The Da Vinci Code (2006)

"A film that never rises beyond the workmanlike to the inspired."

Dalai Lama Renaissance (2008)

"Darvich does an adequate job of pointing the camera and letting people speak, but he provides no context"

Dancer in the Dark (1999)

"Powerful -- and powerfully irritating. But love it or hate it, you're not likely to forget it."

The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)

"The film is painfully authentic, and the performances of the young players are utterly convincing."

Daredevil (2003)

"Daredevil delivers the dramatic goods."

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

"Dysfunctional families have long been the favorite subject of filmmaker Wes Anderson, but he has rarely approached the topic with as much heart as he does here."

The Dark Knight (2008)

"The Dark Knight is a good -- not great -- superhero movie that crams as many ideas into its 2 1/2 hours as it can and still be considered a summer action picture."

Dark Water (2005)

"Despite a really good cast, the film never turns into the spine-tingler we expect."

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

"A pretty decent way to cannibalize a classic."

De-Lovely (2004)

"Despite the occasional lapse, De-Lovely works because of Kline. He zeroes in on Porter's charm and insouciance but isn't afraid to expose the man's selfishness."

Dear God (1996)

"Cutesy comedy that makes good use of the Kinnear charm."

Death Race (2008)

"While steel-plated cars bristling with firepower are guaranteed to get adolescent hearts stirring, the movie offers myriad pleasures for adults."

Deception (2008)

"A generic thriller with a generic title, Deception is so predictable you could guess what happens even if the trailer hadn’t already given away just about every important plot development."

Definitely, Maybe (2008)

"The biggest problem with Definitely, Maybe is that leading man Reynolds feels strangely out of water in a role that never lets him unleash his comedy chops."

Deliver Us From Eva (2003)

"A by-the-numbers romantic comedy that, were it not for the fact that it's populated with African-Americans, would be completely generic."

Departures (2009)

"Absolutely, beautifully, tear duct openingly right."

The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006)

"What makes Devil fascinating is the harrowing arc of Johnston’s life. This is a story of youthful promise undermined by horrendous mental illness."

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

"It has a couple of classic horror moments that will have audiences jumping for the ceiling, but even more ambitious and rewarding is its examination of the horrors of reality."

Diamond Men (2001)

"Cohen is himself a former 'diamond man,' which is no doubt why this world has been so perfectly realized for the screen."

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)

"Your appreciation of the movie will hinge on your tolerance for the "quirky" antics of Spade."

Die Another Day (2002)

"With its contemporary feel and set pieces galore, this Bond will leave you both shaken and stirred."

DIG! (2004)

"An amazing documentary that should be required viewing for every garage band dreaming of hitting the big time."

Dinosaur (2000)

"Nothing we've seen before -- not the Jurassic Park or Toy Story films -- has quite prepared us for the total immersion into another world that this film delivers."

A Dirty Shame (2004)

"It's rude. It's crude. Every now and then it's bust-a-gut funny. Unfortunately, not often enough."

The Dish (2001)

"An uproariously funny lark that first beguiles us with its comedy but leaves us in a warm glow of admiration and inspiration."