Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Chris Rebholz |  May 29, 2012 It's certainly hard to argue the appeal with family audiences for 2008's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" but let's be honest, it wasn't exactly a screaming success. It w... Full Review  | Grade: C

Men in Black III John Delia |  May 24, 2012 For fans of the Men In Black series, you may want to wait for the Blu-ray. Full Review  | Grade: D

Chronicle Chris Rebholz |  May 21, 2012 The found footage sensation combines itself with the super hero genre for "Chronicle."  Using a trend with a slightly different goal in mind, director Josh Trank appears to be trying to... Full Review  | Grade: B

Bringing Down The House Chris Rebholz |  May 21, 2012 Steve Martin is a funny guy and 2003's "Bringing Down the House" did very well at box office, but the film is not among the entertainer's most-inspired work. Mar... Full Review  | Grade: D

What To Expect When You Are Expecting Chris Rebholz |  May 18, 2012 First published in 1984, Heidi Murkoff's book was peer-driven pregnancy information based on actual experiences  at a time when Dr. Spock had cornered the child-care market. The book remains... Full Review  | Grade: C

Father of the Bride: 20th Anniversary Edition -Two Movie C... Chris Rebholz |  May 18, 2012 “Father of the Bride” should bring a smile to anyone who’s been in a family that’s had a wedding Full Review  | Grade: B

Battleship John Delia |  May 17, 2012 Battleship is an explosive action film! Full Review  | Grade: B

The Dictator John Delia |  May 16, 2012 The Dictator Is A nutty comedic film that entertains at an adult level. Full Review  | Grade: C

The Secret World of Arrietty Chris Rebholz |  May 14, 2012 Taking a break from their usual interest in dense fantasy worlds and eccentric characters, the illustrious Studio Ghibli brings their imaginative film making resources down to a decidedly smaller real... Full Review  | Grade: A

Dark Shadows Penny McLean |  May 10, 2012 While not the same caliber as Marvel's The Avengers, it is still a great film to kick off the summer 2012 season. Full Review  | Grade: C