Movie reviews archive
Star-crossed lovers swoon through 'Moon' - 11/21/2009
Parents guide to new movie releases - 11/21/2009
'Blind' transcends its feel-good genre - 11/20/2009
'Precious' shines as a work of art - 11/20/2009
'Planet 51' has lush landscape, few laughs - 11/20/2009
'Education' introduces promising new actress - 11/20/2009
For '2012' audience, the end can't come soon enough - 11/14/2009
Lightweight 'Pirate Radio' rocks the nostalgia frequency - 11/14/2009
'Coco' a stylish but detached biopic - 11/13/2009
Film thrilling to watch - 10/30/2009
Swank captures essence of 'Amelia' - 10/30/2009
Grisly 'Saw VI' targets Big Insurance - 10/24/2009
'Paranormal activity': terrifying and terrific - 10/24/2009
Chris Rock gets to the root of 'Good Hair' - 10/24/2009
'Astro Boy' can't clear the raised bar - 10/23/2009
'It Might Get Loud' delivers on promise - 10/23/2009
'Freak' gets laughs but needs more silliness - 10/23/2009
'Opa' misses the mark - 10/17/2009
'Stepfather': Stick to the original - 10/17/2009
'Seraphine' a stunning tale - 10/10/2009
'Lying': honestly funny - 10/3/2009
'Whip It' is charm on wheels - 10/3/2009
Performances spot on in 'The Informant' - 9/19/2009
Charming 'Paper Heart' has its moments - 9/19/2009
Delicious 'Meatballs' aims snark at gluttony - 9/18/2009
'Jennifer's Body' misuses its fun premise - 9/18/2009
'Love Happens' lacks sparks and originality - 9/18/2009
'Whiteout': chills, no thrills - 9/12/2009
'Moon' is sci-fi done smart - 9/12/2009
'Sorority Row' a darkly funny slasher flick - 9/12/2009
Fine cast gives 'Do Bad' lots of heart - 9/12/2009
'Steve' didn't fall for her, and you won't either - 9/5/2009
'Woodstock' modestly enjoyable - 8/29/2009
'Halloween II': It's scary how bad it is - 8/29/2009
'Destination' not worth the trip - 8/29/2009
'Adam' charms its way through obstacles - 8/28/2009
Tarantino's 'Basterds' a well-crafted fantasy/tribute - 8/22/2009
'Post Grad' earns an F for forgettable - 8/22/2009
'Shorts' a fun film with big messages - 8/21/2009
'District 9' has action, originality, audacity - 8/15/2009
'Locker' examines war as addiction - 8/15/2009
'Time Traveler's Wife' tries to win you over - 8/14/2009
'Ponyo' beautiful but boring - 8/14/2009
'The Goods' runs out of gas - 8/14/2009
'Bandslam' surprisingly charming - 8/14/2009
'Julie & Julia' a real treat - 8/8/2009
'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' falls flat - 8/8/2009
'(500) Days of Summer' shines - 8/8/2009
'Ugly Truth' exceeds low expectations - 7/25/2009
'Orphan' ultimately silly - 7/25/2009
'Food, Inc.' is a must-see - 7/18/2009
'Potter' series ages with heart - 7/17/2009
Outrageous 'Bruno' not for all - 7/11/2009
You won't love the miscast 'Beth Cooper' - 7/10/2009
'Ice Age' sure to entertain all ages - 7/3/2009
'Public Enemies' an intense period piece - 7/3/2009
'Cheri': Love amid the dallying - 7/3/2009
'Away' has heartfelt appeal - 6/27/2009
'Transformers' sequel needed to lighten up - 6/26/2009
'Proposal' is lite, mainly done right - 6/20/2009
'Year One': It only feels like an eternity - 6/20/2009
Film exceeds the 'Limits' of fans' patience - 6/19/2009
Sweet 'Kiss' is a cautionary tale - 6/13/2009
Cheesy 'Lost' loses its way - 6/6/2009
'My Life' lacks originality - 6/6/2009
You won't regret this 'Hangover' - 6/6/2009
See 'Up' with someone you love - 5/30/2009
'Drag Me' is horror with humor - 5/30/2009
Biggest 'Terminator' stars: special effects - 5/23/2009
'Dance' restores the Wayans name - 5/23/2009
'Everlasting' portrayal of a complex woman - 5/23/2009
'Angels' falls short of being divine - 5/16/2009
Boldly go see 'Star Trek', now - 5/9/2009
'Wolverine' a show of Jackman's intensity - 5/2/2009
'Buck Howard' spins a good yarn - 5/2/2009
There's a little too much ego in 'Ghosts' - 5/2/2009
Harmonious performances high marks of 'Soloist' - 4/25/2009
Many fine lessons in 'The Class' - 4/25/2009
'Earth' captures nature's spectacular beauty - 4/24/2009
You'll enjoy being '17 Again' - 4/18/2009
'State of Play' a solid thriller - 4/18/2009
Chow redeems silly 'Dragonball Evolution' - 4/11/2009
'Observe' a dark, offensive guilty pleasure - 4/11/2009
Miley Cyrus' 'Movie' formula tired and trite - 4/10/2009
'Adventureland' is worth the ride - 4/4/2009
Fine cast 'cleaning' up well - 4/4/2009
Diesel's new flick is going nowhere fast - 4/3/2009
You get the 'Haunting' feeling you've seen it before - 3/28/2009
'Monsters' is chock full of wacky, gimmicky fun - 3/27/2009
'Duplicity' flaws trumped by fun - 3/21/2009
'Knowing' is watchable, but hardly consuming - 3/21/2009
'Man,' you're funny. We love you. - 3/20/2009
You won't miss preposterous 'March' - 3/14/2009
'Let the Right One In': a vampire movie with an appealing tale - 3/14/2009
'Last House': a parent's worst nightmare - 3/13/2009
New 'Witch Mountain' is breathless action film - 3/13/2009
'Wendy' is a heart wrenching slice of reality - 3/6/2009
Superhero epic more ponderous than thrilling - 3/6/2009
'Waltz with Bashir' is a bold illumination of war's atrocities - 2/28/2009
'Street Fighter' better than original, but still no good - 2/28/2009





