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Debauchery, Decadence Rule in Rock of Ages

While the movie poster promises “nothin’ but a good time,” Rock of Ages is certainly not good cinema for the whole family.

Debauchery, Decadence Rule in Rock of Ages

Sandler Sinks Even Lower with That's My Boy

The newest Adam Sandler film, plunges not only to new depths of witless stupidity but out-and-out depravity.

Sandler Sinks Even Lower with That's My Boy

Madagascar 3 a Step Up from Predecessors

Has many inspired, imaginative moments that’ll keep audiences entertained for the short 85-minute duration.

Madagascar 3 a Step Up from Predecessors

Prometheus Offers Alternate Creation Story

Although it has several good performances, the story of Prometheus is a slap in the face to believers in a divine Creator.

Prometheus Offers Alternate Creation Story

Style Aside, Snow White Is a Rotten Apple

Like so many films these days, far more attention was paid to aesthetics rather than anything resembling quality storytelling.

Style Aside, Snow White Is a Rotten Apple

Freedom Rings in For Greater Glory

A drama about the cost of fighting for religious freedom is a message worth proclaiming. But does that make for good cinema?

Freedom Rings in For Greater Glory

Forgiveness Is the Message in Hardflip

This message film will likely thrill teens and perhaps horrify moms—but only because some of the skateboard tricks look dangerous.

Forgiveness Is the Message in Hardflip

Sound of My Voice Only Sounds Intriguing

This thriller begins with an intriguing concept about the mesmerizing power of a cult-leader and then does nothing with it.

Sound of My Voice Only Sounds Intriguing

Men in Black 3 a Pale Reminder of First Film

In today's culture, Men in Black III may be enough for audiences who judge it against Men in Black II and other dreadful sequels.

Men in Black 3 a Pale Reminder of First Film

Battleship Conquers Action-Movie Fatigue

Full of sound and fury, Battleship will appeal to audiences who can tolerate the voluble, violent battle at the center of the film.

Battleship Conquers Action-Movie Fatigue

Expect Humor Not Depth in What to Expect

Yet another nonfiction best seller adapted for a multi-character, star-packed movie.

Expect Humor Not Depth in What to Expect

Approach Girl in Progress with Caution

Surprisingly mature in its subject matter, this cautionary tale is the story of a young girl determined to come of age too soon.

Approach Girl in Progress with Caution

Eccentricity Doesn't Go Far in Dark Shadows

It’s about time the dynamic duo of Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton start seeing other people—professionally speaking, anyway.

Eccentricity Doesn't Go Far in Dark Shadows

Journey Transforms at the Marigold Hotel

A group of elderly English strangers—each at a personal crossroads—grows from taking a journey they never expected when they stay at this hotel.

Journey Transforms at the Marigold Hotel

Heaven Hardly Lives Up to Its Title

In addition to a paper-thin plotline and a made-for-TV feel, there’s not a single laugh in all 106 minutes—a new rom-com record.

Heaven Hardly Lives Up to Its Title

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