Movie Buzz 6/22

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted continues to take the number one spot in the box office, taking in $34.1 million. Prometheus came in second, bringing in $20.7 million and Snow White and the Huntsman dropped to #5 .  That’s My  Boy came in at #4 with $13.5 M, while Rock of Ages takes spot #3 earning $14.4M.  Let’s see how they did and if they’re worth the money!

Note: We only review films in wide release.  

That’s My  Boy—R  What’s the buzz?  While still in his teens, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todd’s 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up.

So is it worth the money? Not unless you are a fan of Adam and Andy

• Box office rank: 4
• Film Critics Say: Metacritic- 30
• Rotten Tomatoes: 24% (Ouch!)
• Consumers Say: Metacritic- 4.0
• Rotten Tomatoes: 65%  (Meh…)

Rock of Ages—PG 13 What’s the buzz? A small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew,  meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake and more. Starring Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

So is it worth the money? I honestly do. not. know.  And I love musicals.

• Box office rank: 3
• Film Critics Say: Metacritic- 47
• Rotten Tomatoes: 41% (Doh!)
• Consumers Say: Metacritic- 5.5
• Rotten Tomatoes: 64%  (ah nutter butters!)

What’s opening in theatres this weekend?

Brave (68% rottentomatoes)

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (32% rottentomatoes)

Seeking a Friend For the End of the World (55% rottentomatoes)

Tags: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Musicals, Paul Giamatti, Rock of Ages, That's My Boy, Tom Cruise