12 Rounds (D)

The latest release from WWE films is another sub-standard action flick whose only purpose is to try and establish the movie career of wrestler John Cena. Despite unintentional humor, the film only cements the fact that Cena better not quit his day job.

17 Again (B-)

Zac Effron proves to be quite charming in this retread of the body-switching formula. Sure the film is familiar, but Effron and a script that isn’t afraid to be a little risky helps make it easy to take.

Crank: High Voltage (F)

An offensive sequel to the rather disgusting 2006 film that is now the front runner for worst film of 2009.

Everyone involved n including Jason Stratham and Amy Smart n seem to be on autopilot, making the whole experience even more frustrating.

Fast & Furious (D)

Reuniting the original cast, this unoriginal fourth installment is high on chases and fast cars and low on any other redeeming element.

Fighting (F)

A rather dull and tedious story about a street-wise young man (Channing Tatum) who enters the world of bare-knuckle fighting. The film takes itself way too seriously, with more emphasis on a predictable plot than potentially campy (yet entertaining) fight sequences.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (C)

An overbearing romantic comedy that features interesting supporting characters n included a delightful performance from Michael Douglas n but a pair of dull leads in Mathew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner.

Hannah Montana: The Movie (C-)

The Disney cash cow known as the “Hannah Montana” franchise continues to thrive with the new film “Hannah Montana: The Movie” which took in an impressive $32.3 million during the Easter weekend.

But a huge payday doesn’t exactly point to a film worthy of seeing (“Fast and Furious” is a perfect example of that), and “Hannah” brings nothing to the table that will interest anyone but her rabid fan base.

Haunting in Connecticut (C)

This thriller based on a true story about a family who moves into a haunted house in upstate Connecticut has some creepy elements, but is mostly just a rehash of other films in the genre.

Knowing (C-)

Nicolas Cage stars as a college professor who discovers a message that pinpoints the dates of every major disaster in the last 50 years.

Despite a few set pieces that pack a solid punch, the film falls apart thanks to a really dopey final act.

Monsters vs. Aliens (B)

There is a fine line for animated films that hope to appeal to the masses. On one side you have to be simple enough to entertain younger audiences, while on the other side you have to be complex enough to keep the adults interested as well.

Fortunately, “Monsters vs. Aliens” effectively achieves that balance n a visual delight, full of memorable characters that will appease both young and old.

Observe and Report (B)

A very dark, but also very funny, comedy about a hapless mall cop (Seth Rogan) trying to win the affection of a mall employee (Anna Faris). Sure, it sounds like “Paul Blart” but this film goes into some seriously messed up areas that the Kevin James hit wouldn’t dream of exploring.

Obsession (D)

From “Fatal Attraction” to “The Temp” to “Disclosure,” the dangers of office-related affairs have been covered quite thoroughly with rather spotty success.

Now comes the latest entry in the genre, “Obsessed,” a rather tepid thriller that tries to add a new racial twist n but fails miserably.

Race to Witch Mountain (C)

Disney has decided to mess with my childhood with its latestn a re-imagining of the 1970s Disney films “Escape to Witch Mountain” and “Return from Witch Mountain” that is less about the kids and more about showcasing the growing popularity of Dwayne Johnson (also known as the former WWE wrestler “The Rock”).

Johnson does all he can to carry the film, but ultimately “Race” is stuck in neutral n spinning its wheels with one mind-numbing sequence after another.

State of Play (B)

The first quarter of the calendar is generally pretty scarce when it comes to quality films aimed for adults. That fact makes the new movie, “State of Play,” even more of a treat than it already is n a smart and intriguing thriller that features a quality cast and some nice dramatic moments.

Sunshine Cleaning (B+)

A very good, character driven film that features quality work by Amy Adams, as a former cheerleader who starts a company that specializes cleaning up in murders and suicides, and Emily Blunt, as her unmotivated sister.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (C-)

The summer movie season is off and running with the latest in the “X-Men” series n “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

But unlike last year, when “Iron Man” paved the way for a pretty good summer at the movies, “Wolverine” fails to live up to its promise, with a film that feels more like one of those failed comic book adaptations, than one that helps elevate the crowded genre.