The 100 Best Movies of 1999, Ranked by Tomatometer

Critics Consensus: The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages.

Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer

Directed By: Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich

Critics Consensus: Almodovar weaves together a magnificent tapestry of femininity with an affectionate wink to classics of theater and cinema in this poignant story of love, loss and compassion.

Synopsis: New friends help a woman (Cecilia Roth) struggling to get her life in order after her son's (Eloy Azorín) death.

Starring: Cecilia Roth, Eloy Azorín, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz

Directed By: Pedro Almodóvar

Critics Consensus: The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is an affectionate, often very funny portrait of a baseball pioneer.

Synopsis: "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hank Greenberg, Alan Dershowitz, Bob Feller, Charlie Gehringer

Directed By: Aviva Kempner

Critics Consensus: The endearing Iron Giant tackles ambitious topics and complex human relationships with a steady hand and beautifully animated direction from Brad Bird.

Synopsis: In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, a giant alien robot crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel

Directed By: Brad Bird

Critics Consensus: Intelligent, compelling, and packed with strong performances, The Insider is a potent corporate thriller.

Synopsis: After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story lies behind... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora

Directed By: Michael Mann

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: In a poverty-stricken village, a teacher goes away for a month and leaves a barely literate teenage girl (Minzhi Wei) in his place.

Starring: Minzhi Wei, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman

Directed By: Yimou Zhang

Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and highly original, Being John Malkovich supports its wild premise with skillful direction and a stellar ensemble cast.

Synopsis: In this quirky cult-favorite comedy, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as a filing clerk for the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean

Directed By: Spike Jonze

Critics Consensus: Three Kings successfully blends elements of action, drama, and comedy into a thoughtful, exciting movie on the Gulf War.

Synopsis: Just after the end of the Gulf War, four American soldiers decide to steal a cache of Saddam Hussein's hidden gold. Led by Sergeant Major... View Full Synopsis

Starring: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze

Directed By: David O. Russell

Critics Consensus: With strong performances and director David Lynch at the helm, The Straight Story steers past sentimental byways on its ambling journey across the American heartland.

Synopsis: A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Everett McGill

Directed By: David Lynch

Critics Consensus: Well worth watching for film buffs and anyone who believes in following your dreams, American Movie is a warm, funny, and engrossing ode to creative passion.

Synopsis: In this cult-favorite documentary, Mark Borchardt, an aspiring filmmaker from a working-class Wisconsin background, is set on finishing his low-budget horror movie, despite a barrage... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mark Borchardt, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt

Directed By: Chris Smith

Critics Consensus: More fun than a barrel of Jean-Paul Sartre, pic's energy riffs on an engaging love story and really human performances while offering a series of what-ifs and a blood-stirring soundtrack.

Synopsis: In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) delivers some smuggled loot for his boss, Ronnie (Heino Ferch), but accidentally... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Armin Rohde

Directed By: Tom Tykwer

Critics Consensus: Election successfully combines dark humor and intelligent writing in this very witty and enjoyable film.

Synopsis: Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a well-liked high school government teacher, can't help but notice that successful student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) uses less than ethical... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell

Directed By: Alexander Payne

Critics Consensus: Crafted with eccentric moodiness and style by Steven Soderbergh, The Limey is also a gritty neo-noir showcase for the talent of leading man Terence Stamp.

Synopsis: The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

Critics Consensus: A hopeful gesture of cultural outreach set to an irresistible soundtrack, Buena Vista Social Club is an enriching and zesty experience.

Synopsis: This documentary by lauded German filmmaker Wim Wenders follows renowned guitarist Ry Cooder and his son, Joachim, as they travel to Cuba and assemble a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Luis Barzaga, Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder, Julio Alberto Fernández

Directed By: Wim Wenders

Critics Consensus: With its sharp dialogue and raucous visuals, Go entertains at an exhilarating pace.

Synopsis: Grocery store clerk Simon (Desmond Askew) occasionally sells drugs from his cash register at work, so when soap opera actors Adam (Scott Wolf) and Zack... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Desmond Askew, Taye Diggs, William Fichtner, J.E. Freeman

Critics Consensus: Rich in sweet sincerity, intelligence, and good old-fashioned inspirational drama, October Sky is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its Hollywood craftsmanship.

Synopsis: John Hickam is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim and Homer, to follow in his footsteps. But... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen

Directed By: Joe Johnston

Critics Consensus: Intelligent and humorous satire with an excellent cast -- no previous Trekkie knowledge needed to enjoy this one.

Synopsis: The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show -- now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub

Directed By: Dean Parisot

Critics Consensus: Harrowing yet stirring, Boys Don't Cry powerfully commemorates the life -- and brutally unjust death -- of transgender teen Brandon Teena.

Synopsis: Young female-to-male transgender Brandon Teena leaves his hometown under threat when his ex-girlfriend's brother discovers that he's biologically female. Resettling in the small town of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III

Directed By: Kimberly Peirce

Critics Consensus: A gripping examination of sexual taboos, set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, bolstered by a subtly shaded script and a strong cast.

Synopsis: In 1943, while the Allies are bombing Berlin and the Gestapo is purging the capital of Jews, a dangerous love affair blossoms between two women.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Maria Schrader, Juliane Köhler, Johanna Wokalek, Heike Makatsch

Directed By: Max Färberböck

Critics Consensus: Dressed to the nines in exquisite production value and buoyed by Mike Leigh's sardonic wit, Topsy-Turvy is rich entertainment that is as brainy as it is handsome.

