White Noise has nothing. You'll have a better time staying home, tuning your TV to a station that doesn't carry a local signal, and staring.

Has two strengths to recommend it: strong character interaction and a viciously accurate depiction of the modern corporate philosophy.

Intriguing but ultimately unfulfilling.

The acting by Scarlett Johansson is so raw and sincere that the film leaves an impact despite its deficiencies.

This is another movie where politics trump the narrative.

It takes a confident actor to accept a role like this and to perform it to flawless perfection.

The problem lies in the screenplay which latches on to the few clever and/or funny elements in the film and runs them into the ground via repetition.

Ultimately, however, appreciation of The Phantom of the Opera will hinge upon your opinion of Lloyd Webber's skills as a composer.

This role could represent a career performance for Cheadle, whose forceful and multi-dimensional portrayal keeps Hotel Rwanda at a consistently high level.

A flawed but entertaining (and perhaps informative) tale.

Manages to remain witty throughout.

trong on characters and relationships, but weak on some of the details that would elevate it from merely "good" to "great."

This remake replaces suspense with boredom and witty dialogue with lame lines any self-respecting actor should be embarrassed to utter.

Saved by energetic musical numbers.

The Sea Inside is uplifting. This is a movie that may cause viewers to both laugh and cry.

It is a rich and challenging motion picture that both affirms life and emphasizes its fragility. Eastwood touches our hearts and energizes our minds without resorting to overt manipulation.

Enjoyable, and will likely appeal to anyone who appreciated the 2001 film.

It is not as engaging as "The Royal Tenenbaums," but about on par with "Rushmore" and "Bottle Rocket."

Take away the film's attitude, and you're left with "Son of Van Helsing."

This is most definitely NOT a date movie. But if you appreciate films that are more substance than style, that take challenges and don't follow formulas, and that feature Oscar-caliber performances, Closer is not to be missed.

If you think "Hero" is a sumptuous film, prepare to be blown away by House of Flying Daggers.

Starts slowly, but builds to a satisfying conclusion.

By de-mythologizing Alexander, Stone has turned him into an unbelievable individual. We accept great deeds from great people, not from sniveling whiners.

Not an abomination, although it is uninspired and insipid. As such, it's perfect television fare.

National Treasure's storyline isn't compelling or coherent enough to warrant the term "plot."

Ultimately, Bad Education must be considered to be a minor effort from a major director.

After the Sunset is a mess, but it's a breezy, fun mess.

Compelling and life-affirming.