New at Theaters (Friday): “The Hangover”, “Land of the Lost”, “My Life in Ruins”

Best Bet(s): Billed as three comedies… audiences are likely to enjoy these three movies in varying levels of satisfaction.  So far, I can tell you that “My Life in Ruins” (read my review) is not as good as you might hope in a romantic comedy.  The buzz on the other two movies is that some audiences will enjoy and others will be disappointed by either Will Ferrell’s “Land of the Lost” or “The Hangover” from the director of “Old School”.

New on DVD (Tuesday): “Defiance”, “He’s Just Not That Into You”, “Revolutionary Road”, “Spring Breakdown”

Best Bet(s): Three strong offerings on DVD came out on Tuesday: Oscar nominated drama “Revolutionary Road” (read my review) (Kate and Leo)…  Oscar nominated World War II drama “Defiance” (read my review) (Daniel Craig and Liev Schrieber)… and the very successful and enjoyable ensemble romantic comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You” (read my review).  I have no information about the Amy Poehler/Parkey Posey/Rachel Dracht comedy “Spring Breakdown”… you’re on your ownon that one… but here’s a red flag: straight to DVD!!!

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Next Week at Theaters: “Imagine That”, “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3″, “The Brothers Bloom” (limited release at Celebration! North and Celebration! Cinema Crossroads in Grand Rapids and Cinema Carousel in Muskegon)

Next Week on DVD: “Crossing Over”, “Fired Up”, “Gran Torino”, “The International”, “Spinning Into Butter”

MY REVIEWS OF OTHER MOVIES CURRENTLY PLAYING IN THEATERS OR AVAILABLE TO RENT/BUY: 

Playing at West Michigan movie theaters:
“Star Trek” (8.5 / 10)
“Angels & Demons” (8.5 / 10)
“I Love You, Man” (8.0/ 10)
“State of Play” (8.0)
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (7.5 / 10)
“Four Christmases”  (7.5 / 10)
“Knowing” (7.0 / 10)
“Watchmen” (7.0 / 10)
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” (6.5 / 10)
“Monsters Vs. Aliens” (6.0 / 10)
“Confessions of A Shopaholic” (5.5 / 10)
“Dance Flick” (2.0 / 10)

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Available to rent or buy:
“Slumdog Millionaire” (9.5/ 10)
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (9.5 / 10)
“The Dark Knight” (9.5 / 10)
“Changeling”  (9.5 / 10)
“WALL-E” (9.0)
“Pride and Glory” (9.0 / 10)
“The Wrestler” (8.9 / 10)
“Righteous Kill” (8.9 / 10)
“Eagle Eye” (8.5 / 10)
“Burn After Reading” (8.5 / 10)
“Wanted” (8.0 / 10)
“Defiance” (8.0 / 10)
“The Visitor” (8.0 / 10)
“Australia”  (7.9 / 10)
“Frozen River” (7.9 / 10)
“Revolutionary Road” (7.9 / 10)
“New in Town” (7.9 / 10)
“Quantum of Solace”  (7.5 / 10)
“Taken” (7.5 / 10)
“Fanboys” (8.5 for me, adjusted to 7.5 for most)
“He’s Just Not That Into You” (7.5 / 10)
“Traitor” (7.5 / 10)
“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”
“Marley & Me” (7.5 / 10)
“Bride Wars” (7.5 / 10)
“Rachel Getting Married” (7.0)
“Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (7.0 / 10)
“Get Smart” (7.0 / 10)
“Bedtime Stories” (7.0 / 10)
“Twilight”  (7.0 / 10)
“Hotel for Dogs” (7.0 / 10)
“Appaloosa” (6.9 / 10)
“Lakeview Terrace” (6.5 / 10)
“Hellboy II: Golden Army” (6.5 / 10)
“Body of Lies” (6.0)
“Noise” (6.0 / 10) 

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