Transformers Movie Kicks Off Holiday Box Office

Everyone knows the blockbuster movie this weekend, which opened Wednesday, is Transformers: Dark of Moon.

The reviews are mixed, but if you like loud summer movies, this one is for you.

If you are looking for something a little less loud, check out Tom Hank’s new movie. Larry Crowne opens Friday and looks like it could be a gem. It’s not playing locally, but check Moviefone.com for movie theaters and times.

Here’s the plot for Transformer: Dark of the Moon from Moviefone.com:

Director Michael Bay returns to wreak more robotic mayhem in this third entry of the Transformers franchise. Penning the further adventures of the Autobots and Decepticons is Ehren Kruger, who co-wrote the second installment. Shia LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson topline the film, with John Malkovich and Frances McDormand heading up the supporting cast.

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Genre(s): action, science fiction

Status: In Theaters

Distributor(s): Paramount

Director(s): Michael Bay

Starring: Shia LaBeouf , Tyrese Gibson , John Malkovich , Frances McDormand , Ken Jeong

Themes: robots and androids, evil, aliens, metamorphosis

Tone: menacing, slick, tense

Keywords: astronaut, battle (war), moon, robot, transformation

Transformers is showing at  AMC Lake in the Hills 12,  311 North Randall Road, Lake in the Hills.

For movie times and a trailer, click here for Moviefone's website.