Movie Reviews: Creepy, Smart 'Stoker' Shows Kidman in Top Form

Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone andRottenTomatoes.

Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here is Patch's roundup of movies playing at the three theaters in the south metro: Burnsville's Paragon Odyssey 15, Marcus Rosemount Cinema, Apple Valley’s Carmike Cinemaand Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo.

New this weekend:

Stoker

One sentence plot: After India's father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother. Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 73

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 69

Reviews:

Stoker is a cunning exercise in transgression. But one can't help but wonder what kind of film Park might have made if he'd had the full creative control to which he's accustomed in Korea. The Atlantic Full Review

None of it is life-changing, but it is effectively eerie. Stylishly spooky, even. Detroit News Full Review

There's a mounting sense of doom because Park charges every moment with electricity...Stylish and kinky, "Stoker" is probably too much of a hothouse flower to be a hit. Some of its heated dialogue flirts with ridiculousness (Uncle Charlie: "The ground is soft. Perfect for digging." What?). And you're either going to fall for its creepy mood and beautifully crafted images or not. Pioneer Press, Full Review

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

One sentence plot: Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt's growing ego. But lately the duo's greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they've grown to loathe each other. 

Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 98

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 41

Reviews:

"You watch it thinking that it should be smarter and funnier, but you have a pretty good time anyway." Seattle Times, Full Review

"Is this really what the audience wants? A deliriously unhinged setup and larger-than-life characters, abruptly devolving into a mind-numbingly familiar story with a totalitarian happy ending?" Salon.com, Full Review

"Welcome back, Hilarious Jim Carrey. We've missed you." Chicago Sun-Times, Full Review

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