Judging from its marketing and storyline, “Friends With Kids” looks like it’s angling to repeat the winning formula of “Bridesmaids,” only with babies and stressed-out parents. Its A-list cast ...

Go figure. The studios spend zillions on action thrillers that fail to thrill, as often as not, in spite of exotic locations, extravagant effects and famous stars who are famously overpaid. Yet an ...