That time of year has arrived once more, but as Potter fans fill theaters (too many dressed in makeshift Hogwarts robes), it is with a mix of anticipation and dread. It’s fitting then that Deathly Hallows Part 1 captures the desire and despair that comes with seeing a much-loved franchise concluded.

Even old geezers can kick some serious ass—well, at least that’s what the filmmakers behind the latest DC comic book adaptation Red are trying to show here, and they almost pull it off.

(USA) Can a film about a runaway train with a dangerous cargo avoid the triteness trap? Not a chance, if this example is anything to go by. Old timer and locomotive engineer Frank Barnes (Denzel Washington) and young upstart conductor Will Colson (Chris Pine) are on a routine job when they get word that the unmanned, airbrake-less, half-mile-long train 777 is headed their way.

The “you choose one week, I choose one week” movie date policy is a recipe for disaster in most relationships. The rotation between senseless (but entertaining) bloodbaths and diabetes-inducing romantic comedies is enough to turn any rosy-red love an unhealthy shade of charcoal. While it is unlikely that any gentleman will go out of his way to watch Flowers, it offers some welcome respite when the lady’s turn to pick the flick comes around.Flowers is the story of six women spread over three generations.

It is a wonder of human ingenuity that road trip movies are still being made. After years and years of putting every possible combination of characters through every imaginable series of obstacles, somehow we always end up back on the road.Peter Highman (Robert Downey, Jr.), a prim and proper architect based in Atlanta, is about to become a father. With his wife’s C-Section scheduled for the end of the week, Peter heads to the airport to fly home to Los Angeles. As he opens the door of his cab, another car drives by, smashing the door off.

Tim Conrad (Paul Rudd) is a financial analyst who eyes a promotion to afford all the things he wants in his life: A fast car, a fancy apartment and a happy life together with his girlfriend Julie (Stephanie Szostak). After nailing a presentation, Tim impresses his boss, who is keen to promote him providing he attends a dinner party with a twist—all guests at the party must bring an eccentrically talented “idiot” to provide entertainment. Driving down a street while using his cell phone, Tim knocks down Barry (Steve Carell).