Synopsis: The lives of the Victorian Era operatic composers Gilbert and Sullivan. Takes place during the original composition of the 1884 staging that would be one... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Lesley Manville, Eleanor David

Directed By: Mike Leigh

Critics Consensus: Disney's Tarzan takes the well-known story to a new level with spirited animation, a brisk pace, and some thrilling action set-pieces..

Synopsis: In this Disney animated tale, the orphaned Tarzan (Tony Goldwyn) grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala (Glenn Close).... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tony Goldwyn, Glenn Close, Minnie Driver, Rosie O'Donnell

Directed By: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: One chilly night, on a Paris bridge, a girl leans out over the Seine with tears in her eyes, contemplating the icy waters below. Suddenly,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Vanessa Paradis, Demetre Georgalas, Isabelle Petit-Jacques

Directed By: Patrice Leconte

Critics Consensus: Felicia's Journey underscores its strange psychological thrills with captivating twists and a hauntingly calculated atmosphere.

Synopsis: Pregnant Felicia (Elaine Cassidy) has come to England to look for her boyfriend, who she knows works in a factory but not which one. There,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bob Hoskins, Elaine Cassidy, Arsinée Khanjian, Peter McDonald

Directed By: Atom Egoyan

Critics Consensus: Flawlessly cast and brimming with dark, acid wit, American Beauty is a smart, provocative high point of late '90s mainstream Hollywood film.

Synopsis: Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) is a gainfully employed suburban husband and father. Fed up with his boring, stagnant existence, he quits his job and decides... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley

Directed By: Sam Mendes

Critics Consensus: Full of creepy campfire scares, mock-doc The Blair Witch Project keeps audiences in the dark about its titular villain, proving once more that imagination can be as scary as anything onscreen.

Synopsis: Found video footage tells the tale of three film students (Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams) who've traveled to a small town to collect... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard, Bob Griffith

Directed By: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez

Critics Consensus: M Night Shayamalan's The Sixth Sense is a twisty ghost story with all the style of a classical Hollywood picture, but all the chills of a modern horror flick.

Synopsis: Young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole is frightened by visitations from those with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams

Directed By: M. Night Shyamalan

Critics Consensus: Robert Altman's gift for diffuse storytelling is employed to breezily enjoyable effect in Cookie's Fortune, a mirthful caper that layers on a generous helping of Southern charm.

Synopsis: After learning that her aunt, an elderly Mississippi widow (Patricia Neal), has taken her own life, Camille (Glenn Close) hatches an unusual postmortem plan. With... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, Chris O'Donnell

Directed By: Robert Altman

Critics Consensus: A moving film with moments of humor, Liberty Heights succeeds in capturing the feel of the '50s with great performances and sensitive direction.

Synopsis: This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones, Bebe Neuwirth

Directed By: Barry Levinson

Critics Consensus: Beau Travail finds director Claire Denis drawing on classic literature to construct a modern tragedy fueled by timeless desires.

Synopsis: Foreign Legion officer, Galoup, recalls his once glorious life, leading troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, but... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, Richard Courcet

Directed By: Claire Denis

Critics Consensus: With Matt Damon's unsettling performance offering a darkly twisted counterpoint to Anthony Minghella's glossy direction, The Talented Mr. Ripley is a suspense thriller that lingers.

Synopsis: To be young and carefree amid the blue waters and idyllic landscape of sun-drenched Italy in the late 1950s; that's la dolce vita Tom Ripley... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett

Directed By: Anthony Minghella

Critics Consensus: A rom-com with the right ingredients, Notting Hill proves there's nothing like a love story well told -- especially when Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are your leads.

Synopsis: William Thacker is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott appears in his shop.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Emma Chambers

Directed By: Roger Michell

Critics Consensus: An innovative blend of samurai and gangster lifestyles.

Synopsis: Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) is a contract killer, a master of his trade who can whirl a gun at warp speed and moves through this... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Henry Silva

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

Critics Consensus: Gloomy Sunday is beautiful, well-acted, and every bit as downcast as its title.

Synopsis: A woman who loves two men (Joachim Król, Stefano Dionisi) in World War II Germany inspires one to write a song that, mysteriously, drives some... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joachim Król, Stefano Dionisi, Ben Becker, Erika Marozsán

Directed By: Rolf Schübel

Critics Consensus: Thanks to the Wachowskis' imaginative vision, The Matrix is a smartly crafted combination of spectacular action and groundbreaking special effects.

Synopsis: Neo believes that Morpheus, an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving

Directed By: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Critics Consensus: An audacious, unsettling Japanese horror film from director Takashi Miike, Audition entertains as both a grisly shocker and a psychological drama.

Synopsis: This disturbing Japanese thriller follows Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi), a widower who decides to start dating again. Aided by a film-producer friend (Miyuki Matsuda), Aoyama uses... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura, Miyuki Matsuda

Directed By: Takashi Miike

Critics Consensus: An eruption of feeling that's as overwhelming as it is overwrought, Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia reaches a feverish crescendo and sustains it thanks to its fearlessly committed ensemble.

Synopsis: On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

Critics Consensus: Strong performances add authenticity and depth.

