Movie Editorial Reviews
1. 'Quantum of Solace' review 
By Geoff Berkshire - November 10, 2008
A new approach to Bond delivers big action, little soul
2. 'Quantum of Solace' review
By Matt Pais - November 10, 2008
Bond returns for mostly more of the same ... in a good way
4. 'Slumdog Millionaire' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 10, 2008
An exhilarating tale rich in romance and adventure
5. 'A Christmas Tale' review
By Matt Pais - November 10, 2008
If only American holiday movies were this convincing, honest and unsentimental
6. 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 12, 2008
Americans haven't cornered the market on change
7. 'Eden' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 12, 2008
What happens in a relationship after the romance fades
8. 'We Are Wizards' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 10, 2008
Harry Potter fans exercise their own kind of creative magic
10. 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' review
By Matt Pais - November 3, 2008
Original ideas and clever jokes still feel awfully far away
11. 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 3, 2008
It takes guts to make a horror musical with Paris Hilton
12. 'JCVD' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 3, 2008
Van Damme’s back! In an action-comedy that’s better than you’d expect
13. 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' review
By Geoff Berkshire - November 3, 2008
A serious subject gets lost in excessive manipulation
14. 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' review
By Matt Pais - October 27, 2008
Kevin Smith’s funny but clumsy question: What if porn stars had sex and meant it?
15. 'Changeling' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 20, 2008
Angelina Jolie's star power lifts Clint Eastwood's missing child drama
16. 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley' review
By Matt Pais - October 27, 2008
Halloween candy that goes stale in less than the time it takes to read this
18. 'Splinter' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 27, 2008
Low budget horror more boring than scary
19. 'Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 27, 2008
A true crime story well worth hearing
20. 'Ballast' review
By Matt Pais - October 27, 2008
Indie drama is almost guaranteed to make you feel better about your own life
21. 'Saw V' review
By Matt Pais - October 20, 2008
The world’s worst franchise gets even, uh, worster
22. 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' review
By Matt Pais - October 20, 2008
Shriek! Squeal! Giggle! Wait, it's actually—gulp—reasonably good
24. 'Passengers' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 20, 2008
Plane crash thriller grounded by clichés
25. 'Synecdoche, New York' review
By Matt Pais - October 20, 2008
As tough to pronounce as it is to sort out, but totally worth it
26. 'Let the Right One In' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 20, 2008
A stunning horror import from Sweden
27. 'I've Loved You So Long' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 20, 2008
The story of an ex-con that's too confined for its own good
28. 'Fear(s) of the Dark' review
By Matt Pais - October 20, 2008
Forget the plural; this won’t even scare you once
29. 'Max Payne' review
By Matt Pais - October 13, 2008
A not-bad way to spend a Friday night-if you're under 14
31. 'The Secret Life of Bees' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 13, 2008
Starry cast held back by shallow story
32. 'Sex Drive' review
By Matt Pais - October 13, 2008
At last horny teenagers have their 'College Road Trip'
33. 'What Just Happened' review
By Matt Pais - October 13, 2008
Nothing very provocative, that's for sure
34. 'Saving Marriage' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 13, 2008
Story of equality for all plays it too safe
35. 'Frontrunners' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 13, 2008
High school politics provides a welcome election season distraction
36. 'Filth and Wisdom' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 13, 2008
Yes it's true, Madonna directed a movie
37. 'The Elephant King' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 13, 2008
An instantly forgettable trip to Thailand
38. 'Body of Lies' review
By Matt Pais - October 8, 2008
Less sexy than it sounds, but still the right kind of war story
39. 'Quarantine' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 8, 2008
Covering the news isn't as easy as it looks
40. 'The Express' review
By Matt Pais - October 8, 2008
Another racially influenced sports saga/true story that’s too familiar to uplift
41. 'City of Ember' review
By Matt Pais - October 8, 2008
Man, it's hard to make good family movies, even without talking Chihuahuas
42. 'Happy-Go-Lucky' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 6, 2008
A feel-good indie for our troubled times
43. 'Breakfast with Scot' review
By Geoff Berkshire - October 6, 2008
The secret's out: gay parents are boring too
45. 'Nights and Weekends' review
By Matt Pais - October 8, 2008
Finally, a minimal movie that doesn't need something more
46. 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' review
By Matt Pais - September 29, 2008
Teen romantic comedy sputters like a broken iPod
48. 'Blindness' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 29, 2008
Is it in bad taste to say 'don't see it'?
