Man of Steel

Action/Adventure
Run Time: 2:28       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"
The emphasis on spectacle has made Superman a kick-ass hero while robbing him of heart.

   This is the End

Comedy
Run Time: 1:47       MPAA Rating: "R"
The most outrageous comedy of summer 2013? Certainly the most imaginative.

   Purge, The

Thriller
Run Time: 1:25       MPAA Rating: "R"
Dumbest movie of 2013? It's certainly in the running.

   Internship, The

Comedy
Run Time: 2:00       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"
This movie would have been lame and overlong eight years ago when this sort of bland comedy was in vogue.

  Kings of Summer, The

Comedy/Drama
Run Time: 1:33       MPAA Rating: "R"
Sit-com-ish coming of age story with enough swear words to earn an R rating.

  After Earth

Science Fiction/Adventure
Run Time: 1:40       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"
A sci-fi survivalist story that misfires on all cylinders. Not epically bad but pretty unwatchable.

  Now You See Me

Thriller
Run Time: 1:55       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"
A great cast coupled with a high-energy approach overcomes obvious plot holes.

  Epic

Animated
Run Time: 1:40       MPAA Rating: "PG"
Unremarkable "placeholder" for theater-going families waiting for better animated fare.

  Fast & Furious 6

Action
Run Time: 2:10       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"
Use your opinion of the last two as a barometer for whether you'll like this one.

  Before Midnight

Drama
Run Time: 1:48       MPAA Rating: "R"
Sublime and heartfelt, here's the standout of the summer movie season.

  42

Drama
Run Time: 2:05       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"

  Great Gatsby, The

Drama
Run Time: 2:23       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"

  Hangover Part III, The

Comedy
Run Time: 1:42       MPAA Rating: "R"

  Iron Man 3

Action
Run Time: 2:10       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"

  Mud

Drama/Adventure
Run Time: 2:10       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"

  Oblivion

Science Fiction/Action
Run Time: 2:06       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"

  Pain & Gain

Drama/Adventure
Run Time: 2:10       MPAA Rating: "R"

  Place Beyond the Pines, The

Drama
Run Time: 2:20       MPAA Rating: "R"

  Star Trek Into Darkness

Drama
Run Time: 2:12       MPAA Rating: "PG-13"