Synopsis: Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker (Janet McTeer) and her daughter, Ava (Kimberly J. Brown), pack up and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown, Gavin O'Connor, Jay O. Sanders

Directed By: Gavin O'Connor

Critics Consensus: A witty commentary on modern film-making, with enough jokes to keep it entertaining throughout.

Synopsis: On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger (Steve Martin) concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski

Directed By: Frank Oz

Critics Consensus: Mike Judge lampoons the office grind with its inspired mix of sharp dialogue and witty one-liners.

Synopsis: Corporate drone Peter Gibbons hates his soul-killing job at software company Initech. While undergoing hypnotherapy, Peter is left in a blissful state when his therapist... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman, Ajay Naidu

Directed By: Mike Judge

Critics Consensus: The Virgin Suicides drifts with a dreamlike melancholy that may strike some audiences as tedious, but Sofia Coppola's feature debut is a mature meditation on disaffected youth.

Synopsis: In an ordinary suburban house, on a lovely tree-lined street, in the middle of 1970s America, lived the five beautiful, dreamy Lisbon sisters, whose doomed... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James Woods, Kathleen Turner, Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett

Directed By: Sofia Coppola

Critics Consensus: Its jokes are profoundly bold and rude but incredibly funny at the same time.

Synopsis: In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third-graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes

Directed By: Trey Parker

Critics Consensus: Solid acting, amazing direction, and elaborate production design make Fight Club a wild ride.

Synopsis: A depressed man suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden and soon finds himself living in his squalid house after his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf

Directed By: David Fincher

Critics Consensus: Though The Green Mile is long, critics say it's an absorbing, emotionally powerful experience.

Synopsis: Paul Edgecomb walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey, a massive black man convicted of brutally... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Bonnie Hunt

Directed By: Frank Darabont

Critics Consensus: Slight yet ultimately absorbing, Jesus' Son makes effective use of its period setting and talented ensemble cast.

Synopsis: Set in the early 1970's, "Jesus' Son" is a series of linked yet discrete stories that chart the to-hell-and-back journey of a young man known... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Billy Crudup, Samantha Morton, Denis Leary, Jack Black

Directed By: Alison Maclean

Critics Consensus: An authentic portrayal of homosexuality in high school, Get Real is an engaging dramedy that doesn't sermonize its audience nor trivialize its characters.

Synopsis: Steven (Ben Silverstone) spends his school days longing for all-star athlete John (Brad Gorton). But John has a gorgeous girlfriend, and Steven is still in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton, Charlotte Brittain, Stacy Hart

Directed By: Simon Shore

Critics Consensus: Solid performances, bold direction.

Synopsis: Fanny (Frances O'Connor), born into a poor family, is sent away to live with wealthy uncle Sir Thomas (Harold Pinter), his wife (Lindsay Duncan) and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Embeth Davidtz, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Frances O'Connor

Directed By: Patricia Rozema

Critics Consensus: This fun and moral tale entertains both first-time Seasame Street watchers and seasoned veterans.

Synopsis: Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. Elmo's blanket gets sucked into colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dave Goelz

Directed By: Gary Halvorson

Critics Consensus: Kubrick's intense study of the human psyche yields an impressive cinematic work.

Synopsis: After Dr. Bill Hartford's (Tom Cruise) wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson

Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Mild-mannered composer Jason Kinsky (David Thewlis) hires Shandurai (Thandie Newton), a medical student and recent immigrant from Africa, to work as a part-time maid in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Thandiwe Newton, David Thewlis, Claudio Santamaria, Cyril Nri

Directed By: Bernardo Bertolucci

Critics Consensus: Gooey, slimy, grotesque fun.

Synopsis: Video game designer Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh) has created a virtual reality game called eXistenZ. After a crazed fan attempts to kill her, Allegra... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law, Willem Dafoe, Ian Holm

Directed By: David Cronenberg

Critics Consensus: Stunning and compelling, Scorsese and Cage succeed at satisfying the audience.

Synopsis: After a disheartening and haunting career wears him down, New York City paramedic Frank Pierce (Nicolas Cage) begins to collapse under the strain of saving... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames

Directed By: Martin Scorsese

Critics Consensus: Smart and engaging, The Winslow Boy finds David Mamet bringing his talents to bear on period drama, with easily commendable results.

Synopsis: When 14-year-old Ronnie Winslow (Guy Edwards) is expelled from the Royal Naval College for theft, his father, Arthur (Nigel Hawthorne), is convinced that Ronnie was... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nigel Hawthorne, Jeremy Northam, Rebecca Pidgeon, Gemma Jones

Directed By: David Mamet

Critics Consensus: The Wind Will Carry Us slowly casts its transporting spell as writer-director Abbas Kiarostami explores ineffable themes with patience and grace.

