27 Dresses (2008)

Romantic Comedy Rated PG-13

Katherine Heigl, whose comedic performance matched that of any of the boys in last summer’s Knocked Up, gets her own movie with 27 Dresses, but it’s such a forced, dim-bulb romantic comedy that you only get occasional glimpses of her considerable talent. Heigl plays Jane, a perpetual bridesmaid who is pining for her too-good-to-be-true boss

Cassandra’s Dream (2008)

Drama Rated PG-13

“The cast makes the most of Allen’s predetermined screenplay.

Iron Man (2008)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

Now this is my Transformers – an action extravaganza with all the visual goods, plenty of wit and even something of a conscience. With a combination of star power and serious dedication, Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, a weapons designer who tinkers and toys and one day builds a robotic armored suit. At first

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, The (2008)

Action/Adventure Rated PG

Writer-director Andrew Adamson must have been emboldened by the unequivocal success of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, for this is a far more specific exploration of C.S. Lewis’ Christian themes. Prince Caspian, in which Narnia is in the hands of cruel humans and the heroic lion Aslan is nowhere

Meet the Spartans (2008)

Comedy Rated PG-13

"…frequently pauses to shower someone with vomit, pus, urine or excrement. It should be called Meet the Bodily Fluids."

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2008)

Drama Rated NR

"…rises above any pro-choice or pro-life preachiness because the picture’s first concern is for the humanity of its characters, born or not."

P.S. I Love You (2007)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…can’t quite nail a consistent tone.

There Will Be Blood (2007)

Drama Rated R

“…almost as if Terrence Malick had directed Citizen Kane.

One Missed Call (2008)

Horror Rated PG-13

“…missed a golden opportunity by not becoming one of the first films to debut on the iPhone. Steve Jobs could have offered specter screening as a feature.

Fool’s Gold (2008)

Comedy Rated PG-13

“McConaughey bravely rips off his shirt, throws himself in front of the women and selflessly absorbs the camera’s leers.