In Theaters Now

(newest releases are in green):

Star Trek Into Darkness    Grade: A

Pain & Gain     Grade: A-

Mud     Grade: A-

The Hangover Part III   Grade: A-

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay   Grade: A-

Oz the Great and Powerful     Grade: B+

Iron Man 3     Grade: B+

The Iceman    Grade: B+

The Place Beyond the Pines     Grade: B+

The Company You Keep     Grade: B

The Big Wedding     Grade: B

Olympus Has Fallen     Grade: B-

Oblivion     Grade: B-

The Great Gatsby     Grade: C+

Love Is All You Need    Grade: C+

42     Grade: C

Peeples     Grade: D+


Additional Films Not Reviewed:

The Croods
Epic
Fast & Furious 6
Frances Ha
Kon-Tiki
Renoir
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
Something in the Air
What Maisie Knew

The Hangover Part III

 

The Wolf Pack is back, and for the last time as 'The Hangover' trilogy comes to a close.  Those who are familiar with the first two should know what to expect.  The third and final chapter doesn't stray too far from the formula that's worked for me so well.  And that's ok.  In fact it's good.  For me, this franchise has always been about the surprisingly amazing chemistry between this unlikely group of actors, particularly between pretty boy Bradley Cooper and goofball Zach Galifianakis.  Of course, this time you should expect a lot of Ken Jeong's Mr. Chow.  He's the central character here.  So depending on your opinion of him (and I know there's a wide range there) you may love or hate this film.  And also take note, this is the least funny of the three.  Nevertheless, I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish.  I love the chemistry.  I love the edge-of-your-seat danger that's pervasive in all three.  And I love the addition of John Goodman here.  (He just makes every film better.) 

 

Bottom line:  Don't believe all the haters on Rotten Tomatoes.  This is a fitting send off to a really fun series.  Fans will enjoy it, but probably not as much as the first two.  Personally, I already miss the Wolf Pack and I'm sad to say goodbye.  Bye Phil!

 

Grade: A-