Synopsis: A group of people from the city arrive in a little village with a different kind of mission. They pretend to be communications engineers, but... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Behzad Dourani

Directed By: Abbas Kiarostami

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: The heartwarming story of the relationship that develops between a shy young boy and his kind teacher in 1936 Spain. The boy, Moncho, is frightened... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Martin Uriarte

Directed By: José Luis Cuerda

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: "Solas" is a drama of Spanish women whose emotional life is as rich as their surroundings are poor. Ana Fernandez is Maria, a beautiful but... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Paco De Osca, Antonio Dechent, Ana Fernández, Juan Fernández

Directed By: Benito Zambrano

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: "Shower" is a heartwarming story that examines the current state of Chinese culture where cherished traditions are being abandoned by the modern world. A young,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zhu Xu, Pu Quanxin, Wu Jiang, Li Ding

Directed By: Yang Zhang

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Two people (Nathalie Baye, Sergi López) meet through a personal ad and begin a sexual relationship, but they have trouble coping when their emotions get... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nathalie Baye, Sergi López, Jacques Viala, Paul Pavel

Directed By: Frédéric Fonteyne

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A young Parsi girl discovers the truth about human nature as friends turn foes while the city is set aflame during partition.

Starring: Aamir Khan, Nandita Das, Rahul Khanna, Maia Sethna

Directed By: Deepa Mehta

Critics Consensus: With the well-acted The War Zone, debuting director Tim Roth finds moments of beauty in a tale of stark horror -- and marks himself as a talent to watch behind the camera.

Synopsis: After his family relocates from London to rural Devon, sullen British teen Tom (Freddie Cunliffe) spends most of his time moping about the house. When... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ray Winstone, Tilda Swinton, Lara Belmont, Freddie Cunliffe

Directed By: Tim Roth

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Traumatized by a horrific incident from her childhood, petty criminal Nikki (Frances O'Connor) picks up lonely businessmen and robs them with the help of her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Frances O'Connor, Matt Day, Chris Haywood, Barry Otto

Directed By: Bill Bennett

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Amateur filmmakers and self-professed science fiction geeks Mark (Eric McCormack) and Robert (Rafer Weigel) cannot help parsing their adult lives into a series of "Star... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rafer Weigel, Eric McCormack, Audie England, Patrick Van Horn

Directed By: Robert Meyer Burnett

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Set in the 20th Century BC, "The Emperor and the Assassin" tells the story of Ying Zheng, a power-hungry heir to the throne of the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gong Li, Fengyi Zhang, Xuejian Li, Sun Zhou

Directed By: Chen Kaige

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Soccer fanatic Griffin Midge repeatedly disappoints his parents. Portia Thornton sparks a relationship with a penniless refugee, much to the chagrin of her established political... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Charlotte Coleman, Charles Kay, Rosalind Ayres, Roger Sloman

Directed By: Jasmin Dizdar

Critics Consensus: By portraying its love story as nothing less than conventional, Trick avoids genre tropes to create a simple, effective romance.

Synopsis: It's lust at first sight when Gabriel (Christian Campbell), a songwriter with Broadway ambitions, runs into Mark (John Paul Pitoc), a hot go-go dancer at... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christian Campbell, J.P. Pitoc, Tori Spelling, Steve Hayes

Directed By: Jim Fall

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: The residents of Ho Chi Minh City face rapid Westernization and widespread poverty. Retired Marine James Hager (Harvey Keitel) arrives on a search for his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Đơn Dương, Nguyen Ngoc Hiep, Tran Manh Cuong, Harvey Keitel

Directed By: Tony Bui

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Werner Herzog, an iconic filmmaker of German cinema, steps before the camera in this revelatory documentary, in which he focuses on his complicated relationship with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Werner Herzog, Claudia Cardinale, Justo González, Eva Mattes

Directed By: Werner Herzog

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Judy Berlin is an aspiring actress whose zippy idealism is at odds with her small suburban community, where a solar eclipse induces town inhabitants, including... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Barbara Barrie, Bob Dishy, Edie Falco, Carlin Glynn

Directed By: Eric Mendelsohn

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: After an accident with a black Jaguar, a meek and indecisive rental car clerk is forced to visit the Yakuza's lair. The thug is ready... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hikari Ishida, Masanobu Andô, Kazue Tsunogae, Yu Tokui

Directed By: Shinobu Yaguchi

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: The story of three generations of the Sonnenscheins, a Jewish-Hungarian family that began when Hungary was ruled by the Austro-Hungarian empire, changed their name to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rosemary Harris, Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Ehle

Directed By: István Szabó

Critics Consensus: A symphony of storytelling whose lulls lead to satisfying crescendos, The Red Violin weaves a centuries-long saga with the journey of a single instrument.

Synopsis: The intricate history of a beautiful antique violin is traced from its creation in Cremona, Italy, in 1681, where a legendary violin maker (Carlo Cecchi)... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Don McKellar, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli

Directed By: François Girard

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: "The Five Senses" is a drama pivoting around the five senses -- touch, taste, hearing, smell and vision -- and the impact that each has... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mary-Louise Parker, Philippe Volter, Gabrielle Rose, Daniel MacIvor

Critics Consensus: An impressive showcase for Diane Lane and an assured debut from director Tony Goldwyn, A Walk on the Moon finds absorbing period drama within a family at a crossroads.

Synopsis: Unfulfilled housewife Pearl Kantrowitz (Diane Lane) suffers in quiet misery as the tumultuous events of the summer of 1969 unfold on the surface of her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Diane Lane, Viggo Mortensen, Liev Schreiber, Anna Paquin

Directed By: Tony Goldwyn

Critics Consensus: Though a challenging watch, Tuvalu is visually striking and intriguingly quirky.

