Movies: Summer Movie Guide + 'Thor'

Friday, 6 May 2011 by IrwanKch
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Summer movie guide

If you like Natalie Portman, Justin Timberlake, talking animals or teen flicks, the coming months offers twice as much to love. [Read more]

'Thor' review: With a hammer, he nails it

'Thor' review: With a hammer, he nails it

The live-action "Thor," based on the Norse god/action hero book, is good, dumb fun.

Also Opening

'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'

'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'

Werner Herzog proves that 3-D can be the stuff of poetry. [Read more]

'The Beaver'

'The Beaver'

Mel Gibson transcends his personal controversies to deliver a moving performance. [Read more]

'Something Borrowed'

'Something Borrowed'

Not even John Krasinski can save this icky romantic dramedy. [Read more]

'Jumping the Broom'

'Jumping the Broom'

A movie about caregivers determined to eclipse "Mommie Dearest" arrives just in time for Mother's Day. [Read more]

'Sympathy for Delicious'

'Sympathy for Delicious'

The directorial debut of actor Mark Ruffalo throws of a lot of heat but little light. [Read more]

'Circo'

'Circo'

The Mexican documentary chronicles the quietly crumbling world of a family-run circus. [Read more]

'There Be Dragons'

'There Be Dragons'

The fact-based historical epic is a handsome but overstuffed melodrama that never lets you forget its aspirations as a Major Motion Picture. [Read more]

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Celebritology

'The Green Lantern': Another trailer, now with more Sarsgaard

One ring to rule the summer box office ... maybe.

Jodie Foster on Mel Gibson: 'I'd love to do anything he's directing'

In part two of a video interview series with Jodie Foster, she talks about her desire to work with Gibson again.

2011 MTV Movie Awards nominations announced

"Twilight" and Natalie Portman lead the nominations.

Family Filmgoer

Best bets for the kids

The PG-13 rating for "Thor" stems almost totally from the thunderous but non-gory mayhem in this ridiculously entertaining 3-D.

Box Office

Weekend box office: 'Fast Five' success may mean more 'Fast and Furious' movies

Who knew people liked hot cars and loud explosions this much?

Reader Reviews

You review 'Arthur'

"Russell Brand should find another day job! Can I give it zero stars?" That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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