awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another ` spectacular spectacle . '


hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story .

indifferently implausible popcorn programmer of a movie .


if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .

` easily my choice for one of the year 's best films . '


the story and the friendship proceeds in such a way that you 're watching a soap opera rather than a chronicle of the ups and downs that accompany lifelong friendships .


a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba .


true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable .


beautifully observed , miraculously unsentimental comedy-drama .

the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness .


the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant .


it 's another stale , kill-by-numbers flick , complete with blade-thin characters and terrible , pun-laden dialogue .

pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .


broomfield turns his distinctive ` blundering ' style into something that could really help clear up the case .


it made me want to wrench my eyes out of my head and toss them at the screen .

his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it .


martin and barbara are complex characters -- sometimes tender , sometimes angry -- and the delicate performances by sven wollter and viveka seldahl make their hopes and frustrations vivid .


one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it .

the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger .


and when you 're talking about a slapstick comedy , that 's a pretty big problem .


a dumb movie with dumb characters doing dumb things and you have to be really dumb not to see where this is going .

all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight .


two hours fly by -- opera 's a pleasure when you do n't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated .


the film 's welcome breeziness and some unbelievably hilarious moments -- most portraying the idiocy of the film industry -- make it mostly worth the trip .

the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end .


rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .

it 's as if you 're watching a movie that was made in 1978 but not released then because it was so weak , and it has been unearthed and released now , when it has become even weaker .


a quiet treasure -- a film to be savored .


falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .


the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have never been more appropriate .


what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .

the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle .


if steven soderbergh 's ` solaris ' is a failure it is a glorious failure .


the moviegoing equivalent of going to a dinner party and being forced to watch the host and hostess 's home video of their baby 's birth .

of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .


it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters .


it 's as if you 're watching a movie that was made in 1978 but not released then because it was so weak , and it has been unearthed and released now , when it has become even weaker .

the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well .


despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience .


holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .


shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .


yakusho and shimizu ... create engaging characterizations in imamura 's lively and enjoyable cultural mix .

the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness .


every time you look , sweet home alabama is taking another bummer of a wrong turn .


american chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an indian-american would recognize .


the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger .

not only is undercover brother as funny , if not more so , than both austin powers films , but it 's also one of the smarter , savvier spoofs to come along in some time .


at its worst , it implodes in a series of very bad special effects .


it inspires a continuing and deeply satisfying awareness of the best movies as monumental ` picture shows . '

the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .


a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable .

a rarity among recent iranian films : it 's a comedy full of gentle humor that chides the absurdity of its protagonist 's plight .


a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba .


of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .

sit through this one , and you wo n't need a magic watch to stop time ; your dvd player will do it for you .


even if you do n't think -lrb- kissinger 's -rrb- any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he 'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .


whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca n't deny either the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie .


however it may please those who love movies that blare with pop songs , young science fiction fans will stomp away in disgust .


the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation .

although german cooking does not come readily to mind when considering the world 's best cuisine , mostly martha could make deutchland a popular destination for hungry tourists .


sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .


the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .

nonsensical , dull `` cyber-horror '' flick is a grim , hollow exercise in flat scares and bad acting .


broomfield turns his distinctive ` blundering ' style into something that could really help clear up the case .


in exactly 89 minutes , most of which passed as slowly as if i 'd been sitting naked on an igloo , formula 51 sank from quirky to jerky to utter turkey .

slapstick buffoonery can tickle many a preschooler 's fancy , but when it costs a family of four about $ 40 to see a film in theaters , why spend money on a dog like this when you can rent a pedigree instead ?


the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups .


escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie .

falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .


it 's another video movie photographed like a film , with the bad lighting that 's often written off as indie film naturalism .


challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative .

a beguiling splash of pastel colors and prankish comedy from disney .


for starters , the story is just too slim .


sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .

ultimately feels empty and unsatisfying , like swallowing a communion wafer without the wine .


having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all .


the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise .

two hours fly by -- opera 's a pleasure when you do n't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated .


suffocated by its fussy script and uptight characters , this musty adaptation is all the more annoying since it 's been packaged and sold back to us by hollywood .


based on a devilishly witty script by heather mcgowan and niels mueller , the film gets great laughs , but never at the expense of its characters

i just loved every minute of this film .


rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .


a synthesis of cliches and absurdities that seems positively decadent in its cinematic flash and emptiness .

very special effects , brilliantly bold colors and heightened reality ca n't hide the giant achilles ' heel in `` stuart little 2 `` : there 's just no story , folks .


the performances take the movie to a higher level .

a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear .


comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief .


it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery\/thriller , a romance or a comedy .

just embarrassment and a vague sense of shame .


the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise .


if you 've ever entertained the notion of doing what the title of this film implies , what sex with strangers actually shows may put you off the idea forever .


a working class `` us vs. them '' opera that leaves no heartstring untugged and no liberal cause unplundered .


... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects .


true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable .


whaley 's determination to immerse you in sheer , unrelenting wretchedness is exhausting .

the movie , directed by mick jackson , leaves no cliche unturned , from the predictable plot to the characters straight out of central casting .


it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .


it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it .

the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .


the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did .


... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it .

for starters , the story is just too slim .


this is wild surreal stuff , but brilliant and the camera just kind of sits there and lets you look at this and its like you 're going from one room to the next and none of them have any relation to the other .


slapstick buffoonery can tickle many a preschooler 's fancy , but when it costs a family of four about $ 40 to see a film in theaters , why spend money on a dog like this when you can rent a pedigree instead ?


it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again .


of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .


` easily my choice for one of the year 's best films . '

generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes .


even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure .


suffocated by its fussy script and uptight characters , this musty adaptation is all the more annoying since it 's been packaged and sold back to us by hollywood .

shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .


unlike the speedy wham-bam effect of most hollywood offerings , character development -- and more importantly , character empathy -- is at the heart of italian for beginners .


perceptive in its vision of nascent industrialized world politics as a new art form , but far too clunky , didactic and saddled with scenes that seem simply an ill fit for this movie .

this movie is something of an impostor itself , stretching and padding its material in a blur of dead ends and distracting camera work .


a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .


i 'll bet the video game is a lot more fun than the film .