Synopsis: A poetic fairy-tale told only with images and international dialogue. The characters revolve around an old public swimming pool in a building which looks more... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Denis Lavant, Chulpan Khamatova, Philippe Clay, Terrence Gillespie

Directed By: Veit Helmer

Critics Consensus: With a strong cast and a host of well-defined characters, The Best Man is an intelligent, funny romantic comedy that marks an impressive debut for writer/director Malcolm D. Lee.

Synopsis: After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau

Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: After a traumatic accident years ago that left others dead, Joe Gastineau (David Strathairn) has lived a life full of guilt, leading a solitary existence... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson

Directed By: John Sayles

Critics Consensus: Time Regained's unorthodox approach to adapting its classic source material is flawed, but the end result remains a curiously compelling drama.

Synopsis: The film begins in 1922; Marcel Proust is on his deathbed. Looking through photographs, he reflects on his past, recalling his life and the people... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Vincent Perez, Pascal Greggory

Directed By: Raúl Ruiz

Critics Consensus: The Cider House Rules derives affecting drama from wonderful performances, lovely visuals, and an old-fashioned feel.

Synopsis: The film follows the life of Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), a precocious orphan who leaves his lifelong home and his loving tutor, Dr. Larch (Michael... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd

Directed By: Lasse Hallström

Critics Consensus: Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare.

Synopsis: Kat Stratford is beautiful, smart and quite abrasive to most of her fellow teens, meaning that she doesn't attract many boys. Unfortunately for her younger... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik

Directed By: Gil Junger

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A woman's (Françoise Fabian) three grown daughters, each with troubles of her own, try to comfort her after her second husband's death.

Starring: Claude Rich, Françoise Fabian, Sabine Azéma, Emmanuelle Béart

Directed By: Danièle Thompson

Critics Consensus: It isn't Tim Burton's best work, but Sleepy Hollow entertains with its stunning visuals and creepy atmosphere.

Synopsis: Constable Ichabod Crane is sent to the village of Sleepy Hollow, where a headless horseman is leaving a trail of decapitated bodies.

Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon

Directed By: Tim Burton

Critics Consensus: Solomon & Gaenor's tale of star-crossed lovers is admittedly familiar, but the chemistry between its well-chosen leads is enough to break hearts all over again.

Synopsis: "Solomon and Gaenor" tells the moving and passionate story of illicit love between a Welsh girl and a Jewish boy. Gaenor, born into a family... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, Sue Jones-Davies, William Thomas

Directed By: Paul Morrison

Critics Consensus: Analyze This is a satisfying comedy with great performances by De Niro and Crystal.

Synopsis: When doctors tell a mob boss (Robert De Niro) that he is suffering from anxiety attacks, he seeks the help of Ben, a therapist (Billy... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Joe Viterelli

Directed By: Harold Ramis

Critics Consensus: Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.

Synopsis: Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine Banning (Rene Russo), an investigator... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara

Directed By: John McTiernan

Critics Consensus: The movie stretches too long to be entertaining despite a strong cast.

Synopsis: Returning from 40 years at war with the Goths, the Roman general Titus Andronicus (Anthony Hopkins) executes the eldest son of Tamora, Queen of the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Alan Cumming, Colm Feore

Directed By: Julie Taymor

Critics Consensus: Provocative and audacious, Dogma is an uneven but thoughtful religious satire that's both respectful and irreverent.

Synopsis: Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Affleck, Linda Fiorentino, Matt Damon, George Carlin

Directed By: Kevin Smith

Critics Consensus: Kevin Bacon's acting is so genuine that it's creepy and director David Keopp knows how to create true suspense.

Synopsis: Blue-collar family man Tom Witzky (Kevin Bacon) scoffs at supernatural phenomena -- until he lets his wife's sister, Lisa (Illeana Douglas), put him into a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Liza Weil

Directed By: David Koepp

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A teen (Noah Fleiss) with an alcoholic, abusive father (Val Kilmer) and a harsh mother (Karen Young) turns to theft to vent his frustrations.

Starring: Noah Fleiss, Val Kilmer, Karen Young, Ethan Hawke

Directed By: Frank Whaley

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: The humorous, harsh, and movingly human coming-of-age tale of two 12 year-old boys. Romeo Brass and Gavin "Knocks" Woolley, an unlikely pair of best friends:... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andrew Shim, Ben Marshall, Paddy Considine, Frank Harper

Directed By: Shane Meadows

Critics Consensus: Faultless production and shining performances display the Bard's talent propitiously.

Synopsis: This version of the renowned comedic play finds the world of humans intersecting with the realm of magic. The lovely Hermia (Anna Friel) is to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci

Directed By: Michael Hoffman

Critics Consensus: Neil Jordan has good direction with solid performances from Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore.

Synopsis: In the years following World War II, writer Maurice Bendrix (Ralph Fiennes) has an unexpected run-in with Henry Miles (Stephen Rea) and his wife, Sarah... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

Directed By: Neil Jordan

Critics Consensus: Witty and provocative.

Synopsis: As labor strikes break out throughout the country, New York is alive with Cultural Revolution. Nelson Rockefeller (John Cusack) commissions Mexican artist Diego Rivera (Ruben... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hank Azaria, Rubén Blades, Joan Cusack, John Cusack

Directed By: Tim Robbins

Critics Consensus: Tea with Mussolini contains few surprises, but this amiably ambling drama is too likable -- and well-cast -- to completely resist.

