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CADILLAC RECORDS - A satisfactory 6! Great music and strong performances override the music biopic formula and bad language. Like: Ray, Walk the Line
CAFE DE LOS MAESTROS - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining music documentary about Argentina's heyday of 1940s/50s Tango dance music. Like: Orquesta tipica
CAMP ROCK - A flat 5! Disney teen rock dream straight-to-video release features catchy rock music and a candy pop cast. Like: High School Musical
CANTANTE, EL - A flat 5! Vibrant, energetic musical biopic constrained by slant and lack of character development. Like: The Singer
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER - A solid 7! Sturdy, uncomplicated retro WWII superhero blockbuster actioner with some great visuals and fine performances. Like: Captain America
CAPTIVITY - A flimsy 4! Grisly sexual torture movie, unlike Saw and Hostel in psychological insight and scares. Like: The Last House on the Left
CARAMEL - A solid 7! Lush, charming and comedic Lebanese film offers some cultural insight from a beauty salon. Like: Real Women Have Curves
CARS 2 (A, 104 min) - A flat 5! A solid voice cast and beautiful 3D animation can't substitute for an uninspiring story, lack-lustre characters and conceptual flaws. Like: Cars
CASSANDRA'S DREAM - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining, Dark Modern Noir with good performances from McGregor and Farrell, but overwritten Woody Allen script dulls overall effect. Like: Scoop
CATCH & RELEASE - A flat 5! Fresh characters and dark comedy fall back on same old, same old "romcom" formula. Like: P.S. I Love You
CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE - A flimsy 4! Poor writing dulls the laughs in this dumb "pets with celebrity voices" sequel. One for the kids. Like: Cats & Dogs
CAVERN, THE - A third-rate 3! Realistic cave lighting/atmosphere ruins any chance of actually seeing a decent horror story unfold?! Like: The Cave
CENTRE STAGE: TURN IT UP - A flat 5! Inexperienced cast and cliched dance story are evened out by ballet choreography and lead's chemistry. Like: Centre Stage
CENTURION - A satisfactory 6! Neil Marshall delivers an epic, entertaining, yet bloodthirsty historical actioner with a relatively unknown cast. Like: King Arthur
CELL 2, THE - A third-rate 3! If you loved The Cell, you'll hate this straight-to-DVD sequel. A cheap torture porn knock-off without J-Lo. Like: Wishmaster 3
CEREMONY - A flat 5! Good idea, but borrowed direction, sluggish pacing misfire in an attempt at hitting the right notes as a quirky indie comedy. Like: Margot at the Wedding
CHALET GIRL - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining and smart feel good British romcom with a great ensemble. Like: Cemetery Road
CHAMELEON - A solid 7! A slightly contrived Hungarian psychological thriller about a master of disguise and con artist with terrific casting and acting. Like: Matchstick Men
CHANGE-UP, THE - A satisfactory 6! Crude roller-coaster body swap bachelor comedy from the makers of The Hangover and Wedding Crashers. Like: Hall Pass
CHANGELING - A solid 7! Jolie delivers an Oscar-worthy performance in this mystery drama. Malkovich in the wings and Eastwood behind camera. Like: Birth
CHARLIE BARTLETT - A solid 7! Clever storytelling, teenage angst and compelling performances led by a John Lennon meets Bart Simpson lead. Like: Rushmore
CHARLIE ST. CLOUD - A flimsy 4! Zac Efron's performance and looks are the only reason to see this sappy teen tearjerker. Like: The Last Song
CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR - A solid 7! Witty, entertaining and informing biopic drama with top ensemble. Like: Lord of War, Lions for Lambs
CHE: PART ONE - A satisfactory 6! Guevara's memoirs starring "born-to-play-Che" Del Toro. Made as a guerilla foreign film by a Hollywood director. Like: The Lost City
CHE: PART TWO - A satisfactory 6! Dark biopic shows Guevara's slow decline with a top-notch performance from Del Toro. Like: Che Part One
CHERIE - A satisfactory 6! Pfeiffer and Bates shine in this sluggish period piece older woman-younger man romance drama. Like: The Age of Innocence
CHOKE - A satisfactory 6! Seedy, dark sex comedy/drama saved by strong performances. Based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel. NFSV Like: Fight Club
