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In a more sophisticated "golden age" when American public schools actually taught people to read, Hollywood made movies from literature—Grapes of Wrath, for example, or To Have and Have Not. According to Oliver Stone, in the 1990s, film became the literature of the age. In 2011, driven by a fetish for "CG integration," Hollywood adopted the comic book as its model of choice. Not "the graphic novel," which has a slightly more elevated ring to it. No. The comic book. "Comic book novices may have difficulty differentiating their Green super-heroes: The Green Lantern does not attract The Green Hornet as moth to flame. Green Lantern may, however, attract almost as many teen girls as teen geeks, because it features Ryan Reynolds, People Magazine's sexiest man, archetype of "obscenely cut" abs. Critics already have remarked and documented strong similarities between Green Lantern and the IronMan series. Given its comic book origins, you know how Green Lantern goes: Cocky gonna-be super-hero must grow into and take responsibility for his super-powers. He becomes part of an inter-galactic super-squadron charged to protect and serve the universe. Of course, hard-rockin' soundtrack and jaw-droppingly attractive women, both good and evil, accompany him wherever he goes. "After summer's spate of cartoon movies, literate viewers may wax nostalgic for Hemingway in collaboration with Bogart and Steinbeck inspiring Henry Fonda.

The trailer-teasers for Super 8 inspire millions more questions than they answer, but they do give lots of proof the "old Spielberg magic" is on the comeback trail. Super 8's characters, suspense, and imagery strongly remind veteran dreamworkers of ET and Jurassic Park—strangely scary yet still kid-friendly. For all that they tantalize, though, the Super 8 trailers preserve the film's secrets. The State Department and CIA should study in the J.J. Abrams School of Secret-Keeping; even the WikiLeaks guys would struggle to dig up much more than the trailer's suggestion that a bunch of cute and cool kids have to deal with an "unknown incredible creature." All we really know is that, in the small Ohio town, just about everything that can blow up will blow up.  Oh yeah, and we know the kids will film everything on their super-8 movie camera."Super 8 may go into Hollywood history as the movie with sibling rivalry in the sub-text. Elle Fanning, Dakota's younger sister, and Amanda Michalka, Allyson's sister, come out of the big kids' shadows and into their own, proving they have talent and skills. The big kids should feel very afraid.  Gabriel Basso, the one child star without famous siblings but who may be a direct descendant of Tom Sawyer, continues the tradition of impish, resourceful Spielberg boy-heroes. Kyle Chandler, uber-dad from "Friday Night Lights," brings that same manly command to Super 8, reassuring everyone that everything will be okay.

A hilarious sequel to Kung Fu Panda from 2008, Panda 2 is filled with animated pratfalls and delightful dialog voiced by such talented actors as Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, and Jackie Chan.This time around we find that Po (Jack Black) is now a master of kung fu and fights tremendous battles with Master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman) and with able assistance from the Furious Five. Those five remain the most powerful team and include Crane, Monkey, Tigress, Mantis, and viper. Challengers include Croc (Jean-Claude Van Damme), Thundering Rhino (Victor Garber), and Soothsayer (Michelle Yeoh) battling for supremacy in the Valley of Peace. They have a new and powerful weapon that seems unstoppable and use it to conquer China."This weapon is capable of destroying kung fu and Po realizes it may be even more deadly and dangerous than he can handle this time. He needs to examine his past to find secrets long hidden about his origins, and then get the strength needed to be successful as they battle their enemy. Kung Fu Panda 2 is a fun filled ride for an audience of any age."

Do not misread the connotations in the title X-Men: First Class. "First class" is a phrase which here does not mean "the best, the finest, the most luxurious," nor does it signify "the part of the plane with complimentary cocktails and room to stretch out." Take the phrase literally. In strangely oxymoronic style, the studio's promotional materials claim X-Men: First Class "charts the epic beginning (sic) of the X-Men saga," the first group of students to graduate from Professor X's school for reluctant super-heroes. "Who knew an "epic beginning" was possible? In their salad days, Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr, ultimately sworn mortal enemies, were the best of buds, experimenting with and testing their newly discovered powers, preparing to join other Mutants to prevent Armageddon. X-Men: First Class documents their nasty break-up. They could not be "just friends.""Although the men allegedly star in X-Men: First Class, the so-called "supporting actresses" threaten to steal the show. January Jones of "Madmen" fame plays Emma Frost, villainesse supreme, co-conspirator with Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw, criminal mastermind. More notably, Jennifer Lawrence—yes that Jennifer Lawrence, low-keyed "It Girl" from Winter's Bone and the Oscars' red carpet—plays Mystique, aka Raven Darkholme, shape-shifting mutant. By film's end, girl power may trump super-powers.