49. 'Flash of Genius' review
By Matt Pais - September 29, 2008
A decent crowd-pleaser about the little windshield wipers that could
50. 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People' review
By Matt Pais - September 29, 2008
Making lousy movies is a good way to start
51. 'Rachel Getting Married' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 29, 2008
A wedding you won't want to crash
52. 'Eagle Eye' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 24, 2008
A quick action fix that could've been more
53. 'Miracle at St. Anna' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 24, 2008
Spike Lee wins a few battles, but loses the war
54. '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
55. 'Choke' review
By Matt Pais - September 24, 2008
Twisted story entertains, even if it's a lot to swallow
56. 'The Lucky Ones' review
By Matt Pais - September 24, 2008
No storytelling fortune in yet another misguided Iraq-related tale
57. 'Battle in Seattle' review
By Matt Pais - September 18, 2008
Much more relevant than, say, 'It’s Noisy in Boise'
58. '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
59. 'Lakeview Terrace' review
By Matt Pais - September 16, 2008
Topical action movie fails to stay on point
60. 'My Best Friend's Girl' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 16, 2008
A romantic comedy that'll make you want to swear off romance
61. 'Ghost Town' review
By Matt Pais - September 16, 2008
Who knew 'The Sixth Sense' could have been such a disarming romantic comedy?
62. 'Appaloosa' review
By Matt Pais - September 18, 2008
A worthy trip out west, but not as exciting as '3:10 to Yuma'
63. 'The Duchess' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 16, 2008
Kinda like 'Gossip Girl'...except everyone is older, and living in the 18th Century
64. 'Hounddog' review
By Matt Pais - September 16, 2008
If they said this was high class, that was just a lie
65. 'Burn After Reading' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 8, 2008
Coen brothers return with a little less fire
66. 'Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 8, 2008
Can't someone tell him enough is enough?
67. 'Righteous Kill' review
By Matt Pais - September 10, 2008
OK, Pacino and De Niro, this is getting out of hand
68. 'The Women' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 8, 2008
It's not fair to hold an entire gender accountable for this
69. 'Towelhead' review
By Matt Pais - September 11, 2008
Talking about racism and teen sex isn't the same as saying something about them
70. 'Bangkok Dangerous' review
By Matt Pais - September 2, 2008
Certainly lives down to its title, which sounds like a caveman giving travel advice
71. 'Mister Foe' review
By Geoff Berkshire - September 5, 2008
Meet the latest teen outcast anti-hero
72. 'Babylon A.D.' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 27, 2008
No one wants to take responsibility for a movie this lame
73. 'Traitor' review
By Matt Pais - August 25, 2008
We're loyal to Don Cheadle, but only some of this political thriller works
74. 'College' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 27, 2008
How low can they go? You don't want to know...
75. 'Disaster Movie' review
By Matt Pais - August 27, 2008
Sure to ruin your long weekend (and your sense of optimism forever)
76. 'Momma's Man' review
By Matt Pais - August 20, 2008
Take note, Will Ferrell: Adults acting like kids isn't always funny
77. 'Red' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 6, 2008
Surprisingly, killing someone's dog makes them very mad
78. 'The House Bunny' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 20, 2008
And you thought there was nothing funny about Playboy models...
79. 'Death Race' review
By Matt Pais - August 19, 2008
Even more painful than actually participating in a death race
80. 'Hamlet 2' review
By Matt Pais - August 19, 2008
Shakespeare might not like it, but you will (barely)
82. 'The Rocker' review
By Matt Pais - August 18, 2008
A hard-rock comedy for the ‘Guitar Hero’ in all of us
83. 'I.O.U.S.A.' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 20, 2008
You're supposed to pay your bills, why shouldn't the government?
84. 'Trouble the Water' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 20, 2008
Documentary puts a human face on Hurricane Katrina
85. 'Tropic Thunder' review
By Matt Pais - August 11, 2008
Ben Stiller sends up war movies and fires some funny bullets into Hollywood
86. 'Mirrors' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 12, 2008
Take a long hard look at yourself before deciding to see this
87. 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 12, 2008
Woody Allen rediscovers his mojo with a sexy Spanish vacation
88. '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
90. 'Fly Me to the Moon' review
By Matt Pais - August 12, 2008
Bring the bug spray to this annoying 3-D kids' movie
91. 'Pineapple Express' review
By Matt Pais - August 4, 2008
The hysterically funny answer to, "What's the worst thing weed ever caused?"
92. '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
93. 'Man on Wire' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 22, 2008
Proof that breaking and entering doesn't have to be a bad thing
94. '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
95. 'Transsiberian' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 16, 2008
Train bound thriller's destination is worth the journey
96. 'Bottle Shock' review
By Matt Pais - August 4, 2008
Maybe this account of the U.S. wine explosion will improve with age?
97. 'Hell Ride' review
By Geoff Berkshire - August 6, 2008
There's a big difference between "Quentin Tarantino presents" and "Quentin Tarantino directs"
98. 'What We Do Is Secret' review
By Matt Pais - August 6, 2008
OK, but shouldn’t the movie let us in on it?
