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'Ice Age' is 'yawn of the dinosaurs' tale

By CHRISTY LEMIRE – AP Movie Critic

There's more action and cuddly creatures for kids to love in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" than in the animated franchise's first two installments. For their parents, it's more of the same, a "Yawn of the Dinosaurs" adventure with some new faces and... Full story

'Public Enemies' dazzles the eye but drags

By CHRISTY LEMIRE – AP Movie Critic

With "Public Enemies," all the pieces would seem to be in place for an epic gangster drama: director Michael Mann, who has an affinity for complicated criminals; stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, who are famous for immersing themselves in their roles;... Full story

'Bruno' quickly goes out of style

By CHRISTY LEMIRE – AP Movie Critic

The problem with "Bruno" is Bruno himself. Compared to Borat - and it's impossible to avoid the comparison - there simply isn't enough to the character to build an entire feature-length film around him. Both spring from the brash and creative mind of... Full story