... the movie is just a plain old monster .


on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion .


i just loved every minute of this film .

-lrb- lawrence bounces -rrb- all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place .


the notion that bombing buildings is the funniest thing in the world goes entirely unexamined in this startlingly unfunny comedy .


it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job .


a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .


an important movie , a reminder of the power of film to move us and to make us examine our values .

it inspires a continuing and deeply satisfying awareness of the best movies as monumental ` picture shows . '


... is an arthritic attempt at directing by callie khouri .

even the finest chef ca n't make a hotdog into anything more than a hotdog , and robert de niro ca n't make this movie anything more than a trashy cop buddy comedy .


it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it .


dull , lifeless , and amateurishly assembled .

however it may please those who love movies that blare with pop songs , young science fiction fans will stomp away in disgust .


aside from minor tinkering , this is the same movie you probably loved in 1994 , except that it looks even better .


-lrb- lawrence bounces -rrb- all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place .

the performances take the movie to a higher level .


... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects .


we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish .

i just loved every minute of this film .


very special effects , brilliantly bold colors and heightened reality ca n't hide the giant achilles ' heel in `` stuart little 2 `` : there 's just no story , folks .


it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time .

for starters , the story is just too slim .


the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .


impostor has a handful of thrilling moments and a couple of good performances , but the movie does n't quite fly .

it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth .


the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .


though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions .

the terrific and bewilderingly underrated campbell scott gives a star performance that is nothing short of mesmerizing .


all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight .


sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero .

highbrow self-appointed guardians of culture need not apply , but those who loved cool as ice have at last found a worthy follow-up .


the story and the friendship proceeds in such a way that you 're watching a soap opera rather than a chronicle of the ups and downs that accompany lifelong friendships .


the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups .

sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero .


hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story .


it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth .

villeneuve spends too much time wallowing in bibi 's generic angst -lrb- there are a lot of shots of her gazing out windows -rrb- .


a taut psychological thriller that does n't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .


for starters , the story is just too slim .

shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .


a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .


the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .

if steven soderbergh 's ` solaris ' is a failure it is a glorious failure .


american chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an indian-american would recognize .


martin and barbara are complex characters -- sometimes tender , sometimes angry -- and the delicate performances by sven wollter and viveka seldahl make their hopes and frustrations vivid .

a working class `` us vs. them '' opera that leaves no heartstring untugged and no liberal cause unplundered .


affleck and jackson are good sparring partners .

generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes .


you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .

reggio 's continual visual barrage is absorbing as well as thought-provoking .


it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense .


reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .

michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes .


even with a green mohawk and a sheet of fire-red flame tattoos covering his shoulder , however , kilmer seems to be posing , rather than acting .


the film tries too hard to be funny and tries too hard to be hip .


it 's a stunning lyrical work of considerable force and truth .


the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow .

i do n't think i laughed out loud once .


the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .


good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back !

scooby dooby doo \/ and shaggy too \/ you both look and sound great .


moretti 's compelling anatomy of grief and the difficult process of adapting to loss .

nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle .


and that 's a big part of why we go to the movies .


indifferently implausible popcorn programmer of a movie .

some of their jokes work , but most fail miserably and in the end , pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny .


the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well .

determined to be fun , and bouncy , with energetic musicals , the humor did n't quite engage this adult .


a poignant , artfully crafted meditation on mortality .


the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness .

you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .


detox is ultimately a pointless endeavor .


on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion .


pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .


a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .

on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion .


manages to show life in all of its banality when the intention is quite the opposite .


audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie .

having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all .


it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time .


it 's a demented kitsch mess -lrb- although the smeary digital video does match the muddled narrative -rrb- , but it 's savvy about celebrity and has more guts and energy than much of what will open this year .

audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie .


it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery\/thriller , a romance or a comedy .


an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart .

a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty .


a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba .


it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role .


jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma .


adults will wish the movie were less simplistic , obvious , clumsily plotted and shallowly characterized .


trademark american triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent french drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son .


atom egoyan has conjured up a multilayered work that tackles any number of fascinating issues

this is human comedy at its most amusing , interesting and confirming .


the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have never been more appropriate .


a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba .

it takes talent to make a lifeless movie about the most heinous man who ever lived .


wince-inducing dialogue , thrift-shop costumes , prosthetic makeup by silly putty and kmart blue-light-special effects all conspire to test trekkie loyalty .

not only unfunny , but downright repellent .


it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters .


the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned .


the notion that bombing buildings is the funniest thing in the world goes entirely unexamined in this startlingly unfunny comedy .


the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle .


it seems like i have been waiting my whole life for this movie and now i ca n't wait for the sequel .


the movie does a good job of laying out some of the major issues that we encounter as we journey through life .


here 's yet another studio horror franchise mucking up its storyline with glitches casual fans could correct in their sleep .


in a way , the film feels like a breath of fresh air , but only to those that allow it in .


if looking for a thrilling sci-fi cinematic ride , do n't settle for this imposter .


this is wild surreal stuff , but brilliant and the camera just kind of sits there and lets you look at this and its like you 're going from one room to the next and none of them have any relation to the other .

if steven soderbergh 's ` solaris ' is a failure it is a glorious failure .


all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight .


candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .


pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut .


and that 's a big part of why we go to the movies .

` de niro ... is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . '


the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it .


offers much to enjoy ... and a lot to mull over in terms of love , loyalty and the nature of staying friends .

a must-see for the david mamet enthusiast and for anyone who appreciates intelligent , stylish moviemaking .


