A Scanner Darkly (2006)

"Though chunks of the novel are missing, the film is, for the most part, a creatively and metaphorically successful synthesis of Dick's dreamlike themes and real-world concerns."

About a Boy (2002)

"A safe harbor for anyone needing relief from the season's cruder offerings."

Across the Universe (2007)

"I never realized what a lush cast of characters populate Fab Four records. Or how giddy it would be to see Max, Jude, Jo-Jo, Prudence and Sadie come to life."

Adaptation (2002)

"If the ending is somewhat deflating, the convoluted mind game that precedes it is crazy genius."

Adventureland (2009)

"Mottola gets a surprising amount of mileage out of a formula that is running on fumes, his dialogue is sharp, and the lo-fi, indie-film quality of the piece feels consistent with the spirit of the rundown theme park, or vice versa."

After The Wedding (2007)

"After the Wedding has a dignity of purpose that is made to feel authentic by the performances."

Agent Cody Banks (2003)

"Unlike last year's unimaginative and boring Big Fat Liar, Cody Banks is enjoyable and clever."

The Agronomist (2004)

"A compassionate and powerful tribute to a crusader doing battle with 'no weapon other than his microphone and a thirst for truth.'"

Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (2006)

"An entertaining popcorn movie featuring a veritable who's who of game British actors (and a trio of equally game American performers) who keep the proceedings lively even with a too-predictable plot."

Alfie (2004)

"From the perspective of pure entertainment, Alfie is never boring and always easy on the eyes."

All the Pretty Horses (2000)

"It's got gumption, by golly."

Almost Famous (2000)

"Will have the ring of truth to anyone who was there. Anyone else should enjoy the ride."

Along Came Polly (2004)

"It's only Stiller's skillful execution that keeps the pratfalls from being monotonous."

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

"It's all about good, clean fun, both for kids absorbed in the cuddly creatures (especially when they sing) and for their parents, unexpectedly hooked by the nostalgia they evoke."

Amazing Grace (2007)

"The film ultimately tells a powerful and little-known historical tale."

America's Heart and Soul (2004)

"The only way these pristine images could be more vivid is if they were in the large-screen IMAX format."

American Gangster (2007)

"A cultivated and more temperate version of Scarface."

American Pie 2 (2001)

"The bittersweet subtext of young people grappling with adulthood, and the recurring appearance of Eugene Levy as Biggs' hilariously 'with it' and oafishly understanding father, helps elevate it from the pack."

American Teen (2008)

"Presented with humor but not at the expense of its subjects, American Teen was the toast of this year's Sundance Film Festival."

An Education (2009)

"Scherfig and Hornby craft a portrait of an era whose innocence is overstated without resorting to sepia tinged nostalgia. The result is a snapshot of how we become who we become, as a vibrant and affectionate act of memory."

Analyze This (1998)

"Comically dexterous!"

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

"Phantom is more than a photographed stage play: It is an exercise in cinema, abetted by several new songs and first-rate orchestral backing."

Angel Eyes (2001)

"An unusual yet satisfying offering."

Animation Show - Volume 1 (2003)

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The Anniversary Party (2001)

"The relationships have the ebb and flow of astute observation and inspired improvisation."