Rachel Getting Married (2008)

"That's the miraculous thing about Demme's beautiful, harrowing, and utterly humane film -- that for long stretches it doesn't feel like a movie at all, but like a document of someone else's real life."

Radio (2003)

"“Radio” feels that because its heart is in the right place, it’s justified in throwing in every emotionally manipulative trick in the TV movie-of-the-week playbook."

Ratatouille (2007)

""Ratatouille" is so fresh and fun and original and wonderful that the very least I could do is get through this review without any lame cooking metaphors."

The Reader (2008)

"Once the main character visits Auschwitz and hears of Nazi atrocities, it throws off the balance of the film and makes everything else seem trivial."

Red (1994)

"The finest of three classic films, "Red" is unforgettable."

Red Lights (2004)

"Cedric Kahn is so adept at building Hitchcockian suspense out of the ordinary that the twist is truly chilling rather than silly. "

The Relic (1997)

"Gory as heck, but still well-crafted monster movie fun."

The Rescuers (1977)

"One of the bright spots in a dim period for Disney animated films."

The Return (2004)

"We’re sent out of the theater unsettled and somewhat mystified by what we saw, but exhilarated to have been in the presence of a truly impressive filmmaking debut."

Riding Giants (2004)

"Peralta is smart to focus on the personalities in surfing, rather than just giving us a Warren Miller-style compendium of awesome surfing footage."

Ripple Effect (2008)

"I understand Amer is supposed to be going through some sort of spiritual crisis here, but Caland plays him as so self-centered and precious that it's impossible to feel any sympathy for him."

Robot Monster in 3D! (1953)

"A really terrible monster movie, but a really entertaining viewing experience."

Rogue Trader (1999)

"An intriguing true story, a magnetic lead actor, and yet the result is pancake-flat."

Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)

"Offbeat noir buoyed mostly by its offbeat actors"

Roxanne (1987)

"Terrific and charming "Cyrano" update, with one of Martin's best performances and his best screenplay."

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

"A holiday must-watch (if your kids aren't scared silly by the Abominable Snowman, as I was)."

Rumble in the Bronx (1996)

"Some dizzyingly exciting action marks Chan's stateside debut."

The Running Man (1987)

"Cheesy, witty, enjoyable Arnold pic."