` de niro ... is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . '

reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .


every nanosecond of the the new guy reminds you that you could be doing something else far more pleasurable .


drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why .

falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .


what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .


nonsensical , dull `` cyber-horror '' flick is a grim , hollow exercise in flat scares and bad acting .

it made me want to wrench my eyes out of my head and toss them at the screen .


the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise .


dense with characters and contains some thrilling moments .


the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow .


with virtually no interesting elements for an audience to focus on , chelsea walls is a triple-espresso endurance challenge .

feels haphazard , as if the writers mistakenly thought they could achieve an air of frantic spontaneity by simply tossing in lots of characters doing silly stuff and stirring the pot .


highbrow self-appointed guardians of culture need not apply , but those who loved cool as ice have at last found a worthy follow-up .

jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma .


very special effects , brilliantly bold colors and heightened reality ca n't hide the giant achilles ' heel in `` stuart little 2 `` : there 's just no story , folks .


sit through this one , and you wo n't need a magic watch to stop time ; your dvd player will do it for you .


the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .


the cold turkey would 've been a far better title .

it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job .


an important movie , a reminder of the power of film to move us and to make us examine our values .


rare birds has more than enough charm to make it memorable .

a celebration of quirkiness , eccentricity , and certain individuals ' tendency to let it all hang out , and damn the consequences .


but it 's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle .


it showcases carvey 's talent for voices , but not nearly enough and not without taxing every drop of one 's patience to get to the good stuff .

despite all evidence to the contrary , this clunker has somehow managed to pose as an actual feature movie , the kind that charges full admission and gets hyped on tv and purports to amuse small children and ostensible adults .


this surreal gilliam-esque film is also a troubling interpretation of ecclesiastes .


a by-the-numbers patient\/doctor pic that covers all the usual ground

... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it .


reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .


having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all .

candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .


not only unfunny , but downright repellent .


it 's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that does n't feel it has to prove anything .

it deserves to be seen by anyone with even a passing interest in the events shaping the world beyond their own horizons .


the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .


jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma .

holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .


wince-inducing dialogue , thrift-shop costumes , prosthetic makeup by silly putty and kmart blue-light-special effects all conspire to test trekkie loyalty .


for the first time in years , de niro digs deep emotionally , perhaps because he 's been stirred by the powerful work of his co-stars .

a big , gorgeous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion .


it feels like an after-school special gussied up with some fancy special effects , and watching its rote plot points connect is about as exciting as gazing at an egg timer for 93 minutes .


if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .


villeneuve spends too much time wallowing in bibi 's generic angst -lrb- there are a lot of shots of her gazing out windows -rrb- .


a quiet treasure -- a film to be savored .

audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie .


a dumb movie with dumb characters doing dumb things and you have to be really dumb not to see where this is going .


it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .

with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie .


i do n't think i laughed out loud once .


even the finest chef ca n't make a hotdog into anything more than a hotdog , and robert de niro ca n't make this movie anything more than a trashy cop buddy comedy .

... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects .


what better message than ` love thyself ' could young women of any size receive ?

generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes .


but the power of these -lrb- subjects -rrb- is obscured by the majority of the film that shows a stationary camera on a subject that could be mistaken for giving a public oration , rather than contributing to a film 's narrative .


this is n't even madonna 's swept away .

nonsensical , dull `` cyber-horror '' flick is a grim , hollow exercise in flat scares and bad acting .


has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best .


because of an unnecessary and clumsy last scene , ` swimfan ' left me with a very bad feeling .

indifferently implausible popcorn programmer of a movie .


not only is undercover brother as funny , if not more so , than both austin powers films , but it 's also one of the smarter , savvier spoofs to come along in some time .


the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end .


the heavy-handed film is almost laughable as a consequence .


a swashbuckling tale of love , betrayal , revenge and above all , faith .

i just loved every minute of this film .


majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .

bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .


it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment .


tries to add some spice to its quirky sentiments but the taste is all too familiar .


-lrb- a -rrb- n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the disney comedies from the 60s .


pacino is brilliant as the sleep-deprived dormer , his increasing weariness as much existential as it is physical .

whether writer-director anne fontaine 's film is a ghost story , an account of a nervous breakdown , a trip down memory lane , all three or none of the above , it is as seductive as it is haunting .


taylor appears to have blown his entire budget on soundtrack rights and had nothing left over for jokes .

if looking for a thrilling sci-fi cinematic ride , do n't settle for this imposter .


when leguizamo finally plugged an irritating character late in the movie .

... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it .


the story and structure are well-honed .

in a way , the film feels like a breath of fresh air , but only to those that allow it in .


verbinski implements every hack-artist trick to give us the ooky-spookies .


a working class `` us vs. them '' opera that leaves no heartstring untugged and no liberal cause unplundered .

it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it .


blanchett 's performance confirms her power once again .

michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes .


this is n't even madonna 's swept away .


feels haphazard , as if the writers mistakenly thought they could achieve an air of frantic spontaneity by simply tossing in lots of characters doing silly stuff and stirring the pot .

this is a shameless sham , calculated to cash in on the popularity of its stars .


the piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to anspaugh 's three lead actresses .


the movie does a good job of laying out some of the major issues that we encounter as we journey through life .

puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .


villeneuve spends too much time wallowing in bibi 's generic angst -lrb- there are a lot of shots of her gazing out windows -rrb- .


villeneuve spends too much time wallowing in bibi 's generic angst -lrb- there are a lot of shots of her gazing out windows -rrb- .

determined to be fun , and bouncy , with energetic musicals , the humor did n't quite engage this adult .


it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters .


comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief .

even the finest chef ca n't make a hotdog into anything more than a hotdog , and robert de niro ca n't make this movie anything more than a trashy cop buddy comedy .


awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another ` spectacular spectacle . '


the film tries too hard to be funny and tries too hard to be hip .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .


it appears that something has been lost in the translation to the screen .

sam mendes has become valedictorian at the school for soft landings and easy ways out .


if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !


... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns .

what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .


based on a devilishly witty script by heather mcgowan and niels mueller , the film gets great laughs , but never at the expense of its characters


not an objectionable or dull film ; it merely lacks everything except good intentions .


with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie .


once the 50 year old benigni appears as the title character , we find ourselves longing for the block of wood to come back .


the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise .


pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut .

it made me want to wrench my eyes out of my head and toss them at the screen .


if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .


not only unfunny , but downright repellent .


atom egoyan has conjured up a multilayered work that tackles any number of fascinating issues


another in-your-face wallow in the lower depths made by people who have never sung those blues .

made with no discernible craft and monstrously sanctimonious in dealing with childhood loss .


the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory .


a full world has been presented onscreen , not some series of carefully structured plot points building to a pat resolution .

two hours fly by -- opera 's a pleasure when you do n't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated .


it appears that something has been lost in the translation to the screen .


despite all evidence to the contrary , this clunker has somehow managed to pose as an actual feature movie , the kind that charges full admission and gets hyped on tv and purports to amuse small children and ostensible adults .

by getting myself wrapped up in the visuals and eccentricities of many of the characters , i found myself confused when it came time to get to the heart of the movie .


a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable .


its well of thorn and vinegar -lrb- and simple humanity -rrb- has long been plundered by similar works featuring the insight and punch this picture so conspicuously lacks .

if looking for a thrilling sci-fi cinematic ride , do n't settle for this imposter .


visually imaginative , thematically instructive and thoroughly delightful , it takes us on a roller-coaster ride from innocence to experience without even a hint of that typical kiddie-flick sentimentality .


if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .

having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all .


no way i can believe this load of junk .


michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes .

jose campanella delivers a loosely autobiographical story brushed with sentimentality but brimming with gentle humor , bittersweet pathos , and lyric moments that linger like snapshots of memory .


every time you look , sweet home alabama is taking another bummer of a wrong turn .


