Movies: Untimely humor in 'The Watch' + 'Ruby Sparks'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, July 27, 2012 Untimely, yet still funny Ann Hornaday In "The Watch," Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill take the ethos of male bonding that has proved so profitable in recent years on yet another summer spin. [Read more] Dream girl joins the real world Actress Zoe Kazan wrote the screenplay for this alternately fizzy and cerebral romantic comedy in which she also stars. [Read more] Also Opening 'The Queen of Versailles' Ann Hornaday What begins as a meditation on wealth, greed and consumerism becomes something else entirely. [Read more] 'Step Up Revolution' Sean O'Connell A cliched plot is almost saved by the exciting dancing. Of course, lackluster acting doesn't help much. [Read more] 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' Michael O'Sullivan A useful primer on the controversial Chinese contemporary artist. [Read more] 'Sacrifice' Mark Jenkins A Chinese tale of vengeance, but even more an example of what a parent will give up for a child. [Read more] 'Farewell, My Queen' Stephanie Merry The French film looks at the final days of Marie Antoinette's reign through the eyes of her servant. [Read more] 'The Well-Digger's Daughter' Michael O'Sullivan A remake of a classic French melodrama from 1940 that feels slightly antique, in a good way. [Read more] Box Office 'The Dark Knight Rises' earns $160.9 million in opening weekend Jess Righthand The final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy posted the third-highest opening weekend box office total of all time, edging out its predecessor. Celebritology 'Life of Pi' trailer Jen Chaney It is every bit as sweeping and beautiful as you might imagine. 'The Dark Knight Rises': Reader reaction Jen Chaney Some initial thoughts on the Batman movie and an invitation to share more. 'Cloud Atlas' trailer Jen Chaney It's big, and filled with tons of stars, and kind of confusing. Christian Bale visits Aurora Jen Chaney The man who plays Batman paid his respects to victims with little fanfare. 'Game of Thrones' and more new 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 what movies will be best for the kids. Reader Reviews You review 'The Dark Knight Rises' "I thought the comic book was better — more originality, more intellectual heft, but perhaps as good as Hollywood could make it." 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