Rolen Motion Pictures
93% Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with
multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation. ... Read More...
90% Up in the Air
Led by charismatic performances by its three leads, director Jason Reitman delivers a
smart blend of humor and emotion with just enough edge for mainstream audiences. ... Read More...
85% The Princess and the Frog
The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale
update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays. ... Read More...
82% Avatar
It might be more impressive on a technical level than as a piece of storytelling, but
Avatar reaffirms James Cameron's singular gift for imaginative, absorbing
filmmaking. ... Read More...
77% Invictus
Delivered with typically stately precision from director Clint Eastwood, Invictus
may not be rousing enough for some viewers, but Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman inhabit
their real-life characters with admirable conviction. ... Read More...
71% The Crazies
Tense, nicely shot, and uncommonly intelligent, The Crazies is the rare horror
remake that works. ... Read More...
70% The Blind Side
It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but The Blind Side has the
benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from Sandra Bullock. ... Read More...
69% Sherlock Holmes
Guy Ritchie's directorial style might not be quite the best fit for an update on the
legendary detective, but Sherlock Holmes benefits from the elementary appeal of a
strong performance by Robert Downey, Jr. ... Read More...
67% Shutter Island
It may not rank with Scorsese's best work, but Shutter Island's gleefully
unapologetic genre thrills represent the director at his most unrestrained. ... Read More...
57% It's Complicated
Despite fine work by an appealing cast, It's Complicated is predictable romantic
comedy fare, going for broad laughs instead of subtlety and nuance. ... Read More...
55% Edge of Darkness
For better and for worse, Edge of Darkness offers vintage Mel Gibson, working
within the familiar framework of a bloody revenge thriller. ... Read More...
52% Alice in Wonderland
Tim Burton's Alice sacrifices the book's minimal narrative coherence -- and much
of its heart -- but it's an undeniable visual treat. ... Read More...
50% Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Though it may seem like just another Harry Potter knockoff, Percy
Jackson benefits from a strong supporting cast, a speedy plot, and plenty of fun with
Greek mythology. ... Read More...
46% The Book of Eli
It's certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but
The Book of Eli finds the Hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish fun into
the kind of post-apocalyptic wasteland filmgoers have seen more than enough of lately. ... Read More...
37% Nine
It has a game, great-looking cast, led by the always worthwhile Daniel Day-Lewis, but Rob
Marshall's Nine is chaotic and curiously distant. ... Read More...
36% Brooklyn's Finest
It's appropriately gritty, and soaked in the kind of palpable tension Antoine Fuqua
delivers so well, but Brooklyn's Finest suffers from the comparisons its cliched
script provokes. ... Read More...
35% From Paris With Love
Thought not without its charms -- chief among them John Travolta's endearingly
over-the-top performance -- From Paris with Love is too muddled and disjointed to
satisfy. ... Read More...
32% The Lovely Bones
It's stuffed full of Peter Jackson's typically dazzling imagery, but The Lovely
Bones suffers from abrupt shifts between horrific violence and cloying
sentimentality. ... Read More...
32% The Wolfman
Suitably grand and special effects-laden, The Wolfman suffers from a
suspense-deficient script and a surprising lack of genuine chills. ... Read More...
28% The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga's second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series,
but outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly downcast tone,
and excessive length. ... Read More...
28% Dear John
Built from many of the same ingredients as other Nicholas Sparks tearjerkers, Dear
John suffers from its cliched framework, as well as Lasse Hallstrom's curiously
detached directing. ... Read More...
23% Planet 51
Planet 51 squanders an interesting premise with an overly familiar storyline,
stock characters, and humor that alternates between curious and potentially offensive. ... Read More...
21% Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
This Squeakquel may entertain the kiddies, but it's low on energy and heavily
reliant on slapstick humor. ... Read More...
21% Leap Year
Amy Adams is as appealing as ever, but her charms aren't enough to keep Leap Year
from succumbing to an overabundance of clichés and an unfunny script. ... Read More...