-lrb- t -rrb- here 's only so much anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the whole affair defeats them .

it feels like an after-school special gussied up with some fancy special effects , and watching its rote plot points connect is about as exciting as gazing at an egg timer for 93 minutes .


a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .


i can take infantile humor ... but this is the sort of infantile that makes you wonder about changing the director and writer 's diapers .

... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns .


writer\/director joe carnahan 's grimy crime drama is a manual of precinct cliches , but it moves fast enough to cover its clunky dialogue and lapses in logic .


worth watching for dong jie 's performance -- and for the way it documents a culture in the throes of rapid change .

not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear .


every nanosecond of the the new guy reminds you that you could be doing something else far more pleasurable .


i thought my own watch had stopped keeping time as i slogged my way through clockstoppers .

whaley 's determination to immerse you in sheer , unrelenting wretchedness is exhausting .


michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes .


just embarrassment and a vague sense of shame .

hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .


the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .


the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have never been more appropriate .


more romantic , more emotional and ultimately more satisfying than the teary-eyed original .

a quiet treasure -- a film to be savored .


a broad , melodramatic estrogen opera that 's pretty toxic in its own right .


vera 's three actors -- mollà , gil and bardem -- excel in insightful , empathetic performances .


the film 's few ideas are stretched to the point of evaporation ; the whole central section is one big chase that seems to have no goal and no urgency .


very special effects , brilliantly bold colors and heightened reality ca n't hide the giant achilles ' heel in `` stuart little 2 `` : there 's just no story , folks .


affleck and jackson are good sparring partners .


will amuse and provoke adventurous adults in specialty venues .

` de niro ... is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . '


the cold turkey would 've been a far better title .


awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another ` spectacular spectacle . '


the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle .


trademark american triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent french drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son .


what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .


and when you 're talking about a slapstick comedy , that 's a pretty big problem .

although huppert 's intensity and focus has a raw exhilaration about it , the piano teacher is anything but fun .


the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups .


not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear .

the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory .


feels haphazard , as if the writers mistakenly thought they could achieve an air of frantic spontaneity by simply tossing in lots of characters doing silly stuff and stirring the pot .


a beguiling splash of pastel colors and prankish comedy from disney .

one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it .


all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight .


the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have never been more appropriate .


intriguing documentary which is emotionally diluted by focusing on the story 's least interesting subject .


it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie .

for starters , the story is just too slim .


if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .


but the power of these -lrb- subjects -rrb- is obscured by the majority of the film that shows a stationary camera on a subject that could be mistaken for giving a public oration , rather than contributing to a film 's narrative .

while -lrb- hill -rrb- has learned new tricks , the tricks alone are not enough to salvage this lifeless boxing film .


the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .


writer\/director joe carnahan 's grimy crime drama is a manual of precinct cliches , but it moves fast enough to cover its clunky dialogue and lapses in logic .

visually imaginative , thematically instructive and thoroughly delightful , it takes us on a roller-coaster ride from innocence to experience without even a hint of that typical kiddie-flick sentimentality .


it 's dumb , but more importantly , it 's just not scary .


if looking for a thrilling sci-fi cinematic ride , do n't settle for this imposter .

the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it .


` de niro ... is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . '


at its worst , it implodes in a series of very bad special effects .

it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth .


-lrb- lawrence bounces -rrb- all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place .


while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .

the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant .


fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away .


... is an arthritic attempt at directing by callie khouri .


it seems like i have been waiting my whole life for this movie and now i ca n't wait for the sequel .


every nanosecond of the the new guy reminds you that you could be doing something else far more pleasurable .

it takes a certain kind of horror movie to qualify as ` worse than expected , ' but ghost ship somehow manages to do exactly that .


even if you do n't think -lrb- kissinger 's -rrb- any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he 'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .


a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear .

but taken as a stylish and energetic one-shot , the queen of the damned can not be said to suck .


it 's hard to like a film about a guy who is utterly unlikeable , and shiner , starring michael caine as an aging british boxing promoter desperate for a taste of fame and fortune , is certainly that .


with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie .

so , too , is this comedy about mild culture clashing in today 's new delhi .


trite , banal , cliched , mostly inoffensive .


no way i can believe this load of junk .

this movie is something of an impostor itself , stretching and padding its material in a blur of dead ends and distracting camera work .


pacino is brilliant as the sleep-deprived dormer , his increasing weariness as much existential as it is physical .


the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did .

shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .


it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters .


it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters .

with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie .


by getting myself wrapped up in the visuals and eccentricities of many of the characters , i found myself confused when it came time to get to the heart of the movie .


for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama .

an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart .


a bloated gasbag thesis grotesquely impressed by its own gargantuan aura of self-importance ...


a good piece of work more often than not .

visually imaginative , thematically instructive and thoroughly delightful , it takes us on a roller-coaster ride from innocence to experience without even a hint of that typical kiddie-flick sentimentality .


the film 's few ideas are stretched to the point of evaporation ; the whole central section is one big chase that seems to have no goal and no urgency .


trite , banal , cliched , mostly inoffensive .

rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .


you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .


reggio 's continual visual barrage is absorbing as well as thought-provoking .

two hours fly by -- opera 's a pleasure when you do n't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated .


the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow .


