Charming, audacious, and timely, Wall-E 's lighthearted magic and stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity.

Dark, complex and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.

Ricky Gervais' consistently sharp performance and beautifully dry execution transform this otherwise mainstream comedy into an endearing, funny, and altogether snappy romantic comedy. With ghosts.

Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.

With biting satire, plenty of subversive humor, and an unforgettable turn by Robert Downey, Jr., Tropic Thunder is a triumphant late Summer comedy.

A beguiling tragicomedy, Vicky Cristina Barcelona charms with beautiful views of the Spanish city and a marvelously well-matched cast.

With Burn After Reading , the Coen Brothers have crafted another clever comedy/thriller with an outlandish plot and memorable characters.

A traditional genre western, Appaloosa sets itself apart with smart psychology, an intriguing love triangle, and good chemistry between the leads.

Role Models is a frequently crude, always funny comedy with the cast providing solid work throughout.

Brutal and breathless, Quantum Of Solace delivers tender emotions along with frenetic action. Not as good as franchise reboot Casino Royale, but still an impressive entry to the Bond canon.

Let the Right One In reinvigorates the seemingly tired vampire genre by effectively mixing scares with intelligent storytelling.

Mike Leigh's latest partially-improvised film is a light-hearted comedy with moments that bite, and features a brilliant star turn by Sally Hawkins.

An intense, well-crafted thriller, Tell No One is equal parts heart-pounding and heart-wrenching.

For some, Christmas means the joy of spending time with loved ones. But not for the Vuillard family in Arnaud Desplechin's blackly comic A CHRISTMAS TALE.

Visually dazzling and thematically conscious, Slumdog Millionaire is a story both entertaining and powerful.

I've Loved You So Long is a sublimely acted family drama as well as a noteworthy directorial debut from Phillipe Claudel.

Engrossing tale of family angst, highlighted by Hathaway's powerful performance.

JCVD is a touching, fascinating piece, with Jean-Claude Van Damme confounding all with his heartfelt performance.

Wong Kar Wai�s redux, with a few slight changes from his 1994 classic, is a feast for the eyes, if a little difficult to follow.

This French animated horror portmanteau is monochrome and minimalist, visually stunning, but light on scares.