Movie review: 'Men in Black 3' is a little musty

"MiB3" has its moments, and better than "MiB2," but the alien-fighting franchise doesn't seem so fresh.

Movie review: Will Smith energizes a weak-scripted 'Men in Black 3'

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their ancient roles as Agents J and K in an adventure in which the renowned alien hunters travel back in time. Josh Brolin plays a younger, meaner version of K.

Will Smith is back in 'Men in Black 3'

Smith is once again donning the black suit and dark shades and teaming up with Tommy Lee Jones in “Men in Black 3.”

Dennis Volkert: As movie ideas go, 'Battleship' is hit or miss

"Battleship” is now in theaters. Just to clarify: I’m talking about the movie. If you want to play the game itself, there are better places than a facility with dimmed lights and high-priced (albeit delicious) popcorn.

Movie review: Imbecility sinks ‘Battleship’

I didn’t think I would ever see a film more moronic than “Transformers,” a movie based on a toy. Then along comes “Battleship,” a movie based on a board game that’s so waterlogged it has barnacles for brains.

Movie review: ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ is as expected

“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” takes a multi-string approach in telling the conception-to-delivery stories of five couples in a film inspired by the pregnancy manual of the same name, written by Heidi Murkoff.

Movie review: 'God Bless America' a dark comedy about modern culture

Bobcat Goldthwait takes dead aim at the culpability of hate-mongering politicians, the religious right and reality TV stars in making the United States the meanest, rudest country in the world.

New movies: 'The Dictator,' 'Battleship'

Having exhausted his Borat shtick, Sacha Baron Cohen gives scripted comedy a try by playing a Middle East dictator forced to take a penniless exile in the United States after surviving a coup attempt. Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley co-star.

Movie review: 'The Dictator' a wildly uneven comedy

When Sacha Baron Cohen is good, he’s very, very good, and when he’s bad, he’s horrid.

Bobcat Goldthwait takes a shot at pop culture’s assault on civility in 'God Bless America'

Comedian-turned-director Bobcat Goldthwait talks about his latest film, "God Bless America," which opens May 18.

 

Get Reel: Confessions of a film critic

Have you ever read a film review, gone to a film based on that review, seen the movie and then walked out of the theater, shaking your head in dismay and muttering, “What the hell was that critic thinking? That film was a steaming pile of excrement.” Or words to that effect.

'First Position' tells the story of dedicated dancers

The most poignant moment in the ballet documentary “First Position” comes when the camera stops on the face of Aran Bell, an 11-year-old boy who has just danced his heart out.

Movie Man: 'Haywire' offers lesson in how to make an action movie

Building a movie around a mixed martial arts fighter seems like a good way to earn a spot on the straight-to-video express. Unless, of course, you’re Steven Soderbergh. Then — because you’re smart and imaginative and can seemingly make any sort of movie (and make it look effortless) — you build your movie around a fighter with virtually no acting experience.

Movie review: 'Headhunters' puts you through the emotional ringer

This Scandinavian crime thriller,  from the book by Jo Nesbø, the new Stieg Larsson, plays on your worst fears and most passionate desires.

Johnny Depp, Tim Burton talk about the making of 'Dark Shadows'

If Johnny Depp and Tim Burton were sitting right next to each other, there would be absolutely no difficulty telling them apart.

Movie review: 'Sound of My Voice' examines the inner workings of a cult

This is a low-budget drama that peeks into the mysterious doings of a mysterious woman named Maggie (Brit Marling) who lures lamb-like followers into her way of life.

Movie review: 'Dark Shadows' is old-school fun

Tim Burton brings TV’s original vampire soap opera to the big screen with Johnny Depp filling the formidable shoes of the late Jonathan Frid (making his last appearance here in a cameo) as the infamous Barnabas Collins.

New movies: 'Dark Shadows,' 'Headhunters'

A roundup of this week's movies.

Farrelly Brothers failed with 'The Three Stooges'

I applaud the Farrelly Brothers for doing a twist with the movie and not making it a biography, but instead making it a “Three Stooges” feature. But it was just plain bad. Not every movie is meant to be great, and this was just one of them.

Movie Man: Fast-taking reporters and slow-witted cops

The focus falls on a couple of oldies but goodies this week: a TV show from the early 1960s and a movie from way back in the early 1930s.

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