Jonathan Curiel

Sparrows is a kind of cinematic fable. At times funny, sad, poignant and suspenseful, Sparrows is a showcase for Majidi's masterful storytelling - and Naji's superb acting.

The film is a damning look at a key Bush operative.

Timeless and tragic.

The story of an amazing life.

A special film.

Through a simple story line, dramatic acting and National Geographic-like shots of the city's rough and pristine edges -- creates cinematic magic.

Mostly meets expectations.

A wonderful French offering whose jumping-off point is a bullfight.

A minimalist film, Ten looks and feels like a documentary. At the end, there is no big denouement, but a profound realization that the people we see on camera are all aching for answers -- and struggling to come to terms with their lives.

These aren't the marching band songs of your father's or mother's generation but a musical expression that is modern and exciting to watch.

An artful look at religious hypocrisy, interfamily dynamics and the way people wrestle with personal history long after the original events are over.

A touching, sophisticated film that almost seems like a documentary in the way it captures an Italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes.

Marks Chan's full arrival as an actor. Take away the violence - - and there's plenty of it for those who crave Chan's physical pyrotechnics -- and he's still an immense pleasure to watch onscreen.

There's a certain formulaic and familiar quality about Sweet Home Alabama, but it doesn't matter.

Rough around the edges, it's still a formidable movie.

More than just a nostalgia trip.

A disjointed movie with uneven acting and too many scenes that defy belief.

Gets its punch from simple scenes and conversations.

A sometimes interesting remake that doesn't compare to the brilliant original.

Serious and absurd (mostly, it's a drama) but never finds a good rhythm. The movie flounders in a way that calls too much attention to itself -- and is hurt by jarring and unbelievable plot twists.

Dramatic, funny, fun, silly, musical, stylish, romantic and redemptive -- a film worth telling your friends and neighbors about.

A remarkable documentary.

The jokes are sophomoric, stereotypes are sprinkled everywhere and the acting ranges from bad to bodacious.

Romantic and even silly -- a combination that makes Divine Intervention an almost irresistible work of art.

An engrossing tale of class differences that reveals tiny details of one man’s descent into hell.

An intense, powerful film.

Director Hiner Saleem has created a magical movie that veers, even within scenes, from love story to tragedy to comic relief.

An unforgettable film.