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Plot: Based on the graphic novel, The Assassins, the Fraternity is a secret society of assassins who have been killing for years. They recruit a man who looks like a nobody on the surface, Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), but just like them, he has the ability to bend bullets. Sloan (Morgan Freeman) and Fox (Angelina Jolie) need Wesley to help take down a rogue assassin before they're all dead. Who’s It For? It's violent, there's eye candy, and most of it has to do with guns, so it's most definitely a guy movie.

Expectations: I assumed McAvoy wasn't the right fit, Freeman hasn't made a good film in a while, and Jolie ... yeah, she's still got it. The previews gave me a hint of The Matrix and Fight Club and that's

Plot: A monster attacks New York and some twentysomethings capture it all on their camcorder as they try to regroup and escape from the city before it is destroyed. Who’s it for: This film is for the younger crowd. Also, you probably need to pop a couple of Excedrin before you see this shaky film. There are light humor and scares throughout.

Expectations: I had seen only one teaser beforehand, and with J.J. Abrams’ name attached that was enough for me. Besides “Lost” and “Alias,” I even watched his first show, “Felicity.”

SCORECARD Actors: Michael-Stahl David as Rob: A party is being thrown in Rob’s honor because he is moving to Japan (a nod to “Godzilla,” I assume). He is supposed to be

The Scorecard Review by Jeff Bayer Plot: Based on the 1950s novel, “I Am Legend” tells the story of Robert Neville (Will Smith), the last known survivor of a virus known as KV. Robert is still attempting to find a cure, since the infection has a lasting, horrific effect on its victims.

Who’s it for: Will Smith pretty much guarantees box-office success, especially with action films, but this is more of a slow-paced thriller, with just a few exciting moments.

Expectations: I loved the teaser, with Smith trying to continue life alone, and plus there aren’t many other actors I would rather have in an action flick.

SCORECARD Actors: Will Smith as Robert Neville: Smith has clearly put some time in the gym. The best part