska journalist Adam Carlson writes about three whales trapped in the Arctic Circle, the U.S. and U.S.S.R. team up to rescue them in this tale inspired by true events. Meanwhile, Adam's Greenpeace volunteer ex-girlfriend arrives.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Drama
Director: Ken Kwapis
Running time: 107 mins
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Rated: PG-13
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2012-01-31
Chronicle
Soon after three teens stumble upon an unidentified substance in the Pacific Northwest woods, they begin to exhibit powers beyond their wildest dreams. But harnessing their newfound abilities proves far more challenging than they ever imagined.
Soon after three teens stumble upon an unidentified substance in the Pacific Northwest woods, they begin to exhibit powers beyond their wildest dreams. But harnessing their newfound abilities proves far more challenging than they ever imagined.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Director: Josh Trank
Running time: 0 mins
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Rated: PG-13
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2012-01-24
One for the Money
Janet Evanovich's spunky heroine, Stephanie Plum, is adrift after getting a divorce and losing her job. To make ends meet, she becomes a bounty hunter, with her first big case revolving around a high school boyfriend who may be falsely accused.
Janet Evanovich's spunky heroine, Stephanie Plum, is adrift after getting a divorce and losing her job. To make ends meet, she becomes a bounty hunter, with her first big case revolving around a high school boyfriend who may be falsely accused.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Action & Adventure
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Running time: 106 mins
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Rated: R
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2012-01-24
The Grey
After narrowly surviving a deadly plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a band of oil riggers must fend for their lives in the ice and snow. But thanks to wolves that view their presence as a threat, they aren't alone.
After narrowly surviving a deadly plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a band of oil riggers must fend for their lives in the ice and snow. But thanks to wolves that view their presence as a threat, they aren't alone.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Action & Adventure
Director: Joe Carnahan
Running time: 117 mins
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Rated: PG-13
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2012-01-17
Red Tails
The 332nd Fighter Group, an all-black World War II unit made up of the best escort pilots and known as the Red Tails, fights racism at home while fighting the Nazis abroad in this action-packed drama based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen.
The 332nd Fighter Group, an all-black World War II unit made up of the best escort pilots and known as the Red Tails, fights racism at home while fighting the Nazis abroad in this action-packed drama based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Drama
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Running time: 125 mins
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Rated: R
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2012-01-17
Underworld: Awakening
Reprising her role as the vampire Selene, Kate Beckinsale stars in this installment in the stylish vampires vs. werewolves franchise. When humans discover the Vampires and Lycans, Selene escapes confinement to lead her clan in its ultimate battle.
Reprising her role as the vampire Selene, Kate Beckinsale stars in this installment in the stylish vampires vs. werewolves franchise. When humans discover the Vampires and Lycans, Selene escapes confinement to lead her clan in its ultimate battle.
Review: GOOD
Genre: Action & Adventure
Director: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
Running time: 88 mins
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Rated: PG-13
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2012-01-10
Joyful Noise
Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah square off in this big-hearted comedy about a flat-broke town choir whose members dream of winning a national contest. However, the stars' struggle for leadership could scuttle the group's harmony and hopes of success.
Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah square off in this big-hearted comedy about a flat-broke town choir whose members dream of winning a national contest. However, the stars' struggle for leadership could scuttle the group's harmony and hopes of success.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Comedy
Director: Todd Graff
Running time: 118 mins
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Rated: R
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2012-01-03
The Devil Inside
At once spooky and grisly, this thriller follows a woman's quest to find the truth behind claims that her mother killed three people during an exorcism. The daughter's journey takes her to Italy, where she becomes involved in other exorcisms.
At once spooky and grisly, this thriller follows a woman's quest to find the truth behind claims that her mother killed three people during an exorcism. The daughter's journey takes her to Italy, where she becomes involved in other exorcisms.
Review: FAIR
Genre: Thriller
Director: William Brent Bell
Running time: 87 mins
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