Hairspray (2007)

"a vibrant musical comedy... (Shankman) knows how to stage and to shoot musical numbers, which sets 'Hairspray' high above other recent stage-to-screen adaptations like 'The Producers'..."

Half Nelson (2006)

"a fascinating character study of two people, both of whom could use a few friends, being brought together by the seediest of circumstances."

Hanging Up (2000)

"considering the movie's plot involves lots of crying over wrecked birthday parties and stolen stuffing recipes, most guys -- and more than a few women as well -- probably wouldn't want to know what they're missing."

Hannibal Rising (2007)

"A psychotic Sophie's Choice. Much more a gruesome tale of revenge than it is a suspense thriller along the lines of Harris' earlier Red Dragon or The Silence of the Lambs."

Happy, Texas (1999)

"first-time filmmaker Illsley displays a surprisingly firm yet gentle hand with both his script and his enormously appealing cast."

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

"a priceless piece of history, a commemoration of a time when pop stars weren't jaded and calculating, fans weren't psychotic and music was more important than marketing."

Hardball (2001)

"It's exactly the sort of raw, powerhouse filmmaking you'd expect from director Brian Robbins, whose previous works include "Ready to Rumble," "Varsity Blues" and that gripping expose of the fast-food world, "Good Burger.""

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

"Exactly the kind of slam-bang adventure that's certain to please audiences of all ages."

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

"boils down Rowling's brick-thick novel into a fat-free, fleet-footed adventure... although Rowling's readers may be disappointed to find that much of the story's color has been sacrificed in the name of economy..."

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

"good enough to please those who already love the books (there's a few million happy faces right there) while giving those who've resisted the Potter craze a tantalizing taste of what they've been missing out on."

The Haunting (1999)

"so thoroughly misguided and muddled Dreamworks, the studio foisting this bomb on the public, ought to hire a special corps of ushers to hand out sympathy cards to patrons as they exit the theater."

Havana (1990)

"It drips with class and craftsmanship, but the magic is not there"

Head Above Water (1996)

""intriguing, tricky and decidedly different""

The Heartbreak Kid (1972)

"Lots of fun, with a slightly bitter aftertaste"

Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

"feels a bit pre-fabricated, although William Goldman's screenplay sets up intriguing offbeat relationships between Bobby and Ted and Bobby and Elizabeth..."

Heidi (1937)

"not bad, as Temple fare goes"

Hellboy (2004)

"Somehow del Toro gives the movie unexpected rhythm and spirit; don't be surprised if you get caught up in this weirdly affecting tale..."

Henry & June (1990)

"too long, too talky and yet strangely intriguing"

Her Alibi (1989)

"Utterly innocuous and completely unmemorable."

Hercules (1997)

"while all the customary ingredients are at hand -- the dreamy hero, the curvaceous heroine, the comic sidekick, the smarmy villain -- the magic is missing this time out. ...a minor addition to the Disney pantheon."

Hero (2004)

"The images in 'Hero' are often so magnetic you might find yourself forgetting to read the subtitles, but then this is definitely a movie that deserves a second viewing anyhow."

Hideaway (1995)

""a bomb that's sure to send you running for cover""

High Society (1955)

""often hailed as a classic -- but it's really not""

Higher Learning (1994)

"Flawed but often arresting drama"

Hilary and Jackie (1998)

"has already drawn comparisons to 'Shine' ...But 'Hilary' is a more accomplished and demanding film, one that doesn't find a convenient villain to pin cellist Jacqueline Du Pre's troubles on."