The Soloist

☆☆1/2

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An interesting story of a journalist who befriends a homeless musician.
Robert Downey Jr. always turns in a good performance.

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The story lacks "emotional connection."

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 52 min.

Two Lovers

☆☆☆

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A moody, well-acted romantic drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow

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gloomy

Rated R
1 hr. 48 min.

17 Again

☆☆☆1/2

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Zac Efron gives a good performance as the 37 year old, Mike O'Donnell, who is 17 again.
Thomas Lennon ('Reno 911!') delivers the laughs.

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Some say it's too full of "messages" for teens.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 35 min.

Duplicity

☆☆☆

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'Duplicity' is a smart thriller with a little comedy and romance.
Clive Owen and Julia Roberts make a good team.

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Time Jumping
Too Complex?

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 4 min.

Sugar

☆☆☆1/2

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'Sugar' is an engaging and unpretentious story of a young baseball player who goes from a training camp in the Dominican Republic to a minor-league club in Iowa.

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The ending is disappointing...but right for this story.

Rated R
1 hr. 44 min.

I Love You, Man

☆☆1/2

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Paul Rudd gives us another endearing character.
The "bromance" concept is funny.

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Most of the laughs are in the trailer.

Rated R
1 hr. 45 min.

Observe and Report

☆

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A Few Laughs
Seth Rogen makes this film a little more tolerable.

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Most of the attempts at humor are in bad taste.
'Observe...' is really making fun of a man with psychological problems.
Violence
Language

Rated R
1 hr. 25 min.

Alien Trespass

☆☆1/2

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A fun throwback to the sci-fi B movies of yesteryear.
Eric McCormack is well-cast as astronomer Dr. Ted Lewis and the alien, Urp, who temporarily takes over Lewis' body.

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Be ready for quirky and silly.

Rated PG
1 hr. 30 min.

Sin Nombre

☆☆☆

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A gripping, gritty story of Central American immigrants trying to make their way to the United States.
Strong Performances

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This film provides a frightening look at gangs and gang violence.
Violence
Language

Rated R
1 hr. 36 min.

Adventureland

☆☆☆

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'Adventureland' has more depth than most coming-of-age films.
Kristen Wiig gives us an understated comedic performance.

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The trailers are deceiving.
I expected more fun!

Rated R
1 hr. 47 min.