Synopsis: In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca (Charlie Lucas) just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cher, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith

Directed By: Franco Zeffirelli

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A young couple (Sandrine Bonnaire, Oleg Menshikov) are trapped in the Soviet Union after being lured back by a false amnesty for exiles.

Starring: Sandrine Bonnaire, Oleg Menshikov, Catherine Deneuve, Sergey Bodrov ml.

Directed By: Régis Wargnier

Critics Consensus: Jim Carrey is eerily dead-on in his portrayal of Andy Kaufman, which helps to elevate Man on the Moon above the script's formulaic biopic cliches.

Synopsis: Jim Carrey stars as the late Andy Kaufman, who was considered one of the most innovative, eccentric and enigmatic performers of his time. A master... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jim Carrey, J. Alan Thomas, Bob Zmuda, Max Alexander

Directed By: Milos Forman

Critics Consensus: Meryl Streep's depiction of an ordinary person doing extraordinary things transcends, inspires, and entertains.

Synopsis: After being abandoned by her husband, depressed music teacher Roberta (Meryl Streep) lands a job teaching violin to underprivileged children in Harlem, New York. Despite... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett, Cloris Leachman

Directed By: Wes Craven

Critics Consensus: A suspenseful thriller led by strong cast performances built around a somewhat implausible story.

Synopsis: Widowed when his FBI agent wife is killed by an extremist group, college professor Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) becomes obsessed with the culture of these... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis

Directed By: Mark Pellington

Critics Consensus: A film that tackles something as simple as everyday life and succeeds beatifully. The witty script and clever direction keep the film flowing, while the superb acting keeps it alive. It doesn't aim for the sky and for that reason it hits its mark.

Synopsis: An intimate portrait of three generations of one family during a weekend in London. As boisterous "Bonfire Night" celebrations are held in the chilly November... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Shirley Henderson, Gina McKee, Molly Parker, Ian Hart

Directed By: Michael Winterbottom

Critics Consensus: This debut film of Ben Hopkins' effectively evokes an atmosphere of magic and mysticism.

Synopsis: A dairy farmer (Stuart Townsend) and an anti-Semitic aristocrat want to build a railroad station in a depressed village.

Starring: Noah Taylor, Embeth Davidtz, Stuart Townsend, Ian Holm

Directed By: Ben Hopkins

Critics Consensus: Merging anarchic spirit with straightforward melodrama, SLC Punk is a hit-and-miss odyssey of youthful rebellion elevated by Matthew Lillard's dramatically potent star turn.

Synopsis: Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

Starring: Matthew Lillard, Michael A. Goorjian, Annabeth Gish, Jennifer Lien

Directed By: James Merendino

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Unable to decide between two lovers (Johnathon Schaech, Matt Keeslar), a young woman (Kathleen Robertson) suggests they all move in together.

Starring: Kathleen Robertson, Johnathon Schaech, Matt Keeslar, Kelly Macdonald

Directed By: Gregg Araki

Critics Consensus: So embarrassing it's believable, American Pie succeeds in bringing back the teen movie genre.

Synopsis: A riotous and raunchy exploration of the most eagerly anticipated -- and most humiliating -- rite of adulthood, known as losing one's virginity. In this... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein

Directed By: Paul Weitz

Critics Consensus: It's difficult to make a persuasive argument for The Mummy as any kind of meaningful cinematic achievement, but it's undeniably fun to watch.

Synopsis: The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo

Directed By: Stephen Sommers

Critics Consensus: A charming piece of work with believable characters.

Synopsis: Three old friends -- Mike (Omar Epps), Roland (Taye Diggs) and Slim (Richard T. Jones) -- recount memories of their shared childhood in Inglewood, Calif.,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Omar Epps, Taye Diggs, Richard T. Jones, Sean Nelson

Directed By: Rick Famuyiwa

Critics Consensus: It's overly talky, but Playing By Heart benefits from witty insights into modern relationships and strong performances from an esteemed cast.

Synopsis: In this tale of how love binds 11 random people from Los Angeles, a married couple (Sean Connery, Gena Rowlands) prepare to renew vows; a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gillian Anderson, Angelina Jolie, Madeleine Stowe, Anthony Edwards

Directed By: Willard Carroll

Critics Consensus: Memorable moments are few and far between.

Synopsis: Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee)... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Loren Dean, Hope Davis, Jason Lee, Alfre Woodard

Directed By: Lawrence Kasdan

Critics Consensus: Sadistic violence and rote humor saddle a predictable action premise.

Synopsis: Porter (Mel Gibson) is a thief betrayed by both his wife, Lynn (Deborah Kara Unger), and his partner, Val (Gregg Henry), when he is shot... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, Deborah Kara Unger

Directed By: Brian Helgeland

Critics Consensus: Drew Barrymore's effervescent charm is almost enough to make you forgive this teen comedy's incredibly silly storyline.

Synopsis: Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon

Directed By: Raja Gosnell

Critics Consensus: This darkly comic drama and its attractive young cast are easy on the eyes, but uneven performances and an uninspired script conspire to foil Cruel Intentions.

Synopsis: Annette (Reese Witherspoon) unwittingly becomes a pawn in Sebastian's (Ryan Phillippe) and Kathryn's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) deliciously diabolical wager of sexual conquest when she writes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair

Directed By: Roger Kumble

Critics Consensus: Angelina Jolie gives an intense performance, but overall Girl, Interrupted suffers from thin, predictable plotting that fails to capture the power of its source material.

