Movies: 'Green Lantern' + Jim Carrey's New Comedy

Friday, 17 June 2011 by IrwanKch
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'Green Lantern' is plausible and none too illuminating

"Green Lantern" is neither amusing nor exciting enough to ensure a long-running franchise. [Read more]

D.C.'s Silverdocs

D.C.'s Silverdocs

More than 100 documentaries come to AFI. [Read more]

Also Opening

'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

Jim Carrey out-clowns his co-stars, a flock of CGI penguins, in this cute comedy. [Read more]

'The Trip'

'The Trip'

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon bicker, banter and riff their way through the north of England in Michael Winterbottom's hilarious film. [Read more]

'The Art of Getting By'

'The Art of Getting By'

What teenager doesn't think the world revolves around him or her? In this case, it's a pair of bratty Manhattan kids struggling with love and homework. [Read more]

'Rejoice and Shout'

'Rejoice and Shout'

The gospel music documentary is less than authoritative but does offer some great classic footage. [Read more]

'Blank City'

'Blank City'

The documentary takes a look at the legacy of the underground film movement centered in New York City in the late 1970s and 1980s. [Read more]

'Farmageddon'

'Farmageddon'

Kristin Canty's surprisingly engrossing documentary looks at the plight of small farms through the prism of raw milk. [Read more]

'Beautiful Boy'

'Beautiful Boy'

Maria Bello and Michael Sheen deliver searing performances as parents who receive shattering news about their son. [Read more]

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More Movie Info

Summer Movie Guide

Summer Movie Guide

Sort out the cinematic offerings for the months ahead. [Read more]

Celebritology

Academy revises best picture rules once again

From five to 10 films will now get the chance to win a best picture at the Oscars.

Sean Astin joins cast of 'Ninja Turtles'

The actor will voice red-masked turtle, Raphael.

'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and its 25 contributions to pop culture lore

The movie celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. We celebrate with a list of 25 Bueller-related moments.

Family Filmgoer

Kid-friendly features

Get the scoop on "Mr. Popper's Penguins," "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" and more.

Box Office

Weekend box office: 'Super 8' is No. 1, but hardly a blockbuster

"Super 8" makes $38 million, enough to make it the top movie in America, but not enough to push it into major-hit territory.

Reader Reviews

You review 'X-Men: First Class'

"If anyone's planning on going to see this, I strongly encourage you to change those plans." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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