Movies: Rooney Mara Transfixes in 'Side Effects' + Jason Bateman in 'Identity Thief'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, February 08, 2013 A road trip comedy destined for the dumps Ann Hornaday Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman can't enliven "Identity Thief," a wan collection of comic cliches. [Read more] A modestly engaging medical thriller "Side Effects," which Soderbergh is calling his swan song, gets a big assist from a transfixing Rooney Mara. [Read more] More Movie Info Did Newtown change the game for violent movies? Ann Hornaday After the massacre in Newtown, audiences rejected a slew of gun-centric movies. Coincidence? Box Office 'Warm Bodies' heats up weekend box office Jess Righthand A look at the top movies this weekend. 'Flight' and other new DVDs Get the scoop on new releases and find out what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Tips on taking the kids to see "Identity Thief," "Warm Bodies" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Warm Bodies' "This movie is highly entertaining and the perfect date movie, whether for Valentine's Day or otherwise." 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 ©2013 The Washington Post Privacy Policy