Movies: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' + Bateman and Reynolds in 'The Change-Up'

Friday, 5 August 2011 by IrwanKch

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	Friday, August 05, 2011

The humans play second banana

Michael O'Sullivan

The CGI-centric "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a big step forward, technologically, but a giant step backward for the human story. [Read more]

Shock in trade

"The Change-Up" revels in the basest humor. [Read more]

Also Opening

'The Future'

Ann Hornaday

A commitment-averse couple confronts the coming of middle age in Miranda July's new film. [Read more]

'The Devil's Double'

Michael O'Sullivan

The tale about Uday Hussein's body double is a lurid tale of violence and sex. [Read more]

'Life, Above All'

Michael O'Sullivan

The South African AIDS drama is both austere and uplifting. [Read more]

'Point Blank'

The brisk French thriller has a semi-tired plot, but the adrenaline keeps flowing. [Read more]

'The Arbor'

Michael O'Sullivan

Part documentary, part theater, the film traces British playwright Andrea Dunbar's tragic life. [Read more]

'A Little Help'

John DeFore

The movie, starring Jenna Fischer of "The Office," is more than a little disappointing. [Read more]

Celebritology

Henry Cavill is Superman: See the first photo

The "Man of Steel," revealed.

Jason Bateman re-does 'Teen Wolf Too' with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

The star of "The Change-Up" believes he can do a more nuanced job of portraying teen wolfdom than he did in 1987.

Alfred Hitchcock: His first film has been found

A 1923 movie called "The White Shadow," on which Hitchcock acted as writer, assistant director, editor and production designer, was discovered in New Zealand.

'Friday Night Lights' the movie: Should it happen?

Peter Berg has confirmed that he's moving forward with plans to make a "Friday Night Lights" movie that picks up where the TV show's finale left off. Should he?

Family Filmgoer

Kid-focused movie reviews

Get the scoop on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Smurfs" and more.

Box Office

'Smurfs' and 'Cowboys & Aliens' duel to tie

The animated film surprises the sci-fi western as both films gross $36.2-million in their domestic debuts, according to Sunday studio estimates — finishing in a tie atop the box office.

Reader Reviews

You review 'The First Avenger: Captain America'

"For the viewer, you can see most of the plot a mile away but with this excellent execution you're still captured and emotionally engaged." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.



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