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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
3.5/5	78%	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	46%	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	56%	Oblivion (2013)	" 'Oblivion' tells a captivating future story with rich visuals and an intriguing leading man." — ScreenRant Posted Apr 19, 2013
4/5	77%	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	92%	Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience (2013)	" 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	48%	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	38%	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	60%	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	58%	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	45%	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	85%	Side Effects (2013)	" Side Effects isn't just a clever film, there's beauty in its execution." — ScreenRant Posted Feb 8, 2013
3/5	80%	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	14%	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	59%	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 3D (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	66%	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	36%	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
4/5	86%	Wreck-it Ralph (2012)	" Wreck-It-Ralph enjoys a smart ratio of accessible character drama and goofy gaming gags - resulting in an exceptionally entertaining, and heartfelt, animated adventure." — ScreenRant Posted Nov 2, 2012
2.5/5	76%	The Bay (2012)	" The Bay is two-thirds of a captivating found footage outbreak movie that's crushed under the weight of lofty ambition before completing its runtime." — ScreenRant Posted Nov 2, 2012
2.5/5	6%	Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)	" Silent Hill: Revelation 3D is a mixed bag of creepy and downright captivating visual set-pieces coupled with melodramatic dialogue and an overly-complicated storyline." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 28, 2012
2/5	25%	Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)	" Whether you attend the Paranormal Activity movies for the scares or the story, part 4 is a major step down." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 19, 2012
3.5/5	82%	Seven Psychopaths (2012)	" Moviegoers who can handle philosophical musings accompanied by exploding heads will find that McDonagh has delivered another sharp and entertaining film." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 12, 2012
3.5/5	63%	Sinister (2012)	" For viewers who have grown tired of the countless stock horror films in the genre, Sinister should provide an especially engaging and refreshingly spooky experience." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 12, 2012
2.5/5	21%	Taken 2 (2012)	" It's unlikely that moviegoers will be quite as taken by the experience this time." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
4/5	74%	Greenberg (2010)	" Not the feel-good film of the year, but Greenberg is a powerful account of how a few lost souls can find meaning and direction in life." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
2.5/5	23%	Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)	" Another Resident Evil zombie film with no brains but plenty of over-the-top action should still sate the appetite of certain viewers." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
4/5	86%	Buried (2010)	" Reynolds and Cortés deserve credit for their ambition and Buried is a tense but enjoyable experience for anyone interested in the core 'buried alive' concept." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
2/5	9%	My Soul to Take (2010)	" Places too much time in the hands of disposable characters - so that it is neither a brainless slasher flick nor an immersive character piece based in a serial massacre." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
3.5/5	47%	Hereafter (2010)	" A terrific, albeit dreary, character drama that directly addresses one of humanity's most enduring mysteries." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
2.5/5	10%	Saw 3D (2010)	" Another thin Saw franchise installment. Fans of the series will find plenty of the same horrors to enjoy but the film furthers the series' decline into mediocrity." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
3.5/5	55%	Welcome to the Rileys (2010)	" For every moment of raw self-destruction there is an equally charming resolution." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
3.5/5	39%	Due Date (2010)	" Phillips convolutes the adventure with a bizarre mix of unrealized emotional complexity and over-the-top gross-out humor but most viewers will still enjoy the loony ride." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
4.5/5	93%	127 Hours (2010)	" 127 Hours is an inspiring dramatic thriller with creative direction by Danny Boyle and a commanding performance from James Franco." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
2/5	15%	Skyline (2010)	" A big screen B-movie with a convoluted plot and limited scope - inundating viewers with melodrama instead of the alien invasion apocalypse occurring outside." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 5, 2012
4/5	38%	Casino Jack (2010)	" Hickenlooper's approach to the subject plus a great performance by Kevin Spacey make Casino Jack an enjoyable comedy and thought provoking social commentary." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 4, 2012
4.5/5	94%	The King's Speech (2010)	" Despite the obvious movie structure that gets forced onto historical events, The King's Speech is a terrific film with great performances and an inspiring story." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 4, 2012
3/5	30%	Sanctum (2011)	" Mixed in with flat characters and tense action is an incredible 3D visual component - which is where Cameron's involvement in the project is most apparent." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 4, 2012
3.5/5	56%	Unknown (2011)	" An exciting film that moviegoers will enjoy - even if they leave with a somewhat ambiguous understanding of the story that was unfolding outside of Neeson's character." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 4, 2012
2.5/5	34%	Hall Pass (2011)	" A serviceable comedy outing with a number of surprisingly funny moments, along with a number of shocking but dumb-witted set-ups." — ScreenRant Posted Oct 4, 2012

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