CHLOE - A satisfactory 6! An all-star cast and fine director turn in a thought-provoking and smoldering love triangle erotic thriller with a twist. Like: Elegy
CHRISTMAS CAROL, A - A solid 7! This Disney family, fantasy animation is visually spectacular with rich story-telling and Carrey's talents, but emotionally hollow. Like: The Polar Express
CHRISTMAS COTTAGE, THE - A flat 5! Heartwarming folksy biographical family/drama. Good cast, although too melodramatic at times. Like: Little Women
CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR JONATHAN TOOMEY, A - A satisfactory 6! Heartwarming and uplifting Christmas tale adaptation for all ages. Like: Miracle on 34th Street
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN - An excellent 8! Like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Narnia - rolled into one epic adventure. Like: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER - A solid 7! Dazzling visual effects, solid performances, good pacing and a new sense of purpose make this adaptation entertaining and enjoyable. Like: Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
CITY OF EMBER - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining and imaginative fantasy adventure with a solid cast, but lacks magic. Like: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
CITY OF MEN - A solid 7! Brutal, honest and touching tale of favela life friendship and survival in Brazil. Adaptation of TV show. Like: City of God
CJ7 - A satisfactory 6! Unusual sweet, zany and imaginative kids fantasy/comedy from Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer). Like: The Last Mimzy
CLASH OF THE TITANS - A flimsy 4! This mythological epic relies too heavily on its CGI with half-hearted performances from a solid cast and inconsistent direction. Like: The Scorpion King
CLEANER - A satisfactory 6! A stylish, intriguing crime/thriller that doesn't quite measure up to expectations. Like: The Long Kiss Goodnight
CLIQUE - A flimsy 4! Predictable tween comedy about new kid in school is nasty and lacks likable characters. Just for tweens. Like: Wild Child
CLOSING THE RING - A flat 5! Soft melodrama and romance make Attenborough's film seem like a daytime soap-drama. Like: In Love and War
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS - A solid 7! Amazing visuals, zany creativity and story-telling in this funny animated disaster movie for all ages. Like: Meet the Robinsons
CLOVERFIELD - An excellent 8! Epic "reality" sci-fi brings disaster news to home video. Like: The Blair Witch Project, Godzilla, War of the Worlds
COCO & IGOR - A satisfactory 6! Solid performances, pristine cinematography and a topical exploration of the passion between two influential historical figures. A bit long and stunted by a lack of spark. Like: Coco Avant Chanel
COCO AVANT CHANEL - A satisfactory 6! A solid lead performance from Tatou in a simplified yet beautiful and fascinating biodrama tribute. Like: La vie en rose
COLLEGE - A third-rate 3! Annoying characters, dumb scenarios and over-inflated rip-offs of better comedies leave this crude frat movie wanting. Like: Van Wilder 2: Rise of Taj
COLLEGE ROAD TRIP - A flimsy 4! Light, silly and over-the-top Disney family road trip comedy lacks laughs and imagination. Like: Are We There Yet?
COLMA - A solid 7! H.P. Mendoza's fresh, alternative and energetic comedy/drama musical about youth in the small town of Colma. Like: Option 3
COLOMBIANA - A flat 5! Zoe Saldana delivers, but the weak script, inconsistent pacing and sloppy direction disappoint. Like: Salt
COME AS YOU ARE - A terrible 2! A lame softcore class reunion comedy about a guy trying to keep his porn "mansion" a secret. Like: Accidental Stripper
COMEBACKS, THE - A third-rate 3! This sports parody is riddled with unfunny clichés and crotch humour. Has nothing on The Replacements! Like: Epic Movie
CONAN THE BARBARIAN - A flat 5! Gore, violence and unnecessary 3D effects override acting, writing and character in this sword and sorcery fantasy action adventure. Better in 2D. Like: Clash of the Titans
CONCERT, THE - A solid 7! An entertaining Russian art house comedy musical farce about a band of misfits and their conductor. Ends on a high note. Like: The Band's Visit
CONDEMNED, THE - A satisfactory 6! An island action/thriller in the style of Commando. Like: Survivor, Series 7: Contenders, Battle Royale