19% Legion
Despite a solid cast and intermittent thrills, Legion suffers from a curiously
languid pace, confused plot, and an excess of dialogue. ... Read More...
19% Cop Out
Cop Out is a cliched buddy action/comedy that suffers from stale gags and slack
pacing. ... Read More...
18% Valentine's Day
Eager to please and stuffed with stars, Valentine's Day squanders its promise
with a frantic, episodic plot and an abundance of rom-com cliches. ... Read More...
17% When in Rome
A pair of young, attractive leads can't overcome When in Rome's reliance on
unfunny gags and threadbare rom-com clichés. ... Read More...
15% The Tooth Fairy
Dwayne Johnson brings the full force of his charm (and his appropriately pale chompers) to
the title role, but flat direction and a committee-written script render The Tooth
Fairy unacceptably dull. ... Read More...
8% The Spy Next Door
Lacking a script funny enough to cover up for Jackie Chan's fading physical gifts, The
Spy Next Door fails on every conceivable level. ... Read More...
6% Old Dogs
Its cast tries hard, but Old Dogs is a predictable, nearly witless attempt at
physical comedy and moral uplift that misses the mark on both counts. ... Read More...
100% American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein
Anthology Film Archives is thrilled to present the NY Theatrical Premiere Run of AMERICAN
RADICAL, a probing, definitive documentary about American academic Norman Finkelstein. ... Read More...
100% Still Bill
STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his
classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and
“Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers
has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of
our times. ... Read More...
100% 2010 Oscar Nominated Shorts
For the fifth consecutive year, Shorts International and Magnolia Pictures will present
the Oscar-nominated Shorts program, featuring the live-action and animated short films. ... Read More...
96% A Prophet
Featuring an impressive star turn by newcomer Tahar Rahim, A Prophet is a French
gangster film filled with arresting, immediate details. ... Read More...
95% Under the Sea 3D
Viewers of UNDER THE SEA 3D will get the best look at ocean life that they can get without
snorkels or scuba gear. ... Read More...
95% The Secret of Kells
Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of Kirikou
and the Sorceress and Triplets of Belleville! ... Read More...
94% An Education
Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a
charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of relative newcomer Carey Mulligan's
standout performance. ... Read More...
94% Ajami
This multi-character drama set in Palestine balances intimate portrayals and broad
political implications to paint a bracing and moving portrait of the Middle East conflict. ... Read More...
93% Crazy Heart
Thanks to a captivating performance from Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart transcends its
overly familiar origins and finds new meaning in an old story. ... Read More...
93% October Country
October Country is a beautifully rendered portrait of an American family struggling for
stability while haunted by the ghosts of war, teen pregnancy, foster care and child abuse. ... Read More...
91% Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire
Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city
life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast. ... Read More...
91% Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Suss
The infamous JEW SÜSS (1940), directed by Veit Harlan, and produced under Joseph
GoebbelsÂ’s Ministry of Propaganda, was the NazisÂ’ most vicious anti-Semitic film. ... Read More...
90% The Messenger
A dark but timely subject is handled deftly by writer/directer Owen Moverman and superbly
acted by Woody Harrleson and Ben Foster. ... Read More...
90% Off and Running
With white Jewish lesbians for parents and two adopted brothers - one mixed-race and one
Korean - Brooklyn teen Avery grew up in a unique and loving household. ... Read More...
89% Terribly Happy
Led by Henrik Ruben Ganz's assured direction, this knotty Danish noir thriller steers
audiences into some nicely unexpected territory. ... Read More...
88% Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D
This inspirational 3D IMAX film approximates for audiences what it is like to set steps on
the moon. ... Read More...
87% Space Station
As astoundingly beautiful as it is technically dazzling, Space Station 3D is the
first-ever IMAX 3D space film. ... Read More...
85% A Single Man
Though the costumes are beautiful and the art direction impeccable, what stands out most
from this debut by fashion designer Tom Ford is the leading performance by Colin Firth. ... Read More...
