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In The Dark

‘Magic Mike’

Despite many 11th hour predictions that “Magic Mike” would top the raunchy teddy bear comedy “Ted” from Seth McFarlane, in the weekend box office wars, it did not happen. Still it was a record-breaking weekend as both movies exceeded profit expectations — a first for two openers on the same day. There is something to be said for giving the people what they want.

Suspend disbelief for a bloody good time

‘Abraham Lincoln:

Vampire Hunter’

Starring: Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell

Directed by: Timur

Bekmambetov

Rated: R

In The Dark

‘Prometheus’

Starring: Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Rated: R

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