The film takes a strong subject, the Americans who volunteered for the French as aviators in the Lafayette Escadrille, and turns it into romantic slush.
John Lennon's peace activism and push for social change annoyed Washington, but a new documentary also reveals that his heart was really in his art.
"Hollywoodland" is intelligent, well-mounted and loaded with stars. It's also a bit wooden and stagy, never quite establishes a consistent pace.
Being one of those who never dare to board a roller coaster, Final Destination3 gave me exactly what I think a roller coaster would - fun and fright, but with a hook that kept me interested.
The duo OutKast has tried to do something unique with "Idlewild," a musical drama set in the 1930s. It wildly blends genres and eras, featuring a high-class cast and heavy visual tricks.
Snakes on a Plane is one of year's greatest, goofiest movie titles. It sums up the film's plot so succinctly that the name itself has developed its own cult following.
Despite hints of magic, Neil Burger's film gets bogged down by its formulaic structure.
So maybe "Accepted" isn't the most original movie in the world. It's a little like "Animal House," a little like "Revenge of the Nerds" and a lot like "Old School."
Stone goes a long way to earn that trust with World Trade Center, a straightforward, stirring account of two police officers who were pulled alive from the rubble of the twin towers.
"Monster House" will return to theaters in October ahead of its DVD release.
"Pulse," yet another Americanized version of a Japanese horror flick, is extremely high concept - and trying very hard to be About Something.