` easily my choice for one of the year 's best films . '


manages to be both repulsively sadistic and mundane .


a broad , melodramatic estrogen opera that 's pretty toxic in its own right .

even the finest chef ca n't make a hotdog into anything more than a hotdog , and robert de niro ca n't make this movie anything more than a trashy cop buddy comedy .


pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .

whaley 's determination to immerse you in sheer , unrelenting wretchedness is exhausting .


the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .


two hours fly by -- opera 's a pleasure when you do n't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated .

scooby dooby doo \/ and shaggy too \/ you both look and sound great .


nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle .


if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !

a good piece of work more often than not .


it 's a stunning lyrical work of considerable force and truth .

has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best .


it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense .

what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .


the story and structure are well-honed .


a tv style murder mystery with a few big screen moments -lrb- including one that seems to be made for a different film altogether -rrb- .

vera 's technical prowess ends up selling his film short ; he smoothes over hard truths even as he uncovers them .


jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma .


while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .


a beguiling splash of pastel colors and prankish comedy from disney .


it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job .


reggio 's continual visual barrage is absorbing as well as thought-provoking .


vera 's technical prowess ends up selling his film short ; he smoothes over hard truths even as he uncovers them .

suffocated by its fussy script and uptight characters , this musty adaptation is all the more annoying since it 's been packaged and sold back to us by hollywood .


the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .


this surreal gilliam-esque film is also a troubling interpretation of ecclesiastes .

may be far from the best of the series , but it 's assured , wonderfully respectful of its past and thrilling enough to make it abundantly clear that this movie phenomenon has once again reinvented itself for a new generation .


a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba .


the piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to anspaugh 's three lead actresses .

on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion .


pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut .


once the 50 year old benigni appears as the title character , we find ourselves longing for the block of wood to come back .

here 's yet another studio horror franchise mucking up its storyline with glitches casual fans could correct in their sleep .


it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience .


while -lrb- hill -rrb- has learned new tricks , the tricks alone are not enough to salvage this lifeless boxing film .

there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients .


a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear .


a poignant , artfully crafted meditation on mortality .

a good piece of work more often than not .


i do n't think i laughed out loud once .


a bloated gasbag thesis grotesquely impressed by its own gargantuan aura of self-importance ...

manages to show life in all of its banality when the intention is quite the opposite .


the film 's few ideas are stretched to the point of evaporation ; the whole central section is one big chase that seems to have no goal and no urgency .

i thought my own watch had stopped keeping time as i slogged my way through clockstoppers .


for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama .


it deserves to be seen by anyone with even a passing interest in the events shaping the world beyond their own horizons .

trademark american triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent french drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son .


at its worst , it implodes in a series of very bad special effects .


puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .

true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable .


it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job .


may be far from the best of the series , but it 's assured , wonderfully respectful of its past and thrilling enough to make it abundantly clear that this movie phenomenon has once again reinvented itself for a new generation .

unlike the speedy wham-bam effect of most hollywood offerings , character development -- and more importantly , character empathy -- is at the heart of italian for beginners .


while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .


by getting myself wrapped up in the visuals and eccentricities of many of the characters , i found myself confused when it came time to get to the heart of the movie .

does little more than play an innocuous game of fill-in - the-blanks with a tragic past .


intriguing documentary which is emotionally diluted by focusing on the story 's least interesting subject .

it 's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman .


of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .


the story and structure are well-honed .


in the end , the movie collapses on its shaky foundation despite the best efforts of director joe carnahan .


does little more than play an innocuous game of fill-in - the-blanks with a tragic past .

there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients .


challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative .


a must-see for the david mamet enthusiast and for anyone who appreciates intelligent , stylish moviemaking .


another in-your-face wallow in the lower depths made by people who have never sung those blues .


the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory .

even if you do n't think -lrb- kissinger 's -rrb- any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he 'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .


if looking for a thrilling sci-fi cinematic ride , do n't settle for this imposter .


here 's yet another studio horror franchise mucking up its storyline with glitches casual fans could correct in their sleep .

taylor appears to have blown his entire budget on soundtrack rights and had nothing left over for jokes .


bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .


instead of hiding pinocchio from critics , miramax should have hidden it from everyone .

a tv style murder mystery with a few big screen moments -lrb- including one that seems to be made for a different film altogether -rrb- .


if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth .


reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .


pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut .


uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance .

for the first time in years , de niro digs deep emotionally , perhaps because he 's been stirred by the powerful work of his co-stars .


although huppert 's intensity and focus has a raw exhilaration about it , the piano teacher is anything but fun .


this is a shameless sham , calculated to cash in on the popularity of its stars .

his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it .


visually imaginative , thematically instructive and thoroughly delightful , it takes us on a roller-coaster ride from innocence to experience without even a hint of that typical kiddie-flick sentimentality .


it takes talent to make a lifeless movie about the most heinous man who ever lived .

... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns .


the story and structure are well-honed .


even if you do n't think -lrb- kissinger 's -rrb- any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he 'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .

fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away .


at its worst , it implodes in a series of very bad special effects .


it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study .

the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned .


it 's another video movie photographed like a film , with the bad lighting that 's often written off as indie film naturalism .


... a magnificent drama well worth tracking down .

drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why .


wince-inducing dialogue , thrift-shop costumes , prosthetic makeup by silly putty and kmart blue-light-special effects all conspire to test trekkie loyalty .


a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty .


it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role .

but it 's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle .


not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear .


the terrific and bewilderingly underrated campbell scott gives a star performance that is nothing short of mesmerizing .

generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes .


