Movies: Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' + A Winning 'Madagascar'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, June 08, 2012 Bring expectations down to Earth Ann Hornaday Visually impressive and featuring one or two breakout performances, "Prometheus" too often plays as if it's been cobbled together from archetypes, imagery and tropes from countless other movies. [Read more] Call of the wild The third "Madagascar" may be the best yet. [Read more] Also Opening 'Pink Ribbons, Inc.' Ann Hornaday The documentary is a timely expose of the corporatization of breast cancer research and culture, which, the filmmaker contends, has become a vehicle for consumerism and false optimism rather than substantive progress in battling the disease. [Read more] 'Bel Ami' Michael O'Sullivan Robert Pattinson plays a vampire of a different sort in this pretty but empty adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's 1885 novel about a charming social-climber. [Read more] 'Peace, Love and Misunderstanding' Michael O'Sullivan Centering around the fractious family dynamic between three generations of women, the movie is a cheesy set-up for the kind of pat resolution found in your typical sitcom. [Read more] Celebritology Watch: 'Django Unchained' trailer Watch Jamie Foxx seek vengeance as a slave. 'Prometheus': Five things to do before you see it Consider this your preparatory guide for the much-anticipated Ridley Scott sci-fi saga. 'Dandelion Wine' film still in the works Director for movie based on semi-autobiographical Bradbury novel is being sought, according to Variety. Watch the 'Flight' trailer Denzel Washington stars as a hero pilot whose story is complicated by his personal demons. Box Office 'Snow White' takes bite out of box office Jess Righthand Despite an unfavorable review from the Post's Michael O'Sullivan, "Snow White & the Huntsman" moviegoers across the country flocked to see Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron in the new adaptation. Silverdocs lineup announced Stephanie Merry AFI's documentary film festival kicks off June 18 with a slate of movies dominated by art and music. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer What to see with the kids Kid-focused movie reviews of "Snow White and the Huntsman," "Moonrise Kingdom" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Snow White and the Huntsman' "Avoid this at all costs, unless you simply want to have fun at the movie's expense." 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