Plot: Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Kiera Knightly) and the very much alive Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) sail to uncharted territory in an attempt to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) while the Flying Dutchman continues to destroy anything the East India Trading Company wants.Who's it for: Pirate fans, but then again everyone saw the first two, so I won’t try and stop you from seeing this one.

Expectations: “Dead Man’s Chest” was a pretty big letdown for me. And once I saw the running of 2 hours and 50 minutes, I was prepared to remain disappointed.

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Actors: Johnny Depp as Captain Jack: He turned up the crazy and makes a fantastic entrance to the film after about 30 minutes. Captain Jack is beyond his zany self and is once

Plot: Shrek’s father-in-law falls ill, and Shrek is looked to as the heir to the throne. Only he doesn’t want it, so Shrek, Puss In Boots and Donkey set off to find Arthur, the only other possible heir. Meanwhile, Princess Fiona is left to defend the castle from Prince Charming. Who’s it for: Clearly it’s for everyone. “Shrek 2” is No. 3 on the all-time box office chart.

Expectations: I expected a short stay in the theater and some good laughs. With a movie like this the plot doesn’t matter if the jokes are flying.

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Mike Myers as Shrek: Shrek still feels like an outcast, now because he’s expected to act like a king. Throw in future fatherhood and Shrek has enough to be frustrated with for the length of the film. But

Plot: Picking up where “28 Days Later” left off, 28 weeks have passed and Britain has been quarantined and destroyed. Now a family is trying to recover as American soldiers have secured the area … or have they? (They haven’t.) Who’s it for: Fans of the first one, which means you must like zombies, death and this time there are more guns thrown in.

Expectations: I expected to squirm. Zombies are scary, but zombies that can run faster than me are terrifying. Plus, the first film was just plain disgusting with a woman giving birth to a zombie. And yes, I know they are technically “infected” and not zombies, but still …

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Robert Carlyle as Don: The film and Carlyle start off strong, with a very griping scene as Don attempts to

Plot: Tom (Zach Braff) moves his wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet), and new baby to Ohio, so he can work for his father-in-law and finally try to support his family. But he’s in for a headache when Sofia’s ex-boyfriend Chip (Jason Bateman) wheels in to steal the show and Sofia. Who’s it for: Perhaps expectant mothers thinking about giving up their day job, or people who think an ex might secretly be crazy.

Expectations: I’m a fan of almost everyone involved here. Plus, stories about a vengeful ex haven’t been done to death, so I figured there were some good laughs to be had.

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Zach Braff as Tom: The first seasons of “Scrubs” are amazing, and “The Garden State” cemented Braff as a great newcomer … But “The Last Kiss” and now

Plot: Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally is comfortable with his life. He’s in love with Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst), and all of New York loves Spider-Man. But an odd black substance falls from the sky and bonds to his Spider-Man suit. And Gwen Stacy develops a crush on Peter. Plus, the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), Harry Osborn (James Franco) and Venom (Topher Grace) all want to see either Peter Parker or Spider-Man disappear. Who’s it for: It’s clear that the “Spider-Man” films appeal to everyone, but I would say the third installment leans more toward people who care about love-triangles.

Expectations: The first was good, the second was one of the best super-hero films ever, so using a highly technical scientific formula, I have concluded “Spider-Man 3” should be the greatest

Plot: A full-time gambler attempts to make a run at the World Series of Poker. Along the way, he gets eyes for a lounge singer (Drew Barrymore) and deals with his dad (Robert Duvall), who’s one of poker’s elites. Who’s it for: Still obsessed with poker? Then drag your girlfriend along, telling her that this film is a romantic comedy starring everyone’s favorite, Barrymore. But really, it’s just a poker flick.

Expectations: “Lucky You” has been completely done for more than two years. I have no idea why it took so long to make it to the big screen, but whenever a film is delayed, my Spidey-senses tingle. And now, it’s finally released, and it must contend with “Spider-Man 3.” Let me be the first to say “Lucky You” must not

Plot: Ten criminals on death row are sent to an island to fight to the death. It’s broadcast for the world to see, and the winner will be set free with a cash prize. Jack Conrad (Steve Austin) is a last-minute fill-in, and though he is reluctant, Conrad is forced to fight against Ewan McStarley (Vinnie Jones) and the others. Who’s it for: WWE fans who are ready to see “Stone Cold” Steve Austin make the leap from former wrestler to action star. Kids should not see this, especially for the cruel/violent treatment toward women.

