Must-see flicks: The top 12 movies of 2012
Here are our picks for the top 12 movies of 2012.
View ArticleReview: 'Gangster Squad' more cheap video game than noir classic
With “Gangster Squad,” director Reuben Fleischer (“Zombieland”) attempts to tap into the classicism of 1940s noir films with a stacked deck of great talent, but comes up empty-handed.
View ArticleReview: Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Last Stand' a pointless modern western
Schwarzenegger is back, and his timing couldn’t be any worse.
View Article'Warm Bodies' review: A good date movie…if you like zombies
A romantic comedy with a zombie twist.
View ArticleMelissa McCarthy makes road trip movie 'Identity Thief' worth the journey
Road trip movies or buddy movies have been successful formulas for many decades, from “The Thin Man” to “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” to “Midnight Run.”
View Article'Side Effects' review: An electrifying, satisfying film
Hopefully “Side Effects” will not be Soderbergh’s final theatrical film.
View ArticleBruce Willis' charm puts 'Die Hard 5' ahead of efforts from tough old guys...
Bruce Willis is back as NYC cop John McClane and this time he’s taking on the Russians in “A Good Day to Die Hard."
View ArticleWhy the Oscars still matter
This Sunday marks the biggest night in Hollywood. So why should you care about the 85 th annual Academy Awards? Do the Oscars still matter? Did they ever matter?
View Article'Stoker' review: Slow but creepy film
When it comes down to it, “Stoker” is one of the best looking thrillers with its poetic cinematography and expansive sets, but it is ultimately weakened by a few empty verses.
View Article'Jack the Giant Slayer:' A solid family flick with so-so special effects
So if you’re not quite sick of fairy-tale theater, “Jack the Giant Slayer” is solid family movie.
View ArticleReview: 'Oz the Great and Powerful' is neither great nor powerful
Toto, we’re not in Oz anymore.
View Article'Emperor' review: Tommy Lee Jones shines in WWII mystery
Even though “Emperor” is a mystery of which we already know the ending, director Peter Webber (“Girl with a Pearl Earring”) keeps the story moving and interesting
View ArticleReview: 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' not so wonderful
Overall, ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ isn’t breaking comedic ground, nor is it ‘incredible,’
View ArticleTina Fey and Paul Rudd deftly blend comedy and drama in 'Admission'
Tina Fey and Paul Rudd are a dream team in the light-hearted drama “Admission.”
View Article'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' better than original, but not quite battle ready
Have you forgotten “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra?” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is hoping you did.
View ArticleReview: Ryan Gosling shines in 'The Place Beyond the Pines'
With a dash of gritty crime drama, truly compelling characters and top-notch acting from Cooper and Gosling, Derek Cianfrance’s “The Place Beyond the Pines” is a must-see.
View ArticleEmotional '42' paints Jackie Robinson as real-life super hero while avoiding...
“42” is an old-fashioned inspirational and ultimately uplifting drama about perseverance in the face of turbulent opposition.
View ArticleReview: Tom Cruise tones it down in visually stunning 'Oblivion'
“Oblivion” is a spectacular science fiction movie... until it isn’t.
View Article'Pain & Gain' review: Michael Bay's movie has much more pain than gain
"Pain & Gain" is the true story of torture, killing and kidnapping presented as a laughing matter.
View ArticleRip-roaring 'Iron Man 3' even better than 'Avengers'
Robert Downey, Jr. once again suits up in the iconic red and gold suit for the third installment of the “Iron Man” franchise, and as they say, third time’s the charm.
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