Phil Hall

Valeria Bertucelli and Ingrid Rubio as Elena and Natalia barely register for the camera, either in their adult incarnations or as the mod teens of 1975 Argentina.

By the end of the 99 minute running time, there is a terrible sense of been-there/done-that. And for artists of the Quays' caliber, that is a huge mistake.

A lopsided effort which is part-thriller, part-social commentary, and totally forgettable.

For the most part, Fleck doesn't seem particularly intrigued on finding the banjo’s African heritage – the film offers little in the way of historic value in understanding the origin of the instrument.

A remarkable triumph of documentary filmmaking. It is impossible to walk away from this film without being jolted.

Through the Fire is a fraud masquerading as a documentary.

Handsomely produced but emotionally inert offering.

About as much fun as a grouchy ayatollah in a cold mosque.

A compelling screenplay, to be certain. But sadly, Omarova's direction is too leisurely to wring any emotional power.

Emily Blunt’s Victoria and Rupert Friend’s Albert come across like museum mannequins – utterly devoid of any genuine passion.

For telling America to acknowledge how far the country has deviated from its values and how painfully it has failed to make the world safer, this is the most important movie of the year.

Paltrow gives the performance of the year, and perhaps of her career, in this extraordinary and powerful dissection of genius, jealousy, madness and serenity.

Wilson overstuffs the film with endless artsy shots of nature.

The single worst Shakespeare film ever made.

Rare vehicle which gives the Palestinian people (rather than their failed, double-talking leadership) an opportunity to speak freely and openly, and that feat in itself makes this one of the most important documentaries of recent times.

While Fryar is a charming man and his work clearly deserves recognition, A Man Called Pearl is an obvious case of building a three-story house on a one-story foundation. Really, can you make a feature-length film about a man who carves unique shapes out of trees, shrubs and bushes?

The film is a visceral overload of wordplay ranging from the spontaneous neighborhood park jams to the overflowing concert venues.

Fairly mundane and frequently boring.

Engrossing and brilliantly insightful production.

Bubble is among his (Soderbergh) worst films. What in the world was he thinking with this?

Reconfigured into a very different one-woman movie by Gibson and director Jeremy Kagan. Unfortunately, the transformation was not successful.

Grim and frequently depressing, and despite the artistry of its framing it nonetheless is a very difficult movie to endure.

It is not only the year's best documentary, but it is also among the finest films ever made about religion.

Quirky, entertaining documentary.

A meandering and disappointing documentary about one of Africa's most beloved yet elusive musical giants.

The true power of the film comes from young Marko Kovacevic, who plays the poetic child lost in a family and culture where poetry has no meaning.

The idea of a gay version of "American Pie" might not seem too tasty, but Another Gay Movie offers a fabulous surprise in not only matching that rude boy classic's unapologetic rude humor but by establishing its own identity as a genuinely funny and often touching coming of age comedy.

If Dogville has a reason for importance, it is the astonishing all-star ensemble who try very hard to put life into their cardboard characters and make this silly film work.