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Avatar (82%)
ALIENS and THE TERMINATOR director James Cameron returns to the genre that made him famous with AVATAR. As an avatar (a human mind housed in an alien body), an ex-Marine finds his inner conflict competes with the far-flung war he must fight. This sci-fi film reunites the director with his ALIENS act...[More]
Directed by: James Cameron
Rated: PG-13
What's Fresh In Theaters?
What else has the Critics talking? |
Reviews | |
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| 77% | Invictus | 158 |
| 82% | Avatar | 195 |
| 85% | A Single Man | 65 |
| 94% | Crazy Heart | 53 |
What's Fresh On DVD?
What else has the Critics talking? |
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| 87% | The House of the Devil | 61 |
| 78% | Bronson | 64 |
| 83% | Whip It | 143 |
| 78% | $9.99 | 50 |
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95%
Under the Sea 3D
Critics' Consensus:
Synopsis: Viewers of UNDER THE SEA 3D will get the best look at ocean life that they can get without snorkels or scuba gear. This release makes full use of the IMAX format in its theatrical release, revealing the underwater wildlife of Australia, New Guinea, and the rest of the Pacific in vibrant detail. But ...[More...]
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 0 hrs 0 mins
Release Date: Feb 13, 2009 (Limited)
94%
Crazy Heart
Critics' Consensus: Thanks to a captivating performance from Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart transcends its overly familiar origins and finds new meaning in an old story.
Synopsis: Jeff Bridges stars in this drama based on Thomas Cobb's first novel about an alcoholic country singer. The musician's career is going downhill as he watches his protégé's star ascend, but his encounters with a journalist (THE DARK KNIGHT's Maggie Gyllenhaal) might just keep him from hitting rock bot...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 0 hrs 0 mins
Release Date: Dec 16, 2009 (Limited)
94%
An Education
Critics' Consensus: Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of relative newcomer Carey Mulligan's standout performance.
Synopsis: Author Nick Hornby turns from novels to screenplays with this talent-driven drama. Carey Mulligan (BLEAK HOUSE) stars as Jenny, a young woman full of promise and intent to study at Oxford. But meeting an older man (Peter Sarsgaard) leads Jenny to believe that she can learn things outside the classro...[More...]
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 0 hrs 0 mins
Release Date: Oct 09, 2009 (Limited)
92%
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Critics' Consensus: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation.
Synopsis: With this animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, director Wes Anderson moves from quirky films for adults, such as The Darjeeling Limited and The Royal Tenenbaums, to imaginative children's fare. The Fantastic Mr. Fox reunites Anderson with previous collaborators Bill Murray and Cate Blanche...[More...]
Rated: PG
Runtime: 0 hrs 0 mins
Release Date: Nov 13, 2009 (Limited)
91%
Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire
Critics' Consensus: Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast.
Synopsis: Rocker Lenny Kravitz makes his debut as a film star in this indie drama based on the beloved novel PUSH. Clareece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe) is a Harlem teen who is pregnant with her second child. But with the help of a teacher (Paula Patton) and a nurse (Kravitz), Precious may be a...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Release Date: Nov 06, 2009 (Limited)
90%
Up in the Air
Critics' Consensus: Led by charismatic performances by its three leads, director Jason Reitman delivers a smart blend of humor and emotion with just enough edge for mainstream audiences.
Synopsis: After getting Oscar attention for JUNO, director Jason Reitman turns to this adaptation of Walter Kirn's comic novel. Academy Award-winner George Clooney stars as Ryan Bingham, a businessman on the verge of reaching five million frequent flyer miles when his company decides to cut back on travel. Bu...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Release Date: Dec 04, 2009 (Limited)
90%
The Messenger
Critics' Consensus: A dark but timely subject is handled deftly by writer/directer Owen Moverman and superbly acted by Woody Harrleson and Ben Foster.
Synopsis: An Iraq War veteran who just narrowly escaped death in combat struggles with his new post at the Casualty Notification Office in this military drama starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone, and Samantha Morton. Will Montgomery (Foster) has spent his fair share of time in army hospitals, an...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Release Date: Nov 13, 2009 (Limited)
89%
Zombieland
Critics' Consensus: Wickedly funny and featuring plenty of gore, Zombieland is proof that the zombie subgenre is far from dead.
Synopsis: A cowardly shut-in named Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is forced to join up with a seasoned zombie-slayer named Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. As Tallahassee sets out on a mission to find the last Twinkie on Earth, the duo meets up with Wichita (Emma Stone) and...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Wide)
88%
Red Cliff
Critics' Consensus: Featuring some impressively grand battlefield action, John Woo returns to Asia and returns to form in the process for this lavish and slick historical epic.
Synopsis: After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLERS and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched....[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 20 mins
Release Date: Nov 18, 2009 (Limited)
88%
Inglourious Basterds
Critics' Consensus: A classic Tarantino genre-blending thrill ride, Inglourious Basterds is violent, unrestrained, and thoroughly entertaining,
Synopsis: Quentin Tarantino's long-gestating (and much anticipated) World War II epic is sure to delight fans of his artful touch with dialogue and visuals. Brad Pitt stars as Lieutenant Aldo Raine, an American soldier who leads a band of Jewish-American troops in their brutal, violent revenge against the Naz...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 33 mins
Release Date: Aug 21, 2009 (Wide)
87%
A Serious Man
Critics' Consensus: Blending dark humor with profoundly personal themes, the Coen brothers deliver what might be their most mature -- if not their best -- film to date.
