Cliched and short on charm, New In Town is a pat genre exercise that fails to bring the necessary heat to its Minnesota setting.
Taken is undeniably fun with slick action, but is largely a brainless exercise. ...
Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy revisit their roles from UNDERWORLD in this prequel to the horror-action hybrid. ...
Heavy on cliches and light on charm, this kid-lit fantasy-adventure doesn't quite get off the ground. ...
Hotel for Dogs may appeal to children and dog lovers, but it's ultimately contrived, predictable, and simplistic. ...
Professionally made but artistically uninspired, Ed Zwick's story of Jews surviving WWII in the Belarus forest lacks the emotional punch of the actual history. ...
A biopic that lacks the luster of its subject, Notorious is generic rise-and-fall fare that still functions as a primer for those less familiar with ...
This gory, senses-assaulting slasher film is an unpretentious, effective mix of old-school horror stylings and modern 3D technology. ...
Paul Blart: Mall Cop has some laughs, but its plot is flimsy and lacking in any sustained comic momentum. ...
David Goyer's Unborn is a tame genre effort with cheap thrills and scares that border on silliness. ...
Though well-intentioned, Not Easily Broken is bogged down by melodramatic plotting and stereotypical characters. ...
Bride Wars takes the already wearisome concept of battling bridezillas, and makes it thoroughly insufferable via a lazy script and wholly detestable characters. ...
Though a minor entry in Eastwood's body of work, Gran Torino is nevertheless a humorous, touching, and intriguing old-school parable. ...
Doubt succeeds on the strength of its top-notch cast, who successfully guide the film through the occasional narrative lull. ...
Acclaimed director Bryan Singer moves away from the worlds of Marvel and DC to helm this World War II thriller. ...
Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances. ...
Though its visuals are unique, The Spirit's plot is almost incomprehensible, the dialogue is ludicrously mannered, and the characters are unmemorable. ...
Though it may earns some chuckles from pre-teens, this kid-friendly Adam Sandler comedy is uneven, poorly paced, and lacks the requisite whimsy to truly work. ...
Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario. ...
This program features live performances from some of Australia's most influential rock bands, including INXS, the Models, and the Divinyls. ...