-lrb- t -rrb- here 's only so much anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the whole affair defeats them .


there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients .

while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .


jason x is positively anti-darwinian : nine sequels and 400 years later , the teens are none the wiser and jason still kills on auto-pilot .

adults will wish the movie were less simplistic , obvious , clumsily plotted and shallowly characterized .


may be far from the best of the series , but it 's assured , wonderfully respectful of its past and thrilling enough to make it abundantly clear that this movie phenomenon has once again reinvented itself for a new generation .


visually imaginative , thematically instructive and thoroughly delightful , it takes us on a roller-coaster ride from innocence to experience without even a hint of that typical kiddie-flick sentimentality .

although german cooking does not come readily to mind when considering the world 's best cuisine , mostly martha could make deutchland a popular destination for hungry tourists .


suffocated by its fussy script and uptight characters , this musty adaptation is all the more annoying since it 's been packaged and sold back to us by hollywood .


this is human comedy at its most amusing , interesting and confirming .

the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness .


some of their jokes work , but most fail miserably and in the end , pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny .


this is not the undisputed worst boxing movie ever , but it 's certainly not a champion - the big loser is the audience .

and when you 're talking about a slapstick comedy , that 's a pretty big problem .


michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes .


a synthesis of cliches and absurdities that seems positively decadent in its cinematic flash and emptiness .


every time you look , sweet home alabama is taking another bummer of a wrong turn .

of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .


whether writer-director anne fontaine 's film is a ghost story , an account of a nervous breakdown , a trip down memory lane , all three or none of the above , it is as seductive as it is haunting .


manages to show life in all of its banality when the intention is quite the opposite .

the film tries too hard to be funny and tries too hard to be hip .


a taut psychological thriller that does n't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .


an unclassifiably awful study in self - and audience-abuse .

american chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an indian-american would recognize .


this is human comedy at its most amusing , interesting and confirming .


a big , gorgeous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion .

one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it .


the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .


... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects .

rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .


an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart .


whether writer-director anne fontaine 's film is a ghost story , an account of a nervous breakdown , a trip down memory lane , all three or none of the above , it is as seductive as it is haunting .

a must-see for the david mamet enthusiast and for anyone who appreciates intelligent , stylish moviemaking .


slapstick buffoonery can tickle many a preschooler 's fancy , but when it costs a family of four about $ 40 to see a film in theaters , why spend money on a dog like this when you can rent a pedigree instead ?


the so-inept - it 's - surreal dubbing -lrb- featuring the voices of glenn close , regis philbin and breckin meyer -rrb- brings back memories of cheesy old godzilla flicks .

the notion that bombing buildings is the funniest thing in the world goes entirely unexamined in this startlingly unfunny comedy .


one of the most significant moviegoing pleasures of the year .


manages to be both repulsively sadistic and mundane .

ultimately feels empty and unsatisfying , like swallowing a communion wafer without the wine .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .


but it 's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle .

what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .


it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it .


fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away .

uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance .


it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery\/thriller , a romance or a comedy .


it 's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman .

mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ?


but it 's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle .


it 's another video movie photographed like a film , with the bad lighting that 's often written off as indie film naturalism .

... is an arthritic attempt at directing by callie khouri .


it 's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman .


some of their jokes work , but most fail miserably and in the end , pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny .

moretti 's compelling anatomy of grief and the difficult process of adapting to loss .


a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty .


the story and the friendship proceeds in such a way that you 're watching a soap opera rather than a chronicle of the ups and downs that accompany lifelong friendships .

impostor has a handful of thrilling moments and a couple of good performances , but the movie does n't quite fly .


even if you do n't think -lrb- kissinger 's -rrb- any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he 'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch .


the notion that bombing buildings is the funniest thing in the world goes entirely unexamined in this startlingly unfunny comedy .

trite , banal , cliched , mostly inoffensive .


we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish .


despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience .

reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .


made with no discernible craft and monstrously sanctimonious in dealing with childhood loss .


every dance becomes about seduction , where backstabbing and betrayals are celebrated , and sex is currency .

it showcases carvey 's talent for voices , but not nearly enough and not without taxing every drop of one 's patience to get to the good stuff .


the performances take the movie to a higher level .


the movie , directed by mick jackson , leaves no cliche unturned , from the predictable plot to the characters straight out of central casting .

hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .


whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca n't deny either the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie .

the piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to anspaugh 's three lead actresses .


even with a green mohawk and a sheet of fire-red flame tattoos covering his shoulder , however , kilmer seems to be posing , rather than acting .


puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with .


dull , lifeless , and amateurishly assembled .


the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant .

it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense .


` easily my choice for one of the year 's best films . '


it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role .


this is wild surreal stuff , but brilliant and the camera just kind of sits there and lets you look at this and its like you 're going from one room to the next and none of them have any relation to the other .


aside from minor tinkering , this is the same movie you probably loved in 1994 , except that it looks even better .

the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness .


comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief .


but taken as a stylish and energetic one-shot , the queen of the damned can not be said to suck .

candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .


feels haphazard , as if the writers mistakenly thought they could achieve an air of frantic spontaneity by simply tossing in lots of characters doing silly stuff and stirring the pot .


a taut psychological thriller that does n't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .

the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation .


instead of hiding pinocchio from critics , miramax should have hidden it from everyone .


although german cooking does not come readily to mind when considering the world 's best cuisine , mostly martha could make deutchland a popular destination for hungry tourists .


what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .


holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .


sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .


scooby dooby doo \/ and shaggy too \/ you both look and sound great .

if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !


it takes a certain kind of horror movie to qualify as ` worse than expected , ' but ghost ship somehow manages to do exactly that .

it 's hard to like a film about a guy who is utterly unlikeable , and shiner , starring michael caine as an aging british boxing promoter desperate for a taste of fame and fortune , is certainly that .


it feels like an after-school special gussied up with some fancy special effects , and watching its rote plot points connect is about as exciting as gazing at an egg timer for 93 minutes .

some of their jokes work , but most fail miserably and in the end , pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny .


majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .


it 's dumb , but more importantly , it 's just not scary .

a dumb movie with dumb characters doing dumb things and you have to be really dumb not to see where this is going .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .


jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma .


it 's clear the filmmakers were n't sure where they wanted their story to go , and even more clear that they lack the skills to get us to this undetermined destination .


even with a green mohawk and a sheet of fire-red flame tattoos covering his shoulder , however , kilmer seems to be posing , rather than acting .

it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role .


drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why .


has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best .

it 's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that does n't feel it has to prove anything .


the piquant story needs more dramatic meat on its bones .


ultimately feels empty and unsatisfying , like swallowing a communion wafer without the wine .

with virtually no interesting elements for an audience to focus on , chelsea walls is a triple-espresso endurance challenge .


in a way , the film feels like a breath of fresh air , but only to those that allow it in .


his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it .

it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense .


escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie .


if steven soderbergh 's ` solaris ' is a failure it is a glorious failure .


an unclassifiably awful study in self - and audience-abuse .


