Brave

☆☆☆1/2

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Disney and Pixar bring us a truly enjoyable (and beautifully animated) Scottish fairy tale about a young princess named Merida who is a headstrong young woman who defies marital customs…bringing about trouble she doesn't anticipate.
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Lacks emotional connection…and it is a little predictable.

Rated PG
1 hr. 33 min.

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Magic Mike

☆☆☆

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In a story that gives a little more depth than expected, Channing Tatum plays Mike…a construction worker / entrepreneur by day and a headlining stripper by night...who befriends and teaches a 19-year-old (The Kid played by Alex Pettyfer – “Beastly”) all about dancing and the perks that come with it.
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Some may be disappointed that this film is not just good-looking guys stripping…it also takes a look at the downside of the business (drugs, ego, and in this case a sleazy boss named Dallas…a little overplayed by Matthew McConaughey).

It's not a great movie...but better than expected.

Rated R
1 hr. 50 min.

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Madea's Witness Protection

☆☆☆

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Once again writer, director, actor Tyler Perry brings us another outrageous (and funny) Madea adventure. This time Madea provides the home for George Needleman (Eugene Levy ) and his family…who have been placed in the witness protection program.
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The story falls a little short…poor character development…and one of the most unlikely movie couples ever (Denise Richards and Eugene Levy)


Rated PG-13
1 hr. 54 min.

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Ted

☆☆☆1/2

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“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, in his directorial debut, gives us a funny…and raunchy at times…story of a teddy bear named Ted (voiced by MacFarlane) that comes to life because of young boy’s (John played as an adult by Mark Wahlberg) wish.
At 35 John and Ted are still living together and getting into a lot of trouble…until girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) steps-in.
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Keep the kids at home…this film is rated R for a reason.
Some potty humor and the kidnapping storyline is a little weak.


Rated R
1 hr. 55 min.

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Intouchables (Untouchables)

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Take the time this summer to see a “real” story with a whole lot of humor and heart. The “Intouchables” (“Untouchables”) is a true story about an unlikely friendship between handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy).
Cluzet and Sy give Oscar worthy performances.
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Some of Driss’ jokes about Philippe’s handicap were uncomfortable at times, but the humor seemed to be fine with Philippe…always making him laugh.

Rated R
1 hr. 52 min.

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