A Scanner Darkly (2006)

"A Scanner Darkly is a visually riveting mind-bender inspired by drug-induced experiences."

About a Boy (2002)

"Most of us have uttered this familiar refrain: The movie is never as good as the book. About a Boy flies in the face of that maxim."

Across the Universe (2007)

"An often-dazzling rock opera set to the accompaniment of 33 Beatles songs."

Addicted to Love (1997)

"This twisted romance possesses the soul and edgy atmosphere of an independent film but not quite the conviction."

Adventureland (2009)

"While Adventureland may shift moods suddenly and meander, the highlight is Eisenberg's ability to endearingly convey gawkiness and mortification."

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)

"Captures the tone and spirit of the original."

Air Force One (1997)

"Preposterous but viscerally juicy"

Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (2006)

"Though the film is not terribly original ... the action scenes are diverting, the veteran cast is amusing and the engaging Pettyfer makes a solid debut."

Alpha Dog (2007)

"Alpha Dog is almost a sociological study of a youthful culture awash in freedom and steeped in violence, drugs, casual sex and offensive language. It also shines a light on parents who have abdicated their positions of guidance and discipline."

Amelie (2001)

"Irresistibly endearing, with a visual verve all its own."

American Beauty (1999)

"American Beauty is a singular accomplishment so specifically keyed to Spacey's talents that it mandates going out on a limb to say it contains the performance that will ultimately be regarded as 'the one'."

American Gangster (2007)

"The movie, based on a true story, takes surprising twists and turns right up to its chilling ending and is probably the best gangster crime drama of the year."

The American President (1995)

"A super cast injects it with Teddy Roosevelt vitality."

American Splendor (2003)

"The best movie about society's untrendiest since Ghost World exactly two years ago."

Amistad (1997)

"As Spielberg vehicles go, Amistad -- part mystery, action thriller, courtroom drama, even culture-clash comedy -- lands between the disturbing lyricism of Schindler's List and the storybook artificiality of The Color Purple."

Amreeka (2009)

"This slice of American life, as seen through the eyes of Palestinian immigrants, is nuanced, engaging and authentically observed."

Anaconda (1997)

"It isn't art, but it'll crush your bones."

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

"That he can make his anchorman chauvinistic, deluded and ridiculous but still manage to give him some humanity is testimony to Ferrell's comic talents."

Angel-A (2007)

"Visually arresting but flawed. Its strongest asset is the stunningly poetic cinematography by Thierry Arbogast."

Angels & Insects (1995)

"No matter what you think this adaptation of A.S. Byatt's novella Morpho Eugenia sounds like, it's better and certainly kinkier than your best parlor-game guess."

The Animal (2001)

"This may be giving Schneider too much credit, but the lad has found a way to temporarily halt the de-evolution of the silly comedy."

Antwone Fisher (2002)

"It is an inspirational, heart-tugging story of the kind Oscar might be willing to embrace."

Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009)

"The biggest surprise is not the pervasive comedy in this compelling rockumentary. It's the poignant, even heartbreaking, moments that sneak up on you as the saga unfolds."

Apocalypse Now Redux (2001)

"The film now seems both mellowed and -- thanks in part to the most vibrant-looking prints in its 22-year history -- revitalized."

The Apostle (1997)

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