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Thursday May. 24, 2012 8:21 AM ET
Comic sparks fail to fly in 'Men in Black 3'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on 'Men in Black 3' and 'Hysteria.' Full Story
'Dark Shadows' a musty vampire tale with no bite
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Dark Shadows," "Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster" and "China Heavyweight."
Director Joss Whedon gets it right in 'The Avengers'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Avengers" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."
Emily Blunt, Jason Segel bring quirky charm to 'The Five-Year Engagement'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Five-Year Engagement," "Pirates! Band of Misfits," "Darling Companion," "Safe" and "The Raven."
'The Lucky One' lacks true romance
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Lucky One," "Chimpanzee" and "Think Like A Man."
'American Reunion' lacks laughs, 'Titanic 3D' still has magic
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "American Reunion," "Titanic 3D" and "Bully"
'Wrath of the Titans' is all show, has no substance
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Wrath of the Titans" and "Mirror Mirror"
Jennifer Lawrence gives depth to 'The Hunger Games'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Hunger Games."
Jason Segel is brave, understated in 'Jeff, Who Lives at Home'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Jeff, Who Lives at Home" and "Being Flynn."
Action pic 'John Carter' falls flat, jokes bomb in 'A Thousand Words'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "John Carter," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," "Friends with Kids" and "A Thousand Words."
'The Lorax' lacks magic, 'Project X' a so-so teen romp
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Project X," "The Lorax" and "Undefeated."
'Goon' delivers a glorified portrait of hockey enforcers
If "Goon," the new film about Canada's favourite sport starring Jay Baruchel and Seann William Scott, could be summed up in one image it would be of a tooth soaring through the air in slow motion.
Aniston finally hits an acting high in 'Wanderlust'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weight in on "Wanderlust,"Good Deeds," and "Act of Valor."
'This Means War' lacks romcom sizzle
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "This Means War," "The Secret World of Arrietty" and "Take Shelter" DVD.
Denzel owns 'Safe House,' Swinton shines as mom of a monster
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Safe House," "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" and "We Need to Talk About Kevin."
Daniel Radcliffe holds his own in 'The Woman in Black'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Woman in Black," "Big Miracle," "W.E." and "Albert Nobbs."
Neeson gives haunted turn in survival tale 'The Grey'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Grey," "Man on a Ledge," "One for the Money" and "Tyrannosaur."
Big action in 'Haywire,' Redgrave steals 'Coriolanus'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Haywire," "Coriolanus" and "Red Tails."
Streep shines in 'Iron Lady,' so-so thrills in 'Contraband'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Contraband," "A Dangerous Method" and "The Iron Lady"
'The Devil Inside' sins against great exorcism flicks
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Devil Inside," "Margin Call" DVD and "The Windsors From George to Kate" DVD."
'Darkest Hour' a dull rip off, 'War Horse' pretty but gets off track
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse reviews "War Horse," "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" and "The Darkest Hour."
'Tintin' is good escapist fun, Polanski's 'Carnage' shines
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Adventures of Tintin," "We Bought a Zoo" and "Carnage."
Rooney Mara owns 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
'Ghost Protocol' is a winner, 'Chipwrecked' lacks laughs
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol," "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked," "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" "Young Adult" and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy."
'New Year's Eve' is a sappy mess, 'The Artist' is a gem
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "New Year's Eve," "The Sitter," "The Artist" and "The Eye of the Storm."
'My Week with Marilyn' shines, 'Shame' is raw, fascinating
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "My Week with Marilyn," "Shame," and "Sarah's Key" DVD.
'The Muppets' is a sweet treat, 'Hugo' is magical
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Muppets," "Hugo," "Arthur Christmas," and "The Descendants."
New 'Twilight' flick has bite, 'Happy Feet Two' is a joy
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" and "Happy Feet Two."
'Jack and Jill's' an insult, 'J. Edgar' a handsome film
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Jack and Jill," "J. Edgar," "Immortals" and "Melancholia."
'The Heist' falls flat, 'The Way' tells life-affrming tale
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Tower Heist," "The Way," and "Trespass" DVD.
'Puss in Boots' no cat's meow, good twists in 'Anonymous'
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Puss in Boots," "Anonymous," "The Rum Diary," and "The Skin I Live In."
Crouse: Lack of spark in 3D 'Three Musketeers' film
Richard Crouse reviews the latest movies to come to your local big screen: "The Three Musketeers," "Paranormal Activity 3," and "Dirty Girl."
'Footloose' remake has kick, 'The Big Year' a so-so laugh
Canada AM movie critic Richard Crouse weighs in on "Footloose," "Take Shelter," and "The Big Year."
Richard Crouse
Canada AM film critic Richard Crouse has earned his stripes authoring books, hosting TV shows, writing reviews for print publications and of course, his weekly segments on Canada AM -- and this blog.
