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What Is the Best Action Movie of 2010?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:00 PST

Comedies are great for laughs, and romantic storylines always make us swoon, but if you're looking for pure entertainment, action movies are where it's at. In 2010, these films exploded into theaters with their heart-thumping fight scenes and edge-of-your-seat suspense. From remakes to comic book flicks to a beloved young wizard, they all have one common denominator: they're exciting! Take a look at this list, and tell us which film was your favorite.

Don't forget to check out all of the Best of 2010 polls!

Career Evolution: Robert Downey Jr.

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:30:55 PDT

With Due Date hitting theaters Friday, Robert Downey Jr. continues to shine, but he hasn't always been in audiences' good graces. After a successful career in the '80s and early '90s, the actor dealt with addiction problems that unfortunately overshadowed his talent. E! True Hollywood Story stuff aside, he's back on top once again and bigger than ever (let's not forget his Golden Globe win earlier this year!). Take a look back at the memorable roles that got him here.

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:30:00 PDT

If you missed out on some of Summer's early blockbusters, don't fret: they're starting to show up on DVD. This week gives us a healthy dose of action, comedy, and - wait for it - babies!

Iron Man 2

Robert Downey Jr. returns in this sequel to the 2008 smash hit superhero movie. Now, Tony Stark must face the consequences of revealing his alter ego while exploring his feelings for his former assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), taking on a new villain (Mickey Rourke), and finding a remedy for the poison that's seeping into his bloodstream. Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell represent the franchise newbies and Don Cheadle takes over as Stark's right-hand man Rhodey (formerly played by Terrence Howard). Though the film doesn't outshine the original, I still thought it was a fun sequel with a good sense of humor. DVD extras include deleted scenes, featurettes, and audio commentary.

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Get Him to the Greek

Russell Brand reprises his Forgetting Sarah Marshall role as over-the-top rock star Aldous Snow. In this new adventure, record company intern Aaron (Jonah Hill) must get a washed-up Snow from London to LA for a career-reviving concert at the Greek theater. Tons of drug and sex-fueled high jinks ensue along the way as Aldous and Aaron strike up an unlikely but meaningful friendship. The film is worth seeing thanks to Brand and Hill's comedic chemistry and Diddy's scene-stealing role as Aaron's hotshot boss. DVD extras include deleted scenes, an alternate intro and ending, a gag reel, and more.

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One more new release after the jump.

Box Office: Sex and the City Is No Match for Shrek

BuzzSugar — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:37:23 PDT

UPDATE: According to estimates through the holiday, Prince of Persia actually bested Sex and the City 2, taking in $37.8 and $37.1 million, respectively.

Forget Sex and the City 2 versus Prince of Persia. Despite the hype surrounding both of those films, this Memorial Day weekend belonged to Shrek Forever After. All together now: Huh?!

The family film continued its hold on the top spot at the box office for a second week with $43.3 million. That leaves Sex and the City 2 in second place with $32.2 million (a number that fell short of insiders' estimates); Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time came in third with $30.1 million. Something to keep in mind, however: SATC opened on Wednesday at midnight, which means if they had counted Thursday's sales as part of the weekend total, the ladies may just have been able to eke out a first place finish.

Iron Man 2 took fourth with $16 million and Robin Hood rounded out the top five with $10.3 million.

Box Office: Shrek Lumbers to the Top of the Chart

BuzzSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:30:00 PDT

It was a fairy-tale weekend for Shrek Forever After, which earned the number one spot at the box office in its opening weekend with an impressive $71.2 million. Following in the monster's footsteps was Iron Man 2, which pulled in $26.6 million, then Robin Hood in the third spot with $18.7 million.

Romantic drama Letters to Juliet secured the number four title with $9.1 million, with Queen Latifah's rom-com Just Wright completing the top five with $4.2 million.

Unfortunately, new release MacGruber missed the top five and came in at six - maybe audiences listened to the poor reviews.

Box Office: Iron Man 2 Stays Strong For Another Weekend

BuzzSugar — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:30:00 PDT

Iron Man 2 saw a big dip in box office revenue this weekend but still remained the weekend's champ, taking in a strong $53 million. Russell Crowe's Robin Hood settled for second place, taking in a respectable $37.1 million. Also making its debut was romantic comedy Letters to Juliet, which came in third with $13.7 million.

