Movie Editorial Reviews
1. 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' review
By Matt Pais - September 29, 2008
Teen romantic comedy sputters like a broken iPod
3. 'Blindness' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 29, 2008
Is it in bad taste to say 'don't see it'?
4. 'Flash of Genius' review
By Matt Pais - September 29, 2008
A decent crowd-pleaser about the little windshield wipers that could
5. 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People' review
By Matt Pais - September 29, 2008
Making lousy movies is a good way to start
6. 'Rachel Getting Married' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 29, 2008
A wedding you won't want to crash
7. 'Eagle Eye' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 24, 2008
A quick action fix that could've been more
8. 'Miracle at St. Anna' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 24, 2008
Spike Lee wins a few battles, but loses the war
9. 'Nights in Rodanthe' review
By Matt Pais - September 24, 2008
Life's a beach for Richard Gere and Diane Lane in romance that quickly washes away
10. 'Choke' review 
By Matt Pais - September 24, 2008
Twisted story entertains, even if it's a lot to swallow
11. 'The Lucky Ones' review
By Matt Pais - September 24, 2008
No storytelling fortune in yet another misguided Iraq-related tale
12. 'Battle in Seattle' review
By Matt Pais - September 18, 2008
Much more relevant than, say, 'It’s Noisy in Boise'
13. 'A Thousand Years of Good Prayers' review
By Matt Pais - September 24, 2008
You'd think all that hope could fill more than 80 minutes
14. 'Lakeview Terrace' review
By Matt Pais - September 16, 2008
Topical action movie fails to stay on point
15. 'My Best Friend's Girl' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 16, 2008
A romantic comedy that'll make you want to swear off romance
16. 'Ghost Town' review
By Matt Pais - September 16, 2008
Who knew 'The Sixth Sense' could have been such a disarming romantic comedy?
17. 'Appaloosa' review
By Matt Pais - September 18, 2008
A worthy trip out west, but not as exciting as '3:10 to Yuma'
18. 'The Duchess' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 16, 2008
Kinda like 'Gossip Girl'...except everyone is older, and living in the 18th Century
19. 'Hounddog' review
By Matt Pais - September 16, 2008
If they said this was high class, that was just a lie
20. 'Burn After Reading' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 8, 2008
Coen brothers return with a little less fire
21. 'Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 8, 2008
Can't someone tell him enough is enough?
22. 'Righteous Kill' review
By Matt Pais - September 10, 2008
OK, Pacino and De Niro, this is getting out of hand
23. 'The Women' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 8, 2008
It's not fair to hold an entire gender accountable for this
24. 'Towelhead' review
By Matt Pais - September 11, 2008
Talking about racism and teen sex isn't the same as saying something about them
25. 'Bangkok Dangerous' review
By Matt Pais - September 2, 2008
Certainly lives down to its title, which sounds like a caveman giving travel advice
26. 'Mister Foe' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 5, 2008
Meet the latest teen outcast anti-hero
27. 'Babylon A.D.' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 27, 2008
No one wants to take responsibility for a movie this lame
28. 'Traitor' review
By Matt Pais - August 25, 2008
We're loyal to Don Cheadle, but only some of this political thriller works
29. 'College' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 27, 2008
How low can they go? You don't want to know...
30. 'Disaster Movie' review
By Matt Pais - August 27, 2008
Sure to ruin your long weekend (and your sense of optimism forever)
31. 'Momma's Man' review
By Matt Pais - August 20, 2008
Take note, Will Ferrell: Adults acting like kids isn't always funny
32. 'Red' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 6, 2008
Surprisingly, killing someone's dog makes them very mad
33. 'The House Bunny' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 20, 2008
And you thought there was nothing funny about Playboy models...
34. 'Death Race' review
By Matt Pais - August 19, 2008
Even more painful than actually participating in a death race
35. 'Hamlet 2' review
By Matt Pais - August 19, 2008
Shakespeare might not like it, but you will (barely)
37. 'The Rocker' review
By Matt Pais - August 18, 2008
A hard-rock comedy for the ‘Guitar Hero’ in all of us
38. 'I.O.U.S.A.' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 20, 2008
You're supposed to pay your bills, why shouldn't the government?
39. 'Trouble the Water' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 20, 2008
Documentary puts a human face on Hurricane Katrina
40. 'Tropic Thunder' review
By Matt Pais - August 11, 2008
Ben Stiller sends up war movies and fires some funny bullets into Hollywood
41. 'Mirrors' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 12, 2008
Take a long hard look at yourself before deciding to see this
42. 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 12, 2008
Woody Allen rediscovers his mojo with a sexy Spanish vacation
43. 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' review
By Matt Pais - August 12, 2008
Made exclusively either to sell toys or just get computer game fiends out of the house
45. 'Fly Me to the Moon' review
By Matt Pais - August 12, 2008
Bring the bug spray to this annoying 3-D kids' movie
46. 'Pineapple Express' review
By Matt Pais - August 4, 2008
The hysterically funny answer to, "What's the worst thing weed ever caused?"