Synopsis: Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, "Girl, Interrupted" is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea Duvall, Brittany Murphy

Directed By: James Mangold

Critics Consensus: Provides lots of laughs with Myers at the healm; as funny or funnier than the original.

Synopsis: In his second screen adventure, British super spy Austin Powers must return to 1969, as arch-nemesis Dr. Evil has ventured back to that year and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Michael York, Robert Wagner

Directed By: Jay Roach

Critics Consensus: Sometimes entertaining, but overall Any Given Sunday is a disappointment coming from Oliver Stone.

Synopsis: Four years ago, DAmato's (Al Pacino) Miami Sharks were at the top. Now, his team is struggling with three consecutive losses, sliding attendance, and aging... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, James Woods

Directed By: Oliver Stone

Critics Consensus: Beautiful cinematography can't prevent Anna and the King from being boring and overly lengthy.

Synopsis: Anna has been employed to educate the king's 58 children. She knows very little of King Mongkut, apart from the fact that his people revere... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton

Directed By: Andy Tennant

Critics Consensus: Miscasted performers and humor miss the mark.

Synopsis: In this coming-of-age comedy, Tim Dunphy (Shawn Hatosy) is leading a go-nowhere existence, spending his days smoking pot and hanging out with his best friend,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Shawn Hatosy, Jon Abrahams, Tommy Bone, Jonathan Brandis

Directed By: Michael Corrente

Critics Consensus: Entertaining if not over-the-top humor from a solid comic duo provides plenty of laughs.

Synopsis: During Prohibition, loudmouth Harlem grifter Ray (Eddie Murphy) and the no-nonsense Claude (Martin Lawrence) team up on a bootlegging mission to Mississippi that could bring... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Ned Beatty

Directed By: Ted Demme

Critics Consensus: Silly plot, over-the-top directing style.

Synopsis: Rock-loving teens and aspiring musicians Hawk (Edward Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe Andrews), Trip (James DeBello) and Jam (Sam Huntington) can't wait to see their favorite band,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Sam Huntington

Directed By: Adam Rifkin

Critics Consensus: It's dark humor sometimes hits, but mostly misses the target.

Synopsis: An annual beauty pageant in small-town Minnesota turns ridiculously competitive and ultimately chaotic in this biting comedy. Amber Atkins (Kirsten Dunst), the daughter of hard-drinking... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Allison Janney, Denise Richards

Directed By: Michael Patrick Jann

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A series of loosely connected vignettes and flashbacks explores the life of a filmmaker named Nic (Julian Sands). In one, a pair of identical twins... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julian Sands, Saffron Burrows, Stefano Dionisi, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

Directed By: Mike Figgis

Critics Consensus: Baseball wins, romance loses.

Synopsis: Forty-year-old pitcher Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner) is practically a dinosaur by professional baseball standards, fast approaching the end of his career. But, as Chapel stands... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone

Directed By: Sam Raimi

Critics Consensus: Some things are Better Than Chocolate, while some are far worse — and this would-be romance fails to deliver a filling morsel.

Synopsis: Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila (Wendy Crewson), and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Wendy Crewson, Karyn Dwyer, Christina Cox, Ann-Marie MacDonald

Directed By: Anne Wheeler

Critics Consensus: This is a predictable football movie that lacks intensity.

Synopsis: In West Canaan, Texas, high school football reigns supreme. When starting quarterback Lance Harbor (Paul Walker) turns up injured, the Coyotes' ruthless coach, Bud Kilmer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester

Directed By: Brian Robbins

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Merriman, Joey Franquinha, Peter Onorati, Gretchen Mol

Directed By: Jason Alexander

Critics Consensus: Too broad to make any real statements, But I'm a Cheerleader isn't as sharp as it should be, but a charming cast and surprisingly emotional center may bring enough pep for viewers looking for a light social satire.

Synopsis: Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Cathy Moriarty, Bud Cort, Mink Stole

Directed By: Jamie Babbit

Critics Consensus: Adam Sandler acquits himself admirably, but his charm isn't enough to make up for Big Daddy's jarring shifts between crude humor and mawkish sentimentality.

Synopsis: Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he's got to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Dylan Sprouse

Directed By: Dennis Dugan

Critics Consensus: This shallow police film doesn't establish any kind of rhythm.

Synopsis: Drug lord Dwayne Gittens (LL Cool J) rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as God on the streets. Determined to break... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci

Directed By: Michael Rymer

Critics Consensus: Soon into the student uprising, the story starts to feel like a warmed over after-school special.

Synopsis: The topical story of a group of high school students who form a protest when they become fed up with their school's poor conditions. After... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Usher, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Ri'chard

Directed By: Craig Bolotin

Critics Consensus: The lack of hockey action and authenticity left critics cold.

Synopsis: A publicity stunt turns into the ultimate lopsided competition, when the world-famous New York Rangers face off against the team from Mystery, Alaska -- a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack, Burt Reynolds

Directed By: Jay Roach

Critics Consensus: Martin Lawrence lends his comedic touch, but the movie isn't much more than standard action-comedy fare.

