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TITLE SCORE
(1-10)
RATING
Adventures of Tin-Tin

 8

PG - Mild Violence


An animated adventure that harkens back to the days of “Indiana Jones” and company
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

 5

G


Too many soundalike songs; too much plot; too little humor = a disappointing 2nd sequel.
Contraband

6

 R - Violence and Profanity


The movie is lacking in plot believability, but Wahlberg delivers another solid performance
The Darkest Hour

4

PG - 13 Profanity and Violence


A hard to follow movie about aliens invading the world, particularly Moscow
Descendants

5

R - Profanity & Violence


Another over praised George Clooney film that doesn’t deliver the entertainment it promises
The Devil Inside

2

R - Profanity & Violence

An exorcism story filmed documentary style that bores more than it shocks
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

5

R - Violence


Never hits its mark emotionally and just drags on for much too long
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

8

 R - Nudity, Profanity & Violence

Shockingly sexual, brilliantly acted, and overall strangely appealing
Haywire

3

R - Violence & Profanity


Steven Soderbergh gives martial artist Gina Carano her own movie; she doesn’t deserve it
The Iron Lady

6

 PG-13 - Profanity, Violence & Nudity

Meryl Streep is amazing as Margaret Thatcher; the movie about her life not so much
Joyful Noise

7

PG-13 - Profanity


Dolly and Latifah in a sing out of gospel music with a modern touch, pure enjoyment
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

 7

PG-13 Profanity & Violence


Great special effects and daring stunts make this movie the action film of the year
My Week with Marilyn

7

R - Profanity & Nudity


Michelle Williams is brilliant as Monroe, and the movie is enjoyable too
New Year's Eve

7

 PG - 13  Profanity


A movie without car chases, deep messages, and wonderfully no 3D; just entertainment
Red Tails

 7

PG-13 Violence and Profanity


A patriotic movie with great aerial shots & a moving story about the Tuskegee Airmen.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

 6

PG - 13  Violence and Profanity


Chemistry between Downey, Jr & Law has decreased & Noomi Rapace is wasted in her role.
The Sitter

 3

 R - Profanity and Sexual Situations


An adventure in bad taste made more offensive as it involves children
Underworld Awakening

 4

R - Violence & Profanity

Another chapter in the battle between the Vampires and the Lycans – same old same old
War Horse

8

PG - 13 - War Violence and mild Profanity


A beautifully told story of a horse and its experiences during World War I
We Bought a Zoo

8

PG - Mild Profanity


A great family film that features one of Matt Damon’s most endearing performances

Jackie's Rating Scale

Scale of 1 to 10

1 - Make them pay you to see it
2 - Take an enemy to see it
3 - Pick a comfortable seat so you can sleep through most of it
4 - Be alert for the good parts that are few and far between
5 - Not the best, not the worst, but right in the middle
6 - Unexpectedly good
7- Worth telling a friend about
8 - Renews your faith in moviemaking
9 - You'll want to stay put and see it twice
10-You'll come out with stars in your eyes



 
 
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