99. '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
100. '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
101. 'Frozen River' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 29, 2008
Melissa Leo's award-worthy performance heats up a chilly drama
102. 'Step Brothers' review
By Matt Pais - July 23, 2008
Will Ferrell delivers laughs without the aid of any sporting equipment
103. 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 22, 2008
Worth the wait? The truth is finally here
104. 'Brideshead Revisited' review
By Matt Pais - July 22, 2008
Unfortunately this isn’t a horror movie, but it’s still not so bad
106. 'Baghead' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 22, 2008
What's so scary about a guy with a bag on his head?
107. 'CSNY: Deja Vu' review
By Matt Pais - July 22, 2008
Many compare the Iraq war to Vietnam and, well, this band does too
109. 'The Dark Knight' review
By Geoff Berkshire - July 9, 2008
The Caped Crusader scales new heights—and yes, Heath Ledger deserves an Oscar
110. '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
112. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
By Geoff Berkshire - July 9, 2008
A vision of hell that could use more freshening
113. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D
By Matt Pais - July 7, 2008
Awesome, a dinosaur drooled on me!
114. Meet Dave
By Matt Pais - July 7, 2008
Surprisingly, Eddie Murphy earns a few hours out of the doghouse
117. Hancock
By Matt Pais - June 30, 2008
For anyone who thinks 'Spider-Man 3' needed more superhero angst
118. The Wackness
By Matt Pais - June 27, 2008
Another less-than-enjoyable tale of people trying to numb the pain
119. Tell No One
By Geoff Berkshire - July 1, 2008
Actually, tell everyone about this thriller good enough to make Hollywood consider French lessons
120. 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
121. Diminished Capacity
By Geoff Berkshire - July 2, 2008
A movie about memory loss shouldn't be so forgettable
125. Finding Amanda
By Matt Pais - June 25, 2008
Nothing cracks us up like, uh, a young girl drawn into prostitution
126. Trumbo
By Matt Pais - June 25, 2008
An articulate demonstration of words at their most playful and misinterpreted
128. The Love Guru
By Matt Pais - June 18, 2008
More painful than sitting next to an Austin Powers impersonator during a 12-hour flight
129. Expired
By Matt Pais - June 18, 2008
A heartbreaking, boldly human drama ... about parking attendants?
131. The Incredible Hulk
By Matt Pais - June 11, 2008
Not quite incredible, but still a ragin' good time
132. The Happening
By Geoff Berkshire - June 10, 2008
It's scary how (unintentionally) funny this one is
133. Quid Pro Quo
By Matt Pais - June 12, 2008
An unusual debut from a filmmaker who deserves a second try
134. Encounters at the End of the World
By Geoff Berkshire - June 13, 2008
You meet the oddest folks in Antarctica...
135. My Winnipeg
By Matt Pais - June 12, 2008
Guy Maddin explains how/where he became Guy Maddin, the only way he knows how
136. You Don't Mess with the Zohan
By Matt Pais - June 4, 2008
Recommended for the drunken college guy in all of us
137. Kung Fu Panda
By Geoff Berkshire - June 4, 2008
The only time Jack Black will ever be a credible martial artist
139. The Go-Getter
By Geoff Berkshire - June 4, 2008
Does Zooey Deschanel actually need more hipster cred?
141. Mongol
By Geoff Berkshire - June 4, 2008
The epic Genghis Khan movie we're pretty sure at least a couple people were waiting for
143. 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
145. 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
146. Bigger, Stronger, Faster*
By Geoff Berkshire - May 22, 2008
Heavyweight doc is a workout for your mind
148. Stuck
By Geoff Berkshire - May 22, 2008
Appropriate title for a thriller with nowhere interesting to go
150. 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'
153. The Edge of Heaven
By Matt Pais - May 22, 2008
The sad despair of lives lived on the brink of death
154. The Children of Huang Shi
By Geoff Berkshire - May 22, 2008
Pretty people and pretty scenery, but still pretty bad
155. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
By Matt Pais - May 14, 2008
The continuing adventures of the world's scrawniest heroes
156. Reprise
By Geoff Berkshire - May 13, 2008
Taking a universal look at friendships, relationships and career ambitions
157. 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!
158. Speed Racer
By Geoff Berkshire - May 6, 2008
Get past the visuals and the movie's running on empty
159. What Happens in Vegas
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
Just like Vegas, except bland, boring and not fun at all
163. A Previous Engagement
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
What's funnier than major romantic mistakes and marital dead-ends?
166. Unsettled
By Matt Pais - May 7, 2008
Social and political turmoil doesn't have to be timely to be upsetting
167. Bloodline
By Geoff Berkshire - May 14, 2008
A movie for anyone who thought 'The Da Vinci Code' needed more crazy