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Eric D. Snider, Film.com

1. 96 Minutes 2012 The plot doesn't spiral; it falls with a thud and then just lies there. full review
2. Blue Like Jazz 2012 The film's heart is in the right place; it just can't make the rest of its parts function smoothly. full review
3. Casa de mi padre 2012 I tend to be amused by Ferrell in most circumstances, and the things I like about him - his bizarre sensibilities hidden beneath a mainstream exterior, his unwavering sincerity regardless of his characters' absurdity - are on display here. full review
4. The Devil Inside 2012 Bell directs with all the enthusiasm of a guy who was called into work on his day off. full review
5. The Good Doctor 2012 A creepy, darkly funny bit of entertainment. full review
6. Haywire 2012 Carano is nothing special as an actress - but darned if it matters when she's supported by a killer screenplay, a sharp cast, and Steven Soderbergh's unmistakably sly, mordant direction. full review
7. Intruders 2012 Gets disappointingly literal with what proves to be a goofy psychological story. full review
8. Mirror Mirror 2012 An attitude of mischief and charm rather than outright satire. full review
9. The Raven 2012 Never commits to the kind of full-bore lunacy that might have made the film a campy pleasure. full review
10. Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie 2012 Needless to say, this freewheeling parade of bizarreness is not everyone's cup of shrim. Chances are good that the people whose cup of shrim it is already know who they are. full review
11. Angels Crest 2011 The movie's real strength is Gaby Dellal's careful, subtle direction. She avoids the pitfalls of melodrama and histrionics that often plague movies about loss, keeping her actors' emotions grounded in recognizable truth. full review
12. Friends With Benefits 2011 It succeeds, thanks to comedic chemistry between the two leads and nimble direction by Will Gluck. full review
13. Like Crazy 2011 The couple's story is related through small, true-to-life details that paint an unidealized portrait of love - the euphoria, the sadness, and everything in between. full review
14. Morning Glory 2010 Everyone involved here is operating well below his or her skill level. full review
15. Rabbit Hole 2010 There's a lot of beauty to be mined from that depressing-sounding scenario, thanks to well-drawn characters, impeccable performances, and sensitive direction. full review
16. The Switch 2010 At its heart, it's really not that different from a regular romantic comedy. Well, except that it's funny. full review