Synopsis: A man’s in love with a woman, only the woman is engaged to someone else and asks the male friend to be her Maid of Honor. He agrees, with the intent of winning her heart for himself.

Review: Although Made of Honor is your run-of-the-mill rom-com guys will dread being dragged to, it is slightly elevated by an appealing Michelle Monaghan.

Story: Welcome to My Best Friend’s Four Scottish Weddings and No Funeral. Indeed, Made of Honor borrows heavily from both films, which naturally leaves no surprises. Patrick Dempsey plays Tom, a sexy, successful guy who has all the luck with the ladies. His male friends (Kadeem Hardison, Richmond Arquette, Chris Messina) all envy him, but Tom’s one constant in his life is his best friend Hannah (Monaghan). He doesn’t ever have to worry about wooing her; he can just be himself. But when Hannah goes overseas to Scotland on a six-week business trip, Tom is stunned to realize how empty his life is without her. So, he decides to come clean and tell her how he feels once she gets back – except she returns engaged to a Scottish duke (Kevin McKidd), who is just about the most perfect guy there is. D’oh! What’s a boy to do but break up the girl’s wedding and win her for himself?

Acting: There’s no doubt Dempsey has become the poster boy for romantic comedies, what with his turn in Enchanted and his McDreamy role on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Problem is, he generally never offers anything more than his handsome face, leaving all the heavy lifting to his leading ladies, i.e. Enchanted’s Amy Adams and now, Honor’s Monaghan. This lovely actress, who has proven herself to be more than just an ingénue in films such as Gone Baby Gone and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, has a natural effervescence which exudes in just about anything she does. She does everything in her power to drum up chemistry with the bland Dempsey – and we’re thankful for her effort. McKidd, best known for playing the kick-ass Roman solider Lucius Vorenus on HBO’s “Rome,” has very little to do as the Scottish stud but effectively comes across as near-perfect. And Sydney Pollack also does a nice turn as Tom’s oft-married dad, who gives his foolish son some sage words of advice.

Direction: Made of Honor may be a derivative yawner, but director Paul Weiland (City Slickers II) tries his best to inject some personality into the proceedings. The prelude to the wedding in Scotland is sort of fun. Us lowly Americans are introduced to many interesting Scottish customs like throwing tree trunks in a competition of strength – in kilts, no less. Other than that, there really isn’t anything going on of any major note. Honor’s only chance to make something of itself is if the ladies head into a different theater while their male companions go see Iron Man.

Bottom Line: Hollywood.com rated this film 2 stars.

Synopsis: After being forced to leave Marshall College under dubious circumstances, Indy joins forces with rebellious, young Mutt, who believes he knows the whereabouts of one of the most spectacular archeological finds in history – the Crystal Skull of Akator, a legendary object of fascination, superstition and fear. But, as Indy and Mutt set out for the most remote corners of Peru – a land of ancient tombs, forgotten explorers and a rumored city of gold – they quickly realize they are not alone in their search. Soviet agents are also hot on the trail of the Crystal Skull. Chief among them is icy cold, devastatingly beautiful Irina Spalko, whose elite military unit is scouring the globe for the eerie Crystal Skull, which they believe can help the Soviets dominate the world – if they can unlock its secrets. Indy and Mutt must find a way to evade the ruthless Soviets, follow an impenetrable trail of mystery, grapple with enemies and friends of questionable motives, and, above all, stop the powerful Crystal Skull from falling into the deadliest of hands.

Review: Nineteen years is a long time to keep a jones on for an Indy sequel, but Steven Spielberg’s long-awaited fourth film in the series doesn’t disappoint. It’s a rousing, exciting, even nostalgic adventure that makes for a great time at the movies.

Story: When we last saw Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) in 1989’s The Last Crusade he was battling Nazis in 1938 and riding off into the sunset with Dad (Sean Connery) in tow. Now just like the movie, the story has advanced 19 years to the height of the Cold War in 1957– and a world living under the threat of nuclear annihilation. In a restricted desert area Indy barely survives a run-in with Soviet agents, led by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) – a cold-hearted, whip-cracking woman who will stop at nothing to get what she needs. Because of government suspicions that he is colluding with the KGB (rather than spying on them), he returns home to Marshall College to find himself out of a job. As his train is about to depart, he is confronted by Mutt (Shia LaBeouf), a leather-jacketed biker who has a personal motive in presenting Indy with a map that could lead to one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries ever, The Crystal Skull of Akator. Off they go together on their mission to Peru’s remotest jungles where they must escape more run-ins with Spalko and her agents as well as have an unexpected reunion with Mutt’s mother, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), Indy’s old love interest. Does he eventually save the day? Have you EVER seen one of these films before?

Acting: There is no question that Harrison Ford and Indiana Jones were made for each other and even after nearly two decades apart, the marriage between actor and his most iconic role is still a perfect fit. Smartly, Ford lets Indy age, so even though he’s probably Hollywood’s only gray-haired action hero this summer – and there are more lines in his face – he’s still got it. You believe he can still pull off all this derring-do which is pretty remarkable for an actor now eligible for Social Security checks. Best of all is the deadpan delivery of the arsenal of Indy quips screenwriter David Koepp has provided the actor. Just like River Phoenix in the last Indy film, Shia LaBeouf’s Mutt may have been created to bring in a younger audience, but LaBeouf and Ford have genuine chemistry. They play off each other in style, especially when Indy discovers Mutt is his son. A “tip of the hat” between the pair at the end will spark speculation about just where this series could go next. The cast is rounded out by solid British actors, including: Ray Winstone, as a friend who may be double-dipping; Jim Broadbent as the president of the University; and John Hurt as Professor Oxley, a man holding a big secret. Blanchett seems to be channeling Natasha from Rocky and Bullwinkle, deliciously playing the thick-accented Soviet agent thing to the hilt. Karen Allen, back as Ravenswood, is an inspired idea and starts sparring with Indy without missing a beat. If this does turn out to be the last film in the series, they have found the perfect way to end it.

Direction: Let’s face it, Steven Spielberg could probably direct this film in his sleep, but the lighter tone and the feeling makes this collaboration between Spielberg and his old friend, exec producer George Lucas, go down easy. Right from the opening set piece in which Indy is confronted by the Soviets, to a wild motorcycle chase ending in the college library, you know you are in the hands of a master of action. Fortunately, the best is saved for the second half with a stunningly filmed pursuit through Peru’s coastal jungles that includes a great bit with flying monkeys, and another trip off some daunting water falls for Ford (Didn’t he get enough of that in The Fugitive?) The big finale is full of the trademarked CGI effects work we’ve come to expect from exec producer Lucas’ ILM and its state-of-the-art technologies. Clearly for fans, this long gestating sequel is well worth the wait – an old fashioned movie experience that sparkles like “crystal.”

Bottom Line: Hollywood.com rated this film 3 1/2 stars.