47. 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2' review
By Matt Pais - August 4, 2008
Effective only as filler during costume changes at Hannah Montana shows
48. 'Man on Wire' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 22, 2008
Proof that breaking and entering doesn't have to be a bad thing
49. 'Elegy' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 6, 2008
Pairing Ben Kingsley and Penélope Cruz in a romance doesn't turn out as creepy as it sounds
50. 'Transsiberian' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 16, 2008
Train bound thriller's destination is worth the journey
51. 'Bottle Shock' review
By Matt Pais - August 4, 2008
Maybe this account of the U.S. wine explosion will improve with age?
52. 'Hell Ride' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 6, 2008
There's a big difference between "Quentin Tarantino presents" and "Quentin Tarantino directs"
53. 'What We Do Is Secret' review
By Matt Pais - August 6, 2008
OK, but shouldn’t the movie let us in on it?
54. 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' review
By Matt Pais - July 30, 2008
May compel you to wrap linen over your eyes and nap in a crypt
55. 'Swing Vote' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 29, 2008
Just when you thought Presidential politics couldn't get any more insulting, Kevin Costner proves you wrong
56. 'Frozen River' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 29, 2008
Melissa Leo's award-worthy performance heats up a chilly drama
57. 'Step Brothers' review
By Matt Pais - July 23, 2008
Will Ferrell delivers laughs without the aid of any sporting equipment
58. 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 22, 2008
Worth the wait? The truth is finally here
59. 'Brideshead Revisited' review
By Matt Pais - July 22, 2008
Unfortunately this isn’t a horror movie, but it’s still not so bad
61. 'Baghead' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 22, 2008
What's so scary about a guy with a bag on his head?
62. 'CSNY: Deja Vu' review
By Matt Pais - July 22, 2008
Many compare the Iraq war to Vietnam and, well, this band does too
64. 'The Dark Knight' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 9, 2008
The Caped Crusader scales new heights—and yes, Heath Ledger deserves an Oscar
65. 'The Dark Knight' review
By Matt Pais - July 15, 2008
Holy hyperbole, Batman! The best superhero movie ever is also the best movie of the year so far
67. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
By Geoff Berkshire - July 9, 2008
A vision of hell that could use more freshening
68. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D
By Matt Pais - July 7, 2008
Awesome, a dinosaur drooled on me!
69. Meet Dave
By Matt Pais - July 7, 2008
Surprisingly, Eddie Murphy earns a few hours out of the doghouse
72. Hancock
By Matt Pais - June 30, 2008
For anyone who thinks 'Spider-Man 3' needed more superhero angst
73. The Wackness
By Matt Pais - June 27, 2008
Another less-than-enjoyable tale of people trying to numb the pain
74. Tell No One
By Geoff Berkshire - July 1, 2008
Actually, tell everyone about this thriller good enough to make Hollywood consider French lessons
75. Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
By Geoff Berkshire - July 2, 2008
A look at how one influential journalist mixed sex, drugs and politics
76. Diminished Capacity
By Geoff Berkshire - July 2, 2008
A movie about memory loss shouldn't be so forgettable
80. Finding Amanda
By Matt Pais - June 25, 2008
Nothing cracks us up like, uh, a young girl drawn into prostitution
81. Trumbo
By Matt Pais - June 25, 2008
An articulate demonstration of words at their most playful and misinterpreted
83. The Love Guru
By Matt Pais - June 18, 2008
More painful than sitting next to an Austin Powers impersonator during a 12-hour flight
84. Expired
By Matt Pais - June 18, 2008
A heartbreaking, boldly human drama ... about parking attendants?
86. The Incredible Hulk
By Matt Pais - June 11, 2008
Not quite incredible, but still a ragin' good time
87. The Happening
By Geoff Berkshire - June 10, 2008
It's scary how (unintentionally) funny this one is
88. Quid Pro Quo
By Matt Pais - June 12, 2008
An unusual debut from a filmmaker who deserves a second try
89. Encounters at the End of the World
By Geoff Berkshire - June 13, 2008
You meet the oddest folks in Antarctica...
90. My Winnipeg
By Matt Pais - June 12, 2008
Guy Maddin explains how/where he became Guy Maddin, the only way he knows how
91. You Don't Mess with the Zohan
By Matt Pais - June 4, 2008
Recommended for the drunken college guy in all of us
92. Kung Fu Panda
By Geoff Berkshire - June 4, 2008
The only time Jack Black will ever be a credible martial artist
94. The Go-Getter
By Geoff Berkshire - June 4, 2008
Does Zooey Deschanel actually need more hipster cred?
