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The Hangover (4 out of 5 stars)
Warner Bros./ June 5, 2009


In short: A group of guys heads to Vegas for a bachelor party and loses the groom.
Why you’ll like it: It’s hilarious. Seriously one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time. Plus, I have discovered Bradley Cooper is hot (I used to think he was a weenie).
On the other hand: If you’re offended by penises, leave right before the credits roll (which would be too bad because it’s one of the few times staying through the credits has a purpose).
Synopsis:
Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) drives to Las Vegas with his best buddies Phil and Stu (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms) and his future brother-in-law Alan (Zach Galifianakis), for a blow-out bachelor party they vow they'll never forget.
But when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning with pounding headaches, they can't remember a thing. Their luxury hotel suite is beyond trashed and the groom is nowhere to be found.
With no clue about what happened and little time to spare, the trio must attempt to retrace their bad decisions from the night before in order to figure out where things went wrong in the hopes of finding Doug and getting him back to L.A. in time for his wedding.
But the more they begin to uncover, the more they realize just how much trouble they're really in.

 

Star Trek (5 out of 5 stars)
Paramount/ May 8, 2009

In short: A prequel to the classic Star Trek series, it explains how Kirk became Captain.
Why you’ll like it: It’s soooo much fun. It doesn’t take itself seriously (thank God) and the characters (actors) are fabulous.
On the other hand: I guess if you hate Sci-Fi you may not be impressed but I’m not usually a fan and I LOVED it.
Synopsis:
The incredible story of a young crew's maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. On a journey filled with action, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind.
The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before!