Movies: Four Stars for Ralph Fiennes in 'Coriolanus' + Reese Witherspoon in 'This Means War'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, February 17, 2012 A misanthrope for our times Ann Hornaday "Coriolanus" director and star Ralph Fiennes updates the setting of Shakespeare's play while keeping its language, and in so doing invests the original work with ferocity and timely vigor. [Read more] The eyes have it "This Means War" is a sloppy, synthetic piece of Hollywood widgetry. [Read more] Also Opening 'The Secret World of Arrietty' Amy Joyce This animated movie will enchant audiences with the story of tiny people who live under floorboards and swipe what they need from the humans upstairs. [Read more] 'Khodorkovsky' Michael O'Sullivan Who is Mikhail Khodorkovsky? The maddeningly inconclusive documentary provides few answers about the imprisoned Russian businessman. [Read more] Box Office Weekend box office: 'The Vow' takes No. 1 Love is in the air, and especially at the movies. Over the weekend, "The Vow," a romantic comedy with Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, swept away the box office, making $41.7 million. Celebritology Oscar odds: From George Clooney to Viola Davis, a look at who is leading the race Who's got the best shot at an Academy Award? Here's what the online tea leaves are saying right now. 'Friday Night Lights' movie is almost written So far, this is coming together much faster than the "Arrested Development" film. Watch: Halle Berry in 'Dark Tide' trailer Berry swims with sharks. Literally. Uggie has not been invited to the Oscars This changes everything. New and popular DVDs: 'Human Centipede,' 'Rum Diary' and more 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 "The Secret World of Arrietty," "Star Wars:Episode I — The Phantom Menace" in 3-D and more. Reader Reviews You review 'W.E.' "The material girl has always been more about style than substance. This movie, like Madonna, is shallow." 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