Hair High (2006)

"Demonstrates the problem with taking a singular animated style -- best seen in witty, small doses -- and extending it to a 78-minute feature that taxes one's patience."

Half Nelson (2006)

"In the endlessly surprising Half Nelson, all those upbeat, Hollywood clichés about well-meaning outsiders making a difference are turned on their heads."

Hamlet 2 (2008)

"Hamlet 2 is a likable movie even as it careens around like a wagging tail, but it's just too uneven."

Hancock (2008)

"The final third seems all shot in a strange blue light that makes even the gorgeous Theron look consumptive, and is, in a nutshell, no fun at all. Aren't Fourth of July movies supposed to be fun? No fireworks this time, Will."

Hannah Montana The Movie (2009)

"Hannah Montana: The Movie is an excuse for some generically catchy songs and a showcase for Miley Cyrus' charmingly chipmunk-cheeked smile; and on that level, it works well enough."

Hannibal (2001)

"Isn't in the same class as the original, but as sequels go, it's no Porky's 2, either."

The Happening (2008)

"The screenplay is a mess, filled with unfunny moments of intended humor and funny moments of unintended humor."

Happily N'Ever After (2007)

"Essentially a brash comedy taking one idea as far as it can go, Happily N'Ever After is spare on emotional development but generous with smart-aleck shtick."

Happy Accidents (2001)

"A perfectly pleasant date movie, with enough charm to move it past the slow spots."

Happy Feet (2006)

"An ambitious, sporadically intriguing, occasionally hilarious but weird pastiche of grab-bag references to pop-culture history."

Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

"Happy-Go-Lucky doesn't provide many insights (even Poppy seems ultimately unsure about whether happiness can be a permanent condition), but it does provide a little joy -- and that's worth celebrating, at the movies and elsewhere."

Hard Goodbyes: My Father (2003)

"About nothing so much as a soulful kid's first encounter with the most literal and poetic meanings of the word 'gone.'"

Hardball (2001)

"Just dreadful."

Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004)

"It's a delightful surprise that Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle is so hilarious for pretty much all the reasons it should be so predictably brainless."

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

"No sequelitis here, kids (and grown-ups) -- this franchise is alive and well."

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

"As its 2-½ hours came to a close, I was happy to be reminded that we aren't yet done with Hogwarts, and that there's much pleasure in a story slowly told."

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

"A marvelous adventure."

Harsh Times (2006)

"Ayer makes his directing debut with Harsh Times, which is so relentlessly grim that it occasionally goes over the top and invites derision."

Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 (2008)

"Harvard Beats Yale 29-29, a mosaic of storytelling told by former college-level gridiron athletes, pieces together the remarkable story of a fateful 1968 match between the titular Ivy League teams."

The Haunting (1999)

"The more this new Haunting tries to impress with its state-of-the-art techniques, the more it recalls how much Wise accomplished with eerie lighting effects and mysterious noises on the soundtrack."

Havana Nights (2004)

"Looks good, sounds good and delivers what most Dirty Dancing fans are likely to expect."

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2003)

"It's both a stylish exploration of a young woman's obsession and a refreshing tweak to the screen persona of that art-house darling, Audrey (Amélie) Tautou."

He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

"Is this what we want in our romantic comedies? Is it too much to hope for smart, dimensional female characters who have more to them than marriage lust (see also -- or rather, don't -- Bride Wars)?"

Head of State (2003)

"It's mostly just bland and occasionally embarrassing."

Heading South (2006)

"An unsettling drama by the director of two other remarkable films about class illusions, Human Resources and Time Out."