Movie reviews archive
Murphy is funnyman once more in 'Heist' - 11/4/2011
'Man Nobody Knew' comes to light in son's documentary - 11/4/2011
'Time' is spent on flash, not on substance - 10/28/2011
'Puss in Boots' offers up best of 'Shrek' films - 10/28/2011
'The Rum Diary' details birth of Gonzo journalism - 10/28/2011
'A Better Life' emotionally profound - 9/16/2011
Gosling oozes cool in 'Drive' - 9/16/2011
'I Don't Know' lacks originality - 9/16/2011
'Sarah's Key' is compelling - 9/16/2011
'Straw Dogs' stars shine - 9/16/2011
'Contagion' a heartless affair - 9/9/2011
'Incendies' a remarkable drama, not easy to forget - 9/9/2011
'Warrior' is best mixed martial arts movie ever - 9/9/2011
'Apollo' is disturbing, not horrifying - 9/3/2011
Parents guide to new movie releases - 9/3/2011
Dread in 'Shark Night' feels watered down - 9/3/2011
'Utopia' is no hole-in-one, but delivers message well - 9/2/2011
'One Day' is suffused with loss - 8/20/2011
Scratch-sniff is real mystery of 'Spy Kids' - 8/20/2011
Movie an insightful look at 'The Help' - 8/10/2011
'Change-Up' flip-flops between raunch, sweetness - 8/5/2011
'Apes' is a clever, brilliantly executed moral story - 8/5/2011
'Cowboys & Aliens' turns mash-up to mush - 7/29/2011
'Smurfs' will have parents, kids laughing - 7/29/2011
Rich performances make 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' work - 7/29/2011
'Benefits': Chemistry pays off - 7/22/2011
'Captain America: The First Avenger' fun, clever - 7/22/2011
Final 'Potter' film doesn't disappoint - 7/15/2011
'Winnie the Pooh' is a treat for kids' first trip to theater - 7/15/2011
'Beginners' balances woeful with whimsical - 7/8/2011
'Bosses' doesn't work - 7/8/2011
'Zookeeper' manages to hold down unwieldy script - 7/8/2011
'Transformers' bogged down in battle scenes - 7/1/2011
Good attitude doesn't keep 'Larry' afloat - 7/1/2011
Selena Gomez out of her league in 'Monte Carlo' - 7/1/2011
'Cars 2' tries to make up for its predecessor - 6/24/2011
'Bad Teacher' won't earn an A, but passes - 6/24/2011
'The Tree of Life' a meditation on creation, death - 6/24/2011
'Lantern' is dull and dim - 6/17/2011
'Mr. Popper's Penguins' panders pointlessly - 6/17/2011
'Getting By' just fine thanks to realism - 6/17/2011
Super duper - 6/10/2011
'Super 8' appeals to our inner 13-year-old - 6/10/2011
'Judy Moody' is a pleasant time killer - 6/10/2011
'Paris' spotlights ghosts of nostalgia - 6/10/2011
Thrilling 'X-Men' mostly first class - 6/3/2011
'Kung Fu Panda 2' an impressive sequel - 5/27/2011
'The Hangover II': Hang on to your senses ... and stomach - 5/27/2011
'The Greatest Movie' stumbles - 5/27/2011
Actors' performances make 'Potiche' worth a look - 5/27/2011
'Pirates' loses its way - 5/20/2011
Nothing can save 'Priest' - 5/14/2011
'Bridesmaids' a bust-a-gut funny film - 5/13/2011
Hollywood on bin Laden - 5/6/2011
'Thor' plays with bravado, wit - 5/6/2011
'Gods' links monks to Muslim neighbors ties - 5/6/2011
'Music' reconnects dad with ailing son - 5/6/2011
'Atlas' is preachy and long-winded - 5/6/2011
'Broom' sweeps up lots of family drama - 5/6/2011
She should've 'Borrowed' a backbone - 5/6/2011
'Hoodwinked' is back with brighter colors, better cast - 4/29/2011
This 'Prom' is a squeaky clean fairy tale - 4/29/2011
'Fast Five' is furiously fun, seriously silly - 4/29/2011
'Carbon Nation' inspiring - 4/22/2011
'African Cats' an engrossing film - 4/22/2011
'Water for Elephants' offers a lot to like - 4/22/2011
RIO - 4/16/2011
'Rio' is a comical, colorful delight - 4/15/2011
'Conspirator' is meticulously crafted - 4/15/2011
Feels like we've heard this 'Scream' before - 4/15/2011
'Eyre' honors Bronte's novel - 4/15/2011
Small-town lawyer learns how to 'Win' - 4/15/2011
'Hanna' is ruthlessly efficient - 4/8/2011
'Soul Surfer' shows an inspiring spirit - 4/8/2011
'Highness' only achieves irrelevance - 4/8/2011
Newest 'Arthur' can't touch original - 4/8/2011
Clever idea in 'Code' devolves into confusion - 4/1/2011
'Insidious' a haunted housetale that's fun - 4/1/2011
'Tulip' is a joy to the eye and the ear - 4/1/2011
A 'Happy' debut for 'How I Met' star - 4/1/2011
Helms carries 'Cedar Rapids' with decency - 3/25/2011
This 'Wimpy' sequel has lost the laughs of sixth grade - 3/25/2011
Don't think; just brace for 'Sucker Punch' - 3/25/2011
'Lawyer' makes strong case for seedy thrillers - 3/18/2011
'Limitless' is stylish and clever - 3/18/2011
Flatley hasn't lost a 'Dance' step - 3/18/2011
'Paul' can't match comedy duo's earlier efforts - 3/18/2011
Suspense in 'Battle' defeats its cliches - 3/11/2011
'Riding' is blatant 'Twilight' knockoff - 3/11/2011
Truth lies between 'Company' cliches - 3/11/2011
'Mars Needs' not just moms but also a few more laughs - 3/11/2011
RANGO - 3/5/2011
'Drive': over-the-top grindhouse gore - 2/26/2011
Take a 'Pass' from this immature flick - 2/25/2011
'Grace' was scrubbed clean of real drama - 2/25/2011
Bardem an astounding bright spot in 'Biutiful' - 2/25/2011
Mini reviews: "I Am Number Four" and "Never Say Never" - 2/19/2011
'Mommas' can't clean up this mess - 2/19/2011
'Barney' is endearing, galling - 2/19/2011
Neeson commits fully to 'Unknown' - 2/19/2011