Expectations: On paper, “The Condemned” sounds like the perfect action movie, but writer/director Scott Wiper doesn’t have a solid track record yet, plus Vince McMahon is a producer. So there were too many things to be

Plot: Women love falling for Carter Webb (Adam Brody). After a famous actress, Sophia (Elana Anaya), breaks up with him, Carter heads to Michigan, to take care of his ailing grandmother. Across the street he encounters Sarah (Meg Ryan) and a family of women. Through them, he attempts to figure himself out. Who's it for: Anyone who enjoys a coming-of-age drama with a little humor thrown in.

Expectations: I feel like it's been a decade since I've seen Meg Ryan in a film, so that interested me, but otherwise I didn't really have any expectations. My "O.C." watching consists of one episode about four years ago.

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Adam Brody as Carter Webb: Brody delivers a light sarcasm throughout the film which I enjoyed. Carter is a writer who is stuck drafting soft-core

Plot: Peggy (Molly Shannon) is a friendly co-worker, aunt and most importantly, dog lover. When her dog Pencil suddenly dies, Peggy tries to find her place in a world she isn't socially comfortable in. Who's it for: Dog and animal lovers. Actually, that's not strong enough, you need to be obsessed. If you look at your pet and say, "Does mommy need to take you outside for a tee-tee," then this is your film. Also, Mike White wrote and directed this and it feels very similar to his other screenplays, "The Good Girl," and "Chuck & Buck."

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Molly Shannon as Peggy: Shannon is reserved. She goes on a quiet, almost pointless rampage that doesn't do much to endear people to animal lovers and Peta volunteers. Shannon is partly sweet and partly

Plot: Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the best of the best. His arrest record is 400 percent higher than any other officer in London. He's so good, he's making the rest of the department look bad. Because of this, Angel is shipped off to the small, crime-free town of Sandford. There, he is partnered with Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), an over-eager cop dying for some action. Suddenly the town of Sandford has some mysterious accidents and Angel is convinced something is wrong. Who's it for: This is a comedy for action die-hards (pun intended). The film definitely earns its R rating, with the over-the-top bloody violence in the second half of the movie.

Expectations: I had no expectations when I saw their first film "Shaun of the Dead." But after that

Plot: There is a shake, meatball and box of French fries ... but you know them better as Master Shake, Meatwad and Frylock and together they are Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The TV show gets the big-screen makeover and the film explores the mysterious circumstances that brought these three together. A piece of exercise equipment, known as the Insanoflex, threatens to destroy the universe (I think). The Plutonians and the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past are joining forces to take control of the deadly device. Who will save the day? Who cares? Who’s it for: Only those that are rabid fans of the TV show on Adult Swim. And even some of them will be disappointed that the 15-minute TV show doesn’t translate to a full-length movie.

Expectations: I had never seen an

Plot: Disturbed ... Suburbia ... Get it? After a traumatic event, Kale (Shia LaBeouf) becomes withdrawn and eventually hits a teacher, getting three months of house arrest. While stuck at home, Kale begins to daydream about one neighbor and becomes suspicious of another. Who’s it for: This is mainly for the teenagers, but unlike other teen thrillers, I think this crosses over and adults will enjoy it as well.

Expectations: Zero. I’ll be honest, this was my fifth advance screening in five days. I knew Shia LaBeouf was in the film and that was it. I didn’t know the name or genre of the film ... and I think that helped. The first half of the film plays out more like “The Girl Next Door” and it sucked me in so

Plot: It’s two movies for the price of one. The term “grindhouse” comes from the low-budget exploitation films of the ’60s and ’70s, and this homage is replete with missing reels and classic graphics. First up is Robert Rodriguez with “Planet Terror.” Cherry (Rose McGowan) is a go-go dancer and Wray (Freddy Rodriguez) is her old love. Some chemicals get out, which means people become zombies, Cherry loses a leg, and Wray does his best to help her and the rest of the survivors fight, cut, shoot and blow their way out of town. After some fake trailers it’s Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof.” Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) has a killer car, and he loves to saddle up to young, unsuspecting women. But really, all he hopes for is a

Plot: It's a tale as old as time ... Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) is a cocky, sex addicted figure skater, and his arch-rival Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) is a sheltered ice-skating phenom. They get into a huge fight after a competition and both are banned from men's competitions. Through a loop-hole, they become a figure-skating pair and attempt to put aside their differences and capture gold. Who's it for: In an odd combination, I would say "Blades of Glory" is for teenage boys and fans of figure skating. The humor is mostly crude and there are tons of cameos from figure skating legends such as Scott Hamilton, Dorothy Hamill and Brian Boitano.