85% North Face
A tense and gripping spectacular piece of snow-bound historical German film-making. ... Read More...
83% The White Ribbon
Controversy-courting director Michael Haneke (CACHÉ) earned the Palm d’Or at Cannes in
2009 for this arresting drama set just before World War I. In a small German village, a
number of unexplained accidents beset the schoolchildren and their parents. ... Read More...
83% The Art of the Steal
Deeply esoteric and unapologetically one-sided, The Art of the Steal proves a
documentary doesn't have to make an objective argument as long as it argues well. ... Read More...
83% Easier With Practice
In a desperate attempt to promote his yet unpublished novel, Davy Mitchell (a remarkably
sensitive and honest performance from Brian Geraghty) hits the road on a self-planned book
tour with his younger, looser brother Sean (the sly and funny Kel OÂ’Neill). The
brothersÂ’ inherent disparity makes them discordant road buddies and after lukewarm
audience receptions to his writing, Davy is left feeling lonely and without purpose. ... Read More...
82% Prodigal Sons
Marc has had a rough life. Adopted as an infant, he was held back in preschool (putting
him in the same grade as his younger brother), failed to graduate high school, and
suffered a head injury at twenty-one. ... Read More...
81% Lourdes
Sylvie Testud, star of LOURDES, may be the greatest French actress of her generation. Like
Isabelle Huppert, she effortlessly slips into whatever role she assumes. ... Read More...
81% Ghost Writer
While it may lack the revelatory punch of Polanski's finest films, Ghost Writer
benefits from stylish direction, a tense screenplay, and a strong central performance from
Ewan McGregor. ... Read More...
77% Eyes Wide Open
Aaron, a respectable butcher in JerusalemÂ’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, is married
to Rivka and is a dedicated father of four children. ... Read More...
76% Red Riding Trilogy
This crime drama features great performances and the three directors make the setting --
1970s and 1980s Yorkshire -- an immersive, gritty, and dangerous place. ... Read More...
75% The Young Victoria
Emily Blunt shines as Victoria in this romantic but plodding royal portrait. ... Read More...
74% The Yellow Handkerchief
Small and intimate -- occasionally to a fault -- The Yellow Handkerchief rises
above its overly familiar ingredients thanks to riveting performances from William Hurt
and Kristen Stewart. ... Read More...
73% District 13: Ultimatum
District 13 bites off more than it can chew with its political subtext and
questionable script, but the many action sequences are never less than entertaining. ... Read More...
69% The Last Station
Michael Hoffman's script doesn't quite live up to its famous subject, but this Tolstoy
biopic benefits from a spellbinding tour de force performance by Helen Mirren. ... Read More...
67% Defendor
Bruined and beaten, arm in a sling, neck in a brace, Arthur Poppington (Woody Harrelson)
sits in front of court-appointed psychologist Ellen Chum (Sandra Oh). After making her
swear to secrecy, Poppington begins to tell the story of his secret life as “Defendor”
– yes, that’s an “OR” – spelling is not one of his super powers. ... Read More...
67% Phyllis and Harold
Phyllis and Harold is an astoundingly frank journey through a disastrous 59 year old
marriage. ... Read More...
66% The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Terry Gilliam remains as indulgent as ever, but The Imaginarium of Doctor
Parnassus represents a return to the intoxicatingly imaginative, darkly beautiful
power of his earlier work, with fine performances to match all the visual spectacle. ... Read More...
63% Toe to Toe
Emily Abt`s emotionally powerful feature, Toe To Toe, tells the story of a love/hate
relationship between lacrosse mates Tosha and Jesse, two senior girls at a competitive
Washington, D.C., prep school. ... Read More...
63% Videocracy
With the recent assault on Berlusconi in Milan where a man threw a statuette at the prime
minister hitting him in the face and causing considerable injury, and the subsequent
notice by his administration that the government would seek tighter controls on Facebook
and other social networking sites which they claim "instigate" violence against the prime
minister, this elucidating probe of Italian mass media and political skullduggery comes to
U.S. audiences at a bizarre and critical moment in Italian history. ... Read More...
