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Pain & Gain

score: 
B-
Director: 
Michael Bay
Cast: 
Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Rebel Wilson, Tony Shalhoub
Running Time: 
130
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Candace Breiten

Based on a true story, Pain & Gain can only be described as a dark comedy/action film. In all honesty, the film's more mild in terms of violence than the real story written by Pete Collins, though the R rating is still well deserved. There were plenty of moments that made me queasy, and I don't really want to think about eating any grilled food for a while. You'll understand. Stylistically, it is a film directed by Michael Bay, so yes, there is the cliche slow-motion walk-away explosion. Why would you expect anything less?

Universal Makes Fast & Furious 6 Official

Universal has officially named the next installment in their still growing Fast & Furiousfranchise and given it a release date.  Fast & Furious 6 will hit theaters on May 24, 2013.  Though no details have been released, much of the original cast is expected to return, including Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and Dwayne Johnson.

 

Fast Five

score: 
B-
Director: 
Justin Lin
Cast: 
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson
Running Time: 
130
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis

Faster

score: 
D+
Director: 
George Tillman, Jr.
Cast: 
Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino
Running Time: 
95
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis

Planet 51

score: 
D
Director: 
Jorge Blanco
Cast: 
Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott
Running Time: 
91
Rated: 
PG
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
In a world where Pixar reigns supreme, other 'wannabe' studios rarely merit a mention in terms of their universal appeal in animation. Sony penetrated the market a bit earlier in the year with Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, and while they looked to have the receipt for success with Planet 51, after watching the film, I sit here in amazement at the fact that it was ever even made.

Race to Witch Mountain

score: 
C
Director: 
Andy Fickman
Cast: 
Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Carla Gugino, Alexander Ludwig
Running Time: 
99
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Loosely based on the 1975 hit Escape to Witch Mountain, Race to Witch Mountain is a non-stop action film that should have the entire family in high spirits. However, due to a run of lackluster dialogue and elementary actions, the film is never able to infiltrate its audience, becoming a somewhat disappointment by story's end.

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