Film
Abrams boldly goes 'Into Darkness' with a warp-speed sequel
- Paramount
BY KAYLA UPADHYAYA
Even with a simple story and more action than emotion, “Star Trek: Into Darkness” boldly goes and does so at warp speed, leaving you gasping for breath.
Luhrmann's ‘The Great Gatsby’ provides faithful adaptation of Fitzgerald classic
- Warner Bros.
BY BRIAN BURLAGE
Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” — based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald — mirrors the triumphant, if not over-the-top, grace of America in the roaring ’20s.
Stirring 'Poppy Hill' offers glimpse into Japan's past and culture
- Gkids
BY SEAN CZARNECKI
Though impaired by ignorance, “Poppy Hill” aroused a curiosity in me for a culture I know best by Pokémon.
Memorable 'Iron Man' sequel entertains with laughs, twists
- Walt Disney Pictures
BY JAMIE BIRCOLL
“Iron Man 3” is the fourth outing for Robert Downey Jr. (“Sherlock Holmes”) as the genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist Tony Stark. But this time, there’s something different about Tony: He seems damaged.
Jackie Robinson biopic '42' knocks one out of the park
- Warner Bros
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“42” tells an inspirational story that should never be forgotten. And given that Major League Baseball currently has its lowest percentage of black players since the Eisenhower administration, it’s a story that’s just as relevant as ever.
Lack of intrigue, compelling dialogue limit 'Oblivion'
- Universal
BY MAYANK MATHUR
This is “Oblivion” in a nutshell: The beginning intrigues, and the end excites, but it leaves much to be desired at its core — an adventure left unexplored.
Psychological thriller 'Trance' hypnotizes with tale of obsession
- Fox Searchlight
BY ANDREW MCCLURE
With his latest psychological thriller, “Trance,” Danny Boyle enters an increasingly pertinent realm in these digital days: obsession.
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