A Scanner Darkly (2006)

"A Scanner Darkly has virtually no action and is so slow to reveal itself that it dissipates whatever dramatic clout the novel may have had."

Abandon (2002)

"In the end, 'Abandon' winds up like a fitfully coherent term paper written by a brilliant student who had imbibed a few too many study aids."

About Schmidt (2002)

"Takes us on a journey toward self-awareness that is both deadpan hilarious and profoundly moving."

Accepted (2006)

"Accepted is enjoyable in spite of itself."

Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights (2002)

"There are a few clever moments in Eight Crazy Nights, but they come after long stretches of repetitive, juvenile gags that can be found in most of Sandler's other films."

Adoration (2009)

"It never adds up to a satisfying whole."

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)

"It's not a classic. But it's also nothing that the late Jay Ward, who developed the characters more than 40 years ago, would be ashamed of, either."

Aeon Flux (2005)

"Charlize Theron has her Oscar. Now she has her Catwoman."

After the Sunset (2004)

"This is the kind of film that exists solely to show off pretty actors and scenery."

Against the Ropes (2003)

"It is February, and this one is at least watchable. So go ahead and pick it up. Just don't expect it to be there when you get home."

Aimee & Jaguar (2000)

"A gripping espionage yarn, an overwhelming love story and a devastating history lesson."

Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

"... it's never preachy."

Alex and Emma (2003)

"A romantic comedy that's painfully short on romance and comedy."

Alfie (2004)

"If there was ever a film that begged not to be remade, the 1966 black comedy Alfie is screaming to be left alone in a loud Cockney accent."

Alias Betty (2002)

"Some of what happens in Alias Betty is highly improbable. Yet Miller and his excellent cast sell the story by not overplaying their hands."

Alien: The Director's Cut (2003)

"Even 25 years later Alien still can make us jump."

All Over the Guy (2001)

"It says nothing new, but it says it painlessly."

All The King's Men (2006)

"It’s well acted by Sean Penn and Jude Law. The only problem is I didn’t care."

Almost Famous (2000)

"One of the year's most enjoyable movies. It isn't particularly deep, but it resonates with the truths of an era."

Along Came a Spider (2001)

"No matter how many all-too-remarkable twists and turns it puts us through, it still feels too routine."

Amarcord (1974)

"Amarcord will make you howl with laughter and then choke back a tear. And all the while you’ll be building your own memories of this landmark movie."

Amelie (2001)

"May be 2001's most charming, creative and ultimately touching film."

America's Sweethearts (2001)

"Not quite tart, not real sweet."

American Dreamz (2006)

"American Dreamz has plenty of laughs. You’ll leave the theater feeling not outraged but actually rather cheerful."

American Gun (2006)

"Despite a few effective moments, Gun ... never makes the big statement it seems to be reaching for."