The third new film on the list is Queen Latifah's Just Wright, which took fourth place with $8.5 million. How to Train Your Dragon stayed in the top five with $5.1 million.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

How Blake Lively Got Her Abs Green Lantern Ready

FitSugar — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:00:42 PDT

Long and leggy Blake Lively has a few things going for her when it comes to looking so lean: youth and good genes - there's also the issue of Spanx. But for her upcoming role in Green Lantern, Blake needed to get superhero ready. Trainer Bobby Strom recently shared with Us Weekly what he and Blake have been doing to get her in shape to play opposite the Green Lantern himself, Ryan Reynolds.

Strom is no stranger when it comes to working with the superhero set, having recently wrapped up training Scarlett Johansson for her kick-ass-and-take-names role in Iron Man 2. While the goal of getting both Scarlett and Blake strong was the same, the methods differed slightly. Scarlett did a lot of boxing, and Strom says he and Blake focused their efforts on circuit training four days a week, 90 minutes each time. All the planks, push-ups, and walking lunges paid off too. For the first time ever, Strom says that Blake has been able to say that she has abs.

As for her diet, there was a lot of oatmeal, fresh fruits and veggies, salad, and lean proteins like fish and chicken. Blake limited dessert to a one-bite affair only, and saved her real splurges for cooking and eating Greek food instead.

Buzz Community Reviews: Iron Man 2

BuzzSugar — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:30:00 PDT

And we're off: In its opening weekend, Iron Man 2 made history with its box office success, and like that, Summer blockbuster season has begun (play my game to get in the spirit)! The Robert Downey Jr.-led sequel also won over audiences with flair, and you guys sounded off in the comments of my regular and video reviews about how much you enjoyed the film. Check them out!

"I adored this movie! Even if there was quite a bit going on, like you said RDJ is just so charming. Moreover, this is what a summer blockbuster ought to be like: funny, exciting and full of eye candy!" - sweetumms33
"Just watched it IMAX today. RDJ was magnificent as usual. I agree that it was a solid sequel. And I remembered to stay after the credits this time." - reesiecup
"Saw this on opening day for my birthday and it was AMAZING!!! I thought it was as good as the first one, and my friend thought it was better. A must see for everyone who liked the first one." - CJade98

See a couple more reader reviews when you

"Being an avid comic reader, I am usually very critical of super hero movies. I have to say that this one is better than most. Ignore all the overly harsh reviews of it and enjoy it for what it is, a bad ass super hero movie. The only problem I had with it was that the final battle was too short and kind of a let down, but that can b said of the first also. " - DonkoPuncarelli
"RDJ. Drool I loved that man since Heart and Souls. It's just amazing watching him on film. Now if only he and Johnny Depp would get in a film together :head explodes." - Soniabonya
"Saw this Friday....more of an action-packed comic book style than the first, still great performances by my future husband RDJ and Mickey Rourke. Don't understand the critics saying the plot is too complicated....I guess if you have an IQ of 20, it's complicated, otherwise, just sit back and enjoy the fun. Great popcorn movie to start the summer with! Seeing it again next week!" - jazzytummy

Box Office: Iron Man 2 Skyrockets to No. 1

BuzzSugar — Mon, 10 May 2010 04:00:00 PDT

Robert Downey Jr. can add yet another film to his long list of successes: Iron Man 2. The film handily earned the top spot at the box office this weekend with an impressive $133.6 million - that makes it the fifth-highest opening gross in Hollywood history! The weekend earnings also bested that of the original Iron Man, which raked in $98.6 million for its opening weekend back in 2008.

Obviously that means that last week's champ A Nightmare on Elm Street fell to second place with only $9.1million in ticket sales (sorry, Freddy). It was followed by How to Train Your Dragon in third with $6.7 million, Date Night in fourth with $5.3 million, and The Back-up Plan in fifth with $4.3 million.

Photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Watch, Pass or Rent Movie Review: Iron Man 2

BuzzSugar — Sat, 08 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

There's only one real movie to see this weekend, and that's Iron Man 2. Wondering whether or not it's worth it to risk the long lines and sold-out box offices? Fear not - the Buzz team has you covered with this video review.