Expectations: I am stuck. I find myself wanting Ferrell to do something different such as "Stranger Than Fiction,"

Plot: Lewis is an orphan who has big ideas, but no one seems to want him. A young stranger tracks him down, to help him from the evil, mysterious Bowler Hat Guy. Together, they take off in a time machine and race to the future to try and fix the past. Who's it for: Everyone. Kids will love this movie and parents should find enough humor and excitement. There are only a couple scary moments for the little ones, but it seems on-par with other Disney features. Expectations: The previews for this movie are awful. Not one thing made me laugh, and I wasn't looking forward to it. The previews should focus on the digital 3-D, and how this has the potential to change the movie theater experience ... that, and

Plot: Based on a true story from the 1970s, schoolteacher Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) goes to a Philadelphia Department of Recreation Center that is about to be torn down in a rough neighborhood. He attempts to inspire African-American high-schoolers to take up swimming and compete, giving them opportunities he didn’t have. SCORECARD

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Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis: After “Crash” and the amazing “Hustle & Flow,” we all know Howard can act. But “Pride” really shows how important the material is for the performance. Grade: 5

Bernie Mac as Elston: In his first scene, Mac proclaims there “ain’t no funny here.” But we’ve come to expect funny from Mac. And before long he is attempting to zing one-liners with Howard, but the script doesn’t really offer much, and Mac’s earlier proclamation proves correct. Grade: 5

Tom

Plot: Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) runs into his old college roommate Charlie (Adam Sandler). Charlie had lost his entire family in the September 11 attack on New York. Alan attempts to help Charlie as both men seem to have issues they are trying to resolve. SCORECARD

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Don Cheadle as Alan Johnson: Alan is a very straight-laced dentist who is realizing he’s not really living his own life. Alan does what he is told, whether it is from his wife or his work. If it wasn’t for Cheadle being one of the best, most charismatic actors in Hollywood right now, this character would have sunk. Grade: 6

Adam Sandler as Charlie Fineman: I love when comedic actors attempt to broaden their range. Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey and Sandler (“Punch Drunk Love”), have all had

Plot: First, you must know that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are exactly that, mutated turtles, who are trained by Master Splinter (a rat) in the ways of a ninja. This particular adventure starts with the turtles each doing their own thing as Leonardo is off learning how to be a true leader. Here’s where things get a little scattered. It seems 3,000 years ago, a ruler found a gateway to another dimension. This froze his evil friends, granted him eternal life and released 13 evil monsters in the world. Now he’s trying to do it all over again and it’s the turtles’ job to stop him. Who’s it for: Kids. It’s animated, which was a good call. There isn’t any adult humor or inside jokes to speak of and the

Plot: Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) is a former Marine Corp sniper. He is convinced to go back into service and is double-crossed. Now, he’s on the run and has to prove his innocence. I think I just described 75 percent of action movies from the ’80s. Who’s it for: It’s an action flick. Plain and simple.

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Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger: Wahlberg’s body meets the requirements for “action hero,” but it is his voice that separates him. He can’t help being soft-spoken, even when he is yelling. It makes him seem like the good kid next door, except when he was dropping the F-bomb in “The Departed.” Wahlberg has enough toys to play with in “Shooter” and he is clearly the strength of the film. MacGyver wouldn’t be impressed

Plot: “300” is a fictionalized retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Who’s it for: Do you crave violence? This should do the trick, same for anyone with a loin cloth fetish. Even though the battle took place in 480 B.C., it doesn’t feel like a period piece. Perhaps that’s because I was busy watching numerous spears piercing the skin of Persian warrior slaves. Did I mention it’s violent? Expectations: If “Sin City” didn’t exist, I would have been hesitant going into “300.” But after that film floored me, I was excited to see anything based on another one of Frank Miller’s graphic novels. I was hoping for at least a B-.

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Butler as King