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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"
4 Stars

Synopsis: When Harry Potter leaves Hogwarts after six years he doesn't find himself owling in dedication to the dead Hedwig, but rather running towards a man with no nose while carrying a magic stick.

Review: Potter's swan song is the best film in the series and of the Year due to its technical wizardry, knock your socks off acting and bone chilling revelations.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint star.

One Sentence Synopsis and Review
"Horrible Bosses"
2 Stars

Synopsis: Three workers with little power are shopping for a killer to alleviate their respective workplaces of horrible bosses which include the a-hole Bobby Pellit aka Colin Farrell whose abhorrent personality is matched with a greasy comb over!

Review: "Bosses" is a good idea for an epic office comedy however its terribly crafted villains overshadow a low key, high energy performance by Mr. I do everything well Jamie Foxx who guest stars.

Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis star.

One Sentence Synopsis and Review
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
3 Stars

Synopsis: Big robots, big robot guns, and big female objects harmoniously act in tandem to save the earth from big robots, big guns and McDreamy.

Review: The groundbreaking, unobtrusive 3D cinematography features an expansive medley of shots that compliment Indiana Jones' sidekick's acting chops despite a script as ridiculous as "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" the previous entry in the series.

Shia LaBeouf, supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and male supermodel Tyrese Gibson star.

One Sentence Synopsis and Review
"Bad Teacher"
2 1/2 Stars

Synopsis: A hot T.I.L.F. accustomed to living a trivial existence chuck full of money gets dumped, is forced to work alongside a dapper Justin Timberlake and smokes pot.

Review: While "Bad Teacher" elicits charm and draws constant laughs it blatantly rips off the 90s classic "Billy Madison."

Cameron Diaz, Jason Segal and Justin Timberlake and star.

One Sentence Synopsis and Review
"The Tree of Life"
4 Stars

Synopsis: A bunch of slowly moving visual imagery consisting of solar flares, monumental buildings, the great American outdoors and... Brad Pitt as a dad, minus the adopted kids.

Review: The first twenty minutes or so of this visual mind fuck are torture, yet the familial drama hidden within is grade A, heart-wrenching entertainment.

Brad Pitt, Academy Award winner Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain star.

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