Movies: Paul Rudd Shines in 'Our Idiot Brother' + Luc Besson's 'Colombiana'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 26, 2011 He's not heavy, but his sisters are Ann Hornaday Paul Rudd lends his usual effusive warmth to his perpetually blissed-out title character in "Our Idiot Brother," but he's one of the few bright spots in an otherwise unfocused production. [Read more] One for the girls The film, compared to other Luc Besson movies, has a gentle touch. [Read more] Also Opening 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' John DeFore Guillermo del Toro's suspenseful film adds to the rich horror genre. [Read more] 'Brighton Rock' Ann Hornaday Andrea Riseborough delivers a breakout performance in writer-director Rowan Joffe's adaptation of Graham Greene's 1938 novel. [Read more] 'Pianomania' Stephanie Merry A Steinway & Sons piano tuner deals with the persnickety demands of artistes in this documentary about musical perfectionism. [Read more] 'Chasing Madoff' Stephanie Merry Director Jeff Prosserman's documentary attempts to heighten an already powerful tale with a parade of needless bells and whistles. [Read more] 'El Bulli' Lavanya Ramanathan What a letdown it is that all the Parmesan air seems to have been let out of director Gereon Wetzel's torpid documentary. [Read more] Celebritology 'Hunger Games': A first, brief glimpse in MTV promo Jennifer Lawrence is seen, in motion, looking afraid of something. Anne Hathaway open to playing Kate Middleton She said yes to the idea in answer to what appears to have been an innocuous red-carpet question. But that has started a round of "Don't Let That Yank Play Our Royal." 'Blade Runner': The new movie won't involve Harrison Ford The film will be a "total reinvention." Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Get the scoop on "Spy Kids," "One Day," "The Help" and more Box Office How did 'The Help' beat the box office competition? The civil rights-era story outshined every new release to become No. 1 in its second week of release. Reader Reviews You review 'The Help' "I laughed, cried, and left the movie theater with a feeling of peace." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy