April 17

This weekend brings the opening of State of Play, a thriller starring Russell Crowe and Rachel McAdams as relentless journalists trying to find the truth in the dark underbelly of Washington. Depending on the critic, this film is either darn good or a colossal bore, with most leaning towards good; overall reviews are above average. Ironically, Crank gets the same reception with a much different (no Oscar winners here) pedigree: this slam bang over the top action picture will either thrill or disgust you, depending on whether or not you are a teenage boy. Zac Ephron’s new picture 17 Again hits the multiplexes this weekend, and if you need to ask who that is well, don’t see this film.