“The Croods” hits the big screen. SIDEWALKS’ J.P. has his take on the latest 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film. The Croods DreamWorks Pictures Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke, Cloris Leachman Produced By: Kristine Belson and Jane Hartwell Directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco…
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James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, and Zach Braff co-star in Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful.” SIDEWALKS’ J.P. gives his thoughts on the prequel story. OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Disney Rating: PG Running Time: 127 min Director: Sam Raimi Producer: Joe Roth Cast: James Franco,…
John McClane is back! Bruce Willis returns to the fifth installment in the popular “Die Hard” film series. J.P. gives us his thoughts on “A Good Day to Die Hard.” A Good Day to Die Hard (20th Century Fox) Directed by JOHN MOORE Written by SKIP WOODS Cast: BRUCE WILLIS, JAI…
Director Peter Jackson returns to his successful well for another go-around with hobbits, wizards, dwarves, elfs, and a dragon named Smaug. “THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY” Warner Bros. Pictures Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images. Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugo Weaving, Elijah…
It’s another reboot. Does this one live up to the original? SIDEWALKS’ J.P. reviews “Red Dawn,” starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson. RED DAWN Film District presents A Contrafilm Production Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, Isabel Lucas, Connor Cruise and Jeffrey Dean Morgan Directed by: Dan…
As part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film series (starting with “Dr. No”), the superspy returns in “Skyfall.” SIDEWALKS’ J.P. reviews the latest chapter. “SKYFALL” MGM, Columbia Pictures MPAA Rating: PG-13 by the MPAA for INTENSE VIOLENT SEQUENCES THROUGHOUT, SOME SEXUALITY, LANGUAGE AND SMOKING. Run Time: 143…
It’s a comedy with UFC action. Does it work? J.P. reviews “Here Comes The Boom,” starring Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Charice, and Henry Winkler. “HERE COMES THE BOOM” Columbia Pictures Opening Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 MPAA Rating: PG by the MPAA for BOUTS OF MMA SPORTS VIOLENCE, SOME RUDE…
Another reboot is upon us. Is this one better than the 1995 Sylvester Stallone version? “Star Trek’s” Karl Urban puts on the helmet as “Dredd 3D.” DREDD 3D LIONSGATE FILMS Rating: R Run Time: 98 Min. Studio Synopsis The future America is an irradiated waste land. On its East Coast,…
“The Hangover’s” Bradley Cooper and “Star Trek’s” Zoë Saldana star in “The Words.” Jeanne has her take on their new film, co-starring Jeremy Irons, Olivia Wilde, and Dennis Quaid. THE WORDS CBS FILMS Directors: Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal Writers: Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis…
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis together in a film. It must be funny. Or is it? SIDEWALKS’ Mika has her take on “The Campaign.” “THE CAMPAIGN” Warner Bros. Pictures Opening Date: Friday, August 10, 2012 MPAA Rating: R for “crude sexual content, language and brief nudity” Run Time: 85 minutes…
The latest in reboots is “Total Recall.” How does the Colin Farrell starrier compared to the Arnold Schwarzenegger original? J.P. has your take. “TOTAL RECALL” Columbia Pictures Opening Date: Friday, August 3, 2012 MPAA Rating: PG-13 by the MPAA for INTENSE SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI VIOLENCE AND ACTION, SOME SEXUAL CONTENT, BRIEF NUDITY, AND LANGUAGE.…
Christian Bale dons the bat costume in third and final chapter in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. J.P. has his thoughts on “The Dark Knight Rises.” “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” Warner Bros. Pictures MPAA Rating: PG-13 for “intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language” Run Time: 164 minutes (2…
Spidey is back! Or is he? SIDEWALKS’ J.P. has a review of the reboot version with Andrew Garfield as “The Amazing Spider-Man.” “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN” Columbia Pictures MPAA Rating: PG-13 by the MPAA for SEQUENCES OF ACTION AND VIOLENCE. Run Time: 138 minutes Directed by: Marc Webb Screenplay by: James…
The “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane takes his talents to the big screen with his directorial debut, “Ted.” J.P. gives his quick take on the ranchy bear comedy. TED Universal Pictures Rated: R Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale and Seth MacFarlane as Ted Directed by: Seth…
SIDEWALKS’ Mika Abogado gives us her take on Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, and Olivia Wilde’s new film, “People Like Us.” PEOPLE LIKE US DREAMWORKS PICTURES Cast: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer Director: Alex Kurtzman Producers: Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen,…
Director Adam Shankman returns to the big screen musical and brings us Tom Cruise in an unexpected role. Sidewalks’ Richard reviews “Rock of Ages.” “ROCK OF AGES” Warner Bros. Pictures MPAA Rating: PG-13 for “sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language” Run Time: 123 minutes Studio Synopsis: Under…