Best Popcorn Movies

  • Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13, 2009)

    Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn
    Two years after saving the world with the Autobots, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is away at college w... read morehen an ancient Decepticon named "The Fallen" returns to Earth on a mission of vengeance. With the Allspark destroyed, the Autobots lose all hope of returning to their home planet of Cybertron, and begin working with an elite military known as NEST to hunt down any remaining Decepticons. But even as they fight for humanity alongside Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel) and USAF Master Sergeant Epps (Tyrese Gibson), the Autobots are acutely aware that not all humans are thrilled by their presence on planet Earth. When National Security Advisor Theodore Galloway (John Benjamin Hickey) wages a heated campaign aimed at exiling the giant robots back into space, head Autobot Optimus Prime agrees to comply with the voice of the people, while warning them of the potential consequences of leaving the planet unprotected. Meanwhile, Sam contends with an overly cocky college roommate, and attempts to remain faithful to Mikaela (Megan Fox) by fending off advances from pretty -- and persistent -- coed Alice (Isabel Lucas). Just as Sam begins adjusting to the quirks of campus life, a series of inexplicable visions leaves him convinced that the struggle between good and evil is far from over. And he's correct, too, because the Decepticons have just discovered that Sam is the one human who possesses the ability to tip the balance of power to the Autobots' advantage, and they're determined to gain the upper hand by dispensing with him once and for all. Now, as Sam and Mikaela unearth a secret about the Transformers that alters the entire course of human history, the Decepticon known as The Fallen prepares to return -- and reclaim the plant once and for all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
    • fb1112225155
      fb1112225155: A bit of advice for those planning on seeing "Transformers 2": buy popcorn, it helps. Watch the action scenes for the special effects (which are still impressive, but
      Reviewed 22 months days ago
    • fb729679505
      fb729679505: Simply put, it's just a summer popcorn movie. It wasn't made or intended to win an Oscar. However, it's still a pretty fun movie
      Reviewed 23 months days ago
    • fb513047568
      fb513047568: . Seriously? Way to kill the seriousness of it. At least the first one was alright enough of a popcorn flick.

      So overall, this movie has horribly acting, lack of (a good plot), cheap tolled humo
      Reviewed 2 years days ago
  • Transformers

    Transformers (PG-13, 2007)

    Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael Taylor
    The interstellar battle between the Autobots and Decepticons rains destruction down on planet Earth ... read moreas director Michael Bay adapts Hasbro and Takara's popular Transformers franchise into a big-budget, live-action summer tentpole extravaganza in this ambitious sci-fi action feature starring Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Bernie Mac, John Turturro, Jon Voight, and, of course, Optimus Prime and Megatron. Long ago, on the planet of Cybertron, a massive, powerful alien race divided into two factions, the noble Autobots, and the devious Decepticons. They fought for the sole access to a talisman known as the Allspark, a cube with the capacity to grant infinite power, and eventually the Autobots smuggled it off the planet's surface, hiding it in an unknown location on Earth. Now, hundreds of years later, the Deceptacons have come looking for it, and if the Autobots don't find it first, the Earth will be enslaved or destroyed by the evil aliens' use of its massive power. The Autobots don't know where the cube was hidden, but the information may be stored in the most unlikely of sources, as a gangly young Earthling named Sam Witwicky (LaBeouf) who's just picked up his first car, has a strange connection to the Allspark's history, making him the unlikely ally of these enormous creatures, as they fight for humankind's survival and the chance to return home. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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      fb614682813: . Pure, unadulterated popcorn cinema.
      Reviewed 23 days days ago
    • fb696895273
      fb696895273: . Many people didnt like how they changed the characters and story, but take it for what it is...a popcorn movie. Great special effects and action sequences. Youre not looking for an Oscar worthy per
      Reviewed 9 months days ago
    • fb1467912884
      fb1467912884: "Tranformers" delivers great popcorn entertainment & spectacular visual effects by ILM with a great story and a wonderful cast be
      Reviewed 13 months days ago
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

    G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13, 2009)

    Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Marlon Wayans, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Director Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, Van Helsing) adapts the beloved Hasbro G.I. Joe toy line with t... read morehis Paramount Pictures production that pits the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity against the evil forces of the organization known as Cobra. Dennis Quaid and Channing Tatum star as General Hawk and Duke Hauser, respectively, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marlon Wayans leading the rest of the cast, including Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Asian film star Lee Byung-hun. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
    • fb1490319602
      fb1490319602: . But still a fun popcorn flick
      Reviewed 4 months days ago
    • fb100002131967627
      fb100002131967627: . A lot of popcorn fun for a well spent 1h45 mindless minutes. So unexpected.
      Reviewed 14 months days ago
    • pictor
      pictor: admittedly stupid and ridden with plot holes, but it's a fun, if vapid, popcorn movie. it has some action and special effects, some amusing moments.
      Reviewed 16 months days ago
  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG-13, 2008)

    Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt
    Everyone's favorite archeologist adventurer dusts off his hat and trusty whip for yet another globet... read morerotting trek as Indiana Jones returns to the big screen nearly 20 years after racing for the Holy Grail alongside his father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Harrison Ford reprises his role as the iconic, snake-loathing screen hero in a sequel that also finds Karen Allen returning to the series for the first time since 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, and Shia LaBeouf round out a cast that also features Cate Blanchett in the role of villainous Russian operative Agent Irina Spalko. Steven Spielberg calls the shots on a script penned by David Koepp (and adapted from the screen story by executive producer George Lucas). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
    • fb624123172
      fb624123172: I don't understand why so many people are down on this movie. "It's not like the other Indiana Jon
      Reviewed 37 days days ago
    • fb564332173
      fb564332173: . It has aliens and Nazis. Good popcorn flick.
      Reviewed 3 months days ago
    • fb705339514
      fb705339514: Ok popcorn fare but a far cry from the greatness of the original in the series.
      Reviewed 16 months days ago
  • 2012

    2012 (PG-13, 2009)

    John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt
    Disaster movie maven Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) crafts this apocalyp... read moretic sci-fi thriller following the prophecy stated by the ancient Mayan calendar, which says that the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. When a global cataclysm thrusts the world into chaos, divorced writer and father Jackson Curtis (John Cusack) joins the race to ensure that humankind is not completely wiped out. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton, and Oliver Platt round out the cast of this end-of-the-world thriller co-scripted by the director and his 10,000 B.C. writer/composer, Harald Kloser. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
    • fb513266312
      fb513266312: Pure popcorn movie, leave your brain at the door :-)
      Reviewed 23 months days ago
    • fb1153114031
      fb1153114031: .
      I must admit I did enjoy this film, it is a popcorn and "leave your brain at home" film but I think that was the whole fun, and the effects were
      Reviewed 2 years days ago
    • flamefan
      flamefan: . Emmerich never fails to entertain me. Grab the popcorn, get comfortable and turn up the sound. You'll enjoy yourself.
      Reviewed 3 years days ago
  • Wanted

    Wanted (R, 2008)

    James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann
    Wesley's (James McAvoy) life is over - his pathetic old one, anyway... Fortunately, it is all becaus... read moree of a girl. Enter sizzling-hot Fox (Angelina Jolie), who crashes into his life and introduces him to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins, led by the enigmatic Sloan (Morgan Freeman). Seems Wes's long-lost father was killed while working for the Fraternity and Wes has been selected to target the rogue member who murdered him. But before he can complete his assignment, Wes must first uncover the dark secrets behind the Fraternity in order to determine his own destiny. -- (C) Universal
    • rodriguezandres231
      rodriguezandres231: teresting plot, great cast, and some sweet ass action scenes, there's no denying this is a must see popcorn flick. Sure it's not perfect, and that keeps it from getting four stars, but totally worth w
      Reviewed 38 days days ago
    • fb504075342
      fb504075342: .. But if you can overcome that, it is a great popcorn movie!
      Reviewed 15 months days ago
    • lifeasadance1
      lifeasadance1: A solid popcorn-action flick. Angelina does what she does best, stands around and looks amazing or kicks as
      Reviewed 8 months days ago
  • Star Trek

    Star Trek (PG-13, 2009)

    Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood
    Mission: Impossible III director and Alias creator J.J. Abrams resurrects the classic science fictio... read moren franchise created by Gene Roddenberry with this feature film that embraces the rich history of the influential television and film series while also exploring some uncharted territory. Heroes star Zachary Quinto assumes the role of the Federation Starfleet lieutenant and Vulcan made famous in the original series by Leonard Nimoy (who also appears in an older incarnation of his original role), Spock, with Anton Yelchin stepping into the role of USS Enterprise navigator Pavel Chekov, Zoe Saldana assuming the role of communications officer Uhura, Simon Pegg keeping the ship in top shape as chief engineer Montgomery Scott (aka "Scotty"), and Eric Bana tormenting the benevolent space explorers as the villainous Nero. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle co-star John Cho also boards the Enterprise as Hikaru Sulu, with Chris Pine and Karl Urban assuming the legendary roles of Captain Kirk and Leonard "Bones" McCoy, respectively. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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      fb1568307105: Karl Urban was awesome in this, and a great popcorn flick. Zach Quinto was awesome as well Must see.
      Reviewed 14 months days ago
    • fb1347442274
      fb1347442274: . This is a Star Trek I can feel geeky about! If you love 'popcorn' movies, this is one of the best I've seen in a very long time. No need to know or love the
      Reviewed 19 months days ago
    • fb24403827
      fb24403827: . Please take note on how to make an addictive popcorn flick: Insert 1 part story, 1 part cast, and 3 parts adrenaline. No need to fully rely on th
      Reviewed 3 years days ago
  • Jumper

    Jumper (PG-13, 2008)

    Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Diane Lane
    Following up his blockbuster action hit Mr. and Mrs. Smith, director Doug Liman turns to an entirely... read more new genre -- sci-fi -- for this tale of an underground world of teleporters. Based on the novel by Steven Gould, Jumper concerns David (Hayden Christensen), a young man who quite literally wills himself away from his grim family life by teleporting to another place with the power of his mind. Years later, David is using his powers to raid bank vaults, seduce girls in London, lunch on the pyramids, and surf in Fiji. But he soon discovers that he is not the only one bestowed with this unique gift, and all is not well in the world of jumpers. There are people out there, such as Roland (Samuel L. Jackson), who view jumpers as a threat to all humankind, and have made it their mission in life to eliminate them. After jumping back to Michigan to get reacquainted with his long lost love, Millie (Rachel Bilson), David makes the acquaintance of experienced jumper Griffin (Jamie Bell). Informed by Griffin of a secret between jumpers and a shadowy group that seeks to destroy them, the pair soon finds themselves facing off against a legion of murderous opponents who won't stop fighting until every last jumper has been eliminated. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
    • kyledavidhuisman
      kyledavidhuisman: . I have a message for them. It's about a guy who can teleport. I took it for what it was a popcorn movie meant to entertain and entertain only and it does a great job with that.
      Reviewed 18 months days ago
    • tecneek253
      tecneek253: this is the defintion of a popcorn movie....like going to a movie just to have some fun....see some good effects....and some pr
      Reviewed 4 years days ago
    • kohelet3
      kohelet3: . A good "popcorn" movie.
      Reviewed 5 years days ago
  • Clash of the Titans

    Clash of the Titans (PG-13, 2010)

    Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng, Gemma Arterton
    The 1981 mythological fantasy adventure Clash of the Titans is resurrected in this remake from Incre... read moredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier. Discovered at sea as an infant by a weary fisherman, demigod Perseus (Sam Worthington) grows up with no real knowledge of his celestial origins until his watchful guardian, Io (Gemma Arterton), informs him that he is the offspring of Zeus (Liam Neeson). When Zeus' brother Hades (Ralph Fiennes) casually wipes out Perseus' family, the grieving son vows to show the gods just what kind of damage humankind can inflict on its creators. Before long, Perseus and a small group of soldiers are venturing out into the desert in order to find a way to stop the Kraken, a terrifying force of nature that an indignant Hades has vowed to unleash upon man should they fail to offer up beloved princess Andromeda (Alexa Davalos) as a sacrifice. Along the way, the soldiers encounter a trio of frightening witches with second sight, contend with Hades' devoted servant Calibos (Jason Flemyng), battle giant scorpions, and come face to face with Medusa (Natalia Vodianova), the dreaded gorgon whose gaze has the power to turn men into stone. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
    • fb519440051
      fb519440051: An entertaining turn-off-your-brain popcorn flick. Not nearly enough Kraken though.
      Reviewed 13 months days ago
    • fb1352829412
      fb1352829412: Pretty good popcorn movie. Boy loses family, grows up and gets his revenge.
      Reviewed 7 months days ago
    • ajquioc
      ajquioc: . But still it is worth your time and your popcorn although I admit that it is a remake that didn't quite reach to the top.
      Reviewed 13 months days ago
  • X-Men Origins - Wolverine

    X-Men Origins - Wolverine (PG-13, 2009)

    Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds
    The gruff, adamantium-clawed Marvel superhero Wolverine strikes out on his own in this X-Men spin-of... read moref starring series regular Hugh Jackman. The story gets under way as the boy who will become Wolverine makes a shocking discovery about his family bloodline, and gains a brother in the process. Flash forward to find the mutant siblings battling side by side through two world wars and Vietnam -- where they are sentenced to death for killing a commanding officer -- and Logan (Hugh Jackman) and his brother, Victor Creed (aka Sabretooth, played by Liev Schreiber), have joined a top-secret government task force. When their targets begin to include innocent civilians, conscientious Logan escapes to the Canadian Rockies, where he builds a home with pretty schoolteacher Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins). Informed by his old commanding officer William Stryker (Danny Huston) that the members of his old team are being targeted for death, Logan is heartbroken when Victor finds and kills Kayla. Vowing revenge, Logan agrees to take part in a dangerous experiment that will fuse his bones with a powerful metal alloy called adamantium, which makes him virtually indestructible and gives him the strength needed to defeat his powerful brother. Subsequently betrayed by Stryker, Logan (now Wolverine) sets out to find his blood-lusting brother and stop the cycle of violence once and for all. Along the way, the temperamental hero is joined by fellow mutants John Wraith (Will.i.Am) and Remy LeBeau (aka Gambit, played by Taylor Kitsch). But before Wolverine can seek vengeance against Striker and his brother, he'll have to do battle with Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) a formidable mutant instilled with many powers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
    • lifeisgoodisaid
      lifeisgoodisaid: They took too many liberties to me, but it was all in all a good popcorn movie.
      Reviewed 18 days days ago
    • fb855584660
      fb855584660: . Pur popcorn entertainment. But tasty popcorn entertainmnet.
      Reviewed 13 months days ago
    • kingofredlions87
      kingofredlions87: ust as I feel Deadpool showed up at the end, because the director felt like making the ending more "popcorn friendly." Taylor Kitsch as Gambit was well played, yet he never seemed to fit in with the r
      Reviewed 11 months days ago

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