Animation, Drama, Kids
James and the Giant Peach

“James and the Giant Peach,” based on the 1961 Roald Dahl book of the same name, is a fairy tale …

Comedy, Drama
Adventureland

‘Adventureland’ isn’t ‘Superbad.’ But that doesn’t mean it’s super good. Sex, drugs and an oddball cast of misfits see to …

Drama
August: Osage County

This deep Meryl Streep-Julia Roberts drama has been called a comedy by some. It’s actually pure Old Testament tragedy.

Drama
Woman Thou Art Loosed

It’s a story about freedom and forgiveness inspired by Bishop T.D. Jakes’ bestselling self-help book. So why’s it rated R?

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
47 Ronin

Yes, this pic’s scenery and costumes are colorful and the hacking/slashing fight scenes well-choreographed, but by and large there’s little …

Drama, War
Lone Survivor

A cinematic recounting of a real-life failed U.S. military operation that took place in the mountainous Kunar Province of Afghanistan …

Comedy, Drama
The Wolf of Wall Street

Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street is among the most bludgeoning—if not the most bludgeoning—films ever to be granted …

Comedy, Drama
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has some rough edges. (We’ve felt them here.) It also proves to be positive, …

Comedy, Sports
Grudge Match

Grudge Match isn’t about making art as much as it is about providing another payday for its two stars—not unlike, …

Documentary, Musical
Justin Bieber’s Believe

Can we believe in Justin Bieber? In his new concert film that showcases a world-class talent with some, shall we …

Drama, Musical
Sparkle

Sparkle was supposed to serve as singer/actress Whitney Houston’s triumphant comeback vehicle. Instead, by way of her tragic and untimely …

Drama
Coyote Ugly

Rejection after rejection leaves Violet despondent, broke and searching for any job she can find. She finds one at the …

Action/Adventure, Drama
The Guardian

Ashton Kutcher is the new Tom Cruise as Top Gun meets The Perfect Storm in this tribute to the Coast …

Comedy, Sports
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Families will get walloped with much more than red rubber balls if they decide to play along with this one.

Drama
The Majestic

Pete Appleton is a struggling screenwriter. It’s 1951 and cold-war paranoia over Communist sympathizers in Hollywood is heating up.