All articles by Jim Dooley

It takes courage to adapt the Tolstoy epic for the screen. Director Joe Wright and writer Tom Stoppard put in a strong effort.

There are some chills to be had in this "Exorcist" retread, but not enough to truly possess you.

A visually stunning, entertaining romp in the familiar genre of Mythological rewrites.

Another retro sci-fi future from director Andrew Niccol, this one a riff on "Logan’s Run" in which time literally is money.

Another beautifully-animated film that lacks an original story – this one about a rabbit who would be Easter Bunny. It lacks bounce.

Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie play cat-and-mouse games in this adequate, if less than inspired, throwback.

It’s back to "Narnia" in the third installment of this competent, if not particularly good, franchise.

Like two well-matched pugilists, this boxing pic’s strengths and weaknesses wear each other down.

Heartbreak, a love triangle, werewolves, and a trip to old-world vampire royalty. Not a bad time at the movies. Especially if you’re a 14 year-old girl.