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"Horrible Bosses" hire comic relief
By | July 11, 2011, 3:26 p.m. | In Movies »
Fans of director Seth Gordon will love his new comedy, "Horrible Bosses," which manages to take witty dialogue and a simple storyline to new heights, and is executed to near perfection.
A transformation of expectations
By Richard Chen | July 3, 2011, 12:13 p.m. | In Movies »
As a movie, Transformers is littered with plot holes and fails to have any character development. As a summer blockbuster, it is a flick packed with some of the greatest action sequences and CGI effects to date.
"Cars 2" finishes last
By Rachel Auerbach | June 27, 2011, 10:50 a.m. | In Movies »
"Cars 2" does not live up to the standards that Pixar set for itself by producing cute, funny, and clever animated films that children and adults alike can enjoy.
"Green Lantern" fails to glow
By Jacob Buchholz | June 19, 2011, 9:29 p.m. | In Movies »
There are many good reasons to see a comic book movie, but the dismal plot of "The Green Lantern” nullifies every one of them.
Summer Movie Preview
By Valerie Hu | June 6, 2011, 12:55 p.m. | In Movies »
The glorious beginning of summer brings an abrupt end to just about everything else. But what is the one thing that won't come to an end? Hollywood's unlimited supply of summer blockbusters.
"Hangover Part II": Two times the insanity
By Eli Schwadron | May 30, 2011, 9:34 a.m. | In Movies »
Fans of the hit comedy "The Hangover" raced to theaters on Thursday to see the highly anticipated sequel, which doesn't fail to produce pure comedic genius.
"Pirates" set sail to boredom
By Liv Jacobson | May 24, 2011, 12:54 p.m. | In Movies »
The title song is nostalgic and reminiscent of summers past. A familiar, drunken pirate sets sail on a large ship, heading towards a mysterious goal. This time, the title is slightly different and a few key character change, but not much else.
"Bridesmaids" steal the show
By Myla Sapp | May 16, 2011, 8:52 p.m. | In Movies »
Fans of "30 Rock” and "Knocked Up” will love Paul Feig's latest comedy, which has been referred to as a female version of "The Hangover." Aside from a few comic sequences that play out for far too long, "Bridesmaids” will keep audiences engaged in nonstop laughter.
"Thor" needs something more
By Melodi Anahtar | May 8, 2011, 10:51 a.m. | In Movies »
Superhero movies are characterized by their nonstop action, out of this world graphics, classic plots and overarching moral lessons. "Thor" has all of these, and is even in 3-D, but it is still missing something.
Royal wedding remakes
By Allison Daitch | May 2, 2011, 10:32 p.m. | In Movies »
The wedding of the year is none other than that of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, who were married this past Friday.
An elegant "Elephant"
By Sarah Harper | April 26, 2011, 1:27 p.m. | In Movies »
The circus has a timeless tradition of ostentation, and director Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend") does not shy from bold, showy backdrops in his latest film, "Water for Elephants."
Fly into "Rio"
By Molly Nicholson | April 18, 2011, 10:55 a.m. | In Movies »
Brazil is the ideal place for vacation. Brazil is the perfect place for love. Brazil is the best place for adventure. It is obvious why the fun animated film"Rio" takes place in Brazil. "Rio" provides the perfect family outing no matter what age group. Apart from the questionable G-rating, the film is a perfectly fun trip through Brazil.
A funny Brand of "Arthur"
By Allison Daitch | April 12, 2011, 7:17 p.m. | In Movies »
Surely there is no better way to spend time than watching the frivolous shenanigans a billionaire buys himself into and there is no better person to play the part than comedian Russell Brand.
Step inside the "Source Code"
By Valerie Hu | April 4, 2011, 11:21 a.m. | In Movies »
Fans of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Memento" will rejoice after viewing Duncan Jones' latest sci-fi film, "Source Code," which one could dub "Inception 2.0."
No "Limits" crossed
By Melissa Haniff | March 21, 2011, 1:33 a.m. | In Movies »
The combination of jarring cinematography and expert suspense buildup are sufficient enough to incite interest in the audience; however, the rest of the film does not set itself apart from "Inception" aspirants.
Not so big or bad
By Alison Kronstadt | March 14, 2011, 3:24 p.m. | In Movies »
Catherine Hardwicke's "Red Riding Hood" is – and there's only one word for it – confused. Any potential the movie had was squandered on a lurching, awkward script. The acting suffers even more as a result and the film's only redeeming points are gorgeous scenery and some bursts of talent.
No "Adjustment" needed
By Molly Nicholson | March 7, 2011, 3:41 p.m. | In Movies »
Does humankind truly have control over their own fate or are there fourth dimension regulators making decisions and choices for everyone? In "The Adjustment Bureau,” director George Nolfi explores the latter possibility in a climactic unraveling of the the fate-deciding corporations.
Oscar predictions 2010
By Eli Okun, Ava Wallace | Feb. 26, 2011, 9:57 a.m. | In Movies »
This Sunday, audiences everywhere will tune in to watch the 83rd annual Academy Awards. 2010 was a dream year for movie lovers; Hollywood cranked out flawlessly executed franchise hits, thrillers, love stories, dramas, westerns, charming animations and epics. But soon it will be time for the dream to end, for actors, directors and crews to accept their little golden statues and get back to work on making even more fantastic films for 2011.
"I am Number Four" is number one
By Liv Jacobson | Feb. 18, 2011, 9:22 p.m. | In Movies »
Of course, you may have heard this plot before. "I am Number Four" is one of the most fun, though not wholly groundbreaking, films of 2011 thus far.
A movie that just goes with it
By Melodi Anahtar | Feb. 13, 2011, 7:49 p.m. | In Movies »
It was only a matter of time before Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler starred in the same movie. Yet their inevitable collaboration has produced merely a standard romantic comedy.
Attached to "No Strings"
By Allison Daitch | Jan. 23, 2011, 6:09 p.m. | In Movies »
Stick two versatile, experienced actors in a movie with superb dialogue and adorable characters. What do you get? An enjoyable, funny flick starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, who make up the cutest couple of the year.
"Hornet" lacks any sting
By Melodi Anahtar | Jan. 17, 2011, 8:42 p.m. | In Movies »
The film has decent actors, a superhero plot, special effects and it is in 3-D. Yet, it is missing a crucial component.
"Country Strong" is too weak
By Valerie Hu | Jan. 10, 2011, 8:10 a.m. | In Movies »
Place Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently sang on an episode of "Glee," with country superstar Tim McGraw into a country drama. What could go wrong?
SCO's movie remake battle of 2010
By Allison Daitch, Molly Nicholson | Jan. 7, 2011, 11:46 p.m. | In Movies »
With today's new cinematic technology, it is hard for films of the past to hold their ground any longer. Luckily for you, these SCO movie experts have scoped out 2010 film remakes and compared them to the originals.
A new "legacy" of special effects
By Liv Jacobson | Dec. 20, 2010, 5:50 p.m. | In Movies »
A remake of the 1982 movie "TRON" and the original arcade game, "TRON: Legacy" is a unique addition to the video game movie genre that weaves the original game's play into an interesting plotline.
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