Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott team up for the fifth time to bring you the "untold" tale of the legendary archer and thief. Don't expect a lot of taking from the rich and giving to the poor, though. This ain't your daddy's Robin Hood. It's a grim, barebones origin story that is more Braveheart than anything. If you can get past that, the big battles and Crowe's performance make it worthwhile.
2. Exit Through the Gift Shop
Is it real? Or is world renowned street artist Banksy pulling the wool over our eyes? It doesn't really matter. The most innovative film of the year takes us on a mind boggling trip through the subversive culture of street art and its mysterious cast of characters.
1. Iron Man 2
How many times have you seen it already? You know what I'm talking about. The biggest, most exhilerating film of the year surpasses the original with more armor, more enemies, more Tony Stark. It's everything anyone could've asked for out of a sequel and then some.
DVD Pick of the Week: Daybreakers
Who says vampire movies have been done to death? Daybreakers takes the bloodsuckers and puts them in a world we haven't seen, one where they've succeeded to all but wipe out the human race. The prospect of losing their main source of food has sent their entire race into a tailspin, and their very human looking civiliation(Starbucks for vamps!) is on the verge of collapse. Ethan Hawke stars as a vamp scientist seeking a cure, but to what exactly? While the action is thick at times, Daybreakers is more insightful, a social commentary above all else. Those looking for something new out of their vampire flicks will find it here.
