The Death of Mr. Lazarescu wins year-end raves, but who saw it? Plus, reviews of God Grew Tired of Us, The Hitcher, and additional reviews of Pan's Labyrinth, Miss Potter, Letters from Iwo Jima, The Good German, Thr3e, and Primeval.
Critics respond to a reckless Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars—Episode 2 and a shallow single guy in About a Boy. Plus: a preview of a movie about a good cop going bad—Insomnia
Critics consider the teen thriller Swimfan and the broken family dynamics of City by the Sea. Plus: Further responses to My Big Fat Greek Wedding and some comment on The Devil's Playground
What religious and mainstream critics are saying about The Magdalene Sisters, Sweet Home Alabama, The Tuxedo, Igby Goes Down, Trapped, 8 Women, and The Four Feathers
A new version of The Fellowship of the Ring fills gaps and offers surprises. Plus what religious critics are saying about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 8 Mile, Femme Fatale, Far from Heaven, The Santa Clause 2, Family Fundamentals, and the film
Harry Potter's return reignites debate among religious press reviewers. Plus: Half Past Dead, The Emperor's Club, Far from Heaven, 8 Mile, and Tuck Everlasting
"What film critics in the religious media are saying about The Mexican, See Spot Run, Yi Yi, Pollock, and other new films. Also, a fuss about a phenomenon that looks like it's here to stay—end-times movies."
"Critics in the mainstream and religious media mull over Bridget Jones's Diary, Josie and the Pussycats, Kingdom Come,and Joe Dirt. Plus, critics find a moral sensibility in Amores Perros."
"Religious press critics review Minority Report, Lilo and Stitch, Juwanna Mann, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, and the still-running Bourne Identity and Scooby-Doo. Also: Readers respond to the future films based on His Dark Materials."
"Holes trips up some viewers but holds treasure for others. Reviewers find flaws in A Mighty Wind, Bulletproof Monk, Malibu's Most Wanted, Chasing Papi, and XXX, while praising Levity and Rivers and Tides. Plus: An invitation to weigh in on the subject of"
"What critics are saying about Bad Boys 2, Johnny English, and How to Deal. Plus:early looks at Spy Kids 3D: Game Over, complaints about twist endings, and The Passion trailer"
"The extended edition of The Two Towers arrives, while Christian film critics set sail with Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Elephant, Tupac: Resurrection, The Barbarian Invasions, previous releases Shattered G"
