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Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

1. Failure to Launch 2006 Under Tom Dey's direction, a perverse form of symmetry is at work here, and the stereotypes seem like old acquaintances you can enjoy for a couple of hours. full review
2. Mission: Impossible III 2006 Mission: Impossible III will make you jump up and down with exuberance, just like its star. full review
3. World Trade Center 2006 Some comedies appeal to our inner child, while some horror movies appeal to our inner masochist. Oliver Stone's World Trade Center poignantly appeals to our inner patriot. full review
4. Brokeback Mountain 2005 A story of forbidden love on the range, Brokeback Mountain is acted, directed, written and photographed with heart-pounding beauty. full review
5. Lonesome Jim 2005 Mr. Affleck is burdened with the difficult task of making moroseness seem interesting. He doesn't succeed, and neither does the movie. full review
6. The Lost City 2005 Lovely to look at, and its mixture of Cuban standards and Garcia originals is delightful to listen to. full review
7. My Summer of Love 2005 Exquisitely acted, directed and photographed. full review
8. The Producers 2005 Ms. Stroman's efforts to open up the play lack imagination, and all the musical numbers probably worked better on stage. full review
9. Serenity 2005 A space spectacle resonant with witty dialogue, accessible characters and kaleidoscopic action. full review
10. Big Fish 2004 Offers its audience a long and winding road, with refreshing pauses. And it proves that mega-budgets have not spoiled Tim Burton's vision. full review
11. The Machinist 2003 It's a carefully layered, tautly directed and superbly acted psychological thriller. full review
12. The Hours 2002 Some moviegoers may interpret The Hours as waving a banner for gay life. Actually, it waves a banner for individuality in a world that does not always sanction such a stance. full review
13. Nicholas Nickleby 2002 The entire movie has a truncated feeling, but what's available is lovely and lovable. full review
14. The Pianist 2002 The Pianist lacks the quick emotional connections of Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. But Mr. Polanski creates images even more haunting than those in Mr. Spielberg's 1993 classic. full review
15. Windtalkers 2002 The screenplay sabotages the movie's strengths at almost every juncture. All the characters are stereotypes, and their interaction is numbingly predictable. full review
16. Friends and Family 2001 Predictable fun, but fun all the same. full review
17. Gosford Park 2001 Altman is one of the few contemporary directors who consistently showcases excellent women's roles, and he's rewarded with a symphony of strong performances. full review
18. Manic 2001 All the performances are poignant, and, while the screenplay reaches no new conclusions, it allows the actors room to create and grow. full review
19. Waking Up in Reno 2001 Oozes condescension from every pore. full review
20. Bread and Tulips 2000 A slight tale, charmingly told. full review
21. Merci Pour le Chocolat 2000 A tasty appetizer that leaves you wanting more. full review
22. Our Song 2000 It says something positive about human resilience under duress. full review
23. A Midsummer Night's Dream 1999 Needs a flight of fancy to be truly memorable! full review
24. Psycho 1998 The film is polished when it should be edgy and impersonal when it should be seductive. full review