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'Predators': Monster Mishmashnew

Director Nimród Antal tried hard, but his effort to boost the Predator franchise with a much-needed shot of adrenaline failed.

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 07-14-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Nimród Antal, Predators

'I Am Love': A Woman Awakensnew

The stunning Tilda Swinton turns in her best work ever in this Italian drama.

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 07-07-2010 | Reviews

Tags: I Am Love, Luca Guadagnino

Not So Super-Villainsnew

Ever since he was a kid, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) has struggled with big dreams.

Tucson Weekly | Colin Boyd | 07-07-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Despicable Me

Downward Spiral of a 'Solitary Man'new

Michael Douglas and Imogen Poots dazzle in this story of a once-successful man's downfall.

Tucson Weekly | Colin Boyd | 07-02-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Solitary Man, Brian Koppelman ; David Levien

'Karate' Kicking Assnew

Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan help 'The Karate Kid' remake surpass the original.

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 06-16-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Karate Kid, Harald Zwart

The Extended Family of 'Mid-August Lunch'new

Mid-August Lunch offers up something rare for summer movie season: compelling characters.

Tucson Weekly | Colin Boyd | 06-16-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Mid-August Lunch, Gianni Di Gregorio

Upon his retirement, Esposito (Ricardo Darín) is still haunted by a brutal murder he investigated 25 years ago An unspoken love for his old superior has lasted just as long—and haunts him even more To occupy his time, the former detective attempts to reconcile these two major events of his...

Tucson Weekly | Colin Boyd | 06-09-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Juan José Campanella, The Secret in Their Eyes

Old-School Scaresnew

Splice has invaded this bland summer movie season like an insane, confused partygoer told she was attending a Halloween masquerade ball rather than a friendly barbecue. It's a crazy film likely to alienate those who prefer formulaic horror (I'm talking to you, Saw fans!) while pleasing those who like their scares a little more on the outlandish side. The last sustained blast of outlandish mainstream horror came in the '80s and early '90s, when Sam Raimi, Peter Jackson, Stuart Gordon and David Cronenberg were going strong. (Most of their offerings didn't set the box office on fire, but they had

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 06-09-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Splice, Vincenzo Natali

'Sex' Sucksnew

The filmmakers behind Sex and the City 2 want you to think the movie is about female empowerment, and how to wield it. It's actually about totally vacuous assholes wearing clothes that will look idiotic in 10 years. The first film adapted from the HBO series, a show I enjoyed, was a mixed bag. It had its charms, but was too damn long—and poor Charlotte (Kristin Davis) shitting her pants was a bit much. With this sequel, Sex and the City wears out its welcome with a movie that embarrasses each of its once-enjoyable characters. It feels like a thrown-together,

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 06-02-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Sex and the City 2 movie review, Sex and the City 2, Michael Patrick King

Animation With Stylenew

While reviewing a film, I like to point out that only a certain subset of the population will enjoy it. For example, if it's something like Saw or Hostel, then I assume that John Yoo and Jay Bybee will want to see it; if it's Sex and the City 2, then I urge paleontologists to give it a look. But with The Secret of Kells, it's hard to imagine who wouldn't want to see it. Maybe the Amish? But other than them, and those incapable of appreciating beauty, everyone will love The Secret of Kells. The film was nominated for

Tucson Weekly | James DiGiovanna | 06-02-2010 | Reviews

Tags: The Secret of Kells, Tomm Moore ; Nora Twomey

Big Bombnew

Will Forte is a talented, funny guy, and I would like to see him make a successful transition from Saturday Night Live to the big screen. Unfortunately for Forte, MacGruber, his first starring big-screen role, is far from a success. While Forte gives it his all, and fellow SNL writer Jorma Taccone makes a valiant effort in his feature-directing debut, the 90-second sketch ultimately doesn't prove itself worthy of big-screen treatment. The recurring sketch has been good for a laugh or two on SNL. Most recently, MacGruber—an homage to TV action-hero MacGyver—tried to diffuse a bomb while dealing with his

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 05-26-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Jorma Taccone, MacGruber

Ogre-rific!new

A return to form is rare in movie franchises. Usually, if the first film is good, the second is simply bigger and targeting more money. And if there's a third one, the odds are it'll be even worse. There are exceptions...

Tucson Weekly | Colin Boyd | 05-26-2010 | Reviews

Tags: Shrek Forever After, Shrek Forever After movie review, Mike Mitchell