Alice in Wonderland (C)

It would seem like all the things were in place for “Alice in Wonderland” to be a lot of fun.

The film features a very creative director (Tim Burton) working with a talented cast (including Johnny Depp), adapting a story that plays to both Burton and Depp’s strengths.

Sadly, the promise is never fully realized n the film has more fizzle than sizzle.

The Back-up Plan (C-)

It’s been four years since Jennifer Lopez last appeared in a motion picture, taking time off to start a family. While it is nice to see the singer/actress back in front of the camera, Lopez could have chosen a better comeback project than “The Back-up Plan.” Despite her best efforts, this romantic comedy is pretty dreadful, with a silly sitcom-like plot that even Lopez can’t overcome.

The Bounty Hunter (F)

The latest romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler is a lifeless and humorless endeavor that manages to suck all the life out of anyone unfortunate enough to watch this dreck. Here’s a comedy that manages to deliver not even one chuckle and is full of unlikable characters put in uncomfortable situations.

Clash of the Titans (C-)

This update of the semi-popular 1981 fantasy adventure lacks the cheesy charm of the original n resulting in a film that is just a loud, silly bore.

Date Night (C+)

Steve Carell and Tina Fey are both very funny people, and it would seem that a film combining their comedic talents would be a welcome addition to multiplexes.

And while Carell and Fey both manage to squeeze way more laughs out of “Date Night” than anyone should, the project proves to be just a little flat n almost too conventional for this unconventional duo.

Death at a Funeral (D-)

This remake of a British comedy falls flat, despite a talented cast that includes Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan. The original was a broad comedic experience that didn’t always connect, but worked. This remake feels too Americanized, with most of the humor dwindled down to lame pop culture references.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (C)

This adaptation of a the popular children’s novels has some moments of humor, but not enough to sustain interest for anyone over of the age of 10.

Furry Vengeance (F)

My 9-year-old son found this comedy about a real estate developer (Brendan Fraser) who goes to war with the local woodland creatures to be quite hilarious. I can’t say I felt the same way n with the movie emerging as the early front runner for worst film of 2010.

Hot Tub Time Machine (B+)

With ads seemingly running during every television program imaginable, the new comedy “Hot Tub Time Machine” has aggressively marketed itself as the must-see comedy of the spring.

Fortunately, the film lives up to the hype, offering a clever script and plenty of below-the-belt laughs that make “Hot Tub” one of the funniest films in recent memory.

How to Train Your Dragon (B)

Dreamworks latest animated fare, about a hapless young Viking who becomes the unlikely owner of a dragon, has just enough charm for all ages n earning extra points for its solid use of 3-D technology to enhance the film’s visual experience.

Iron Man 2 (B)

This is an overstuffed but satisfying follow-up to the 2008 smash hit. It’s a little messy and not nearly up to par with the original, but this is still an acceptable sequel with just enough fun to appease its fan base.

Kick Ass (B+)

If you like your comic book films dark and edgy, with a bit of dark humor, then this adaptation of a graphic novel by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. will be right up your alley.

“Kick Ass” doesn’t quite deliver the same film that I expected from all of the TV ads and trailers, but that is a good thing. Like last year’s “The Watchmen,” this is a film that attempts to humanize super heroes, but does so in a much more effective manner.

Letters to Juliet (C)

There is nothing fundamentally wrong with “Letters to Juliet,” a light romantic comedy that is sure to please its target audience. I will give it credit for holding my interest more than “The Backup Plan,” “When in Rome” or even “Leap Year.”

But that is faint praise for a film that is painfully predictable and unable to overcome a pedestrian formula that proves to be beneath a capable cast.

The Losers (C)

The latest adaptation of a graphic novel has some neat action sequences, but feels like a low grade version of “The A-Team.”

A Nightmare on Elm Street (B-)

With films like “Friday the 13th,” “Halloween” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” already receiving the Hollywood retouch, it should be no surprise to horror fans to see the rebirth of Freddy Krueger and “The Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.

The latest remake proves to be a mixed bag n it’s a solid film that should please its hardcore fan base, but won’t likely convert anyone who wasn’t already a fan of the franchise.