Jenkins doesn't stint on the sickening reality of Wuornos' abhorrent behavior -- it's Theron's complex, deeply felt depiction of a thoroughly messed-up soul that forces us to look beyond the monstrous nature of her acts.

A thoroughly enjoyable caper that doesn’t outstay its welcome.

The dreamy drama Emile shows how a talented cast can turn a tentative plot into pleasant viewing.

They breathe originality into an oft-told story.

A raw mix of documentary and fiction, directed by Koji Wakamatsu, a veteran of soft-core porn ("Go, Go Second Time Virgin") whose anti-war stunner "Caterpillar" just played here.

Wood and Page generate a believable, prickly sibling closeness in Rozema’s unhurried but harrowing micro-portrait of how easily civilization could crumble.

Best of Enemies illustrates how even literary swashbucklers can be reduced to schoolboy behavior.

In disturbing detail, we see these aimless kids, who often appear to be 10 years old - or younger! - as they beg for money and food, sniff glue, sleep under bridges in cardboard boxes and fight off predators.

An elegant, quietly comical but slightly constricted period piece whose stately pace is all but offset by several impressive performances.

The kind of small gem that's becoming increasingly rare in American films.

For Your Consideration isn't quite in a class with Guest's earlier films like "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind," which is not to say it isn't uproariously funny.

This Muppet virtuoso is so visibly thrilled to work in Henson's weird and wonderful world, and so good at bringing joy to little kids, you'd have to be a true Grouch not to be moved.

A sometimes glorious, sometimes disastrous folly.

A few university officials talk on camera, but not many do, and it will be fascinating to watch the fallout from this scathing indictment of a system that, the movie claims, has all but encouraged sexual predators to do their worst.

A joyous, toe-tapping celebration of a musical style born of sorrow.

Camp often means a lack of feeling and generalized disdain; not so in Spork, which has as much heart as "Sixteen Candles."

Schwartzman is perfect as Kurt, simultaneously compelling, ridiculous and creepy.

Both witty and poignant.

Does offer solid laughs, engaging performances and a captivating setting.

A witty mix of "Frankenstein" and David Lynch's "Eraserhead" - with a tip of the hat to Hitchcock's "Saboteur" - Puzzlehead is an indie delight.

Harks back to a 1960s idea of what a horror film should be.

A formulaic and predictable movie that combines minimal characterization with some irritating implausibility.

Mylan and Shenk provide an engrossing look at these bright, clean-cut young men and the obstacles they faced in "the land of plenty." In doing so, the filmmakers also reveal a lot about the American character.

An animated feature that revels in its low-tech wackiness.

A terribly funny sendup of the show that famously gave us “Waterloo” by ABBA in 1974, and now gives us a year’s supply of crazy. The Netflix film is the most enjoyable music industry parody since Christopher Guest’s folk satire “A Mighty Wind.”

Brutally funny documentary.

Its double-barrel satire is aimed both at those who curate their lives through merrily sun-dappled photos, and their followers, who drink it in as reality.

Propaganda is terror's best friend, but Paradise Now is clever enough to make that buddy work for our side for a change.