Movie reviews archive
'Dear John' has its moments - 2/6/2010
Travolta fun to watch in 'Paris' - 2/6/2010
High-powered cast gives film its 'Heart' and soul - 2/5/2010
'Single Man' is destined for Oscars - 1/30/2010
'Darkness' brings Gibson back into light - 1/30/2010
Don't bother going to 'Rome' - 1/29/2010
Ford best thing in 'Measures' - 1/23/2010
A 'Legion' can't save this film - 1/23/2010
'Tooth Fairy' lacks Disney magic - 1/23/2010
'Bones' is a bit scattered but holds its own - 1/16/2010
Bleak 'Eli' delivers an obvious message - 1/16/2010
'Youth in Revolt' misses its mark - 1/9/2010
'Leap Year' predictable but fun - 1/9/2010
'Young Victoria' fashionably first-rate - 1/8/2010
'Nine' a sluggish, overblown number - 1/8/2010
'Imaginarium' a theatrical sideshow - 1/8/2010
'Daybreakers' sucks life out of vampire genre - 1/8/2010
New 'Holmes' is an intense action figure - 12/25/2009
'Air' captures mood of nation in recession - 12/25/2009
'Chipmunks' squeaks by as fun for families - 12/25/2009
'Complicated' is a saucy revenge fantasy - 12/25/2009
'Avatar' a dazzling B movie - 12/19/2009
'Road' bleak but worth the trip - 12/18/2009
'Crude' rises above standard - 12/18/2009
'Morgans' could have been more - 12/18/2009
Eastwood's 'Invictus' touches the heart - 12/12/2009
'Princess and Frog' a satisfying gumbo - 12/11/2009
'Transylmania' really bites - 12/5/2009
'Armored' is absurd, familiar - 12/5/2009
'Brothers' plays up real-life disconnect - 12/4/2009
DeNiro seeks truth in 'Everybody's Fine' - 12/4/2009
'Saints' go marching toward B list - 12/4/2009
'Old Dogs' play dead - 11/27/2009
These wild things are simply 'Fantastic' - 11/27/2009
Dark, savage 'Ninja' not cool enough - 11/27/2009
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





