Rabbit Hole
“Captures a mother’s anguish and also fleshes out sensitivity, bitterness, and humor.”
Blue Valentine
“Emphasizes the dysfunctional interaction between its emotionally depleted characters.”
Season of the Witch
“Takes a broad approach to religion in favor of supernatural mumbo jumbo.”
The King’s Speech
“Colin Firth is mesmerizing…brings to life this fascinating footnote in British history.”
True Grit
“Coen brothers give own version of dusty, old-fashioned western with such craftsmanship.”
Black Swan
“A hypnotic, psycho-sexual thriller that plays like high-art horror.”
Yogi Bear
“Nostalgia can only get you so far…the dullest of kid-friendly fare.”
The Tourist
“Romantic espionage thriller is the perfect example of style over substance.”
Tamara Drewe
“Spreads itself thin among characters better suited for blathering British TV.”
127 Hours
“A stylish, fascinating, and intense journey of survival and self-discovery.”
Tangled
“A classic narrative combined with beautiful CG animation and a gleeful soundtrack.”
Faster
“Uninteresting…the ultra-violent action flick is without personality.”