CONFESSIONS OF A GAMBLER - A satisfactory 6! Raw, honest, kitchen sink reality film adaptation. Gritty performances and topical themes set in SA. Like: Yesterday
CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC - A flat 5! Predictable, sweet and middling "romcom" has fresh stars, but doesn't use big guns. Too many subplots. Like: Bridget Jones's Diary
CONJURER, THE - A flat 5! Slow-paced, no-name, low budget indie horror/thriller is creepy, but too familiar to add anything new to genre. Like: Shutter
CONSPIRACY - A flimsy 4! Val Kilmer fills in for Van Damme in this war/action/mystery. Ruined by poor acting and an '80s quality. Like: The Marine
CONSPIRATOR, THE (13V, 121 min) - A satisfactory 6! A powerful post Lincoln assassination legal drama with a fine cast, good performances and politically-slanted storytelling. Like: Lions for Lambs
CONSUMING PASSIONS - A flat 5! Straight-to-video no-name cast TV drama celebrates the centenary of romance publishing house, Mills & Boon. Like: Mills & Boon
CONTAGION - A solid 7! A tense, scary and thought-provoking disaster movie with an all-star cast. Like: Outbreak
CONTRACT, THE - A flat 5! A fugitive thriller that gets lost in the forest. Top actors wasted on a pointless plot. Like: The Clearing, The Fugitive
CONVICTION - A solid 7! Solid performances from a first-rate cast and a compelling true story almost trump this film's made-for-TV sensibility. Like: Nothing but the Truth
COOL IT - A satisfactory 6! A controversial global warming documentary, delivered by an anti-Gore messenger who offers a persuasive informative, yet troubling take on the crisis. Like: An Inconvenient Truth
CORALINE - An excellent 8! Mesmerising visuals, beautiful music and an intriguing, imaginative story make Coraline a must-see. Like: Alice in Wonderland
COTTAGE, THE - A satisfactory 6! Wickedly funny low-budget British comedy/horror gorefest that is both deranged and daring. Like: Severance
COUGAR CLUB, THE - A third-rate 3! Raunchy, gross-out college "comedy" about two guys that start to match young men with older women. Like: Good Luck Chuck
COUNTERFEITERS, THE - An excellent 8! Powerful acting, amid gripping themes revolving around a WWII prisoner's sense of morality. Like: Escape from Sobibor
COUNTRY STRONG - A flat 5! Determined performances from a quality cast can't appease an inconsistent, derivative soap opera screenplay. Like: The Greatest
COUPLES RETREAT - A flimsy 4! Apart from a few light moments between Favreau and Vaughn, there's very little to laugh about here. Like: RV
COWBOYS & ALIENS - A flat 5! First-rate visual effects can't substitute for a miscast lead, sluggish pacing and a lack of comedy. Like: War of the Worlds
CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE - A satisfactory 6! Outrageous action set pieces and pop culture irreverence in this raunchy, ultra-violent action junkie sequel. Like: Crank
CRAZIES, THE - A satisfactory 6! A rare, tense and sharp biohazard horror/sci-fi remake of George Romero's classic. Like: The Crazies
CRAZY EIGHTS - A third-rate 3! Muddled horror/thriller tied together by gore, a few creepy moments and tired genre clichés. Like: Dark Ride
CRAZY HEART - A solid 7! A terrific performance from Bridges, good music and a compelling quest for redemption show the truth behind every country song. Like: Almost Famous
CREATION - A satisfactory 6! This sluggish Charles Darwin biopic is buoyed by fine cinematography and good lead performances from Bettany and Connelly. Like: Darwin (TV)
CROSSING OVER - A flat 5! Issue-orientated drama about immigration is heavy, messy and choppy with passable performances. Like: Babel, Crash
CRY, THE - A third-rate 3! The Llorona legend gets a stylish, disturbing yet pointless retelling. Like: Bell Witch Haunting
CRY OF THE OWL - A flat 5! Surreal and slow-moving art house drama/thriller has an interesting but vague story, which is only mildly captivating. Like: Surveillance
CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, THE - A solid 7! Strong art direction, special effects, make up and performances fill the gaps in Fincher's epic "bio" fantasy. Like: Forrest Gump
CUTTING EDGE 3: CHASING THE DREAM, THE - A satisfactory 6! Decent straight-to-DVD drama/sport/romance TV movie sequel hits the ice much like the original. Like: Cutting Edge
CYRUS - A solid 7! Solid lead performances and an unconventional relationship drama in the vein of Oedipus Wrecks, makes this a dark, creepy and funny comedy. Like: The Puffy Chair
