Jonathan Curiel

Has two main flaws: the emphasis it puts on German bassist Alexander Hacke, the film's ostensible narrator, who shows up in too many scenes, and the fact that it doesn't identify many of the film's performers until the very end. Even so, Crossing the Bridge is satisfying to watch.

A minimalist drama that takes its mood from Turkey's wintry terrain and the uneasy relationship between two bullheaded cousins.

So original, so funny, so alive with drama, intrigue, mystery and colors that you want to see it again and again.

A "Rocky"-like tale of determination and long odds that will appeal even to those who are turned off by most rap music.

The experiences of this family from Fairfield will resonate with moviegoers around the country.

Thought-provoking.

More than worthwhile.

The most disingenuous film of the year. A sham. Pathetic. Embarrassing. The people behind this movie, which was made in Afghanistan, should be ashamed of themselves.

A fun bit of escapism that's even tender in spots.

A beautiful film.

Instead of a balanced film that explains the zeitgeist that is the X Games, we get a cinematic postcard that's superficial and unrealized.

Exceptional.

A documentary that is as thoughtful and inspiring as the music it celebrates.

A powerful new documentary that addresses the issue of "hypocritical" male politicians.

A small gem.

A bittersweet film that tells the story of Palestinian life as eloquently as anything ever done.

A thorough indictment of the Bush administration's focus on Iraq.

A must-see for anyone still coming to terms with the chaos in Iraq.

A sensitively wrought work.

More important is to be in a silly mood yourself. Without that - without a complete suspension of disbelief - Chandni Chowk to China is a drag to sit through.

Memorable enough.

By humanizing an immigrant/refugee crisis that is not abating, Winterbottom does a cinematic service that happens to be damn interesting, too.

Occasionally, this film is funny and cute. When the family's little girl narrates, it reaches a level of humor that is ironic and endearing.

Doueiri sprinkles Lila Says with moments of humor and violence -- a mix that keeps the film fresh and unpredictable.

An ideal movie for an ideal time in America.

So many twists and turns, it seems like fiction.

Weeping Camel essentially lets native people tell their own unforgettable story.

For those who've never before heard fado, Fados will be a revelation - a window into a music that (like blues music) can be poetic, heartbreaking, melodramatic and redemptive, all at the same time.