James Cameron’s epic sequel might be an even bigger game changer for the industry than the original, but narrative flaws are more apparent
All-female, much-derided remake is neither flop nor flawless, with a fun cast failing to bust routine script
Chappie is the latest piece of thoughtful science fiction filmmaking from District 9 director Neill Blomkamp
Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings is a misguided take on the Old Testament that succeeds in de-mythologizing the biblical story of Moses
The Cold Light of Day is never overtly awful, and might even be an acceptable late-night cable diversion, but it’s utterly routine and unmemorable
Abduction is a slick, polished effort from a usually reliable director, featuring an intriguing premise and a talented cast
There are a lot of endearing qualities in Paul, a spoofy alien comedy that parodies ComiCon culture and pop sci-fi
Avatar is a technical revolution in filmmaking, as director James Cameron has mastered motion-capture animation
Beautifully drawn, imaginatively composed, I like a whole lot of The Tale of Despereaux but left wanting a whole lot more
WALL·E, directed by Andrew Stanton, is a captivating animated film that manages to tell its story (mostly) without dialogue
Pete Travis’ Vantage Point is a so-so thriller with an intriguing premise
Snow Cake is something like Garden State meets I Am Sam, starring Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman