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Movie Critics: Summer Blockbusters

For this week's Central Standard Friday join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including Dark Shadows, The Dictator and Men in Black 3.

This batch of Movie Critics includes Russ Simmons of KKFI, Fox 4 News, Marie Asner of Metro Voice, On Air Prep & Phantom Tollbooth and Eric Melin of Lawrence.com and Scene-Stealers.com.

Plus, we take a look at Memorial Day weekend predictions with professional box office analyst Doug Stone.

RATINGS ON A 1-5 SCALE

Opened on May 11th:
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG-13) - 3.5
DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) - 2.5
GOD BLESS AMERICA (Not rated)
FREEDOM SEEKERS (Not rated)

Opened on May 18th:
THE DICTATOR (R) - 3.5
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (PG-13)- 2
BATTLESHIP (PG-13) - 2.5
HIT SO HARD (R)

Opens on May 25th:
MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) - 3
CHERNOBYL DIARIES (R) - 2.5
THE SOUND OF MY VOICE (R) - 3.5
UNDEFEATED (PG-13) - 4
DARLING COMPANION (PG-13) - 3
FIRST POSITION (Not rated) - 3
HOT FLASH HAVOC (Not rated)
CORPORATE FM (Not rated) - 4

 

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