Pete Hammond

The film's charm and delight of discovery, plus its sterling international performances, could make it a breakout hit in theaters.

If there was any doubt Ben Affleck has turned into an exceptional director, his wildly entertaining, pulse-pounding thriller Argo will handily erase those thoughts.

The King's Speech is a magnificent movie treat, one of the very best pictures of the year.

Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, Oceans is simply amazing at times, a truly remarkable and extraordinary journey under the sea that takes us places we have never been before.

In terms of sheer originality, ambition and achievement, Inception is the movie of the summer, the movie of the year and the movie of our dreams.

The timing is right for this remarkable and riveting family drama which puts a human face on the hot-button topic of immigration in such effective and emotional terms that you may never look at the subject in the same way again.

Part II gets everything right to send off Harry on a cinematic high.

The Descendants is that rare bird, moving, enlightening, funny and unapologetically human. It's one of the year's best pictures, one to savor and think about.

Magical and imaginative, this eye-popping masterpiece from director Martin Scorsese will transport audiences to a place they won't believe.

What MORE could audiences want from a movie than this hilarious, heartwarming entertainment for all ages?

A rousingly funny, heartfelt and imaginative 'toon blessed with the vocal talents of Steve Carell and loaded with whimsy and smarts.

Smartly emphasizing Portis' quirky dialogue and dark comic tone, the Coens show the flare that made them famous.

Hilarious and heartfelt from start to finish, this is the best Shrek of them all, and that's no fairy tale.

This is a beautifully crafted and special movie to cherish, one likely to stay with you long after most of the so-called summer blockbusters have faded into memory.

Campanella has laced his story with twists and turns worthy of Hitchcock and the framing device of the novel (which forces the protagonist to sort out the whole thing through writing) is ingenious.

Tim Burton, plus Alice, plus 3D equals an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind movie experience. It will clean up.

With the best use of motion capture yet, Spielberg has translated the story of the youthful Tintin, his spirited pooch Snowy and the eccentric Captain Haddock into a first class action adventure that serves as the perfect cross between "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Spielberg's own "Indiana Jones" series.

The holiday season just got a whole lot brighter.

Rio is the biggest and brightest animated triumph since "Toy Story 3."

It's an unforgettable, moving and brilliantly acted drama that richly deserves to be seen by anyone who cherishes great filmmaking.

A superb ensemble cast makes the most of the comedy's numerous detours and storylines.

It's an emotional powerhouse of a film, an unforgettable and rewarding motion picture experience.

The surprisingly effective Moneyball has a smart script, solid direction and great performances.

An exciting, fun and sensationally entertaining movie for everyone.

Woody Allen's time-travelling comedy Midnight In Paris is a valentine to Paris and an absolute delight.

Consider it a force in the Best Animated Film Oscar race.

A grueling, stunningly photographed story.

Biutiful, which gets it name from a child's misspelling of the word, is in itself a beautiful, mesmerizing film and Iñárritu's masterpiece.