M Butterfly (1993)

"Downright peculiar film from Cronenberg. Far from his best, but better than its reputation."

Macao (1952)

"Stylish noir from Sternberg."

Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)

"This is not a great film, but it's consistently likable, entertaining and real."

Mad Max (1979)

"Cult low-budgeter that benefits from Miller's direction and Gibson's then lack of self-importance."

Madagascar (2005)

"The whole film feels a little stale."

Made in America (1993)

"Okay star comedy time-killer,"

Madea's Family Reunion (2006)

"Perry is a shameless panderer and his movie is cliché-ridden, rudimentary, completely unfocused and about as subtle as a wind-breaking contest in church."

Madonna - Truth or Dare (1991)

"Bizarrely overrated vanity piece that might appeal to fans."

The Magdalene Sisters (2003)

"Too much like a sexualized Dickensian rant right out of Nicholas Nickelby or Oliver Twist to ever rise beyond the level of obvious propaganda."

The Magic Christian (1969)

"Is it all of its era? Yes, most definitely. But it's also as relevant and funny and pointed as it ever was."

The Magic Sword (1961)

"Silly fun with some winning performances and campy effects"

Magical Mystery Tour (1967)

"Bizarre, plotless, mishmash that still fascinates"

Magnificent Obsession (1954)

"Absurdly overrated soap, done better in 1935"

Mahogany (1975)

"So overwrought it has a certain camp value."

Maid to Order (1987)

"Cinderella for Valley Girls"

Major Barbara (1941)

"Splendid translation of Shaw's play."

Making Mr. Right (1987)

"Lightweight but amusing"

Malevolence (2004)

"The fanboy approach to filmmaking is always the same: Take a typical slasher-movie premise and copy all the things that impressed you when you were on the verge of puberty."

Mallrats (1995)

"Fun, but the least of Smith's Jay and Silent Bob films."

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

"Classic detective film, but not quite the masterpiece it's supposed to be"

The Man (2005)

"A compendium of every odd-couple pairing ever made -- tricked out with a sufficiently high flatulence quotient to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding 5 year old. "

The Man From Planet X (1951)

"Odd, atmospheric, but rather slow Edgar G. Ulmer sci-fi cheapie."

Man Made Monster (1941)

"Template for 40s Universal horror. A classic of its kind."

Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)

"Hollywoodized biopic not quite saved by Cagney."

Man of the Year (2006)

"A failure as satire -- a failure as a political thriller and a failure as an ill-conceived romance. That's three failures in the space of one movie."