KNIGHT AND DAY (B)

Starring: Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz

Story: A chance encounter thrusts a woman and a charming but lethal operative into a series of adventures across the globe. As if dodging assassins and uncovering world-changing secrets weren't enough, she must now figure out if he is a good guy, a traitor – or just plain crazy. (20th Century Fox)

Rated: PG-13 for sequences of action violence throughout and brief strong language

Bottom Line: Don’t try to overanalyze the plot and you should actually have quite a bit of fun with KNIGHT AND DAY. The story is ludicrous but that’s part of the fun and the charismatic star wattage of Cruise and Diaz keeps this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, globe-hopping, action-packed romantic adventure comedy thriller afloat. Yes, it’s preposterous and over the top but it’s so entertaining it’ll make you want to hop on a nearby couch and declare your joy for it…

DVD/Blu-ray release for next Tuesday (6/29)
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE with John Cusack A-
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTENING THIEF B-

GROWN UPS (D+)

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello and Maya Rudolph

Story: Grown Ups, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, is a comedy about five friends and former teammates who reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn't mean growing up. (Sony Pictures)

Rated: PG-13 for crude material including suggestive references, language and some male rear nudity

Bottom Line: More like ‘GROAN UPS’. Lots of talent, little laughs – you will laugh (at times) but you’ll also wonder why you didn’t wait to catch this poorly directed, predictable, half-hearted, goof-ball buddy-fest on cable in the very near future.

TOY STORY 3 (A+)

Starring the voices of: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris and Michael Keaton

Story: Toy Story 3 is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D that lands the toys in a room full of untamed tots who can't wait to get their sticky little fingers on these "new" toys. It's pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring "no toy gets left behind." Disney, Pixar)

Rated: G for General Audiences

Bottom Line: The toys are back in town! TOY STORY 3 cements the series as, arguably, the greatest film trilogy of all time. Exceptional storytelling, depth of character, richness of emotion, exciting adventure, thrills, enchantment and laughter – it dazzles at every single turn. Kids will love it. Parents will adore it and probably shed a few tears (I didn’t – those were just my allergies acting up). It’s the best movie I’ve seen so far this year and deserves the first open Oscar slot for Best Picture of 2010. They definitely took this thing beyond infinity!

Next Week's DVD/Blu-ray releases (6/22):
GREEN ZONE with Matt Damon (C)
SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE with Jay Burschel (B)
REMEMBER ME with Robert Pattinson (C-)

THE KARATE KID (A-)

Starring: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith and Taraji P. Henson

Story: 12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying—and the feeling is mutual—but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts “the karate kid” on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has no one to turn except maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life. (Sony Pictures)

Rated: PG for bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language

Bottom Line: A subdued Jackie Chan and a charismatic Fresh Prince Jr. not only deliver a beautifully poignant love letter to the imagery and culture of China but, and this is the most important part, a family friendly, crowd pleasing, summer feel good flick that’ll make you stand up and cheer…and maybe even strike the Crane pose!

On DVD/Blu-ray next Tuesday (6/15):
THE BOOK OF ELI with Denzel Washington (B+)
WHEN IN ROME with Kristen Bell (D)

THE A-TEAM (B+)

Starring: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel and Patrick Wilson

Story: The A-Team follows the exciting and daring exploits of a colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going "rogue," they utilize their unique talents to try and clear their names and find the true culprit. (20th Century Fox)

Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence throughout, language and smoking

Bottom Line: Out of control, over the top and cheesy – it’s also one of the reasons movie theaters are open during the summer. Turn your brain off and enjoy this big, bright, shiny, non-stop, laugh out loud, high-wattage, big budget, blow ‘em up, double-cross, Hollywood, explosion-filled, well acted, chase fest. It’s basically the cinematic equivalent of drinking a double red bull and vodka thru a straw made of licorice. I pity the fool who misses it…

GET HIM TO THE GREEK (B)

Starring: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand and Sean Combs

Story: Aaron Green gets things done. The ambitious 23-year-old has exaggerated his way into a dream job just in time for a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a $100-million tour. His warning: Turn your back on him at your own peril. (Universal Pictures)

Rated: R for strong sexual content and drug use throughout, and pervasive language

Bottom Line: The script lags from time-to-time but it still remains a sex, drug and rock-n-roll fueled, heavy R-rated laugh riot of wit, wisdom and raunch…with a little heartfelt camaraderie thrown in for good measure. If you can appreciate movies like THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, KNOCKED UP, THE HANGOVER and FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (since that’s where this movie’s main character, Aldous Snow, is derived from) – then you’ll happily rock out with GET HIM TO THE GREEK.

On DVD/Blu-ray next Tuesday (6/8):
SHUTTER ISLAND with Leonardo DiCaprio B
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE with John Travolta C

KILLERS (NSFC)

Starring: Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl

Story: Trying to recover from a sudden break-up, Jen Kornfeldt believes she’ll never fall in love again. But when she reluctantly joins her parents on a trip to the French Riviera, Jen happens to meet the man of her dreams, the dashing, handsome Spencer Aimes. Three years later, her seemingly impossible wish has come true: she and Spencer are newlyweds living the ideal suburban life – that is, until the morning after Spencer’s 30th birthday when bullets start flying. Literally. It turns out Spencer never bothered to tell Jen he was once an international super-spy, and now Jen's perfect world has been turned upside down. (Lionsgate)

Rated: PG-13 for violent action, sexual material and language

Bottom Line: Starring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. Not screened for critics…because it stars Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl

MARMADUKE (NSFC)

Starring: Owen Wilson, William H. Macy, Steve Coogan, Sam Elliott, Fergie and Kiefer Sutherland

Story: Marmaduke, the world's most lovable Great Dane, leaps from comic strip fame (appearing in 600 newspapers in over 20 countries) to big screen stardom. In this family comedy event, the "Duke" is living large in Orange County, California. But fitting in with his new four-legged friends – and a potential romantic interest -- isn't always easy for a super-sized teenage dog. (20th Century Fox)

Rated: PG for some rude humor and language

Bottom Line: Based on the comic strip. Live action movie. The dogs talk, they dance, they have a great time. Big dog voiced by Owen Wilson. Kids will love it. Parents will hate it. Oh, and I didn’t see it because it wasn’t screened for critics…