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Ides of March Gets Critics' Vote

Great acting overcomes shopworn themes in Clooney's political thriller

(Newser) - Critics are quite pleased with George Clooney's latest directorial offering, The Ides of March; the taut political drama currently enjoys an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes —although some of its supporters have qualms about its themes. Here's what they're saying:
  • “Are you sitting down? George
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'Humor and Heartbreak' Lift The Help

Film based on Kathryn Stockett novel stars Viola Davis, Emma Stone

(Newser) - Critics are impressed with certain aspects of The Help, Tate Taylor’s film about a young white woman interviewing black maids in 1960s Mississippi. But while some say the overall package is lacking, others are glowing.
  • Compared to Kathryn Stockett’s novel of the same name, the film is “
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Apes Doesn't Just Rise, It Soars

Andy Serkis steals the show as Caesar in surprisingly good prequel

(Newser) - Critics are cheering on Rise of the Planet of the Apes, promising that Andy Serkis' CG performance is so good, you'll root for humanity to fall. Here's a taste of what they're saying:
  • Joe Morgenstern of the Wall Street Journal is breathless with praise, saying the movie
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Smurfs Is Smurfing Terrible

Critics slam lame kiddie comedy

(Newser) - The Smurfs have arrived in New York City, and if critics are to be believed, you should avoid the little blue things at all cost. Here's what they're saying:
  • “I wouldn't smurf Gosnell's The Smurfs on my smurfiest enemy,” writes Sean O’Connell of
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Worst Summer Blockbusters Ever

Sorry, Transformers fans

(Newser) - The summer blockbuster: proof that, when it comes to movies, budget is often inversely proportional to quality. In Time , Everett Rosenfeld and Gilbert Cruz reflect on the worst of the worst:
  1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Director Michael Bay’s only priority: explosions.
  2. Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace:
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Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Not Much to Howl At

With blinding effects and a pointless plot, critics say it's an Optimus Crime

(Newser) - Negative reviews are like Energon Cubes to Michael Bay—they only make him stronger. His first two Transformers movies were universally trashed by critics, and the latest—Transformers: Dark Of The Moon—is no different according to its 37% rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes . But it's not like Optimus... More »

Larry Crowne Isn't Really Romantic—or Funny

Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks movie doesn't live up to promise

(Newser) - Critics are finding plenty to laugh at in Larry Crowne, just not much of what writer/director/star Tom Hanks planned on. With a 36% rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes , the romantic-comedy co-starring Julia Roberts is about a middle-aged man making huge changes, but there's little you haven't seen a... More »

Thor Leaves Critics (Mostly) Thunderstruck

Reviews solid for likeable new superhero flick

(Newser) - Critics are mostly quite pleased with Thor, the new Marvel superhero flick about a Norse god fallen to Earth, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film currently sports an 81% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though its positive reviews seem to be more three-star than four-star. Here's a taste of... More »

Fast Five Is Furiously Fun

Critics entertained by dumb, loud caper flick

(Newser) - Oh look, it’s yet another The Fast and the Furious sequel. Surely critics will summarily lambaste it and move on. Wait, what’s this? They like it? It has a 77% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes? It’s all true. Here’s what they’re saying:
  • “Bless me
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Critics Think Green Hornet Should Buzz Off

Reviews mixed at best for latest hero caper

(Newser) - A handful of critics enjoyed Seth Rogen's bumbling reinvention of Green Hornet—but only a handful. The movie's currently at 44% on Rotten Tomatoes , though to be fair, audiences liked it a fair bit more (71%). Here's what they're saying:
  • The first half of the movie has a “genuinely
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5 Reasons to See Nic Cage's 'Worst Movie Ever'

Fantasy pic 'Season of the Witch' flops at box office

(Newser) - Nicolas Cage has been in a lot of bad movies, but if you believe critics, Season of the Witch is his most egregious stinker yet. Audiences seem to agree—it made only $10 million this weekend, despite scant competition. But the Atlantic Wire thinks you should see it anyway, if... More »

Little Fockers Is Focking Terrible

Critics grossed out, but not amused by horrible Meet the Parents three-quel

(Newser) - Little Fockers, the third and, critics promise, worst movie of the Meet the Parents franchise, opens with an extended enema joke, and pretty much goes downhill from there. Here’s a healthy dose of the critical scorn being heaped on it:
  • “I suffered through Little Fockers wishing that I
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Tron: Legacy Is 3D Eye Candy, Nothing More

Critics: It has great special effects, weak script

(Newser) - Disney revisits Tron, in 3D no less, but critics aren't exactly bowled over by Tron: Legacy. (Critics' rating is 49% on Rotten Tomatoes , with fans at 83%.) It's got nifty special effects, including a digitally recreated Jeff Bridges from the 1980s, but not much else, at least according to... More »

Natalie Portman Dazzles in Black Swan

Critics love 'dementedly entertaining' film

(Newser) - Nearly all the critics were dazzled by Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky's ballet thriller starring Natalie Portman as a dancer who falls into madness:
  • "One of the best movies of the year," declares Andrew O'Hehir on Salon . Expect Oscar nominations for Portman, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, and a number
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Burlesque So Terrible It's Funny

Cher, Christina Aguilera can't save 'ridiculous' musical

(Newser) - Cher is back, starring in her first film in seven years, but critics aren't too wowed by the campy Burlesque, which also feature Christina Aguilera:
  • "The choicest dialogue in Burlesque provokes the sort of laughter that other, intentionally funny films only dream of generating," writes Michael Phillips in
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Unstoppable Delivers a 'Joyride'

It may be forgettable, but it's still a thrill

(Newser) - If you expect nothing more than a wild ride from Unstoppable, you’ll be satisfied: the film won’t make you think, but it’ll keep you entertained, critics say.
  • “Confession: I thought this movie would suck,” writes Peter Travers in Rolling Stone . In fact, “Your head
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New Harry Potter Film Debuts in London

It's the first part of the two-part finale

(Newser) - American audiences have to wait another week, but the second-last installment of the Harry Potter movies premiered in London tonight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I sets up the grand finale, which isn't out until July 2011. Not that reviews will mean a whit to devoted fans, but... More »

127 Hours an Intense Triumph

James Franco dazzles in Danny Boyle's latest

(Newser) - Critics are absolutely fawning over 127 Hours, Danny Boyle's latest directorial triumph. James Franco plays real-life hiker Aron Ralston, who found himself pinned by a boulder in a cavern and [spoiler alert] amputated his own arm to escape. Here's what critics are saying:
  • Boyle “pumps every frame of 127
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Saw Series Ends With a Whimper

Gore galore but not much makes sense in 'final chapter'

(Newser) - Saw 3D, the seventh installment in the gory horror franchise, will be the final one, according to its producers, and most critics are hoping they stick to their word.
  • The use of 3D is effective but "a lack of multi-dimensional flying body parts wasn't this series' problem," Geoff
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Jackass 3D: At Least Their Fans Love It

Critics, not so much

(Newser) - The new Jackass movie is out in 3D splendor, and maybe the most telling fact about early reaction is that it's got a lukewarm 52% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a loving 83% from audiences. Some review samples:
  • Stephen Whitty, Star-Ledger : "It's hard not laugh at some
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