All right, it's far-fetched. But it's fun to think about, and Rubbo makes a merry case. Will the real Bard of Avon please stand up?

Hicks doesn't always keep the story clear and compelling, but Hopkins is in top form.

At its best, this entertaining romance blends the zesty dialogue of a classic screwball comedy with the nonstop energy of a Post-Modern pastiche.

Braff makes a striking directorial debut while leading a superb ensemble cast.

The screenplay is convoluted but fascinating, flawed less by its built-in complexity than by the limitations of the characters' psychological depth.

Superbly acted.

This comedy-drama for children is made with more intelligence and imagination than many of the so-called art films that come our way, filling the screen with vivid images that ideally suit its fanciful plot.

Weary as I am of documentaries built around competitions, this one is charming because the three teens, especially the girls, are so radiantly intense about the sport.

In a surprise move, the creator of "Beavis and Butt-Head" has made a laid-back, even subtle comedy that generally favors mischievous ironies over outlandish jokes.

This sort of story has been told many times before, but thoughtful performances by Al Pacino and Johnny Depp make it more engrossing than expected.

Paltrow's performance in Sylvia doesn't have Oscar- worthy depth, but it's a solid, sincere portrayal that captures enough sides of Plath's complex personality to enrich the movie, directed with impressive visual power by New Zealand filmmaker Christine Jeffs.

Saskia Rosendahl is a highly expressive actress within the limited confines of her character, and the film is studded with memorable scenes.

Although it isn't very original in style, this heartfelt account is always instructive and frequently very touching.

This leisurely, transfixing movie is much more interested in nostalgic atmosphere than "educational" facts.

This camp farce has its moments of high hilarity, and Sedaris is a spark plug, but it's wildly uneven.

Dieckmann's debut film is skillfully acted, and builds a sense of true menace.

First-time director and co-writer George Ratliff skirts, but never quite crosses, the line into absurdity.

Sarandon narrates and Ormond reads excerpts from Hahn's memoir, supplemented by archival footage and interviews with the survivor herself.

Scarlett Johansson plays the head zookeeper and she's a lot less mannered than usual.

Quite a time capsule, sampling various mid-century entertainment forms.

Written and directed by Julian Schnabel, himself a gifted painter, this is one of the rare art-world movies that succeeds as both human drama and visual artistry.

Acted and directed with great energy and imagination.

For a movie touting "inner peace," this 3-D sequel sure goes in for its share of battle scenes, but for the most part they are excitingly conceived.

Dench and Winslet give strong and creative performances, and Broadbent is positively brilliant as old Bayley.

Whether intentionally or not, Martin has given us something truly spooky: A full-fledged portrait of a hollow man.

A gifted cast and a surprisingly delicate ending are the movie's best assets.

Hal Hartley's new comedy-drama is more cleverly conceived and imaginatively realized than his earlier film, "The Unbelievable Truth," and develops impressive emotional power at times. [16 Aug 1991]

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the eighth movie in the series and one of the better ones. I’d rank it behind “The Empire Strikes Back” (still by far the best) and the first film, but it’s about on par with the enjoyable last episode, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which also awakened the long-moribund franchise.