Hannah Montana invades the big screen in Peter Chelsom's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," and this time Miley Stewart returns to her hometown to rediscover herself. Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus star, and here's what the Web's critics think:

• Cinematical's Nick Schager: "Director Chelsom dutifully pushes tween girl buttons at every turn – some rainbow imagery here, a song about butterflies there – and fans will undoubtedly allow themselves to be manipulated by such maneuvers."

• Katey Rich at Cinema Blend: "Miley Cyrus is growing up fast, along with her diehard fans, and in many ways seems ready to leave behind the cartoony world of Hannah Montana. She spends the movie vacillating between goofy girl and self-possessed young lady, and other girls going through the same transition will hopefully feel a pang of recognition."

• Fred Topel at Canmag: "'Hannah Montana: The Movie' is harmless. It’s contagiously happy so even if you see right through it, which you can, it’s not worth it."

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This week, we're looking at three wide releases: Jody Hill's comedy "Observe and Report" with Seth Rogen and Anna Faris, Peter Chelsom's "Hannah Montana: The Movie" with Miley Cyrus, and James Wong's "Dragonball Evolution" with Justin Chatwin:

OBSERVE AND REPORT

Synopsis: At the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist, combating skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun. His delusions of grandeur are put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher.

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"Twilight" is certainly this weekend's box office winner, but for all those fed up with all the fuss around the vampire romance, Walt Disney has a great alternative. The film's title is "Bolt," and it follows a super-dog who believes he has unique powers until he realizes he's just the star of a TV show. Here's what the Web's critics have to say about it:

• Josh Tyler at Cinema Blend: "It takes each moment, each gag, and builds on it to push story and characters further."

• Jette Kernion at Cinematical: "It's better than many other recent non-Pixar animated films from Disney, and it'll give families something to see in a theater together over the Thanksgiving holiday."

• Brian Orndorf at Collider: "However, the lack of screenwriting imagination is offset by the inherent charm of the picture, resulting in a pleasing arrangement of CG-animated action set-pieces and slapstick comedy to push 'Bolt' beyond the repetitive family film norm."

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