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Movies
The Avengers are back to save the world in this superhero smash hit
Superheroes save civilization
What do a green monster, a hammer-wielding Viking and an espionage-agent-like Scarlett Johannson have in common? Definitely not strange hair and accents. Somehow these three, as well as many other classic Marvel characters, come to life together in "The Avengers," a blockbuster superhero film reminiscent of the comics of yesteryear. Though the return of the Hulk or Captain America may lure an audience in with its action scenes, viewers will stay for the plot and humor as well.
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The wrath of the critic
With a $150 million budget that was not spent on a decent acting coach, a screen writer or even a fact checker, no one has learned a thing yet about Hollywood sequels. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman and produced by Basil Iwanyk, "Wrath of the Titans" is a mediocre fantasy that tries to get away with most of the flaws in the last film and fails to come up with anything innovative.
The movie on fire
"The Hunger Games's" gripping action and solid acting help the movie live up to all the hype.
21 Slump Street
The struggle to be cool, prom asking anxiety and a couple of wild parties make "21 Jump Street" the same as any other teenage movie: overdone.
Oscar Predictions 2012
Most of this year's Oscar nominated movies had very little commercial success, so there is not much drawing in the everyday movie-goer to this year's awards. But with Billy Crystal hosting, it is sure to be a good time.
The cost of another dimension
Three-dimensional (3D) stereoscopy has a reputation for being a gimmicky piece of technology that is hastily used in movies to make more money. With the surge in old films being released in 3D, filmmakers are encouraging the industry to value profits over fan loyalty. The recent re-release of "Star Wars Episode I: Phantom Menace" epitomizes this trend.
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