Back to the Future Part II (1989)

"A weak, convoluted attempt to cash in on the original's charms."

The Bad News Bears (1976)

"I've never understood what people thought was so great about this middling sports comedy."

Ballets Russes (2005)

"A rather dry story that's really more for dance enthusiasts than the general public. "

The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

"Scathingly funny and movingly elegaic."

The Barefoot Executive (1971)

"A trenchant satire on corporate greed . . . oh, not really. Funny, silly chimp movie."

Batman: The Movie (1966)

"It's goofy, cornball charm sure wears a lot better than the last two "serious" Batman flicks."

The Baxter (2005)

"Think of “The Baxter” as “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dumped.”"

The Beastmaster (1982)

"Extra goofy, but basic cable couldn't survive without it."

Beautiful Boxer (2005)

"A rather sensitive and sweet biopic about a someone who believes he’s unfairly trapped in a man’s body, a body he can use to whale the tar out of his opponents."

Beautiful Girls (1996)

"A film about relationships and growing older that's funny and smart."

Beauty in Trouble (2008)

"The filmmakers seem more interested in running the camera over Marcela's body than really figuring out who she is."

Bed of Roses (1996)

No article available.

Beerfest (2006)

"It draws some occasional big laughs, has a few serious misfires, but sustains a tone of sloppy jocularity throughout."

Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)

"Absolutely essential for fans of the series, with McDowall an engaging guide."

Being Julia (2004)

"Thanks to Bening, we’re already rooting for Julia to prevail in all her glorious bitchiness. Why should we have to like her, too?"

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

"Murphy at his absolute best."

The Big Buy - How Tom DeLay Stole Congress

"The guy must own a chutzpah mine. "

Big Night (1996)

"A wonderful film about how the simple pleasures of life -- food, family, friends -- aren't so simple."

Biloxi Blues (1988)

"Great performances elevate Simon's amusing and nostalgic tale."

The Birdcage (1996)

"Broadly funny, with solid performances all around."

Birth (2004)

"“Birth” isn’t a horror film or even really a thriller, although it’s calm, deliberate pace does create a palpable and spellbinding tension."

Black Gold (2006)

""Black Gold" also finds cause for optimism in its connections, showing how if Western coffee drinkers make the right choices at their end, they can positively affect the African growers at the other."

Black Sheep (1996)

"The goofy "Tommy Boy" chemistry seems forced a second time around."

Blame it on Fidel (2006)

"Gavras maintains a light touch throughout that allows us a rare chance to emphasize with both the radical and conservative elements at the family dinner table."

Blood Diamond (2006)

"A serious Hollywood entertainment that keeps an audience rapt in their seats for almost 2 and a half hours and then sends them out the door with plenty to chew on."