Synopsis: The Coen Brothers (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN) get back to their Minnesota roots with this film that blithely walks the line between comedy and drama. Set in 1967, A SERIOUS MAN centers on Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg), a university professor whose life is falling apart around him.
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 2 hrs 33 mins
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Limited)
86%
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Critics' Consensus: Befitting its unorthodox origins, this Bad Lieutenant benefits from Werner Herzog's typically fearless direction and a delightfully unhinged Nicolas Cage in the title role.
Synopsis: Remakes of classics often seem to be horrible ideas, but this redo of the 1992 Abel Ferrara film has promise since it is directed by the respected filmmaker Werner Herzog (RESCUE DAWN). This time around, BAD LIEUTENANT stars Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Coolidge, and Xzibit.
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Nov 20, 2009 (Limited)
85%
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Critics' Consensus: Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.
Synopsis: Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and brainy weathergirl Sam Sparks (voice of Anna Faris) as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped while ...[More...]
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Sep 18, 2009 (Wide)
85%
A Single Man
Critics' Consensus: Though the costumes are beautiful and the art direction impeccable, what stands out most from this debut by fashion designer Tom Ford is the leading performance by Colin Firth.
Synopsis: Fashion designer Tom Ford makes his directorial debut with this dramatic outing starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, and Matthew Goode. Ford and David Scearce adapted the story from a book by Christopher Isherwood, which tells the tragic tale of a professor's loss of his longtime partner.
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Dec 11, 2009 (Limited)
84%
Broken Embraces
Critics' Consensus: Pedro Almodovar's fourth film with Penélope Cruz isn't his finest work, but he brings his signature visual brilliance to this noirish tale, and the cast turns in some first-class performances.
Synopsis: After LIVE FLESH, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, and VOLVER, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penélope Cruz unite for a fourth time with this drama. Here, Almodóvar delves into noir style to tell a tale of a man (BAD EDUCATION’s Lluis Homar) with dual identities who tries to compartmentalize his life aft...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Nov 20, 2009 (Limited)
84%
Me and Orson Welles
Critics' Consensus: Me and Orson Welles boasts a breakout performance by Christian McKay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its sometimes fluffy tone.
Synopsis: Richard Linklater directs this drama about real-life actor/director Orson Welles and his stage production of JULIUS CAESAR. But instead of focusing solely on the auteur, ME AND ORSON WELLES also puts the spotlight on a young man (played by HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL favorite Zac Efron) who is cast in the p...[More...]
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Nov 25, 2009 (Limited)
83%
The Princess and the Frog
Critics' Consensus: The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays.
Synopsis: The classic tale of a princess, a kiss, and a frog gets an update (and a change of scenery) with this film in Disney's grand tradition of animated classics. DREAMGIRLS' Anika Noni Rose provides the voice of a beautiful young woman living in New Orleans who may just have to pucker up to an amphibian....[More...]
Rated:
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Dec 11, 2009 (Limited)
82%
Avatar
Critics' Consensus: It might be more impressive on a technical level than as a piece of storytelling, but Avatar reaffirms James Cameron's singular gift for imaginative, absorbing filmmaking.
Synopsis: ALIENS and THE TERMINATOR director James Cameron returns to the genre that made him famous with AVATAR. As an avatar (a human mind housed in an alien body), an ex-Marine finds his inner conflict competes with the far-flung war he must fight. This sci-fi film reunites the director with his ALIENS act...[More...]
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Dec 18, 2009 (Wide)
82%
Paranormal Activity
Critics' Consensus: Using its low-budget effects and mockumentary method to great result, Paranormal Activity turns a simple haunted house story into 90 minutes of relentless suspense.
Synopsis: A haunted house makes no secret of the fact it is not pleased with its new tenants in this independent tale of supernatural horror. Katie (Katie Featherson) and Micah (Micah Sloat) are a twentysomething couple who've just moved into a new home in San Diego, California. Katie has an interest in the p...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 mins
Release Date: Sep 25, 2009 (Limited)
78%
The Hangover
Critics' Consensus: With a clever script and hilarious interplay among the cast, The Hangover nails just the right tone of raunchy humor, and the non-stop laughs overshadow any flaw.
Synopsis: By all rights, THE HANGOVER should have been a minor success that did satisfactory box office and lived on through beer-laden guys’ night viewings. The marquee boasts no big-name stars, and the premise--an alcohol-soaked bachelor party--seems tried and tired. But OLD SCHOOL director Todd Phillips’s ...[More...]
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Release Date: Jun 05, 2009 (Wide)
77%
Invictus
Critics' Consensus: Delivered with typically stately precision from director Clint Eastwood, Invictus may not be rousing enough for some viewers, but Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman inhabit their real-life characters with admirable conviction.
Synopsis: After both Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman walked away with Oscars after their last collaboration, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, the celebrated pair reteams for this drama based on a true story. Freeman stars as Nelson Mandela, who has just been elected president of South Africa. To bring his country toget...[More...]
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Release Date: Dec 11, 2009 (Wide)
75%
Capitalism: A Love Story
Critics' Consensus: Love him or hate him, Capitalism captures Michael Moore in his muckraking element -- with all the Moore-centric showmanship that entails.
Synopsis: Plenty of excitement--and controversy--is sure to surround this film from decorated documentarian Michael Moore. After previously taking on America’s gun culture (BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE), the Bush administration (FAHRENHEIT 9/11), and America’s healthcare crisis (SICKO), this timely film addresses wh...[More...]
Rated:
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Release Date: Oct 02, 2009 (Limited)
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