Movie Scores: How the critics rated the new movies

In this image released by Universal Pictures, from left, Thomas Ian Nicholas), Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Chris Klein and Eddie Kaye Thomas are shown in a scene from "American Reunion". (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Hopper Stone)

In this image released by Universal Pictures, from left, Thomas Ian Nicholas), Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Chris Klein and Eddie Kaye Thomas are shown in a scene from "American Reunion". (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Hopper Stone)

In this film publicity image released by Wrekin Hill, Marvel Comic creator Stan Lee is shown in a scene from "Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope." (AP Photo/Wrekin Hill)

Another slice of the "American Pie" franchise isn't exactly earning sweet reviews.

After 13 years and a couple of sequels, Jim, Oz, Stifler and the rest of the gang return for "American Reunion." AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire sliced one and a half stars out of four for the sequel, writing: "'American Reunion' relies on cliches about nostalgia and melodrama about the rekindling of first loves."

Also opening this week is the documentary "Comic-Con: Episode IV ? A Fan's Hope." Lemire unleashed two stars out of four for director Morgan Spurlock's look at the pop-culture extravaganza, writing: "If you have to ask what the title is a reference to, this movie is probably not for you; then again, even if you do get it, you won't appreciate the film fully unless you're already a member of the choir to which it's preaching."

Here's a look at how these movies and others fared on the top review websites as of Friday afternoon. Each score is the percentage of positive reviews for the film:

? "American Reunion": Metacritic, 51; Movie Review Intelligence, 52.9; Rotten Tomatoes, 45. Average: 49.6.

? "Comic-Con: Episode IV ? A Fan's Hope": Metacritic, 67; Movie Review Intelligence, 70.6; Rotten Tomatoes, 78. Average: 71.8.

? "The Hunter": Metacritic, 64; Movie Review Intelligence, 62.7; Rotten Tomatoes, 76. Average: 67.5.

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Online:

http://www.metacritic.com/

http://moviereviewintelligence.com/

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/

Associated Press

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