Synopsis: When a heist goes wrong, thief Miles hides a diamond at a construction site before he's arrested. After serving two years, Miles returns to the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Peter Greene, Dave Chappelle

Directed By: Les Mayfield

Critics Consensus: Atmospheric, great sets and costumes, but thin plot.

Synopsis: A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland, Ahmad ibn Fadlan finds himself in the company of Vikings. While the behavior of the Norsemen initially offends... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Omar Sharif

Directed By: Michael Crichton, John McTiernan

Critics Consensus: Handsome-looking but dramatically inert, Message in a Bottle maroons a formidable cast in a trite romance that lacks spark.

Synopsis: During her morning jog on the beach, journalist Theresa Osborne (Robin Wright Penn) discovers a bottle protruding from the sand. Inside it, she finds a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul Newman, John Savage

Directed By: Luis Mandoki

Critics Consensus: Lacks credibility and tension.

Synopsis: Telling their parents they're going to Hawaii, recent high school grads Alice (Claire Danes) and Darlene (Kate Beckinsale) instead travel to Thailand, thinking their money... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman, Jacqueline Kim

Directed By: Jonathan Kaplan

Critics Consensus: Any real story is buried by awkward performances and contrived situations.

Synopsis: In 1944, Jewish shop owner Jakob (Robin Williams) overhears a radio broadcast on the movements of the Soviet army while he is shuttled to Nazi... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robin Williams, Alan Arkin, Bob Balaban, Hannah Taylor Gordon

Directed By: Peter Kassovitz

Critics Consensus: Made-for-tv drama evokes anything but real emotion.

Synopsis: Carla Tate (Juliette Lewis) has never been like her sisters. Sent at a young age to a school for children with intellectual impairments, a maturing... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton, Tom Skerritt, Giovanni Ribisi

Directed By: Garry Marshall

Critics Consensus: Director Harmony Korine takes a big stylistic swing that will miss with most audiences, producing an unfocused and mean-spirited art film with a bitter aftertaste.

Synopsis: A teenager (Ewen Bremner) struggles to exist amid a perverse and dysfunctional family.

Starring: Ewen Bremner, Chloë Sevigny, Werner Herzog, Evan Neumann

Directed By: Harmony Korine

Critics Consensus: A talented cast is wasted on a bland attempt at a suspenseful, serial killer flick.

Synopsis: Policewoman Amelia Donaghy is in hot pursuit of a serial murderer whose calling card is a small shard of bone extracted from each of his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker

Directed By: Phillip Noyce

Critics Consensus: A talented cast fails to save this unremarkable thriller.

Synopsis: Framed for the murder of her husband, Libby Parsons (Ashley Judd) survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd, Bruce Greenwood, Annabeth Gish

Directed By: Bruce Beresford

Critics Consensus: Bad script and confusing plot undermine the movie's impressive visuals.

Synopsis: A man awakens to discover a bloody shirt in his house and his boss murdered the night before. Did he do it? Why can't he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Craig Bierko, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gretchen Mol, Vincent D'Onofrio

Directed By: Josef Rusnak

Critics Consensus: A convoluted and predictable plot overshadows the performances.

Synopsis: Years after he goes missing in the jungles of Africa, anthropologist Ethan Powell (Anthony Hopkins) resurfaces when it's discovered that he has murdered two poachers... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney

Directed By: Jon Turteltaub

Critics Consensus: A juvenile, ugly movie that represents the worst tendencies of directors channeling Tarantino.

Synopsis: Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) are inspired by their... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, David Della Rocco

Directed By: Troy Duffy

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: After meeting in prison in the wake of a botched grave robbery, two strangers from different echelons of English society -- scheming lowlife William Plunkett... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott

Directed By: Jake Scott

Critics Consensus: Bleak tale, terrible acting.

Synopsis: Nello (Jesse James) is a lonely orphan boy who lives in poverty with his grandfather, Jehan (Jack Warden). Like his mother before him, Nello possesses... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jack Warden, Jeremy James Kissner, Jesse James, Jon Voight

Directed By: Kevin Brodie

Critics Consensus: The story is unconvincing and the acting is weak.

Synopsis: A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs of the wounds that Jesus... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce, Nia Long

Directed By: Rupert Wainwright

Critics Consensus: This one-dimensional comedy with recycled laughs will have you holding your nose.

Synopsis: After meeting interior decorator Chelsea Turner (Bridgette Wilson) at the wedding of their mutual friends Larry (Bill Bellamy) and Holly Garnett (Tyra Banks), sitcom writer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: French Stewart, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bill Bellamy, Tyra Banks

Directed By: Jeff Franklin

Critics Consensus: Trippin' struggles to balance its raunchy teen comedy elements against an unfortunate tendency toward preachy moralizing.

Synopsis: A high-school senior, Gregory Reed (Deon Richmond) is unprepared for life after graduation. Obsessed with finding a girlfriend, Gregory often has elaborate fantasies where he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Deon Richmond, Donald Faison, Maia Campbell, Guy Torry

Directed By: David Raynr

Critics Consensus: Audiences other than children will find very little to entertain them.

Synopsis: Ash, Misty, Brock and Pikachu face Mewtwo, a bioengineered Pokémon, and the super-Pokémon it has created. With short "Pikachu's Vacation."

Starring: Kathleen McInerney, Jay Goede, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart

Directed By: Kunihiko Yuyama