Sleeper hit vs. box office flop vs. ‘Rotten Tomatoes’. For art’s sake vs. is that porn or what? Oscars vs. BAFTA vs. Golden Globes, Sundance vs. Cannes. And by the way, the Razzies and MTV Movie Awards. Let the world’s Roger Eberts weed out the bad from the good, but remember, we all like to score.
- 88% Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D
This inspirational 3D IMAX film approximates for audiences what it is like to set steps on the moon. - 57% Marley & Me
Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario. - 24% Bedtime Stories
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. - 64% Theater of War
With this documentary, Meryl Streep for the first time allowed cameras to record her preparation for a role. - 72% The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances. - 94% Slumdog Millionaire
Visually dazzling and thematically conscious, Slumdog Millionaire is a story both entertaining and powerful. - 57% Valkyrie
Given the subject matter, Valkyrie could have been an outstanding historical thriller, but settles for being a mildly entertaining, but disposable yarn. - 81% Timecrimes
Timecrimes is a low-budget thriller that’s well-crafted and loaded with dark humor and bizarre twists. - 43% Yes Man
Jim Carrey’s comic convulsions are the only bright spots in this otherwise dim and predictable comedy. - Local Color
Armin Mueller-Stahl stars as an aging artist in this independent drama based on the experiences of writer/director George Gallo.
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