DreamWorks Animation returns with "Monsters vs. Aliens," a 3D animated feature about a bunch of monsters trying to save the world from a bunch nasty aliens. Voice cast includes Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Aill Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland and Paul Rudd, among others. Let's see what the Web's critics say about this one:

• Ron Henriques at Latino Review: "Though it may mean paying a few extra dollars on your admission ticket, seeking this film out in 3-D is actually worth it and probably the hook that makes it somewhat entertaining and no doubt a box-office success."

• FilmSchoolRejects' Cole Abaius: "Overall, 'Monsters vs. Aliens' is a fun film. Simple. It’s flashy enough for the kids and smart enough for parents."

• CinemaBlend's Katey Rich: "Funny, insouciant and loaded with charm, Monsters vs. Aliens is the kind of blockbuster spectacle you wish came along every summer."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "So what it comes down to is a somewhat missed opportunity as the influences could have been used much better and the story could have been a little less generic."

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In Seth Gordon's latest comedy "Four Christmases," Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon team up as a couple trying to avoid family gatherings on Christmas. But when all their flights get cancelled and their parents see them on television, the two feel obliged to pay them all a visit. Here's how online critics respond to it:

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "This flick won't become a holiday classic, but I am sure it will entertain those that go see it."

• Cinema Blend's Josh Tyler: "It’s not boring enough to be irritating and not funny enough to be entertaining."

• Brian Orndorf at Collider: "If Vince Vaughn wants to ruin Christmas, he's going about it the right way."

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