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Reviews from a staff member of “Sidewalks Entertainment”

Movie Review: Skyfall

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…

Movie Review: Here Comes the Boom

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…

Movie Review: Dredd 3D

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,…

Movie Review: The Words (REVISED)

“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…

Movie Review: The Campaign

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…

Movie Review: Total Recall

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.…

Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises

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…

Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

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…

Movie Review: Ted

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…

Movie Review: People Like Us

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,…

Movie Review: Rock of Ages

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…

Movie Review: Prometheus

Master of science fiction, Ridley Scott (“Alien,” “Gladiator”) returns to form with the sci-fi drama, “Prometheus.”  Prometheus 20th Century Fox Directed by Ridley Scott Produced by Ridley Scott, David Giler, Walter Hill Written by Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and…

Movie Review: For Greater Glory

Based on the true story of the Cristero War (1926-29), Andy Garcia, Peter O’Toole, and recent SIDEWALKS guest Eva Longoria star in “For Greater Glory.”   “For Greater Glory” 20th Century Fox Rating: R Talent: Andy Garcia (“General Enrique Gorostieta”) Eva Longoria (“Tulita Gorostieta”) Peter O’Toole (“Father Christopher”) Oscar Isaac (“Victoriano ‘El Catorce’ Ramirez”) Santiago Cabrera…

Movie Review: Men In Black 3

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are back fighting alien beings. Is the third one a charm?  “Sidewalks'” J.P. has your review of “Men In Black 3.” “MEN IN BLACK 3” Columbia Pictures MPAA Rating: PG-13 for by the MPAA for SCI-FI ACTION VIOLENCE, AND BRIEF SUGGESTIVE CONTENT. Run Time:…

Movie Review: Battleship

The popular board game inspires a “Transformers”-like action flick. Is “Battleship” worthy? J.P. has a review. BATTLESHIP Universal Pictures Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano and Liam Neeson Directed by: Peter Berg Written by: Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber Studio Synopsis: In Summer 2012, the battle…

Movie Review: The Avengers

50 years ago, “The Avengers” appeared on radar screens of comic book fans across the country. The funny thing is there hasn’t been a single film made about them … until now. MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS MARVEL STUDIOS presents in association with PARAMOUNT PICTURES Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark…

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