A Tout de Suite (2005)

"Thoroughly assured as a piece of art, and bears rewards worth enduring stretches of palled uneventfulness."

About Schmidt (2002)

"Not a shred of movie-star vanity finds its way into Nicholson's portrayal of the beat-down Everyman."

Across the Universe (2007)

"Every little thing Julie Taymor does is magic."

Adaptation (2002)

"Scarcely a scene comes down the pike that doesn't knock you on your backside, leaving you in an amused daze."

Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl in 3-D (2005)

"Every time you stop to catch your breath, the movie's round, electric eyes stare up at you and push you to keep going. After all, the sun's up and bedtime is an eternity away."

Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003)

"Broomfield, who keeps himself in the frame as he investigates, tells the story with the panache of a pulp true-crime author."

Airheads (1994)

"Years later, it's much easier to appreciate this cast of then-unknowns which would develop into superstars."

The Alamo (2004)

"Does its best to shake off the baggage of its predecessors."

Alfie (2004)

"Law, chronically aware of his own charm, doesn't mimic Caine's performance; he rei-nterprets the character and sparks it with a new life, making Alfie thoroughly his own."

All the King's Men (1949)

"Stark is a work of art; a walking id whose momentum surges like the adrenaline that busts through his veins as he delivers his fist-pumping speeches."

Alpha Dog (2007)

"Alpha Dog may be more crass exploitation than an earnest attempt at laying out the facts of a crime, but it's exciting and watchable for anyone willing to romp in the mud for two hours."

Amelie (2001)

"A witty, exuberant sugar rush for the art house."

An American Carol (2008)

"The right should follow Zucker's lead engage its liberal opposition with humor rather than the crass protests and attempts at bans usually flung at Moore's films."

American Hardcore (2006)

""American Hardcore" harkens back to the time when punk rockers were actual punks, not whining, prefabricated MTV pretty boys."

American Teen (2008)

"A doctored snapshot that nails the angst, hope and spirit of an emerging generation."

The Amityville Curse (1990)

"Eye-gougingly scary. If you don't want nightmares, don't watch this film."

And Now Ladies and Gentlemen (2003)

"Few, if any, other actors could match Irons' stiff-lipped exterior sealing an internal combustion engine of mischief and passion."

Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

"Although the movie trades heavily on gang-film staples, there's also ample comedy packed into the mix."

Animation Show - Volume 1 (2003)

"It's like watching Saturday morning cartoons again, only they're teaching you something, they're on a much bigger screen and without the commercials."

Animatrix (2003)

"The Wachowskis wrote some episodes and granted final approval on others, enlisting some top anime talents to provide the look."

The Ant Bully (2006)

"The Ant Bully won't battle your Pixar collection for DVD shelf space for that matter, neither will Pixar's latest, Cars -- but nor will it have you staring at your watch."

Anything Else (2003)

"A nice rebound for Allen. Taking a backseat and letting his writing take the wheel is a smart move."

Apocalypse Now (1979)

"His film is timeless because although the setting may change, the wars and the plight of soldiers will remain the same."

Appaloosa (2008)

"With Wayne's gruff arrogance, Eastwood's squinting revenge eyes and Stewart's ambling cool, Harris carves a daunting figure."

The Aristocrats (2005)

"You'd think that hearing the same joke told dozens of time in a row would get boring, and you'd be right - some of the time. But when a comic captures fire, look out."