CADILLAC RECORDS - A satisfactory 6! Great music and strong performances override the music biopic formula and bad language. Like: Ray, Walk the Line
CAFE DE LOS MAESTROS - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining music documentary about Argentina's heyday of 1940s/50s Tango dance music. Like: Orquesta tipica
CAMP ROCK - A flat 5! Disney teen rock dream straight-to-video release features catchy rock music and a candy pop cast. Like: High School Musical
CANTANTE, EL - A flat 5! Vibrant, energetic musical biopic constrained by slant and lack of character development. Like: The Singer
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER - A solid 7! Sturdy, uncomplicated retro WWII superhero blockbuster actioner with some great visuals and fine performances. Like: Captain America
CAPTIVITY - A flimsy 4! Grisly sexual torture movie, unlike Saw and Hostel in psychological insight and scares. Like: The Last House on the Left
CARAMEL - A solid 7! Lush, charming and comedic Lebanese film offers some cultural insight from a beauty salon. Like: Real Women Have Curves
CARS 2 (A, 104 min) - A flat 5! A solid voice cast and beautiful 3D animation can't substitute for an uninspiring story, lack-lustre characters and conceptual flaws. Like: Cars
CASSANDRA'S DREAM - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining, Dark Modern Noir with good performances from McGregor and Farrell, but overwritten Woody Allen script dulls overall effect. Like: Scoop
CATCH & RELEASE - A flat 5! Fresh characters and dark comedy fall back on same old, same old "romcom" formula. Like: P.S. I Love You
CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE - A flimsy 4! Poor writing dulls the laughs in this dumb "pets with celebrity voices" sequel. One for the kids. Like: Cats & Dogs
CAVERN, THE - A third-rate 3! Realistic cave lighting/atmosphere ruins any chance of actually seeing a decent horror story unfold?! Like: The Cave
CENTRE STAGE: TURN IT UP - A flat 5! Inexperienced cast and cliched dance story are evened out by ballet choreography and lead's chemistry. Like: Centre Stage
CENTURION - A satisfactory 6! Neil Marshall delivers an epic, entertaining, yet bloodthirsty historical actioner with a relatively unknown cast. Like: King Arthur
CELL 2, THE - A third-rate 3! If you loved The Cell, you'll hate this straight-to-DVD sequel. A cheap torture porn knock-off without J-Lo. Like: Wishmaster 3
CEREMONY - A flat 5! Good idea, but borrowed direction, sluggish pacing misfire in an attempt at hitting the right notes as a quirky indie comedy. Like: Margot at the Wedding
CHALET GIRL - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining and smart feel good British romcom with a great ensemble. Like: Cemetery Road
CHAMELEON - A solid 7! A slightly contrived Hungarian psychological thriller about a master of disguise and con artist with terrific casting and acting. Like: Matchstick Men
CHANGE-UP, THE - A satisfactory 6! Crude roller-coaster body swap bachelor comedy from the makers of The Hangover and Wedding Crashers. Like: Hall Pass
CHANGELING - A solid 7! Jolie delivers an Oscar-worthy performance in this mystery drama. Malkovich in the wings and Eastwood behind camera. Like: Birth
CHARLIE BARTLETT - A solid 7! Clever storytelling, teenage angst and compelling performances led by a John Lennon meets Bart Simpson lead. Like: Rushmore
CHARLIE ST. CLOUD - A flimsy 4! Zac Efron's performance and looks are the only reason to see this sappy teen tearjerker. Like: The Last Song
CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR - A solid 7! Witty, entertaining and informing biopic drama with top ensemble. Like: Lord of War, Lions for Lambs
CHE: PART ONE - A satisfactory 6! Guevara's memoirs starring "born-to-play-Che" Del Toro. Made as a guerilla foreign film by a Hollywood director. Like: The Lost City
CHE: PART TWO - A satisfactory 6! Dark biopic shows Guevara's slow decline with a top-notch performance from Del Toro. Like: Che Part One
CHERIE - A satisfactory 6! Pfeiffer and Bates shine in this sluggish period piece older woman-younger man romance drama. Like: The Age of Innocence
CHOKE - A satisfactory 6! Seedy, dark sex comedy/drama saved by strong performances. Based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel. NFSV Like: Fight Club
CHLOE - A satisfactory 6! An all-star cast and fine director turn in a thought-provoking and smoldering love triangle erotic thriller with a twist. Like: Elegy
