Despite the unique premise and some truly inspired casting, the picture remains stuck in an existential rut of its own.

The film is less of a drama than a tribute -- an ode, even -- to the spirit and tenacity of firefighters. Its makers hardly bother to explore the lives or motives behind their actions.

A sobering yet hysterically funny documentary.

Rather than seeming dated, Chisholm's moxie and commitment is a refreshing antidote to the opportunism and cynicism that rules the political roost today.

After a while, the extremely limited camera movement and languid pacing take an exacting toll, resulting in a viewing experience that is considerably less than idyllic.

A highly awkward blending of gay porn and political satire, this latest effort from cinematic provocateur Bruce LaBruce ("Hustler White," "Skin Flick") is the sort of film John Waters would make if he were more political, less funny and completely willing to shed all aspirations of mainstream respectability.

A bland, formulaic picture where romance and comedy are noticeably absent. A more wooden and uninspired effort from talented people behind and in front of the camera is difficult to imagine.

John Waters has returned to trashy form with what is unquestionably his most outrageous film since those heady "Pink Flamingos" days.

An overly ambitious, overly complex and overly long opus that bites off more than it can chew.

An often funny if slight satire that's never as edgy as it thinks it is or as sharply focused as it needs to be.

Sustains a few icy chills, but a mix of genres muddles the story.

Driven by two great performances surrounded by solid supporting acts, Infernal Affairs is the rare testosterone movie that is also mature and thoughtful.

It's worth sticking around for the coda too as it contains some hilarious and very politically incorrect suggestions as to how zombies might be put to work once they've been tamed.

Despite its copious nudity, it is less likely to incite lust among its viewers than a strong desire for a long hot shower.

A smartly scoped story of great personal growth and transformation. It's not hard to see the personality/political basis for Che's later revolutionary actions.

Actual footage of Afghanistan makes it an interesting experiment, but as a dramatic thriller, the story of an American documaker is not as taut or compelling as it could be; instead, it's often confusing and irritating.

The filmmakers turn what could have been dry subject matter into compelling, inspirational drama.

Manages to be enjoyable despite its contrivances.

Litvack is lazy with his jokes, characterizations, motives, and plotting.

An elegy for the days when Taiwan was a major East Asian film production center.

It ultimately lacks the singularity to make it stand out among the glut of similarly themed entries.

Unconvincing melodrama.

The story feels a bit more episodic as it proceeds, but for most of the two-hour running time it flows at an earthbound tempo, thanks to Trojan's assured, unobtrusive direction.

This tale of a lovable jerk who learns the meaning of sacrifice should capitalize on its star's sitcom popularity to hit one out of the park.

Incident at Loch Ness manages to cross "Project Greenlight" with "The Blair Witch Project" in a way that makes one pine for the originals.

Cheap-looking, broad and ultimately unnecessary comedy.

Other than the actors, their costumes, and a few props, everything in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is digital illusion, and the effects are often exhilarating.

A downbeat story line layered with philosophical discourses will restrict the audience to fans of the animated genre.