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The Chimes

“Fast Five” worth driving to the theater

"Fast Five" worth driving to the theater
The fifth installment in the "Fast and the Furious" series features enough action for everyone.
Andrew Lycan, Writer May 11, 2011
The fifth installment in the "Fast and the Furious" series features enough action for everyone.

Silverstein to the rescue

Silverstein to the rescue
Silverstein return with their fifth album, “Rescue” and deliver heartfelt lyrics.
Temitope Peters, Writer May 10, 2011
Silverstein return with their fifth album, “Rescue” and deliver heartfelt lyrics.

“Water for Elephants” a dramatic love story without comedy

"Water for Elephants" a dramatic love story without comedy
"Water for Elephants" is a believable, dramatic love story set during the Depression.
Elisa Walker, Writer May 4, 2011
"Water for Elephants" is a believable, dramatic love story set during the Depression.

“Songs for Japan” album provides hope for Japanese disaster relief

"Songs for Japan" delivers an overall message of hope to listeners, and the Universal Music Group donates all proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross.
Temitope Peters, Writer April 29, 2011
"Songs for Japan" delivers an overall message of hope to listeners, and the Universal Music Group donates all proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross.

“Arthur” draws some laughs, but little else

"Arthur" draws some laughs, but little else
"Arthur" is funny in parts, but lacks basic understanding of what makes comedy successful.
David Hoffman, Writer April 29, 2011
"Arthur" is funny in parts, but lacks basic understanding of what makes comedy successful.

“Soul Surfer” tells surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story after shark attack

“Soul Surfer” tells surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story after shark attack
"Soul Surfer" brings the story of Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor, and her professional surfing career to the big screen.
Elisa Walker, Writer April 28, 2011
"Soul Surfer" brings the story of Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor, and her professional surfing career to the big screen.

“Hanna” succeeds as a complex action adventure story

"Hanna" succeeds as a complex action adventure story
A father trains his daughter to be a living weapon and survive anything in "Hanna," which impresses despite plot flaws.
David Hoffman, Writer April 26, 2011
A father trains his daughter to be a living weapon and survive anything in "Hanna," which impresses despite plot flaws.

“The Conspirator” artfully shows twist on classic story

"The Conspirator" artfully shows twist on classic story
The Conspirator comes to theaters Friday, April 15. The background behind the historic courtroom drama gives depth to an interesting movie that tells a new story.
Emily Sidnam, Writer April 15, 2011
The Conspirator comes to theaters Friday, April 15. The background behind the historic courtroom drama gives depth to an interesting movie that tells a new story.

Jeremy Larson’s vocal and instrumental talent shines on third album

Jeremy Larson's vocal and instrumental talent shines on third album
The singer-songwriter's most recent release "They Reappear" showcases his incredible all-around talent, while still preserving relatability.
Jordan Nakamura, Writer April 12, 2011
The singer-songwriter's most recent release "They Reappear" showcases his incredible all-around talent, while still preserving relatability.

“Hop” an eclectic and surprising Easter movie

"Hop" an eclectic and surprising Easter movie
Hop mixes cartoon animals and live action with an Easter theme, and makes a surprising success of the combination.
Elisa Walker, Writer April 12, 2011
Hop mixes cartoon animals and live action with an Easter theme, and makes a surprising success of the combination.

“Source Code” explores alternate realities in action packed thriller

"Source Code" explores alternate realities in action packed thriller
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this psychological thriller which combines elements of "Inception" and "Groundhog Day" with a new kind of science fiction technology.
April 11, 2011
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this psychological thriller which combines elements of "Inception" and "Groundhog Day" with a new kind of science fiction technology.

“Vices & Virtues” disappoints despite some improvements

“Vices & Virtues” disappoints despite some improvements
Panic! At the Disco’s “Vices & Virtues” delivers wide range of songs and shows maturity.
Job Ang, Writer April 6, 2011
Panic! At the Disco’s “Vices & Virtues” delivers wide range of songs and shows maturity.