Reviews of 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Get On Up' and 'Magic in the Moonlight' Lead Our Film Roundup

BY Rebecca M. WilliamsPublished Aug 1, 2014

Heralding the weekend yet again is our weekly Film Roundup, in which we gather a handful of must-read reviews on this week's must-see films for your reading pleasure. This week's roundup is full of films to satisfy fans of any genre. Action fans, biopic nerds and Woody Allen purists can all find something of interest in the following reviews, so scroll down to help decide what you'll be buying a ticket to this weekend.

First up is the irresistible action spectacle and absurdly high budget of Marvel Studios' latest blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy. Whether you've collected comic books for years or you're new to the geeky Marvel following, this big-ticket feature is one not to be missed. See what the film has in store by following the link above.

Next, read our review of Get On Up, the brutally honest biopic of legendary soul musician James Brown. Find out what our reviewer thought of star Chadwick Boseman's electrifying attempt at bringing the Godfather of Soul back to life.

Woody Allen buffs will be scrambling to see the celebrated director's current offering, Magic in the Moonlight. But, make sure you read our review before you start comparing it to Midnight in Paris or Annie Hall; you might be surprised by what our reviewer had to say.

Finally, Christoph Waltz, Matt Damon and Tilda Swinton all make appearances in Terry Gilliam's dystopian portrayal of the corporate rat race, The Zero Theorem. .

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