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LEATHERHEADS
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It works more often than not, but it falters, oddly enough, in the final quarter when it puts the romance on hold and focuses on the inevitable Big Game. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 54 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: B-

NIM'S ISLAND
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For kids who like to think and read and use their imagination, and for parents who may be tired of family fare that's nothing but a litany of cutesy pop-culture references. For the most part, it's all smiles, sunshine, exotic scenery -- and perhaps a couple of tears here and there. (Christy Lemire, Associated Press) 1 hour, 34 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG. Grade: B-

STREET KINGS
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The filmmakers get so carried away with being down and dirty, I couldn't find anyone to root for. Instead of playing "good cop, bad cop," this movie plays "bad cop, worse cop and worst cop." (Eric Robinette, a.k.a. "Sir Critic," Dayton Daily News) 2 hours, 3 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: C-

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THE BANK JOB
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The screenplay by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais is smarter than it has to be, which is more than you can say for many of the characters. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 51 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: B

THE BUCKET LIST
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Formulaic enough to have been generated by computer, it's a buddy road trip movie crossed with "Grumpy Old Men" and a Hallmark condolence card. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 37 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: D+

CHARLIE BARTLETT
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The movie mistakenly wades into the murky waters of message drama. First-time director Jon Poll and rookie screenwriter Gustin Nash toss a few too many morals into their teen angst stew, preventing what could have been an exercise in quirky anarchy from landing with a satisfying jolt. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 38 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: C+

CLOVERFIELD
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Take away its faux-low budget style Ñ which grows old quickly Ñ and you have a more frenetic, more populated version of "I Am Legend." (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 25 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: C

DEFINITELY, MAYBE
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An offbeat, ingratiating romantic comedy, with a little mystery thrown in, headed by a likable Ryan Reynolds. Be prepared to be entirely manipulated and thoroughly entertained by a fresh take and enough twists to keep an audience off-balance for most of the journey. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 52 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: B+

DRILLBIT TAYLOR
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Judd Apatow ("40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up") is credited only as a co-producer, but the movie contains his affection for nerd underdogs, a goofy sweet tone and a trio of na•ve heroes so reminiscent of the kids in "Superbad" that Apatow might as well consider suing himself for plagiarism. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 42 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: B

FIRST SUNDAY
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It's an irreverent take on churchly goings-on behind the pulpit. The trouble is, there aren't enough high points. (Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution) 1 hour, 38 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: C

FOOL'S GOLD
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Just as the title suggests: physically attractive on the outside, but lacking any legitimate substance. Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson often appear tense and fidgety, especially during the most romantic scenes in the movie, but the biggest disappointment is the cringe-inducing, cheesy dialogue. (Ryan Poulos, Austin American Statesman) 1 hour, 52 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13.

HORTON HEARS A WHO
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Raise a glass to Blue Sky Studios. Much to my great relief, a modern-day Hollywood movie has finally gotten Dr. Seuss right. (Eric Robinette, a.k.a. "Sir Critic," Dayton Daily News) 1 hour, 28 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated G. Grade: B+

JUMPER
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Director Doug Liman ("The Bourne Identity") is big on high concepts and digital flash but apparently has no patience for narrative follow-through. As long as you are content with such travelogue eye candy, Jumper will suffice, but if you're looking for nuance, look elsewhere. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 28 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: C-

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS
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Another romp through the past that flits from one disjointed action sequence to another, gussying it all up with crowd-pleasing morsels of fact and rivers of crazy legends that turn out to be true. (David Germain, Associated Press) 2 hours, 10 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG. Grade: C

PENELOPE
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A smart, funny, endearing twist on "Beauty and the Beast," with Christina Ricci and James McAvoy showing boundless charm and chemistry as possible lovers whose secrets run much more than skin deep. (David Germaine, Associated Press) 1 hour, 30 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG. Grade: A

RAMBO
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Co-written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, Chapter 4 is sickening, almost degenerate, in its savagery. For most people, this is one Stallone do-over we could have done without. (David Germain, Associated Press) 1 hour, 31 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: C-

RUN FAT BOY RUN
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Perhaps the most interesting thing is that it is directed by Friends star David Schwimmer, whose rookie effort is never less than competent. But it also doesn't rise to the level of inspired. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 20 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: B-

SEMI-PRO
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The plot is just an excuse for repetitive dumb humor, R-rated language, racial stereotypes, a lengthy sequence on vomiting and not very interesting basketball action. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 31 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: D+

SHINE A LIGHT
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It isn't essential viewing, but (speaking as a fan who has seen the group lately) it stacks up fairly well against the experience of watching them from halfway back in a sold-out arena. (John DeFore, Austin American Statesman) 2 hours, 2 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13.

SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
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It's not quite a Harry Potter blockbuster, but the fantasy and magic of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' is much more involving and satisfying than other films that have ventured into the precarious realm of effects-laden adventures. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 37 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG. Grade: B

STOP-LOSS
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It is a powerful, indignant film that deserves to be seen and discussed. Ryan Phillippe carries the movie with assurance, an appealing source of audience empathy. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 57 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: B+

10,000 B.C.
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With the exception of a couple of cool effects shots and some unintentionally (I think) funny moments, the movie is absolutely lifeless. It just sits there like Ñ well, like a caveman who hasn't invented the wheel yet. (Eric Robinette, a.k.a. "Sir Critic," Dayton Daily News) 1 hour, 49 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: A

21
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Director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde) overloads it with glitz and schmaltz, botching the can't-miss movie, particularly in its increasingly preposterous final half hour. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 2 hours, 2 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: C

27 DRESSES
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Katherine Heigl was not the main reason that "Knocked Up" was such a big hit, but her big-screen appeal is no fluke, as she proves in her follow-up film. Choreographer-turned-director Anne Fletcher has a reliable touch with the material, though the movie feels too long. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 47 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: B-

UNTRACEABLE
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Director Gregory Hoblit may be able to shoot a murder scene with flair, but he can't save this film's story from suffering a miserable execution. By the time this would-be techno-thriller ends, it is remarkable Ñ remarkably stupid. (Eric Robinette, Dayton Daily News. ) 1 hour, 41 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated R. Grade: C

VANTAGE POINT
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Here's another ordinary action flick that looked considerably more interesting in its coming attractions preview. Turns out, it's a glorified episode of '24,' compressed down to 90 minutes -- and even that time span includes a lot of repetition. (Hap Erstein, Palm Beach Post) 1 hour, 29 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: C

WELCOME HOME, ROSCOE JENKINS
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Virtually everyone's a cartoon figure here, from Lawrence's flashy TV talk show host to Cedric the Entertainer's win-at-any-cost player to Joy Bryant's fake celebrity of 'Survivor' lineage. Truth be told, everyone and everything about "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" is pretty unlikable. (David Germain, Associated Press) 1 hour, 54 minutes. At metro theaters. Rated PG-13. Grade: D+