NEW MOVIES

"X-Men: First Class" (PG-13). Not reviewed. Kevin Bacon and January Jones are among the stars in this action-adventure about superheroes trying to prevent nuclear Armageddon. Opens Friday, June 3.

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"Bridesmaids" (R). A bride to be (Maya Rudolph) worries that her upcoming wedding will be ruined by her increasingly jittery best friend and maid of honor (Kristen Wiig). This is an uneven comedy, but there are endearing performances and a few very funny scenes. Grade: B Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Fast Five" (PG-13). The latest "Fast and Furious" installment is, er, as fast and furious as ever. Its vaguely plotted story is really about muscles flexing and cars crashing in scenic Rio de Janeiro. The long running time will wear out all but the most ardent fans. Thespians include Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Paul Walker. Grade: C Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"The Hangover Part II" (R). After what happened at a bachelor party in Vegas in the first movie, the guys apparently haven't learn anything. A pre-wedding night on the town in Bangkok in this sequel provides enough raunchy laughs to carry it along. Grade: B Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Insidious" (PG-13). Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson come to the horrible realization that they're raising their young family in a haunted house. Although some of the scary effects are convincing, the movie can't seem to decide whether it wants to be a supernatural thriller or a spoof of that genre. Grade: C+ Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Jumping the Broom" (PG-13). A wedding is just the place to expose the tensions between a rich family and a working-class family. This comic melodrama makes that formulaic premise seem vibrant thanks to a gifted cast including Angela Bassett, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mike Epps, Tasha Smith and the always-impressive Loretta Devine. Grade: B Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Kung Fu Panda 2" (PG). Kids who liked the first movie will enjoy the title character's further adventures here. This is solid family entertainment. Grade: B Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" (PG-13). It seems fitting that the story concerns the search for the fountain of youth, because the fourth installment in this theme park-derived movie series shows signs of growing old. With Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Penelope Cruz, Richard Griffiths, Judi Dench and that fountain of wrinkles, Keith Richards. Grade: C+ Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Rio" (G). Two tropical birds (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway) are chased by smugglers through the Brazilian rain forest and also through the carnival-festooned streets of Rio in this animated 3-D comedy. The hectic chases and colorful musical production numbers are likely to amuse the kids. Grade: B AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Something Borrowed" (PG-13). Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, Ginnifer Goodwin and John Krasinski are friends who go through all sorts of complications as they sort out their feelings for each other. Manhattan and the Hamptons are the upscale backdrop for a romantic comedy that seems forced, but also has its share of enjoyable moments. Grade: B- AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Thor" (PG-13). When the heaven-dwelling Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself exiled to earth, he contends with both government agents and outer space monsters. He also falls in love with a research scientist (Natalie Portman). It's a big and busy movie whose Norse trappings can't quite disguise the familiarity of its superhero storytelling. Grade: B Snowden Square 14, AMC Columbia Mall 14, Cinemark Egyptian 24

"Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family" (PG-13). Another sprawling comic melodrama in which Tyler Perry, who controls every aspect of the Madea franchise, bounces around between pretty funny scenes and really lame scenes. Grade: C Cinemark Egyptian 24

All capsule reviews and grades are by Mike Giuliano unless otherwise noted. Bookings change on Friday. For showtimes and to confirm listings, call the phone number in Screen Scene.