Jackass: Number Two (2006)

"If the judges stuck hooks in the American Idol contestants and used them for bait each week, even I would have to tune in occasionally."

The Jacket (2005)

"A complex puzzle cooked up by some admittedly smart people, but populated by characters too artificial to ever care about."

Jakob the Liar (1999)

"Jakob the Liar aspires to be a poignant parable about the power of hope but instead uses one of humanity's greatest tragedies for trite melodrama."

The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)

"This marvelously intelligent romantic comedy will captivate even those who don't know or care much about Austen, although there's undeniably an extra layer of pure delight to be found if you do."

Jarhead (2005)

"The people you feel most badly for in Jarhead are not the men played by these talented actors, but the marketing department at Universal Pictures, saddled with the impossible task of selling a war movie that doesn't contain any actual war in it."

Jay Z - Fade to Black (2004)

"Documents a concert that by all accounts -- certainly by the looks on the faces of the audience -- was one for the history books."

Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)

"A stark regression from the intelligence of the Scream franchise, this teen horror sequel is about as satisfying as low-budget food that's been under the heat lamps too long."

Jersey Girl (2004)

"An enjoyable slice-of-life drama that offers a couple of hours spent in the company of people whose lives are recognizable from your own."

Jet Lag (2003)

"A movie so thin it borders on nonexistence."

Joe Somebody (2001)

"There's plenty of ABC After School Special dialogue here, along the lines of 'You've gotta find people in life who are there for you whether you're somebody or not.'"

John Q (2002)

"Benefits from the presence of Denzel Washington, but not much else."

Johnny English (2003)

"Johnny English, despite its contemporary-sounding anti-French cracks, could easily have been made 20 years ago. Might have seemed better, and more fresh, if it had."

Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

"There have been too many movies trading on old TV shows for another one to inspire anything but weariness."

Julia (2008)

"Charles Bukowski would have loved this foul-mouthed, fiery, reckless woman. Against all odds and common sense, you will, too."

Jump Tomorrow (2001)

"A sweet little oddity that ultimately leaves you -- and George -- with a smile."

Junebug (2005)

"This visit to the old homestead is worthwhile, if only to meet its unflappable, charismatic women."

Juno (2007)

"Juno comes on all wisecracking and aren't-we-clever, but don't be surprised if you find yourself getting choked up -- with happy tears -- by the end."

Just a Kiss (2002)

"None of these characters resembles anyone you've ever met in real life, unless you happen to know annoyingly self-involved people who speak in glib sentences that could have only come from the pen of a screenwriter."

Just Like Heaven (2005)

"Fortunately the film stars Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon, whose collective appeal eventually fuses to pump some heart, laughs and life into what often resembles a disorganized, schizophrenic mess."

Just My Luck (2006)

"A romantic comedy even more idiotic than its embarrassing (and somewhat creepy) poster would indicate."

Juwanna Mann (2002)

"A sad and rote exercise in milking a played-out idea -- a straight guy has to dress up in drag -- that shockingly manages to be even worse than its title would imply."