Time is short so here are some mini-reviews. For this weekend, go watch Anger Management and/or Better Luck Tomorrow. Both promise to be very good.

The Core
Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Stanley Tucci, Delroy Lindo, and others work to save the world from destruction after a secret experiment causes the earth's core to stop spinning. Plausibility aside, it's a well-intentioned idea that falls short. The special effects are hit and miss and the lines are a bit cheesy. Still, it acts as decent escapism for these trying times. 2 stars

Dreamcatcher
An alien gives powers to lifelong friends while the military led by Morgan Freeman aim to destroy them. How could many fine actors with a story written by Stephen King be involved with such a horrible movie? The ending just comes out of nowhere and you have no idea why various things have happened. 0.5 stars

Head of State
Chris Rock plays an alderman who's chosen to run for President. Good, funny jokes are found in this picture, but some of these jokes are distasteful and others are replayed over and over again throughout the movie. If you like Chris Rock's comedy, as I do, you'll enjoy the movie. 2.5 stars