CHRISTMAS CAROL, A - A solid 7! This Disney family, fantasy animation is visually spectacular with rich story-telling and Carrey's talents, but emotionally hollow. Like: The Polar Express
CHRISTMAS COTTAGE, THE - A flat 5! Heartwarming folksy biographical family/drama. Good cast, although too melodramatic at times. Like: Little Women
CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR JONATHAN TOOMEY, A - A satisfactory 6! Heartwarming and uplifting Christmas tale adaptation for all ages. Like: Miracle on 34th Street
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN - An excellent 8! Like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Narnia - rolled into one epic adventure. Like: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER - A solid 7! Dazzling visual effects, solid performances, good pacing and a new sense of purpose make this adaptation entertaining and enjoyable. Like: Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
CITY OF EMBER - A satisfactory 6! Entertaining and imaginative fantasy adventure with a solid cast, but lacks magic. Like: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
CITY OF MEN - A solid 7! Brutal, honest and touching tale of favela life friendship and survival in Brazil. Adaptation of TV show. Like: City of God
CJ7 - A satisfactory 6! Unusual sweet, zany and imaginative kids fantasy/comedy from Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer). Like: The Last Mimzy
CLASH OF THE TITANS - A flimsy 4! This mythological epic relies too heavily on its CGI with half-hearted performances from a solid cast and inconsistent direction. Like: The Scorpion King
CLEANER - A satisfactory 6! A stylish, intriguing crime/thriller that doesn't quite measure up to expectations. Like: The Long Kiss Goodnight
CLIQUE - A flimsy 4! Predictable tween comedy about new kid in school is nasty and lacks likable characters. Just for tweens. Like: Wild Child
CLOSING THE RING - A flat 5! Soft melodrama and romance make Attenborough's film seem like a daytime soap-drama. Like: In Love and War
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS - A solid 7! Amazing visuals, zany creativity and story-telling in this funny animated disaster movie for all ages. Like: Meet the Robinsons
CLOVERFIELD - An excellent 8! Epic "reality" sci-fi brings disaster news to home video. Like: The Blair Witch Project, Godzilla, War of the Worlds
COCO & IGOR - A satisfactory 6! Solid performances, pristine cinematography and a topical exploration of the passion between two influential historical figures. A bit long and stunted by a lack of spark. Like: Coco Avant Chanel
COCO AVANT CHANEL - A satisfactory 6! A solid lead performance from Tatou in a simplified yet beautiful and fascinating biodrama tribute. Like: La vie en rose
COLLEGE - A third-rate 3! Annoying characters, dumb scenarios and over-inflated rip-offs of better comedies leave this crude frat movie wanting. Like: Van Wilder 2: Rise of Taj
COLLEGE ROAD TRIP - A flimsy 4! Light, silly and over-the-top Disney family road trip comedy lacks laughs and imagination. Like: Are We There Yet?
COLMA - A solid 7! H.P. Mendoza's fresh, alternative and energetic comedy/drama musical about youth in the small town of Colma. Like: Option 3
COLOMBIANA - A flat 5! Zoe Saldana delivers, but the weak script, inconsistent pacing and sloppy direction disappoint. Like: Salt
COME AS YOU ARE - A terrible 2! A lame softcore class reunion comedy about a guy trying to keep his porn "mansion" a secret. Like: Accidental Stripper
COMEBACKS, THE - A third-rate 3! This sports parody is riddled with unfunny clichés and crotch humour. Has nothing on The Replacements! Like: Epic Movie
CONAN THE BARBARIAN - A flat 5! Gore, violence and unnecessary 3D effects override acting, writing and character in this sword and sorcery fantasy action adventure. Better in 2D. Like: Clash of the Titans
CONCERT, THE - A solid 7! An entertaining Russian art house comedy musical farce about a band of misfits and their conductor. Ends on a high note. Like: The Band's Visit
CONDEMNED, THE - A satisfactory 6! An island action/thriller in the style of Commando. Like: Survivor, Series 7: Contenders, Battle Royale
CONFESSIONS OF A GAMBLER - A satisfactory 6! Raw, honest, kitchen sink reality film adaptation. Gritty performances and topical themes set in SA. Like: Yesterday
CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC - A flat 5! Predictable, sweet and middling "romcom" has fresh stars, but doesn't use big guns. Too many subplots. Like: Bridget Jones's Diary
CONJURER, THE - A flat 5! Slow-paced, no-name, low budget indie horror/thriller is creepy, but too familiar to add anything new to genre. Like: Shutter
CONSPIRACY - A flimsy 4! Val Kilmer fills in for Van Damme in this war/action/mystery. Ruined by poor acting and an '80s quality. Like: The Marine
CONSPIRATOR, THE (13V, 121 min) - A satisfactory 6! A powerful post Lincoln assassination legal drama with a fine cast, good performances and politically-slanted storytelling. Like: Lions for Lambs
CONSUMING PASSIONS - A flat 5! Straight-to-video no-name cast TV drama celebrates the centenary of romance publishing house, Mills & Boon. Like: Mills & Boon
CONTAGION - A solid 7! A tense, scary and thought-provoking disaster movie with an all-star cast. Like: Outbreak
CONTRACT, THE - A flat 5! A fugitive thriller that gets lost in the forest. Top actors wasted on a pointless plot. Like: The Clearing, The Fugitive
CONVICTION - A solid 7! Solid performances from a first-rate cast and a compelling true story almost trump this film's made-for-TV sensibility. Like: Nothing but the Truth
COOL IT - A satisfactory 6! A controversial global warming documentary, delivered by an anti-Gore messenger who offers a persuasive informative, yet troubling take on the crisis. Like: An Inconvenient Truth
CORALINE - An excellent 8! Mesmerising visuals, beautiful music and an intriguing, imaginative story make Coraline a must-see. Like: Alice in Wonderland
COTTAGE, THE - A satisfactory 6! Wickedly funny low-budget British comedy/horror gorefest that is both deranged and daring. Like: Severance
COUGAR CLUB, THE - A third-rate 3! Raunchy, gross-out college "comedy" about two guys that start to match young men with older women. Like: Good Luck Chuck
COUNTERFEITERS, THE - An excellent 8! Powerful acting, amid gripping themes revolving around a WWII prisoner's sense of morality. Like: Escape from Sobibor
COUNTRY STRONG - A flat 5! Determined performances from a quality cast can't appease an inconsistent, derivative soap opera screenplay. Like: The Greatest
COUPLES RETREAT - A flimsy 4! Apart from a few light moments between Favreau and Vaughn, there's very little to laugh about here. Like: RV
COWBOYS & ALIENS - A flat 5! First-rate visual effects can't substitute for a miscast lead, sluggish pacing and a lack of comedy. Like: War of the Worlds
CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE - A satisfactory 6! Outrageous action set pieces and pop culture irreverence in this raunchy, ultra-violent action junkie sequel. Like: Crank
CRAZIES, THE - A satisfactory 6! A rare, tense and sharp biohazard horror/sci-fi remake of George Romero's classic. Like: The Crazies
CRAZY EIGHTS - A third-rate 3! Muddled horror/thriller tied together by gore, a few creepy moments and tired genre clichés. Like: Dark Ride
CRAZY HEART - A solid 7! A terrific performance from Bridges, good music and a compelling quest for redemption show the truth behind every country song. Like: Almost Famous
CREATION - A satisfactory 6! This sluggish Charles Darwin biopic is buoyed by fine cinematography and good lead performances from Bettany and Connelly. Like: Darwin (TV)
CROSSING OVER - A flat 5! Issue-orientated drama about immigration is heavy, messy and choppy with passable performances. Like: Babel, Crash
CRY, THE - A third-rate 3! The Llorona legend gets a stylish, disturbing yet pointless retelling. Like: Bell Witch Haunting
CRY OF THE OWL - A flat 5! Surreal and slow-moving art house drama/thriller has an interesting but vague story, which is only mildly captivating. Like: Surveillance
CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, THE - A solid 7! Strong art direction, special effects, make up and performances fill the gaps in Fincher's epic "bio" fantasy. Like: Forrest Gump
CUTTING EDGE 3: CHASING THE DREAM, THE - A satisfactory 6! Decent straight-to-DVD drama/sport/romance TV movie sequel hits the ice much like the original. Like: Cutting Edge
CYRUS - A solid 7! Solid lead performances and an unconventional relationship drama in the vein of Oedipus Wrecks, makes this a dark, creepy and funny comedy. Like: The Puffy Chair
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