unlike the speedy wham-bam effect of most hollywood offerings , character development -- and more importantly , character empathy -- is at the heart of italian for beginners .

atom egoyan has conjured up a multilayered work that tackles any number of fascinating issues


every dance becomes about seduction , where backstabbing and betrayals are celebrated , and sex is currency .


bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .

although german cooking does not come readily to mind when considering the world 's best cuisine , mostly martha could make deutchland a popular destination for hungry tourists .


although huppert 's intensity and focus has a raw exhilaration about it , the piano teacher is anything but fun .

if you 've ever entertained the notion of doing what the title of this film implies , what sex with strangers actually shows may put you off the idea forever .


though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions .


a rarity among recent iranian films : it 's a comedy full of gentle humor that chides the absurdity of its protagonist 's plight .

whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca n't deny either the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie .


slapstick buffoonery can tickle many a preschooler 's fancy , but when it costs a family of four about $ 40 to see a film in theaters , why spend money on a dog like this when you can rent a pedigree instead ?


but taken as a stylish and energetic one-shot , the queen of the damned can not be said to suck .


even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure .


the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it .

and when you 're talking about a slapstick comedy , that 's a pretty big problem .


a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty .


all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight .

instead of hiding pinocchio from critics , miramax should have hidden it from everyone .


majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places .


mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ?

reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .


it takes talent to make a lifeless movie about the most heinous man who ever lived .


it 's clear the filmmakers were n't sure where they wanted their story to go , and even more clear that they lack the skills to get us to this undetermined destination .

because of an unnecessary and clumsy last scene , ` swimfan ' left me with a very bad feeling .


challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative .


i do n't think i laughed out loud once .


it seems like i have been waiting my whole life for this movie and now i ca n't wait for the sequel .

a good piece of work more often than not .


a celebration of quirkiness , eccentricity , and certain individuals ' tendency to let it all hang out , and damn the consequences .

bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .


of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .


it 's hard to like a film about a guy who is utterly unlikeable , and shiner , starring michael caine as an aging british boxing promoter desperate for a taste of fame and fortune , is certainly that .

tries to add some spice to its quirky sentiments but the taste is all too familiar .


this surreal gilliam-esque film is also a troubling interpretation of ecclesiastes .


first-time writer-director serry shows a remarkable gift for storytelling with this moving , effective little film .

the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger .


it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time .


the heavy-handed film is almost laughable as a consequence .

in the end , the movie collapses on its shaky foundation despite the best efforts of director joe carnahan .


you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .


even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure .

in exactly 89 minutes , most of which passed as slowly as if i 'd been sitting naked on an igloo , formula 51 sank from quirky to jerky to utter turkey .


fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away .


shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .

his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it .


american chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an indian-american would recognize .

it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery\/thriller , a romance or a comedy .


vera 's three actors -- mollà , gil and bardem -- excel in insightful , empathetic performances .


nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle .

this is not the undisputed worst boxing movie ever , but it 's certainly not a champion - the big loser is the audience .


a rarity among recent iranian films : it 's a comedy full of gentle humor that chides the absurdity of its protagonist 's plight .


determined to be fun , and bouncy , with energetic musicals , the humor did n't quite engage this adult .

although huppert 's intensity and focus has a raw exhilaration about it , the piano teacher is anything but fun .


a poignant , artfully crafted meditation on mortality .


not only is undercover brother as funny , if not more so , than both austin powers films , but it 's also one of the smarter , savvier spoofs to come along in some time .

writer\/director joe carnahan 's grimy crime drama is a manual of precinct cliches , but it moves fast enough to cover its clunky dialogue and lapses in logic .


the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle .


mattei is tiresomely grave and long-winded , as if circularity itself indicated profundity .

hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story .


holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .


i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the comedy .

... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it .


it 's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that does n't feel it has to prove anything .


generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes .

jose campanella delivers a loosely autobiographical story brushed with sentimentality but brimming with gentle humor , bittersweet pathos , and lyric moments that linger like snapshots of memory .


even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure .


it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie .


if steven soderbergh 's ` solaris ' is a failure it is a glorious failure .


the piquant story needs more dramatic meat on its bones .

at its worst , it implodes in a series of very bad special effects .


this movie is something of an impostor itself , stretching and padding its material in a blur of dead ends and distracting camera work .

it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery\/thriller , a romance or a comedy .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .


in the end , the movie collapses on its shaky foundation despite the best efforts of director joe carnahan .

a tv style murder mystery with a few big screen moments -lrb- including one that seems to be made for a different film altogether -rrb- .


in a way , the film feels like a breath of fresh air , but only to those that allow it in .


so , too , is this comedy about mild culture clashing in today 's new delhi .

the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination .


when leguizamo finally plugged an irritating character late in the movie .


detox is ultimately a pointless endeavor .

it appears that something has been lost in the translation to the screen .


a giggle-inducing comedy with snappy dialogue and winning performances by an unlikely team of oscar-winners : susan sarandon and goldie hawn .


broomfield turns his distinctive ` blundering ' style into something that could really help clear up the case .

the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness .


by getting myself wrapped up in the visuals and eccentricities of many of the characters , i found myself confused when it came time to get to the heart of the movie .


for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam .


michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes .


verbinski implements every hack-artist trick to give us the ooky-spookies .

some of their jokes work , but most fail miserably and in the end , pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny .


an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart .


however it may please those who love movies that blare with pop songs , young science fiction fans will stomp away in disgust .

the heavy-handed film is almost laughable as a consequence .


a must-see for the david mamet enthusiast and for anyone who appreciates intelligent , stylish moviemaking .


jose campanella delivers a loosely autobiographical story brushed with sentimentality but brimming with gentle humor , bittersweet pathos , and lyric moments that linger like snapshots of memory .


shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere .


-lrb- a -rrb- n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the disney comedies from the 60s .

mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ?


it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment .

it 's another video movie photographed like a film , with the bad lighting that 's often written off as indie film naturalism .


the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .

for the first time in years , de niro digs deep emotionally , perhaps because he 's been stirred by the powerful work of his co-stars .


taylor appears to have blown his entire budget on soundtrack rights and had nothing left over for jokes .


made with no discernible craft and monstrously sanctimonious in dealing with childhood loss .

it 's as if you 're watching a movie that was made in 1978 but not released then because it was so weak , and it has been unearthed and released now , when it has become even weaker .


candid and comfortable ; a film that deftly balances action and reflection as it lets you grasp and feel the passion others have for their work .


sam mendes has become valedictorian at the school for soft landings and easy ways out .


it 's a demented kitsch mess -lrb- although the smeary digital video does match the muddled narrative -rrb- , but it 's savvy about celebrity and has more guts and energy than much of what will open this year .


