Sequel Reviews
Review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
While promising in spurts, "New Moon" is a stilted drag when concentrating on the love triangle. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C)
Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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The latest "Potter" film ably taps teen angst while keeping the series' bar set high. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A-)
Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
"Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" is a charming film with a relaxed mood and a playful cast. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)
Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
The restraint Michael Bay showed with the original "Transformers" is replaced by excess and idiocy. (Grade: D)
Review: Fast & Furious
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"Fast & Furious" is the best entry in the franchise. That's not saying much. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C)
Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Predictability and maudlin sentimentality make for a tiresome sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C)
Review: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The latest installment in "The Mummy" franchise features mindless action and insipid
screenwriting. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D-)
The X-Files: I Want to Believe
"The X-Files: I Want to Believe" offers faithful fans a rewarding odyssey. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+)
Review: The Dark Knight
"The Dark Knight" is a mesmerizing crime story that just happens to be a comic book film. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A)
Review: The Incredible Hulk
Despite disappointing special effects and lack of characterization, "Hulk" is a a persuasive, fist-pumping sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)
Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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Indiana Jones embarks on an exquisitely crafted thrill ride that was worth the wait. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A)
Review: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
"The Chronicles of Narnia" sequel lacks needed dimension and narrative. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-)
Review: Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
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Harold & Kumar embark on a painfully unfunny sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D-)
Review: Rambo
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Ruthless violence drives this sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+)
Review: National Treasure: Book of Secrets
A "sequel" rehashing the original's story and locations. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D+)
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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"Phoenix" raises the bar for Harry Potter films while whetting the appetite for future installments. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A-)
Review: Live Free or Die Hard
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John McClane deserves better than this. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C)
Review: Evan Almighty
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Despite being a big, dumb comedy, "Evan Almighty" still offers a good time. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)
Review: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
"Rise of the Silver Surfer" isn't as bad as the first "Fantastic Four," but that's not saying much. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D+)
Review: Ocean's 13
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The "Ocean" franchise gets its groove back in this roaring sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A)
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
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"At World's End" is visually stunning, but a tangle of story threads makes it a chore to sit through. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C-)
Review: Shrek the Third
Past success lets the third installment of the "Shrek" franchise settle into a welcome groove. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)
Review: 28 Weeks Later
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This ridiculous sequel doesn't deserve to be mentioned, let alone viewed. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: F)
Review: The Hills Have Eyes 2
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Even hard-core horror fans will be disappointed with this useless sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: F)
Review: Hannibal Rising
It's official: Hannibal has been bled dry. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D+)
Review: Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
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Ryan Reynolds was the saving grace in the original "Wilder," but he's MIA in this horrendous sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D)
Review: The Grudge 2
This overt money-grab does little more than crib from the original "Grudge." Review by Brian Orndorf (Grade: D-)
Review: Clerks II
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Kevin Smith revisits his eloquently profane and oddly sincere roots in this welcome sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+)
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Self-awareness and high expectations suck the playfulness out of this "Pirates" sequel. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C+)
Review: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
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The third "Fast and Furious" film is better than the second one, but that's not saying much. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D)
Review: X-Men: The Last Stand
"Last Stand" works as an action flick, but hardcore "X-Men" fans might be disappointed. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A-)
Review: Mission: Impossible III
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Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams revitalize the "Mission: Impossible" franchise with a rollicking action thriller. (Grade: A)
Review: Scary Movie 4
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"Scary Movie 4" hits more often then it misses, which is all you can ask for in a straight-on parody. (Grade: B-)
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