Oh, the alliteration! That’s one of the gags that works in this motion picture.

Director J.J. Abrams has crafted a dazzler in ‘Super 8,’ at once a twisty-turny thriller and a heartfelt homage to the art of movie-making.

OPENING THIS WEEK “SUPER 8” (PG-13) (1:52) Stars Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka and Kyle Chandler. Directed by J.J. Abrams. After witnessing a mysterious train crash, a group of friends in the summer of 1979 begin noticing strange happenings going on in their small town, and begin to investigate into the creepy phenomenon. Intense sequences of sci-fi […]

All garish colors, small-scale sight gags and kid-friendly one-liners, it’s a pleasant-enough time killer.

This film is simple and fable-like, with a definite ‘when you wish upon a star’ quality.

OPENING FRIDAY NOTE: Falmouth 10 did not provide listings.  “X-MEN: FIRST CLASS” (PG-13) Stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. Directed by Matthew Vaughn. In 1963, Charles Xavier starts up a school, and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend … and future archenemy. Opening at: […]

‘Everything Must Go’ takes a sardonic look at hitting bottom before you can start the climb back up.

You have to hand it to ‘X-Men: First Class’ — it delivers on summer fun.

The soul of the film is panda Po’s real quest – he’s adopted and wants to figure out where he came from.

And that’s not a bad thing, adding some freshness to the same-formula sequel, but squeamish folks beware.