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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
2/5	8%	Runner Runner (2013)	" Runner Runner is elevated by solid performances but, for a story about gambling and striving for greatness, the film (ironically) takes very few risks." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 4, 2013
3.5/5	88%	Rush (2013)	" Solid performances from Brühl and Hemsworth ground this exciting sports story with a likable mix of charisma, reverence, and speed." — ScreenRant Posted Sep 27, 2013
3/5	59%	Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)	" Not as fresh as the original but offers more than just re-heated leftovers - with an entertaining adventure that justifies a second helping of Flint Lockwood and friends." — ScreenRant Posted Sep 27, 2013
4.5/5	80%	Prisoners (2013)	" Thriller and drama enthusiasts should find plenty of powerful performances and rich story material to make Prisoners an exhilarating and penetrating theater experience." — ScreenRant Posted Sep 20, 2013
3.5/5	60%	Riddick (2013)	" Riddick will have no problem pleasing longtime fans of the series while also delivering an accessible and entertaining sci-fi action experience for casual moviegoers." — ScreenRant Posted Sep 6, 2013
2.5/5	46%	Closed Circuit (2013)	" Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall provide solid performances but a muddled story makes Closed Circuit a political, but not very thrilling, political thriller." — ScreenRant Posted Aug 30, 2013
3.5/5	89%	The World's End (2013)	" The World's End isn't as unique as Pegg and Wright's prior 'Cornetto' entries but it's still a solid film that should satisfy returning series fans and comedy lovers." — ScreenRant Posted Aug 23, 2013
2/5	26%	Jobs (2013)	" A passionate attempt, Jobs ultimately lacks the polish and 'greatness' that Steve Jobs routinely aimed to deliver in his own products." — ScreenRant Posted Aug 17, 2013
3/5	47%	We're The Millers (2013)	" Not the funniest or most thoughtful comedy but We're the Millers should provide interested viewers with a number of memorable scenes - both humorous and oddly sweet." — ScreenRant Posted Aug 7, 2013
2/5	38%	Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)	" Young movie fans will likely find enjoyment in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters but the film is a step down for the franchise in nearly every single way imaginable." — ScreenRant Posted Aug 7, 2013
3/5	63%	2 Guns (2013)	" In spite of some predictable story beats, and stock buddy cop setups, 2 Guns offers plenty of pleasing moments - thanks to a fun pair of performances from its leads." — ScreenRant Posted Aug 2, 2013
1.5/5	14%	R.I.P.D. (2013)	" Forgiving viewers may find enjoyment in R.I.P.D. but the film is so choppy and half-baked that living, thinking, moviegoers should let this one rest in peace." — ScreenRant Posted Jul 26, 2013
3/5	52%	The To Do List (2013)	" Several story and comedy beats are derivative, but scenes of thoughtful insight are frequent enough for The To Do List to offer more than just brainless laughs." — ScreenRant Posted Jul 26, 2013
3/5	42%	Red 2 (2013)	" Fans of RED will enjoy seeing their favorite characters back on the big screen, but for less-devoted viewers RED 2 is only an average action-comedy experience." — ScreenRant Posted Jul 19, 2013
2/5	31%	The Lone Ranger (2013)	" Certain audience members will enjoy this Lone Ranger but it's style over substance that fails to elevate the series in any meaningful (or particularly exciting) way." — ScreenRant Posted Jul 3, 2013
3/5	50%	White House Down (2013)	" A brainless but competent (read: not essential) blockbuster thriller that is likely to satisfy filmgoers who were intrigued by the trailers and one-man-army premise." — ScreenRant Posted Jun 28, 2013
3/5	67%	World War Z (2013)	" World War Z transforms from an engaging glimpse at post-apocalyptic human endurance into a brainless shell that is as absentminded as its undead subject matter." — ScreenRant Posted Jun 21, 2013
3/5	59%	The Bling Ring (2013)	" The Bling Ring is a stylish commentary on fame-obsessed teen culture, even if the movie dismisses the real-life perpetrators as little more than naive punks." — ScreenRant Posted Jun 21, 2013
2/5	35%	The Internship (2013)	" The Internship is harmless but fails to deliver laughs worthy of "Googliness." Instead, it's more akin to Yahoo! - a functional Plan B when nothing better is available." — ScreenRant Posted Jun 7, 2013
2/5	11%	After Earth (2013)	" After Earth is an extremely uneven and flawed film, but for moviegoers who are intrigued by the initial premise, it's not the throwaway disaster that some might claim." — ScreenRant Posted May 31, 2013
3.5/5	69%	Fast & Furious 6 (2013)	" Fast & Furious 6 is a little unwieldy, saddled with a lot of added baggage, but it's still an extremely entertaining ride." — ScreenRant Posted May 24, 2013
4/5	87%	Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)	" Another bold and exciting voyage for the Starship Enterprise - one that will likely wow most moviegoers (even if it irks a few die-hard Trekkies)." — ScreenRant Posted May 16, 2013
3.5/5	79%	Iron Man 3 (2013)	" Iron Man 3 is not the best Marvel Studios movie, but it provides plenty of fun and excitement for both Iron Man die-hards and newly acquired Avengers fans. " — ScreenRant Posted May 3, 2013
2.5/5	49%	Pain & Gain (2013)	" Pain & Gain isn't a bad movie but it is a flat adaptation - only telling the story of the Sun Gym Gang without adding worthwhile insight (or many laughs)." — ScreenRant Posted Apr 26, 2013
