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Eccentricity Doesn't Go Far in "Dark Shadows"

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:35:25 PST

In Dark Shadows, all the attention to detail was apparently reserved for the film’s aesthetic quality, and not the plot or context. Find out more in our movie review!

Approach "Girl in Progress" with Caution

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:24:32 PST

Girl in Progress is an example that offers both too much and too little to its core audience. A strange hybrid, Girl in Progress is alternately boring and envelope-pushing.

Journey Transforms at the "Marigold Hotel"

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:23:56 PST

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

Marvel's "The Avengers" Is Old-Fashioned Fun

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:41:49 PST

Marvel’s The Avengers reminds that summer movies—even overstuffed ones—can still provide a heavy dose of good old-fashioned fun.

Now on DVD: "One for the Money" Isn't Worth Yours

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:17:43 PST

Adapted from a Janet Evanovich novel, One for the Money is every Garden State stereotype strung together by a go-nowhere plot.

Now on DVD: Love Binds Ever Sweetly in "The Vow"

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:22:07 PST

Is The Vow one of the all-time great movies? Well, no. But it is a delightful romantic comedy that is legitimately sweet with no unpleasant aftertaste.

Skilled and Carefree "Pirates!" Entertains

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:38:32 PST

Even with its idiosyncratic style, The Pirates! is as skilled as it is carefree and an easily consumed treat for the masses.

Breathtaking "To the Arctic" Lacks Focus

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:51:57 PST

While the photography is breathtaking, To the Arctic 3D’s narrative lacks focus and falls prey to blatant sentimentality.

Sparks' "Lucky One" Never Smolders

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:51:12 PST

In this lukewarm and predictable story based on a Nicholas Sparks romance novel, The Lucky One delivers almost zero surprises.

"Chimpanzee" Gets Opposable Thumbs Up

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:35:35 PST

Disneynature shows us that, sometimes, the animal kingdom can teach some of us a thing or two about how to raise a kid (table manners notwithstanding). See what Focus on the Family's Plugged In has to say about the movie!

Message Gets Fumbled in "Touchback"

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:29:40 PST

By trying to appeal to everybody, Touchback comes off as a milquetoast movie that won’t inspire the passions of anybody.

"Blue Like Jazz" Leaves Questions Unaddressed

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:27:08 PST

Donald Miller’s story might strike you as an unsurprising entry among the tales told by Christians critical of the church.

"The Three Stooges" - More of the Same

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:09:57 PST

Did they really decide to remake The Three Stooges? Bet that's what you thought the first time you saw the poster, right? So is it worth seeing? Check out our review!