The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919)

"surrealist cinema begins right here"

Caddyshack (1980)

"a gross-out gem, one of the ultimate 1980s flicks"

Calendar Girl (1993)

"Unfunny, unconvincing nostalgia trip"

Cannonball Run (1981)

"Easier to take than most of Reynolds' other "flying car" epics"

Capote (2005)

"a melancholy, stunning portrait of a man who (is) simultaneously writing his masterpiece and carving his tombstone."

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

"Jarecki constructs the documentary in the same way a mystery writer would plot a brainteasing novel. After the first half-hour, you'll have strong impressions of Arnold, Elaine and their sons Jesse and David ...those initial thoughts are likely to change."

Carnal Knowledge (1971)

"Unnerving, upsetting and hard to forget"

Casanova (2005)

"lively, lusty and eye-appealing... has practically everything a costume picture needs: bustiers, courtly dances, masquerades, toppled tea sets -- and a pig in a ruff."

Cast Away (2000)

"the usually flashy and fun-loving Zemeckis opts for an almost documentary-style approach here, with cunning use of silence, darkness and the sound of pounding rain to convey Chuck's disorientation and desperation."

Casualties of War (1989)

"Harrowing drama with strong performances"

Cat People (1982)

"Schrader's most underrated film is a supremely stylish, sensual nightmare"

Catch and Release (2007)

"In the first half-hour of 'Catch,' you may wonder what the movie's focus is going to be; 90 minutes later, you still won't have a clear answer. ...While it's all nicely acted and sometimes funny, it's also utterly disjointed."

Cats & Dogs (2001)

"What begins as a mildly amusing joke eventually blooms into full-fledged lunacy, as sky-diving ninja cats duke it out with dogs who have "Mission: Impossible"-style computers hidden inside their doghouses."

The Cave (2005)

"so-so... delivers a couple of jolts before the dopey finale, which takes place in a steamy, flame-filled cavern that looks alarmingly like Dante's Go-Go Lounge."

The Cell (2000)

"Starting off as a lurid rip-off of "Silence of the Lambs," the movie eventually ...becomes a sometimes startling parade of nightmare sequences, most of which involve Lopez sashaying around in costumes designed to show off her well-toned physique."

Chances Are (1989)

""effervescent foolishness with crackling chemistry between Shepherd and Downey""

Charade (1963)

"The star power of Cary and Audrey is electrifying in this great comic thriller"

Charlie's Angels (2000)

"Diaz, Barrymore and Liu obviously relish each costume change and, unsurprisingly, they look sensational regardless of what they're wearing -- or not wearing, as the case may be."

Charlotte's Web (1973)

"the much-loved book loses nothing in its transfer to the screen"

Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

"In 1950, this material had charm and gentility. The contemporary remake ricochets between innocuousness and obnoxiousness."

Cherish (2002)

"Although it doesn't always hang together -- violence and whimsy don't combine easily -- "Cherish" certainly isn't dull."

Chicken Little (2005)

"not exactly a bold step forward. ...If the film is not destined to be remembered as one of Disney's enduring classics, it's enjoyable on its own terms..."

Children of the Corn (1984)

""plenty of corn, for sure, but no chills""

Chocolat (2000)

"whimsical and lighthearted, a simple fable with no real message to impart except that Christianity without compassion can quickly dissolve into empty ritual."

A Chorus Line (1985)

""astonishingly, it throws out just about everything that made the show a classic""