57% Barefoot to Timbuktu
A Film about Tolerance, Conflict and Friendship between Cultures
Araouane, a
settlement in the middle of the Sahara, seven days by camel from TimbuktuÂ….
In 1989, the once prosperous oasis was disappearing under encroaching dunes, when the
noted Swiss/American artist Ernst Aebi passed through on a caravan. ... Read More...
48% Blood Done Sign My Name
Even among civil rights movies, Blood Done Sign My Name is remarkably earnest,
but its big heart can't cover for the bland acting and TV-style melodrama that blunts the
movie's impact. ... Read More...
47% Frozen
Writer/director Adam Green has the beginnings of an inventive, frightening yarn in
Frozen, but neither the script nor the cast are quite strong enough to truly do
it justice. ... Read More...
44% Last New Yorker
Lifelong friends Lenny Sugarman (Dominic Chianese) and Ruben Liebner (Dick Latessa), both
in their 70s, both dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers, barely recognize the Manhattan of their
youth. ... Read More...
43% The Good Guy
The Good Guy has an attractive cast, but they aren't done any favors by the
film's cardboard characters and cliched plot. ... Read More...
43% Formosa Betrayed
Inspired by actual events, FORMOSA BETRAYED is the story of FBI Agent Jake Kelly's (James
Van Der Beek) investigation of the brutal murder of a Taiwanese-American professor on U.S.
soil. ... Read More...
40% For My Father
Terek, a Palestinian forced on a suicide mission in Tel Aviv to redeem his father's honor,
is given a second chance when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. ... Read More...
37% Happy Tears
Replete with quirky indie cliches, Happy Tears wastes some fine performances from
Demi Moore, Parker Posey, and Rip Torn on stale formula. ... Read More...
29% To Save a Life
Jake Taylor has it all: friends, fame a basketball scholarship and the hottest girl in
school. ... Read More...
20% Celine: Through the Eyes of the World
Celine Dion, the international superstar and best-selling female artist of all time, has
toured around the world and back again, and now, Sony Pictures Releasing's special
programming division, The Hot Ticket, will let audiences follow her everywhere. ... Read More...
14% Saint John of Las Vegas
Writer-director Hue Rhodes' debut is a poorly-paced, forgettable comedy that wastes the
quirky talents of stars Steve Buscemi and Sarah Silverman. ... Read More...
13% Harlem Aria
Anton (Gabriel Casseus) isnÂ’t like the other guys in Harlem. He is 28 years old and a
little slow, but has a heart of gold and an extraordinary singing voice. ... Read More...
The Shinjuku Incident
A simple Chinese immigrant wages a perilous war against one of the most powerful criminal
organizations on the planet in this sprawling action drama directed by Derek Yee (ONE
NIGHT IN MONGKOK) and starring Jackie Chan, Daniel Wu, and Masaya Kato. ... Read More...
Order of Chaos
John Pulliti is the new all American apple pie. Almost rich, almost thirty, he never lies
or cheats. ... Read More...
45365
45365 (pronounced: four, five, three, six, five) captures small town American life in
striking cinema verité style that peels away the layers of Sidney, Ohio -- population
20,000 -- to reveal a deeper shared experience. ... Read More...
Korean
A Big City Mob Boss is betrayed by four criminal associates who disappear with his loot,
his girl and more importantly, his pride. ... Read More...
Nausea
‘The Man’ is a lonely, eccentric who works in a book store; amusing himself with his
absurdist outlook on reality. ... Read More...
To Die for Tano
Roberta Torre's first feature, TO DIE FOR TANO was a huge commercial and critical success
in Italy, winning three awards at the Venice Film Festival, three Silver Ribbons from the
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists and two David di Donatello ("Italian
Oscar") awards for Best Music and Best Director. ... Read More...
% Rough Aunties
Fearless, feisty and resolute, the 'Rough Aunties' are a remarkable group of women
unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten
children of Durban, South Africa. ... Read More...
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