3.5/5	54%	Oblivion (2013)	" 'Oblivion' tells a captivating future story with rich visuals and an intriguing leading man." — ScreenRant Posted Apr 19, 2013
4/5	79%	42 (2013)	" Certain storylines and characters are more nuanced than others but, overall, 42 is a multi-faceted blend of exciting baseball scenes and captivating human drama." — ScreenRant Posted Apr 12, 2013
1/5	4%	Scary Movie 5 (2013)	" Scary Movie 5 is a dumbed down and hollow version of the franchise formula - resulting in an idiotic (and unamusing) attempt at parody that is tedious not fun." — ScreenRant Posted Apr 12, 2013
4.5/5	93%	Jurassic Park (1993)	" The tasteful Jurassic Park 3D conversion injects new wonder and excitement into one of the most captivating adventure movies ever made." — ScreenRant Posted Apr 5, 2013
2/5	9%	The Host (2013)	" The Host is a passable film that could entertain a slim segment of viewers that were turned-off by Twilight - while fully catering to the Twihard crowd." — ScreenRant Posted Mar 29, 2013
3/5	47%	Olympus Has Fallen (2013)	" Olympus Has Fallen could underwhelm moviegoers expecting one of Fuqua's riveting character dramas but should provide action fans with plenty of explosions and machismo." — ScreenRant Posted Mar 22, 2013
2.5/5	36%	The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)	" The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is all style and no substance - a stunt illusion with no magic." — ScreenRant Posted Mar 15, 2013
3.5/5	59%	Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)	" There are some underdeveloped ideas, but the central story - the making of a great man - invokes the "spirit" of Victor Fleming's classic for an entertaining return to Oz." — ScreenRant Posted Mar 8, 2013
3/5	52%	Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)	" Despite a predictable story and some awkward visuals, Giant Slayer is surprisingly entertaining - thanks to a hefty dose of well-timed humor and energetic performances." — ScreenRant Posted Mar 1, 2013
3/5	55%	Snitch (2013)	" Snitch is not the action movie that some viewers might have been expecting but that's not a bad thing - it delivers a surprisingly engaging character drama instead." — ScreenRant Posted Feb 23, 2013
2/5	46%	Beautiful Creatures (2013)	" For a film about love and witches, Beautiful Creatures is a passionless experience, surprisingly devoid of actual movie magic." — ScreenRant Posted Feb 14, 2013
4/5	84%	Side Effects (2013)	" Side Effects isn't just a clever film, there's beauty in its execution." — ScreenRant Posted Feb 8, 2013
3/5	81%	Warm Bodies (2013)	" Warm Bodies moves at a steady pace and includes enough charming moments to keep the film alive (even if the romance is just undead)." — ScreenRant Posted Feb 1, 2013
2/5	15%	Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)	" Despite aiming for a deeper character story, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters only succeeds as mindless and bloody entertainment - thin as its fairy tale source material." — ScreenRant Posted Jan 25, 2013
3.5/5	60%	The Last Stand (2013)	" The Last Stand is a fun throwback to the days of formulaic but immensely entertaining Schwarzenegger-led films." — ScreenRant Posted Jan 18, 2013
3/5	32%	Gangster Squad (2013)	" A crowd-pleasing tale of cops and mobsters but bungled characterization and underwhelming style-over-substance prevents Gangster Squad from being a crime genre classic." — ScreenRant Posted Jan 11, 2013
1.5/5	19%	Texas Chainsaw (2013)	" Texas Chainsaw 3D fails on both fronts - as a quality horror experience and a competent evolution of the Leatherface character." — ScreenRant Posted Jan 4, 2013
3.5/5	88%	Django Unchained (2012)	" In spite of some exceptionally indulgent choices by the fan-favorite director, Django Unchained is another sharp and enjoyable Tarantino effort." — ScreenRant Posted Dec 25, 2012
2.5/5	38%	The Guilt Trip (2012)	" The Guilt Trip delivers an average but unremarkable comedy offering with enough heart to make up for some missed laughs." — ScreenRant Posted Dec 21, 2012
3.5/5	61%	Jack Reacher (2012)	" Jack Reacher is a frame for Cruise to flex his (aging) action muscles but that doesn't mean the film fails to satisfy with plenty of excitement, charm, and head-stomping." — ScreenRant Posted Dec 21, 2012
4/5	65%	The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)	" A few extemporaneous Lord of the Rings elements distract from The Hobbit storyline but Jackson has presented a captivating and exciting return to Middle-earth." — ScreenRant Posted Dec 14, 2012
3/5	35%	The Collection (2012)	" The Collection is not going to win over gore film skeptics - and that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's an unapologetic celebration of splatter cinema." — ScreenRant Posted Nov 30, 2012
3/5	74%	Rise of the Guardians (2012)	" The overarching message will be hard to translate for non-believing adults, but the film still offers a worthwhile dose of harmless fun and worthwhile heart." — ScreenRant Posted Nov 21, 2012
3/5	48%	The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)	" Unintentionally humorous exchanges and awkward visuals undercut the quality of the filmmaking - but the final movie delivers a solid conclusion for its intended audience." — ScreenRant Posted Nov 16, 2012
4/5	92%	Skyfall (2012)	" Is Skyfall the best Bond film yet? No. Is it a smart and engaging Bond film? Absolutely." — ScreenRant Posted Nov 9, 2012

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