Movies

Entertainment Review: Opposable thumbs down for 'Zookeeper' Review: Opposable thumbs down for 'Zookeeper'

"Zookeeper" is as dumb as they come, the movie that finally allows Adam Sandler to lend annoying voice to a Capuchin monkey as it talks incessantly about flinging poop around.

Entertainment 'Bad Teacher' passes, just barely 'Bad Teacher' passes, just barely

Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel and Justin Timberlake star in the movie about a selfish and scheming teacher at a suburban middle school.

Entertainment 'Green Lantern' is pretty dull and dim 'Green Lantern' is pretty dull and dim

Remember when big, summer blockbusters were fun — when they were a light, clever and entertaining escape? That notion apparently eluded the makers of "Green Lantern," a joyless amalgamation of expository dialogue and special effects that aren't especially special.

Entertainment 'Cars 2' is a clunker 'Cars 2' is a clunker

Pixar usually hits movies out of the park, but the studio breaks the trend with "Cars 2."

Entertainment Abrams, Spielberg form alien alliance on 'Super 8' Abrams, Spielberg form alien alliance on 'Super 8'

If the cute, cuddly alien of Steven Spielberg's "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" had been imprisoned for decades by those cruel government guys chasing him, the result might have been something like J.J. Abrams' "Super 8."

Entertainment Review: Gibson performance brings 'Beaver' to life Review: Gibson performance brings 'Beaver' to life

Mel Gibson plays a suicidal man struggling with inner demons, which viewers may have a hard time separating from Gibson's off-screen problems that include an anti-Semitic rant and a drunken-driving arrest.