A Christmas Carol (2009) Movie Reviews

A Christmas Carol (2009)

An animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

The Fourth Kind (2009) Movie Reviews

The Fourth Kind (2009)

A thriller involving an ongoing unsolved mystery in Alaska, where one town has seen an extraordinary number of unexplained disappearances during the past 40 years and there are accusations of a federal cover up.

A Serious Man (2009) Movie Reviews

A Serious Man (2009)

Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern physics teacher, watches his life unravel over multiple sudden incidents. Though seeking meaning and answers amidst his turmoils, he seems to keep sinking.

Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009) Movie Reviews

Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009)

The story of the actress, writer, and broadcasting pioneer Gertrude Berg.

Amelia (2009) Movie Reviews

Amelia (2009)

A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world.

Astro Boy (2009) Movie Reviews

Astro Boy (2009)

When an android replica of a boy is rejected by his aggrieved creator, he goes off to find his own identity in an adventure that would make him the greatest hero of his time.

Good Hair (2009) Movie Reviews

Good Hair (2009)

Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.

Law Abiding Citizen (2009) Movie Reviews

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family’s killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.

The Boys are Back (2009) Movie Reviews

The Boys are Back (2009)

A sports writer becomes a single parent in tragic circumstances.

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Movie Reviews

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king.

Couples Retreat (2009) Movie Reviews

Couples Retreat (2009)

A comedy centered around four couples who settle into a tropical-island resort for a vacation. While one of the couples is there to work on the marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort’s therapy sessions is not optional.

More Than a Game (2008) Movie Reviews

More Than a Game (2008)

This documentary follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James’ journey to fame.

Bright Star (2009) Movie Reviews

Bright Star (2009)

The three-year romance between 19th-century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne near the end of his life.

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) Movie Reviews

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.

Whip It (2009) Movie Reviews

Whip It (2009)

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

Zombieland (2009) Movie Reviews

Zombieland (2009)

A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting tough guy trying to find the last Twinkie, and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America.

Fame (2009) Movie Reviews

Fame (2009)

An updated version of the musical Fame (1980), which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts.

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (2009) Movie Reviews

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (2009)

A guy tries to patch things up with his soon-to-be-married pal after botching things up at his bachelor party.