96. Mongol
By Geoff Berkshire - June 4, 2008
The epic Genghis Khan movie we're pretty sure at least a couple people were waiting for
98. When Did You Last See Your Father?
By Matt Pais - June 4, 2008
File under "Don't know what you got 'til it's gone" and go buy a Father's Day gift
100. The Strangers
By Matt Pais - May 23, 2008
More or less scary than having to see 'Sex and the City,' depending on who you are
101. Bigger, Stronger, Faster*
By Geoff Berkshire - May 22, 2008
Heavyweight doc is a workout for your mind
103. Stuck
By Geoff Berkshire - May 22, 2008
Appropriate title for a thriller with nowhere interesting to go
105. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
By Matt Pais - May 19, 2008
More magical than 'Narnia' and more fun than 'Iron Man'
108. The Edge of Heaven
By Matt Pais - May 22, 2008
The sad despair of lives lived on the brink of death
109. The Children of Huang Shi
By Geoff Berkshire - May 22, 2008
Pretty people and pretty scenery, but still pretty bad
110. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
By Matt Pais - May 14, 2008
The continuing adventures of the world's scrawniest heroes
111. Reprise
By Geoff Berkshire - May 13, 2008
Taking a universal look at friendships, relationships and career ambitions
112. How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
Three strong women given a chance to come alive—what a concept!
113. Speed Racer
By Geoff Berkshire - May 6, 2008
Get past the visuals and the movie's running on empty
114. What Happens in Vegas
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
Just like Vegas, except bland, boring and not fun at all
118. A Previous Engagement
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
What's funnier than major romantic mistakes and marital dead-ends?
121. Unsettled
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
Social and political turmoil doesn't have to be timely to be upsetting
122. Bloodline
By Geoff Berkshire - May 14, 2008
A movie for anyone who thought 'The Da Vinci Code' needed more crazy
123. Iron Man
By Matt Pais - April 29, 2008
The sturdy, entertaining hero you'd trust against anyone but a metal detector
126. Son of Rambow
By Matt Pais - May 1, 2008
At least it's better than what Sylvester Stallone's doing now
128. Mister Lonely
By Geoff Berkshire - May 1, 2008
Michael Jackson meets Marilyn Monroe...things go downhill from there
130. Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
By Matt Pais - April 22, 2008
Chasing freedom’s not as funny as chasing fast food
131. Deception
By Matt Pais - April 22, 2008
A thriller as unpredictable as a Harlem Globetrotters game
132. Then She Found Me
By Geoff Berkshire - April 23, 2008
Helen Hunt's labor of love is cute...kinda
134. Deal
By Matt Pais - April 22, 2008
A card game film for anyone who thought ‘21’ was too sophisticated
135. Water Lilies
By Geoff Berkshire - May 14, 2008
Calling it 'Lesbian Teens in Swimsuits' probably would've been too crass
136. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
By Matt Pais - April 15, 2008
A romantic comedy both men and women can fall in love with
137. The Forbidden Kingdom
By Matt Pais - April 15, 2008
Finally, the pairing of Jackie Chan and Jet Li—in a story about someone else
140. 88 Minutes
By Matt Pais - April 16, 2008
Like 'Law and Order: SVU' without all those trained cops and lawyers
141. Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?
By Geoff Berkshire - April 16, 2008
Morgan Spurlock hunts for Osama and finds...himself?
143. The Life Before Her Eyes
By Geoff Berkshire - April 16, 2008
You'll wish the movie would go by in a flash
144. Flight of the Red Balloon
By Geoff Berkshire - March 27, 2008
A quiet French drama to entertain your inner snob
145. Prom Night
By Matt Pais - March 27, 2008
A murderous rampage less stress-inducing than yearbook signing
146. Street Kings
By Matt Pais - March 27, 2008
Bring a bulletproof vest ... and a healthy dose of pessimism about law enforcement
147. Smart People
By Geoff Berkshire - March 27, 2008
If you thought 'Juno' was impressed with itself don't go anywhere near this one...
148. Young@Heart
By Matt Pais - March 27, 2008
Old people singing songs about death is too uncomfortable to be uplifting
150. Leatherheads
By Matt Pais - March 27, 2008
Old-fashioned charm from Clooney, a nostalgic guy who's better in black and white
154. My Blueberry Nights
By Matt Pais - March 27, 2008
Don't know why Norah Jones thought she was up to this
155. Sex and Death 101
By Geoff Berkshire - March 26, 2008
Winona Ryder re-teams with the man who wrote 'Heathers'
160. Priceless
By Geoff Berkshire - March 27, 2008
'Amelie's' Audrey Tautou like you haven't seen her before
162. Drillbit Taylor
By Matt Pais - March 18, 2008
Awkward, sort of funny and clearly in need of help--just like a 14-year-old
163. Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
By Geoff Berkshire - March 20, 2008
Madea's back, but only for a moment
164. Shutter
By Matt Pais - March 18, 2008
Another reason not to get the “Supernatural Package” at the one-hour photo
165. Under the Same Moon
By Geoff Berkshire - March 15, 2008
Drama focuses on the softer side of illegal immigration
166. Planet B-Boy
By Matt Pais - March 20, 2008
Nearly every recent fictional dancing movie just got served
170. Never Back Down
By Matt Pais - March 11, 2008
Finally, a movie that tells us what to do actually has something to say
171. Horton Hears a Who!
By Matt Pais - March 12, 2008
Maybe pairing Jim Carrey and Dr. Seuss isn't the best idea