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‘The Vow’ cute but forgettable (amnesia style)

There’s plenty of room for real drama in the story, but the writers seem to skim over anything that could potentially cause real doubt or suspense, making this a film that never quite moves beyond its stereotype.



‘The Debt’ pulls familiar strings, but with style

“The Debt” is basically just set up like a typical suspense-thriller film, but it has a nice flow and a few unique aspects that help make it more interesting and entertaining.



‘50/50′ beats the odds

With a nearly flawless cast and great writing, “50/50″ is a bromantic comedy about cancer that feels incredibly real.



‘Dolphin Tale’ swims into your heart

“Dolphin Tale” is a new movie based on the friendship and trust between a young boy and a wild dolphin whose life the boy works to save. “Dolphin Tale” hit theaters Friday, September 23, 2011.



Sorkin’s script helps ‘Moneyball’ soar above sports movie cliches

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin of “The Social Network” fame reinvents the “organized sports saves the day genre” in “Moneyball,” starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.



‘Win Win’ is a winner (really)

“Win Win” is an interesting breed of a comedy-drama movie; it manages to craft a heartwarming, albeit linear, story that is universally appealing and very enjoyable to watch.



“Big Mommas” just a big bore

“Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son” is the latest installment of the Big Momma saga about a man cross-dressing as a larger, older black woman with a whole lot of attitude.



“Roommate” fails to deliver any new thrills

“The Roommate” fails to stand out from the recent herd of horror or thriller remakes aimed at teens, and a talented, attractive young cast can’t save the derivative and bland script from pulling the whole production down.



“The Fighter” mashes family drama with a classic underdog story

“The Fighter,” already being touted as a possible “Best Picture” Oscar for 2011, is not the typical boxing movie–but its still as exceptional as “Rocky” or “Raging Bull.”



“I Love You Phillip Morris” is no fraud

In “I Love You Phillip Morris,” a dynamic cast of characters creates a sense of uniqueness and a premise that is more than a simple romantic comedy. Fantastic performances by Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, among others, help create one of the gayest movies ever made – and that is meant in the best way possible.