... the movie is just a plain old monster .

determined to be fun , and bouncy , with energetic musicals , the humor did n't quite engage this adult .


for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama .


a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama .

the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable .


a broad , melodramatic estrogen opera that 's pretty toxic in its own right .


ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains a filmmaker with an acid viewpoint and a real gift for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid .

a full world has been presented onscreen , not some series of carefully structured plot points building to a pat resolution .


verbinski implements every hack-artist trick to give us the ooky-spookies .


one of the most significant moviegoing pleasures of the year .

this surreal gilliam-esque film is also a troubling interpretation of ecclesiastes .


it takes talent to make a lifeless movie about the most heinous man who ever lived .


for starters , the story is just too slim .


a taut psychological thriller that does n't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .


hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story .

feels haphazard , as if the writers mistakenly thought they could achieve an air of frantic spontaneity by simply tossing in lots of characters doing silly stuff and stirring the pot .


holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma .


far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series .

fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away .


rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .


aside from minor tinkering , this is the same movie you probably loved in 1994 , except that it looks even better .


beautifully observed , miraculously unsentimental comedy-drama .

offers much to enjoy ... and a lot to mull over in terms of love , loyalty and the nature of staying friends .


a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba .


it 's another stale , kill-by-numbers flick , complete with blade-thin characters and terrible , pun-laden dialogue .

it 's as if you 're watching a movie that was made in 1978 but not released then because it was so weak , and it has been unearthed and released now , when it has become even weaker .


though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions .


it made me want to wrench my eyes out of my head and toss them at the screen .

it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie .


escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie .


one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it .

scooby dooby doo \/ and shaggy too \/ you both look and sound great .


suffocated by its fussy script and uptight characters , this musty adaptation is all the more annoying since it 's been packaged and sold back to us by hollywood .


a dumb movie with dumb characters doing dumb things and you have to be really dumb not to see where this is going .

impostor has a handful of thrilling moments and a couple of good performances , but the movie does n't quite fly .


the film 's welcome breeziness and some unbelievably hilarious moments -- most portraying the idiocy of the film industry -- make it mostly worth the trip .


here 's yet another studio horror franchise mucking up its storyline with glitches casual fans could correct in their sleep .


rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment .

a tv style murder mystery with a few big screen moments -lrb- including one that seems to be made for a different film altogether -rrb- .


first-time writer-director serry shows a remarkable gift for storytelling with this moving , effective little film .


falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .

you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance .


the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .


what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about .

pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins .


it 's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman .


the moviegoing equivalent of going to a dinner party and being forced to watch the host and hostess 's home video of their baby 's birth .

tries to add some spice to its quirky sentiments but the taste is all too familiar .


a quiet treasure -- a film to be savored .


it 's as if you 're watching a movie that was made in 1978 but not released then because it was so weak , and it has been unearthed and released now , when it has become even weaker .


more romantic , more emotional and ultimately more satisfying than the teary-eyed original .


the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned .


i 'll bet the video game is a lot more fun than the film .


yakusho and shimizu ... create engaging characterizations in imamura 's lively and enjoyable cultural mix .

if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy !


it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role .


the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well .


falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun .


the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger .

ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains a filmmaker with an acid viewpoint and a real gift for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid .


sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .


it inspires a continuing and deeply satisfying awareness of the best movies as monumental ` picture shows . '

reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way .


not only unfunny , but downright repellent .


a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable .

one of the most significant moviegoing pleasures of the year .


every dance becomes about seduction , where backstabbing and betrayals are celebrated , and sex is currency .


of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad .


it 's a stunning lyrical work of considerable force and truth .


the so-inept - it 's - surreal dubbing -lrb- featuring the voices of glenn close , regis philbin and breckin meyer -rrb- brings back memories of cheesy old godzilla flicks .


the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation .

highbrow self-appointed guardians of culture need not apply , but those who loved cool as ice have at last found a worthy follow-up .


the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .

the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did .


dense with characters and contains some thrilling moments .


in exactly 89 minutes , most of which passed as slowly as if i 'd been sitting naked on an igloo , formula 51 sank from quirky to jerky to utter turkey .

the moviegoing equivalent of going to a dinner party and being forced to watch the host and hostess 's home video of their baby 's birth .


escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie .

the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence .


the film tries too hard to be funny and tries too hard to be hip .


challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative .

it 's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that does n't feel it has to prove anything .


it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job .


sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .

if you 've ever entertained the notion of doing what the title of this film implies , what sex with strangers actually shows may put you off the idea forever .


scooby dooby doo \/ and shaggy too \/ you both look and sound great .


the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise .


comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief .


based on a devilishly witty script by heather mcgowan and niels mueller , the film gets great laughs , but never at the expense of its characters

the film 's welcome breeziness and some unbelievably hilarious moments -- most portraying the idiocy of the film industry -- make it mostly worth the trip .


... the movie is just a plain old monster .


a synthesis of cliches and absurdities that seems positively decadent in its cinematic flash and emptiness .

it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment .


a full world has been presented onscreen , not some series of carefully structured plot points building to a pat resolution .


the performances take the movie to a higher level .

we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish .


while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these .


it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery\/thriller , a romance or a comedy .

sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .


if you 've ever entertained the notion of doing what the title of this film implies , what sex with strangers actually shows may put you off the idea forever .


generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes .


a tv style murder mystery with a few big screen moments -lrb- including one that seems to be made for a different film altogether -rrb- .


a taut psychological thriller that does n't waste a moment of its two-hour running time .


true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable .

bennett 's naturalistic performance speaks volumes more truth than any ` reality ' show , and anybody contemplating their own drastic life changes should watch some body first .


an unclassifiably awful study in self - and audience-abuse .


whaley 's determination to immerse you in sheer , unrelenting wretchedness is exhausting .