Movies: Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington in 'Safe House' + A Valentine's Day 'Vow'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, February 10, 2012 The lead flies and the story sinks John DeFore As fun as "Safe House" occasionally is, it can't make its own drama convincing, much less give Ryan Reynolds the nudge he needs toward Matt Damon-ville. [Read more] Hardly memorable A woman doesn't recognize her husband after a car accident in "The Vow." [Read more] Also Opening 'W.E.' Ann Hornaday Madonna's film about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor has a fetishistic obsession with style that never translates into a more compelling or meaningful story. [Read more] 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' John DeFore The disappointing sequel is as exotic as a Hallmark Channel special and doesn't even keep up with its own rules and logic. [Read more] 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D' Rita Kempley Revisit the 1999 review of what was then a much-anticipated prequel. [Read more] Celebritology Watch: Jean Dujardin auditions for every film villain role Would you watch a "Larry Crowne" sequel if it starred Dujardin as a villain? Naomi Watts to play Princess Diana The biopic will focus on the last two years of Diana's life and her relationship with surgeon Hasnat Khan. 'Wet Hot American Summer' sequel is happening, says Michael Showalter He confirmed that the whole cast would return during Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," but other details are scarce at the moment. Schwarzenegger and Stallone team up for 'Tomb' The aging action stars needed a tune-up. Box Office Weekend box office: 'Chronicle' Post film critic Mark Jenkins gave the new sci-fi thriller "Chronicle" only two stars in his review, but that didn't stop millions from turning out to see the film for themselves this weekend. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Get the scoop on "Journey 2," "Big Miracle" "The Woman in Black" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'The Grey' "I left this movie feeling cold and alone, even though there were people around me." 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 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy