Mesmerizing and highly entertaining.

Sharply written, superbly acted, funny and even occasionally touching.

The look of the story is an undeniable treat, and the message it weaves is both funny and sweet. Horton Hears a Who! is razzle-dazzling and artful, and it builds on Seuss' words by the clever cart-full.

A heartening and poignant affirmation of the transformative power of music.

It is one of the year's most intriguing dramas, with a quartet of powerful performances.

It may be the most disturbing film you'll see in a long time.

With its almost stream-of-consciousness style, Reprise offers a fresh and compelling look at the vagaries of friendship and creativity.

Mongol is quality escapism: an exotic saga that compels, moves and envelops us with its grand and captivating story.

The laughs -- mostly crude, profane and drug-addled -- are almost non-stop.

A mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent and rabble-rousing journalist.

As exhilarating, captivating and enjoyable as a summer romance in an exotic city.

Though the movie rambles in the middle, it gets back on track when Nick and Norah have a sweet encounter in an unexpected place. The soundtrack is an excellent counterpoint to the film's quirky scenarios.

It is that rare film that is equal parts entertaining, life-affirming and thought-provoking.

Viewers should know that the film's resolution, though admirably restrained and unsentimental, is devastatingly sad. Parents should take this into account. This beautifully rendered family film is told in a classic and old-fashioned style, in the best sense, providing poignant and powerful teachable moments.

Penn's Oscar-caliber transformation is breathtaking, and the saga of one man's fight for human rights is engrossing.

By eloquently probing the state of uncertainty and its accompanying discomfort and confusion, Doubt compels viewers to examine their own assumptions as they become caught up in this fascinating tale.

An evocative film with a believable and subtly enthralling lead performance that gets deeply under your skin.

A bit of a throwback, a nostalgic, easygoing Capra-esque comedy that should appeal to both youthful and older audiences.

Naji is an expressive actor, and so are the wonderful young non-pros who play his children.

Moody, provocative and intellectually ambitious, Adoration is primed to elicit impassioned discussion among audiences.

This slice of American life, as seen through the eyes of Palestinian immigrants, is nuanced, engaging and authentically observed.

Good Hair is cause for hope that Rock continues to make documentaries. His style is lively, smooth and up-to-date, like the most coveted 'do.

When it comes to 3-D visual splendors, give me Wonderland over Pandora any day.

The Secret of Kells is a magical adventure unlike anything we've seen on screen before.

Powerfully honest, insightful and poignant.

Who would have thought a fire-breathing monster could be one of the most adorable on-screen critters since Babe?

An excellent adaptation of a wonderful work of fiction (The Age of Grief).

About a Boy is a rarity in many ways. It's a well-written, witty film whose memorable characters grapple with the nature of family, love, friendship and despair. Even its soundtrack, by Badly Drawn Boy, is perfectly pitched.