The Devil's Rejects

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March Of The Penguins

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The Island

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Me And You And Everyone We Know

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Disney’s Incredible Animation: Part 3 – Don't Let Success Go To Your Ears

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Wedding Crashers

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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

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Review: “Fantastic 4”

We are getting more superhero flicks than ever before right now and the latest comes from the Marvel comic Fantastic 4 (PG-13). In it, out-of-luck scientist Reed Richards leads an expedition into space to try to get himself back on his feet with a decent study of a cosmic storm. The storm ends up giving Reed and his entire team super powers. From there, Mr. Fantastic, Thing, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch must learn to deal with their new skills. Naturally, something evil comes back, too, as Reed’s nemesis, Victor Von Doom, also has a few talents of his own. It is campy, action-packed, and fun – everything a good superhero flick should be. It doesn’t have much depth and it doesn’t try to be realistic, but this isn’t much of a problem because we, as the audience, know how silly these folks look in their costumes but it is fun so we enjoy the ride. The major weakness of these superheroes (and the film in general) is the bickering. None of the four seem to be able to get along with one another and this leads to plenty of friendly fire. Then again, they only have one villain so who else should they practice their powers on but each other. The special effects are out-of-this-world (and blow anything seen in War Of The Worlds completely out of the water). In the end, Fantastic 4 is a far cry from X-Men or Spider-Man but it is the best superhero flick of the summer.

Review: “Dark Water”

Dark Water (PG-13) is yet another horror flick based on a Japanese movie of the same name. Instead of Naomi Watts or Sarah Michelle Gellar in the lead, Jennifer Connelly takes the reigns. She does an above average job with the material here. Like The Ring (and its sequel) and The Grudge, the plot revolves around a creepy ghost girl that is calling out for help in a very deadly way. That side of the flick is very been-there-done-that and is worthy of nothing more than a series of yawns. However, unlike the other films of its type, this one offers a redeemable side story about Connelly’s character trying to deal with her own childhood and her present motherhood in a dumpy New York apartment. Unfortunately, when the two stories collide, both go downhill. Certain aspects that are brought up end up going nowhere, the bad-plumbing motif never makes complete sense, and the movie is just not worth your time or money. I have to admit that it is the best effort out of the Japanese horror flicks, but that isn’t saying anything, though.

Disney’s Incredible Animation: Part 2 - When You Wish Upon A Star

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Review: “War Of The Worlds”

In what may be the biggest disappointment of the year, Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning run from aliens in Steven Spielberg’s War Of The Worlds (PG-13). The movie starts off simple and enjoyable. Scenes like the lightning storm and the cracking asphalt give the movie more promise and suspense than I can describe. However, it is all downhill from there. Most of the suspense is lost once the giant machines start running around the world. It is somewhat amusing and there is enough action to satisfy most summer-movie fans. However, it is nothing more than an average movie. Signs was much more terrifying and a far superior film in every aspect.

Review: “Rebound”

Martin Lawrence stars in the latest sports comedy about a coach teaching a group of kids and learning how to be a better person in Rebound (PG). Lawrence plays Coach Roy, a man that gets banned from coaching college basketball for bad behavior and ends up coaching a team of misfits at a junior high. There is nothing really new here as the plot sticks firmly to the old and worn formula. However, the kids stand out and make this variation worth seeing. There is plenty of heart and quite a few genuine laughs to be had in this more-than-decent family flick.

Review: “Land Of The Dead”

George A. Romero, the man that invented the zombie genre with Night Of The Living Dead makes his long-awaited return with his fourth entry in the genre Land Of The Dead (R). This one features a world that has been taken over by the flesh eating creatures. The wealthy live in a shopping-mall-like building while the rest of the human population fend for themselves on the street. It features a bit too much social commentary as the humans have to fight off other humans as well as the zombies. However, it is also probably what fans of the genre have all been waiting for. It is creepy, and exciting, and a very well-made horror flick.

Review: “Bewitched”

Without a decent joke in it, Bewitched (PG-13) stars Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman. The film is about the production of a remake of the old sitcom about a witch. The catch is that the star of the remake is in fact a real witch. You are lucky if you laugh even once throughout this horrible update. Everything from Kidman’s and Ferrell’s acting and the lame plot to the ridiculous story devices (rewinding?) make this nearly unbearable.

Review: “Herbie: Fully Loaded”

Lindsay Lohan takes the wheel in the return of the love bug with a mind of its own. “Herbie: Fully Loaded” (G) is your typical family fair with no real surprises other than the fact that it is actually pretty good. This time around, Herbie has his eyes set on the NASCAR track. Supporting performances by Justin Long and Matt Dillon add plenty of spice to the mix. I can promise you that you will not be able to avoid smiling throughout and after this perfect family flick.

Review: “The Perfect Man”

Hilary Duff stars as Heather Locklear’s daughter in The Perfect Man (PG). The flick has the girls moving from town to town each time Locklear gets out of a failed relationship. Tired of switching residences, Duff makes up an ideal secret admirer for her mother. It is extremely light fluff so there isn’t much depth to it all, but it is moderately enjoyable. It doesn’t have much intelligence, but it does satisfy most of your chick-flick cravings.