On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na’vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet’s environment is poisonous, human/Na’vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na’vi woman (Zoe Saldana). As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world.

Avatar broke box office records, let’s see if it is worth the hype.

IMDB Rating: 7.9 / 10

Rotton Tomatoes: 81%

Joe’s Rating: Large Popcorn

Dave’s Rating: Overflowing Medium Popcorn

Justin’s Rating: Large Popcorn

Even though this movie was groundbreaking during it’s initial release, this movie has held up the test of time.

The unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician of our time. From a conventional upbringing where playing the accordion was a sin, “Weird Al” Yankovic rebels and makes his dream of changing the words to world-renowned songs come true. An instant success and sex symbol, Al lives an excessive lifestyle and pursues an infamous romance that nearly destroys him.

Did the movie land in Amish Paradise, or wind up as another one riding the bus? Let’s find out.

IMDB Rating: 6.9 / 10

Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

Dave’s Rating: Overflowing Small Popcorn

Justin’s Rating: Medium Popcorn

Joe’s Rating: Overflowing Medium

It looks like the movie wasn’t all about the Pentiums but still a fun watch.

A case of mistaken identity puts a man named Slevin (Josh Hartnett) in the middle of a war between two rival New York crime lords: The Rabbi (Ben Kingsley) and the Boss (Morgan Freeman). While under the watchful eyes of Detective Brikowski (Stanley Tucci) and well-known assassin Goodkat (Bruce Willis), Slevin must quickly devise a plan to save his skin before his luck runs

out.

Lucky Number Slevin is Rated R.

How lucky is Slevin? Let’s find out.

IMDB RATING: 7.7 / 10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 52% Tomatometer; 87% Popcornmeter

Dave’s Rating: Large Popcorn

Joe’s Rating: Medium Popcorn

Justin’s Rating: Overflowing Medium

Slevin came out pretty lucky but not falling victim of the popcorn scale.

On the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, charismatic and commanding head chef Andy Jones balances along a knife’s edge as multiple personal and professional crises threaten to destroy everything he’s worked for. A surprise visit from a health and safety inspector sets the staff on edge as the overbooked hot spot fills with guests. Jones tries his best to diffuse tensions between management and crew while catering to the ridiculous demands of customers.

This movie is Rated R.

Let’s see if Boiling Point gets the chef’s kiss, or boils over into the burnt category.

IMDB RATING: 73% RATING

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 99%

JOE’S RATING: MEDIUM POPCORN

DAVE’S RATING: OVERFLOWING MEDIUM POPCORN

JUSIN’S RATING:

This film update of the “Maverick” TV series finds the title cardsharp (Mel Gibson) hoping to join a poker contest with an impressive payoff. In order to enter, Maverick must first put up a large cash sum. He scams hopeful contestants Annabelle (Jodie Foster) and Angel (Alfred Molina) in a preliminary card game to win the money he needs, making enemies of both players. While trying to evade Annabelle and Angel, the crafty Maverick realizes a cunning marshal (James Garner) is also on his tail.

This movie is Rated PG.

Did Maverick take home the big win or did it fold? Let’s find out.

IMDB RATING: 7/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 68%

JUSTIN’S RATING:LARGE POPCORN

DAVE’S RATING:OVERFLOWING LARGE POPCORN

JOE’S RATING: LARGE POPCORN

The guys all agree Maverick is definitely worth placing a safe bet on.

Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

This movie is Rated PG.

Does this movie get saved by Red Ryder or does it fall victim to the Bumpus Hounds? Let’s find out.

IMDB RATING: 7.9 / 10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: *CERTIFIED FRESH* 89% Tomatometer; 89% Audience Score

Joe’s Rating: *Mop Bucket*

Justin’s Rating: Large Popcorn

Dave’s Rating: *Mop Bucket*

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather’s experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor’s fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).

This movie is Rated PG.

Let’s see if this movie is ALIVE, or if it’s missing a few screws.

IMDB RATING: 8/10

Rotten Tomatoes: *CERTIFIED FRESH* 94% Tomatometer; 92% Audience Score

Justin’s Rating:Medium Popcorn

Dave’s Rating: Medium Popcorn

Joe’s Rating: Medium Popcorn

This classic suspense film finds New York City ad executive Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) pursued by ruthless spy Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) after Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent. Hunted relentlessly by Vandamm’s associates, the harried Thornhill ends up on a cross-country journey, meeting the beautiful and mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) along the way. Soon Vandamm’s henchmen close in on Thornhill, resulting in a number of iconic action sequences.

This movie is Rated PG.

North By North West flew into theaters on July 1, 1959.

Let’s see if North By North West flew successfully or crashed miserably.

IMDB RATING: 8.3 / 10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: *CERTIFIED FRESH* 97% TOMATOMETER

DAVE’S RATING: MEDIUM POPCORN

JUSTIN’S RATING: MEDIUM POPCORN

JOE’S RATING: MEDIUM POPCORN

The guys all agree, if you are a fan of spy movies, North By North West is a definite watch.

Searching for family. In the early twenty-first century, zombies have taken over America. A shy and college student in Texas has survived by following his 30 rules: like “look in the back seat,” “double-tap,” “avoid public restrooms.” He decides to travel to Ohio to see if his parents are alive. He gets a ride with a savage, brutal zombie-killer headed for Florida, and soon they confront a young woman whose sister has been bitten by a zombie and wants to be put out of her suffering. The sisters were headed to an LA park with atractions they’ve heard is without a zombie.

Zombieland landed in theaters on October 2, 2009

This movie is Rated R.

How did Zombieland survive? Let’s find out.

Dave’s Rating: Overflowing Medium

Joe’s Rating: Overflowing Medium

Justin’s Rating: Overflowing Medium

IMDB Rating: 7.6 / 10

Rotten Tomatoes: *CERTIFIED FRESH* 89% Tomatometer; 86% Audience Score

The guys all agree that if you are a zombie movie fan and are in the mood for a good laugh, then Zombieland has you covered.