Movies 2010

Keir Gilchrist and Zack Galifianakis in “It’s Kind of a Funny Story”

Not Really a Funny Story…But a Good Message

Sixteen-year old Craig (played by Keir Gilchrist “Hungry Hills” 2009) feels like his world is… Read more about It's Kind of A Funny Story (PG-13) ★★★…

Left to right: Mark Wahlberg plays “Irish” Micky Ward, Jack McGee plays George Ward, Melissa Leo plays Alice Ward, Christian Bale plays Dicky Eklund and Jackson Nicoll plays Little Dicky in THE FIGHTER.© 2010 Fighter,… Read more about The Fighter (R) ★★★☆…

Natalie Portman in “Black Swan”

Perfectionism − Should be Considered a Character Flaw
“Black Swan” stars Natalie Portman in her most riveting role to date. She carries the film to great lengths and in most… Read more about Black Swan (R) ★★★★…

Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe

An Ominous Beginning to the Bitter End
“These are dark times, there’s no denying,” declares the Minister of Magic, portrayed by Bill Nighy. Truer words were never spoken.… Read more about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 ★★★☆…

James Franco stars in ‘127 Hours’

Okay Kids−Always Tell Your Mother Where You Are Going!

Here’s an example of what happens when a seasoned director; Academy Award winner Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire” 2008) meets up… Read more about 127 Hours (R) ★★★★…

Cecile De France and Matt Damon in “Hereafter”

He Sees Dead People When He Grips Your Hand

Clint Eastwood directs a very different type of film, that some will probably not like due to the… Read more about Hereafter (PG-13) ★★★☆…

Robert De Niro as Jack and Edward Norton as Stone.

Edward Norton as Stone Gives a Haunting Performance

John Curran (“The Painted Veil” 2006) directs a layered, compelling film centering on four main characters’ secrets,… Read more about Stone (R) ★★★…

(L-R) Diane Lane, Nelsan Ellis, Otto Thorwarth and John Malkovich in “Secretariat”.

The Perfect Family Film − Crossing All Generations

Disney’s “Secretariat” is a heartwarming story about an amazing race horse and its owner, Penny… Read more about Secretariat (PG) ★★★☆…

Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker and Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network.

Friend Me, Tag Me in a Photo, Post on My Wall − Facebook Fans Rejoice as this Critic Clicks: LIKE… Read more about The Social Network (PG-13) ★★★★…

Ben Affleck in The Town.

Action Thriller Solidifies Affleck’s Talent as a Director
If Gone Baby Gone (2007) made you sit up and take notice, then The Town just might inspire you to stand up… Read more about The Town (R) ★★★☆…

Nev talking with Megan

Online Friendship Becomes Personal on Many Levels
From the get-go, Catfish draws you in and doesn’t let you go until the credits are rolling. It’s human nature to be, somewhat, ‘nosey’… Read more about Catfish (PG-13) ★★★☆…

Drew Barrymore as Erin 

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Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis,Justin Long and Barrymore

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Lots to Laugh About as Barrymore and Long are Hysterically Funny

Drew Barrymore otherwise… Read more about Going the Distance (R) ★★★☆…

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Li Cunxin Practicing in China

Ballet Performance

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An Inspiring, Uplifting Film Based on Courage

Filled with compassion, courage and heartfelt moments, Mao’s Last Dancer… Read more about Mao's Last Dancer (PG) ★★★★…

Jennifer Lawrence as Ree Dolly

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John Hawkes as Uncle Teardrop

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A Determined Teen Struggles for Survival
If you have ever wondered how life has changed… Read more about Winter’s Bone (R) ★★★★…

This is Film Entertainment At Its Best!
Robert Downy Jr. is back as Tony Stark, and his outed alias Iron Man; the comic book character that left audiences yearning for more. Not only is there… Read more about Iron Man 2 (PG-13) ★★★★…

Romance in the Countryside of Italy, What Could be Better?

If you are in any way a romantic at heart, then you’ll no doubt fall in love with Letters to Juliet. The film tugs at all… Read more about Letters to Juliet (PG) ★★★…

Be Careful What You Wish For!
Shrek Forever After 3D opens energetically out of the gate with a hyper-speed carriage and horses scene that is ‘in your face.’ Basically, you’ll be throwing your hands up… Read more about Shrek Forever After (PG) ★★★☆…

Everyone’s Favorite New York Girls Are Back and Better Than Ever!
Ladies, if you want to glam it up with your girlfriends, grab a cocktail and lose yourself in the ‘fantasy fashion world’ for two… Read more about Sex and the City 2 (R) ★★★…