What happens when six super heroes team up to fight the biggest enemies in the Universe? You end up with a hit movie written and directed by nerdom’s chief storyteller Joss Whedon and played by some of today’s biggest actors. If you’re looking for an action packed and entertaining film for the weekend The Avengers is your obvious choice. The Avengers is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference.
Not the best movie Hugh Jackman has ever made, but a fun family hit nonetheless.
What happens when a 20-something gets cancer? 50/50 may be the most enjoyable and honest movie in a long time, but it’s heavy on the cursing and drug references. Rated R for language throughout, sexual content and some drug use.
A late summer action movie with odd revenge story that’s light on fighting (and clothing).
This summer comedy probably should have been made into a short film that’s 30 minutes or less. Rated R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, nudity and some violence.
An exciting reboot to an old franchise. Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, some sexuality and brief strong language.
An ambitious adventure that gets an ‘A’ for effort.
Another rare Marvel miss.
A touching, adventurous ending to the series… and some of our childhoods.
Can this flailing franchise transform into something worth watching?
A movie summed up by the first word in its title.
This superhero story can’t quite shine as bright as the other lights of summer blockbusters.
Does the powerhouse of Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams make “Super 8″ the best sci-fi movie for a generation?
X-Men: First Class is a reboot of the classic comic book series of films. Does this one live up to expectations?
More of an homage than a sequel… and oh yeah, movie reviews are back for the summer!
“It works for what it is, and if you’re at least neutral to Bieber Fever you’ll probably enjoy it.”
Never Say Never is rated G.
A complex conundrum that could be solved with some simple moral decision-making.
The Dilemma is rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving sexual content.
How a glitch in the system makes this review our most incomplete yet.
The Green Hornet is rated PG-13 for sequences of violent action, language, sensuality and drug content.
Even with the acting chops of Pepper Potts and Sam Flynn, this redemption story can’t escape sloppy storytelling.
Country Strong is rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving alcohol abuse and some sexual content.
The Coens have put together a movie that’s able to meld gritty, honest realism with the morality of folklore.
True Grit is rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of western violence including disturbing images.
