MAX PAYNE                                                                    Twentieth Century Fox - PG-13  Max Payne, based on the ever popular violent computer game, stars Mark Wahlberg as a Detective who is consumed with finding the murderer of his wife and daughter. While the film is wildly obsessed with special Fx and seeing how far it can push the envelope, I will admit it does this very well. It's entertaining in that regard, but the bill stops there. There are many scenes of dialogue that are quite cheesy, and it snows in every scene in the film (sans the flashbacks). Wahlberg's performance as a relentless edgy tough cop is believable and enjoyable. If you decide to sit through all the credits, you'll see a little extra snippet. I give the film 2 1/2 slates.  Reviewed by Min

NIGHTS IN RODANTHE                                        Warner Brothers - PG-13  Richard Gere unfortunately continues to play a one dimensional character.  It's been over 25 years since he has played any other type.  What a waste of talent.  They tried to make him look younger and make Diane Lane look older to make the story more believable...it just didn't work.  The movie itself was a little far fetched, since people a half a mile and more in from the shore would evacuate during a hurricane, yet they stayed in an Inn that is lapped by the waves during high tide on a normal day.  They try to tug at the heartstrings and succeed a few times from the sniffles I heard in the theater, but over all it only rates 2 slates.  Wait for the DVD if you must.

 EAGLE EYE
Paramount Pictures - PG-13  Shia LaBeouf and director D.J. Caruso team up once again (previously with Disturbia) in this outlandish techno-thriller. Younger audiences will probably enjoy the jam packed action scenes, car, plane, train, and bus chases, but the overall plot is lacking and absurd. Even the opening sequence leaves you wondering if you're sitting in the correct theatre. Shia unfortunately does not show any growth in his role as a 'action star' but you can tell he's trying to branch out. The first hour and 15 minutes was tough to sit through, but the last 45 minutes kept me fairly entertained. I give this a 2 1/2 slate rating.  Reviewed by Min

THE WOMEN                                                           Picturehouse Entertainment - PG-13   With a great lineup of female stars, you would assume that this 'chick flick' would hold your attention for the full 1 hour and 54 minutes: wrong! The movie is based on the 1939 play/film and its old-fashioned tone is apparent some 69 years later. It's trying to be like "Sex and the City," but with much less edge. Maybe that explains why the audience I was part of was all 60+ years old. The highlights: Cloris Leachman and Annette Bening's performances, and Jada Pinkett Smith's hospital labor room scene. I rate this film 2 slates.  Reviewed by Min

 RIGHTEOUS KILL                                                Overture Films - R   Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino star in this crime/mystery cop drama. The duo makes a great cop team however, DeNiro's performance was somewhat weak; you want and expect more from him. John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg's also star and their on-screen partnership plays out fairly smoothly. However, the story isn't as smart or compelling as the previews lead you to believe and gives you the impression that it's trying too hard. I give this movie a rating of 2 slates. Reviewed by Min

 THE DUCHESS                                                       Paramount Vantage - PG-13  Based on the life of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, the film chronicles Georgiana's life as she becomes eventually trapped in a triangular love affair. Keira Knightley's performance is quite remarkable, proving that she is coming into her own. The story is simple, but moving. Locations and costumes are extraordinarily beautiful. Overall, I would give this film a rating of 3 slates. Reviewed by Min

 MAMMA MIA! The Movie                                            Universal Pictures - PG-13   The sets and the cinematography are beautiful!  They should make more lively, funny musicals like this.  It's a good movie, but if you've seen the play on Broadway, Vegas or where ever, you may not like it as much.  It's hard to beat the live show, but this movie give it a worthy try.  Enjoy!  OSB says 3 1/2 out of 4 slates!

WALL-E                                                                        Walt Disney Studios - G   Pixar does it again!  They continue to roll out the films without a dud in the bunch.  Even though the film has limited talking, they have created a warm and funny movie everyone will enjoy.  OSB rates it 4 out of 4 slates!

KUNG FU PANDA                                                        Dreamworks Animation - PG   Well, Dreamworks has a hit on their hands! A great cast and Jack Black being Jack Black with a good story and, at times, funny. Unfortunately, they are already talking sequel. When will they learn to leave a good movie alone. It was once said "Always leave them wanting more." OSB gives Kung Fu Panda 3 1/2 out of 4 slates.

 SEX AND THE CITY                                                         New Line - R    This one will be tough...fans of the show will love it...others will take it or leave it.  95% of the audience were women at the showing I saw, at the end they all were saying how great it was.  It reminded me of the first Star Trek movie, fans were so glad to see it again, they didn't care that the movie had a weak story line.  It seemed to be a bunch of TV episodes blended together, some good, some not so good.  They should put out a sequel, now that they have gotten past the "Hey, look we're back!" stage.  OSB rates it 3 out of 4 slates.