Say this for “Identity Thief”: it meets expectations. In other words, it’s as bad as its trailers and February release date would suggest.

“Stand Up Guys” is not exactly movie that the trailers make it seem. While the movie still has the basic punch lines that any run-of-the-mill action-comedy is anticipated to have, director Fisher Stevens (“Decisions”) also incorporates a surprising amount of heartfelt emotion and light drama.

“Jack Reacher” might as well be called “Tom Cruise.” This is a Tom Cruise action movie, which means you already know 90 percent of what you need to know.

The lifespan of a cup of coffee epitomizes Judd Apatow’s “This Is 40.” First, it’s too hot: overambitious, hit-or-miss humor nested in Viagra jokes and incredible spouse dynamics.

Quentin Tarantino has once again crafted a revenge story with enough redeeming qualities to forgive his penchant for gratuitous violence.