| TITLE |
TYPE
|
YEAR |
GRADE |
BRIEF / COMMENTS |
Terminator Salvation
 |
Action
| 2009 |
B |
"Terminator Salvation" may disappoint demanding fans |
| PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and language. |
Angels and Demons
|
Drama
| 2009 |
B |
"Angels & Demons" a good looking if flawed thriller |
| Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images and thematic material. |
Star Trek
|
Action
| 2009 |
A- |
Everything old is new again for "Star Trek" fans |
| Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and violence, and brief sexual content. |
17 Again
|
Comedy
| 2009 |
B+ |
"17 Again" Zac Efron makes "Big" in reverse work |
| Rated PG-13 for language, some sexual material and teen partying. |
State of Play
|
Drama
| 2009 |
B+ |
"State of Play" and the lost art of stealth reporting |
| Rated PG-13 for some violence, language, including sexual references, brief drug content. |
UP
|
Family
| 2009 |
A |
Let "Up" take you where few films can |
| Rated PG for some peril and action. |
Observe and Report
|
Comedy
| 2009 |
F |
"Observe and Report:" Rampant stupidity |
| Rated R for pervasive language, graphic nudity, drug use, sexual content and violence. |
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
|
Action
| 2009 |
B+ |
"Wolverine" like its star Jackman is a crowd pleaser |
| Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some partial nudity. |
The Soloist
|
Drama
| 2009 |
B- |
A patience testing but effective story in "The Soloist" |
| Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug use and language. |
Fast and Furious
|
Drama
| 2009 |
B- |
Fast and Furious pretty much says it all |
| Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sexual content, language, and drug references. |
Duplicity
|
Drama
| 2009 |
B+ |
Spies, lies, and lovers' heat make for a fun Duplicity |
| Rated PG-13 for language and some sexual content. |
Monsters vs. Aliens
|
Family
| 2009 |
C+ |
Not up to the Pixar challenge |
| Rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language. |
Watchmen
|
Action
| 2009 |
C- |
Who can bear to watch "Watchmen?" |
| Rated R for strong graphic violence, sexuality, nudity and language. |
The Wrestler
|
Drama
| 2009 |
B |
Mickey Rourke's career parallels the comeback |
| Rated R for violence, sexuality/nudity, language ,drug use. |
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li F
|
Action
| 2009 |
F |
The "Legend" dies with latest "Street Fighter" adaptation |
| Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and martial arts action, and some sensuality. |
