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12 Rounds

score: 
C+
Director: 
Renny Harlin
Cast: 
John Cena, Steve Harris, Ashley Scott, Aidan Gillen
Running Time: 
108
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Carrying the tough-guy persona that propelled him to WWF greatness, John Cena gives a surprisingly strong performance in the action adventure film 12 Rounds. Directed by veteran filmmaker Renny Harlin, the feature is much stronger than expected as it entertains audiences with an interesting concept and a whole lot of action. And while the story is slightly lacking and the repetitive formula gives cause for doubt, I can honestly say that I left the theater in a state of shock, incidentally enjoying my time in front of the screen.

I Love You, Man

score: 
A-
Director: 
John Hamburg
Cast: 
Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Jamie Presley
Running Time: 
110
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Featuring an unprecedented cast of comedic actors, as well as some up and coming talent, I Love You, Man came to the big screen amidst a lot of hype and expectation. Luckily for fans, much like their other films, the lead guys work their comedic magic, creating one of the most complete, and irresistibly funny film to hit theaters thus far in 2009!

Knowing

score: 
C-
Director: 
Alex Proyas
Cast: 
Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Ben Mendelsohn
Running Time: 
115
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Beginning with a story setter and fast forwarding to present day, Alex Proyas' Knowing is one of global proportions. The film, which follows Professor John Koestler and his surge for understanding, features some of the most riviting special effects to hit the big screen since 2004's The Day After Tomorrow. However, unlike the great films before it, Knowing never takes advantage of its strengths, relying heavily on its acting and story, ultimately falling by the waist side as a result.

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.

A Perfect Getaway

score: 
B
Director: 
David N. Twohy
Cast: 
Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez
Running Time: 
86
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Imagine yourself. Young, hot, recently married and looking to experience the ultimate adventure. For Cliff and Cydney, that is real life. However, soon after they begin their trek through the mountains of Hawaii, a double murder is discovered on the island. Should they leave? Should they press on? Or should they sit and wait it out? Those, and a whole lot of other pressing questions, help give David N. Twohy's A Perfect Getaway a much needed 'unknown' factor, creating intensity and animosity amongst all who impatiently look on.

Watchmen

score: 
B+
Director: 
Zack Snyder
Cast: 
Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Jackie Earle Haley
Running Time: 
163
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Set in an alternate universe, during the year of 1985, Watchmen revolves around an unstable world where nuclear war is imminent between America and Russia. Superheroes, once a powerful mainstay in society, have been forced into retirement thanks to the government's Keene Act.

Fired Up

score: 
D+
Director: 
Will Gluck
Cast: 
Nicholas D'Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen
Running Time: 
90
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
In an attempt to score with a new batch of girls, high school football stars Shawn and Nick hatch the ultimate plan. Trading footballs for pom poms, the guys will join their female counterparts at cheer camp, opening themselves to a new world in the form of competitive cheerleading.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

score: 
B-
Director: 
P.J. Hogan
Cast: 
Isla Fisher, Huge Dancy, Krysten Ritter
Running Time: 
112
Rated: 
PG
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Shopping: a woman's dream, a man's nightmare.

Crammed wall to wall with clothing, a store can be intimidating for many; but for Rebecca Bloomwood, a sweet and charming New York City journalist, a store is heaven.

Coraline

score: 
A-
Director: 
Henry Selick
Cast: 
Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Robert Bailey Jr.
Running Time: 
100
Rated: 
PG
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
After almost 16 years away from the spotlight, Henry Selick, the man behind the fun and imaginative Nightmare Before Christmas, is back doing what he does best - making movies. Getting help from the likes of Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher, Selick one-ups his previous work, creating a world unlike any other in Focus Features' Coraline.

Taken

score: 
B+
Director: 
Pierre Morel
Cast: 
Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser
Running Time: 
93
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Carrying a short running time of just over ninety minutes, Taken quickly progresses through its story, never slowing down for a breath of salty air. The action is quick as Bryan Mills, our lead protagonist, finds himself in an unwanted time crunch, forced to complete his search before his daughter is sold for her body and ethnic background. The journey is daring, but that matters none to Mills; this is his daughter and he will stop at nothing to get her back.
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