Ice Cube and the cast give a by-the-books clichéd story that most folks can sit back and enjoy.

Tropic Thunder is an intelligent and frequently funny film with some profound points to make about the shallowness of the movie industry.

IVicky Cristina Barcelona is vintage Woody Allen not to be missed

When you have trouble reading a hero’s motivations at every turn, the result is a comical headscratcher like this unmitigated mess.

An ill-fated love triangle with an alarming twist leading to a sobering message for shameless gold-diggers and suave Casanovas alike.

A compelling documentary narrated by stentorian-throated Delroy Lindo.

A dysfunctional-family drama which might as well have been titled Smart Aleck.

Alternately entertaining and enlightening, this hilariously funny flick is proof positive that it’s possible to shoot a sophisticated romantic romp on a shoe-string budget.

With lots of action, comedy, and drugs, ‘Pineapple Express’ has it all and you don’t have to be stoned to enjoy it.

Swing Vote is ultimately the bitterly disappointing with nothing much to offer other than some sappy sermonizing about patriotically exercising right to vote.

This predictable costume drama might have a certain nostalgic appeal for soccer fans and folks familiar with Judaic culture and religious traditions.

A semi-autobiographical love story chronicling the similar options once weighed in real life by the husband/wife team of producer Michael Swanson and scriptwriter/director Christine Swanson.

Scathing Documentary Explores America’s Unhealthy Obsession with Beauty

Too bad this re-teaming of Ferrell and Reilly failed to generate any magic, as did their prior outing in Talladega Nights.