As it stands, he made a noble attempt, and it could've been a Hell of a lot worse, but it's not as great a film as its potential hints at.

May not exactly be an innovative film, but it most certainly is a lovable one.

This Scottish film often pushes for realism, though its stylish tones fall back on whimsy.

Olivia Côte and Laure Calamy make the film worth watching if you are in the mood for a story about an awkward but enduring friendship.

The broad shape of the ending is predictable; by the time you get to it, you could probably write the final confrontation yourself. This a likable, well-intentioned movie, but those qualities don’t take it far enough.

The film also benefits from unusually solid writing and a masterfully understated turn by Billy Bob Thornton.

This is essentially a by-the-numbers revenge film with some attempts at deeper characterization. The difference between this film and, say, "Batman Begins" is that Bruce Wayne, upon finding the tormentors of his youth, never tried to kill and eat them.

The highlight of Snake Eyes is the action.

It’s a mature story, and with maturity comes a subtlety that goes beyond exposition. But filmmakers must balance tones effectively, and Khan is unable to shake his film’s monotone nature.

Consumed does have the predictable structure of a run, hide, fight horror film, but just when you think you’re getting ahead of the film and know what’s coming, new information is revealed that injects adrenaline into the story.

Two things make this worthwhile: The realistic relationship between Elliot and Richard, and Pantoliano playing against type and actually humanizing a possibly loathsome character.

Commercial director Sandra Goldbacher's first feature is beautifully filmed and covers interesting thematic ground. Unfortunately, it also suffers from a somewhat incredible and melodramatic story.

Ruizpalacios, who did a more consistent job in his 2014 debut drama Gueros, combines adventurous theft, archaeology lessons, family aloofness, and a vitiated friendship all in one. The lens of cinematographer Damián García attractively captures all of this, but part of the energy accumulated during the journey wasn’t always canalized in the right direction.

Not an incredible disappointment, but it could have used some more work in making us remain curious about these characters and what their next course of action would be.

But damn it if the film doesn't work as what it's supposed to be: a big, brainless blast o' boom at the box office.

Chalk up another big-name star vehicle that fails to live up to a wealth of potential.

Solid debut effort from Lisa Cholodenko.

It’s a film that walks a fine-line between serious superhero flick and slapstick, giving the audience a conglomerate of great martial arts moments intertwined with some very funny dialogue and impetus.

May just be the most quintessential Steven Spielberg movie Steven Spielberg never made.

Deadline contributes reason and passion to the ongoing debate about whether civilized nations should employ the ultimate punishment and how justly it is administered.

It's too bad with all of the poker action there wasn't enough time to establish the relationships between characters.

A horror film that scares you to insomnia is good in the sense that it succeeds in what it sets out to do.

Works best as a beautifully executed and inspirational work of self-sacrifice.

Cash is a legend, and deserving of a more thoughtful portrayal than what we’re offered here.

Visually imaginative and energetic.

The kids and adults can dig this one, though adults may be stricken with Disney deja vu by this point.

An emotionally honest film, but it would have been far more affecting if it felt more true to life.

With yet another snappy script and a fiendishly clever story, Mamet leads us through this labyrinthine film with skill and wit. It's nothing terribly original, but it is a lot of fun.