Sequel time – Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules and entertains.The first time around Diary of a Wimpy Kid was not only amusing but a huge hit at the box offices around the globe. Called a "realistic fiction novel", both Wimpy Kid one and two are about two brothers with one, Greg Heffley, narrating from a diary written by his sibling. Greg joins the swim team during summer but finds he hates swimming in the icy cold pool water. His father believes in him and considers a bright future as a great swimmer. Rodrick, who is always running thirty minutes late, has a band, called Loaded Diaper, with high hopes of becoming famous. He comes to pick Greg up after swim practice but Greg decides to walk home rather than be crammed in with his brother's band instruments. Now Greg is freezing cold and stuck with a long walk. Most of the time Greg prefers to stay in the school bathroom rather than attend swim meets and we find he tries to keep warm by wrapping up in toilet paper to keep warm. "Much of the same silliness prevails in Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rule that was so popular in the first movie. "

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) is an film adaptation of Michael Connelly's novel written and published in 2005. The Lincoln Lawyer movie's plot is loosely based and showcases the life and job of criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller conducting his business from the backseat of the Lincoln Town Car driven by his formerly client who works off his legal fees as a Mickey Haller's driver. The movie centers on an unusual case of Louis Roulet, a Los Angeles real estate agent and a son of major businessman, who seems to be mistakenly accused in rape and attempt to murder his female "victim". Among the Mickey's cases of drug dealers, narco-barons and other wide-range "innocent" criminals, the Louis Roulet's defense seems to be an easy job of justification of innocent man. But this case starts an unpredictable chain of events immersing Haller in the deadly game with the one question arise: how to survive?"As it was said by Michael Connelly, who has written "The Lincoln Lawyer" novel: "A couple days ago I saw an unfinished cut of it and could not be happier…. Those who loved the book will love the movie, I think. Those who don't know the book will love it just the same." So, there is the case and the question for us to decide: can we trust Michael Connelly?"

When Eddie Morra (played by Bradley Cooper) has an opportunity to better himself by using an experimental drug known as MDT, he finds himself far better at memory retention and with a renewed self confidence that proves valuable. He also discovers he needs more of the drug to avoid side effects. Another problem crops up when he finds there are shady hitmen who are after him for the drug. As he avoids being assassinated he meets up with a business tycoon (Robert De Niro) who sees Eddie as a potential source of ready and abundant cash. Eddie finds he can't trust anyone because power is more addictive than any drug and makes monsters out of some men."Filmed in Philadelphia and New York City, Limitless movie is a wild crazy dream like story of how far some will go to get, and keep, power and all the financial rewards that go with it. Eddie Morra may have lost his girlfriend but he found abilities far beyond his wildest dreams thanks to an experimental drug. "

The original fairy tale story titled Little Red Riding Hood was a cautionary tale filled with darkness and scary wolves but seemed mild compared to this up-dated version. Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and with a stellar cast including: Amanda Seyfried (Big Love, Mama Mia), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Planet 51), Julie Christie (Glorious 39, Finding Neverland) and Billy Burke (Twilight, Fringe). Valerie is our Red Riding Hood who lives in a medieval village where a werewolf stalks its prey. She falls in love with a woodcutter who is beneath her as far as her parents are concerned. They had planned on her marrying into wealth and comfort with Henry (Max Irons) but she defies them. "When Valerie's sister is killed by the werewolf the town asks a famous "werewolf hunter" (Oldman) in to destroy the monster they've feared for decades. How can this beast be found when it takes on human form in daylight and could be among them at any time? Now the death toll will rise with each passing full moon."

When the Farrelly Brothers set out to make a movie they always go for the humorous and predictable male ego (they're so easy). Guys like Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) are easy to manipulate and their wives certainly know how to "push their buttons". So when these long time best friends, with lots in common, become restless and bored with their home life, it's up to their long suffering wives to find a method of recharging their interest in home life. Both Rick's wife, portrayed by Jenna Fischer, and Jason's wife, played by Christina Applegate know what's on their men's devious little minds and give them a Hall Pass to go out and do whatever they wish for one week. This offering is something the two restless married men find mighty attractive until they realize their wives have plans to do the same thing with their time away from the men in their lives.Soon enough each individual finds their expectations may be set too low. A romantic comedy with great writing and a superb cast make Hall Pass (2011) one to watch and perhaps learn something from the message."

It's the 80's in Los Angeles and life seems good. Plenty of cocaine and cash keep the younger set in a party mood and Take Me Home Tonight is what everybody seems to want. Matt Franklin (Topher Grace), a grad from MIT, decides his high paying job is not enough to satisfy and instead takes a job working in a video store as a clerk. Now his parents think he has "flipped out" for sure. He wants his dream girl, Teresa (Tori Frederking) to notice him and things take on a decidedly explosive twist in one night of excessive festivity at a Labor Day party weekend. Matt's best friend, Barry, has been fired and Wendy, his sister, has plans to marry a boring boyfriend named Kyle but all this only makes his own personal crisis seem larger since his beloved Teresa is back in his sights. It all comes to a head when too many excesses prove to have explosive results. Depicting heavy drug use, though common in the 80's, nearly kept Take Me Home Tonight from completion with moral standards of today but Brian Grazer and Ron Howard (Imagine Entertainment) saved the day and many of the cut scenes.