Comedic mayhem and a talented cast help make up for the unoriginality of ‘RED 2.’

OPENING THIS WEEK “GROWN UPS 2” (PG-13) (1:41) Stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade. Directed by Dennis Dugan. Lenny moves his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, only to discover that sometimes crazy follows you. Opening at: Brunswick 10 Friday-Tuesday; Nickelodeon (Portland) Friday-Wednesday; Nordica (Freeport) Friday-Wednesday; […]

Warner Bros. takes a chance on the Oscar-nominated director and his magical touch with monsters, shelling out huge bucks for the sci-fi thriller.

Opening: ‘Despicable Me 2’ / ‘The Lone Ranger’ / ‘Armida,’ Met Opera Summer Encore

It’s an oft-playful homage to the legendary lawman and his sidekick, but the violence is savage and jarringly realistic.

It’s real competition for ‘Fast & Furious 6’ as the dumbest fun you’ll have at the movies this summer.

Sandra Bullock and Millissa McCarthy turn the genre on its, uh, ear.

Opening: ‘The Bling Ring’ / ‘Despicable Me 2’ / ‘The Heat’ / ‘The Lone Ranger’ / ‘White House Down’ / ‘Exhibition: Munch 150’

A stampede of the undead threatens humanity, and humanity, led by Brad Pitt, fights back.

The prequel to ‘Monsters, Inc.’ is a letdown.