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By:
Thomas Leupp
November 11, 2011 9:09pm EST
Spielberg dazzles in his 3D-animation debut.
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By:
Thomas Leupp
December 09, 2009 5:23pm EST
Packed with stunning visuals but marred by storytelling deficiencies, Peter Jackson's manipulative adaptation of Alice Sebold's beloved novel is a deeply unsatisfying affair.
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By:
Thomas Leupp
November 03, 2009 1:29pm EST
Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday tale gets a refreshing update courtesy of Jim Carrey and director Robert Zemeckis.
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By:
Robert Sims
August 13, 2007 11:38am EST
Stardust is so witty, enchanting and romantic, it’s destined to become The Princess Bride of the Harry Potter generation.
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By:
Kit Bowen
February 16, 2007 4:45am EST
Imaginative, touching and keenly attuned to the coming-of-age genre, Bridge to Terabithia is a welcomed breath of fresh air in the stale family movie arena.
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By:
Brian Marder
July 21, 2006 5:13am EST
In the age of movies as financial entities, it’s hard to see precisely which “group”--age or otherwise--Monster House appeals to. But one possible explanation is that, aside from the loud-criers “group,” it may just appeal to everyone.
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By:
Kit Bowen
March 11, 2005 3:50am EST
Hostage grabs hold at first but quickly loses its grip as the movie spirals into another ho-hum variation of those popcorn-driven characters, plots and themes we come to expect in our action thrillers.
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By:
Kit Bowen
November 10, 2004 8:37am EST
Even though it may lack a human touch here and there, The Polar Express is still a brilliant effort in CGI-animation and will certainly evoke the Christmas spirit in us all.
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By:
Kit Bowen
February 11, 2002 10:10am EST
If you are a true-blue Rings follower, or even if you enjoy a good epic fantasy quest, the film has it all and will certainly not disappoint you.
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By:
Fiona Ng
March 19, 2001 11:50am EST
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2000 -- "The Sopranos' " stranglehold on awards shows no sign of weakening. HBO's runaway mob series -- a hit at last month's Golden Globes -- has staked out four nominations for best direction in a TV series from the Directors Guild of America, making it the first drama series ever to walk away with four mentions in a single category for the same year. The DGA's TV categories were announced Monday. The four "Sopranos" helmers tapped for the best director award are: