"Rock of Ages": What critics are saying
Tom Cruise as Stacee Jax in "Rock of Ages."
/ Warner Bros.(CBS News) "Rock of Ages," the Broadway musical-turned-film directed by Adam Shankman, hits theaters today and critics seem to agree that Tom Cruise steals the show. But they seem to disagree on whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.
Pictures: "Rock of Ages" premieres worldwide
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Video: Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin talk about the movie
"Prometheus:" What critics are saying
Logan Marshall-Green, left, Noomi Rapace, and Michael Fassbender, right, in a scene from "Prometheus."
/ AP/20th Century Fox(CBS News) Reviews are in for outer-space thriller "Prometheus," and they're mostly positive.
The film, which marks "Alien" and "Blade Runner" director Ridley Scott's return to sci-fi, has scored a 74 percent "Fresh" rating from critics on RottenTomatoes.com.
Here's what some of them had to say:
Pictures: Designing "Prometheus"
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"Snow White and the Huntsman": Reviews are in
Charlize Theron in "Snow White and the Huntsman"
/ UniversalRead more: "Snow White and the Huntsman" extended trailer released
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Reviews are in for "Moonrise Kingdom"
Newcomers Kara Hayward as Suzy and Jared Gilman as Sam in Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom."
/ Focus Features(CBS News) Wes Anderson's latest film "Moonrise Kingdom," which opened the Cannes Film Festival this year, has made its way to the U.S. in limited release Friday.
The film, set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, follows two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact and run away together into the wilderness. The film stars Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman.
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"Men in Black 3": What critics are saying
Will Smith, left, and Tommy Lee Jones in a scene from "Men in Black 3."
/ Columbia Pictures(CBS News) Starting Friday, Agents J and K return to protect the planet from aliens once again in "Men in Black 3."
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles from the first two films. In this installment, Agent J (Smith) travels back to 1969 to prevent the murder of Agent K (Jones) by escaped space convict Boris the Animal (Jemaine Clement).
Many critics credited the film as being better than the 2002 "MIB" sequel, and praised Josh Brolin for his spot-on portrayal of '60s-era Agent K. Here's what some of them had to say:
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"Dark Shadows": Should you seek your teeth into it?
Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer in "Dark Shadows."
/ Warner Bros.Also starring Helena Bonham Carter and Michelle Pfeiffer, "Dark Shadows" turns the late 1960s horror soap opera into a feature-film event.
Pictures: "Dark Shadows" premieres
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Marvel's "The Avengers": Critics weigh in
Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in "The Avengers."
/ MarvelThere's Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye and Chris Evans as Captain America.
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"The Five-year Engagement:" Reviews are in
Jason Segel and Emily Blunt in "The Five-Year Engagement."
/ Glen Wilson/Universal(CBS News) "The Five-Year Engagement," the new romantic comedy starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt, hits theaters today.
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"Think Like a Man": Sitcom masquerading as movie
Michael Ealy, left, and Taraji P. Henson are shown in a scene from "Think Like a Man."
/ AP/Sony Pictures-Screen Gems(CBS News) "Think Like a Man," a relationship comedy built around comic Steve Harvey's books "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man," opens in theaters Friday.
Director Tim Story takes the ensemble cast - including Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson and "Entourage" star Jerry Ferrara - through its paces as the film follows the love life of five women who heed the advice in Harvey's self-help book.
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"The Three Stooges": What are critics saying?
Actors Sean Hayes, left, Chris Diamontopoulos, center, and Will Sasso arrive in character at the premiere of "The Three Stooges: The Movie" in Los Angeles, April 7, 2012.
/ AP Photo/Vince Bucci(CBS News) "The Three Stooges" hits theaters today. The big-screen version of the slapstick TV show has received mostly negative reviews citing its inability to translate the vaudeville humor to modern audiences.
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"The Cabin in the Woods" turns horror genre upside down, critics say
Kristen Connolly and Jesse Williams are shown in a scene from "The Cabin in the Woods."
/ AP/Lionsgate(CBS News) Positive reviews and word-of-mouth may power Lionsgate's "The Cabin in the Woods" at the box office this weekend, although it's unlikely to knock "The Hunger Games" out of the top perch.
The much-buzzed-about horror film, about five friends vacationing together in a remote location, features a screenplay co-written by Joss Whedon that puts an unexpected twist on the horror-film genre.
Here's what some of the reviewers are saying:
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"Mirror Mirror" reflects classic fairy tale with sass
Julia Roberts talks "Mirror Mirror"
(CBS News) Interestingly enough, two starkly contrasting adaptations of the popular Grimm fairy tale "Snow White" are green- lighted for release this year.
First in line is Tarsem Singh's "Mirror, Mirror," which opened today. Starring Julia Roberts as an insecure evil queen and Nathan Lane as her thankless underling, this blithe, cheeky take on the classic fairy tale is pure harmless fun for the whole family.
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"Casa De Mi Padre" mines telenovela for laughs
Will Ferrell, portraying Armando Alvarez, left, and Pedro Armend?riz Jr, portraying Miguel Ernesto Alvarez, are shown in a scene from "Casa De Mi Padre."
/ AP Photo/Lionsgate, John EstesAmong the comedies that dominate the box-office releases this weekend is a campy, over-the-top spoof starring Will Ferrell.
From the makers of "Anchorman" comes "Casa De Mi Padre," reminiscent of the 1974 Mel Brook's classic "Blazing Saddles."
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"Undefeated" is Oscar-nominated and inspired
An urban high school football team finds its footing under an inspiring coach in "Undefeated."
/ The Weinstein Co./Dimension Films(CBS) Comparison to "The Blind Side" will be inevitable, but the Oscar-nominated documentary "Undefeated" brings its own uplifting spirit to a sports film.
Directors Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin, who also shot the film, trusted their judgment and let the film breathe life into itself. The result is a powerful , with an ensemble cast that has created "real" and believable characters. You don't have to be a sports fan to care. Trust me.
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Only Denzel can rescue "Safe House"
Denzel Washington is shown in a scene from "Safe House."
/ AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Jasin BolandSwedish director Daniel Espinosa works overtime to deliver a gritty, action bonanza, long on kamikaze-style fight sequences and spectacular car chases, but short on substance.
Denzel Washington, who also served as executive producer, stars as Tobin Frost, the CIA's most dangerous operative, who has gone rogue. Suspected of being a double agent, Frost is a mercenary who headquarters believe has traded intelligence with foreign enemies .
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