Its a double feature this week on At the Movies, with Peter Travers highlighting both the new Superman film Man of Steel and Seth Rogens riotous new comedy, This Is the End. Travers kicks things off with the latter, which stars Rogen, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Jonah Hill all playing obnoxious, ber-Hollywood versions of themselves as the apocalypse begins. If we have a funnier comedy than this little badass baby, its gonna be a miracle, Travers raves, refusing to give away any spoilers.
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As for Man of Steel, Travers admits he was a bit apprehensive about the latest Superman reboot (considering Superman Returns came out in 2006), as studios just seem to be pumping out superhero flicks for easy money. But our fearless critic left the theater pleasantly surprised: Man of Steel doesnt top the Christopher Reeve movies, but as far as retelling the Superman origin story, Henry Cavill makes a good showing as a moodier, more haunted Clark Kent a characteristic undoubtedly brought out by the films producer, Christopher Nolan. Superman eventually faces off against Michael Shannons General Zod, and though its quite action-packed, Travers saysdirector Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen)does get a bit too trigger-happy with the explosions and crumbling buildings.
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Still, you cant go wrong! exclaims Travers. This is one of those rare summer weekends where Im saying both This Is the End and Man of Steel are good enough movies to spend your bucks on.
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