What saves this film is its almost infectious earnestness in conveying its tale: that true worth comes from within and true love conquers all
The Fighter successfully captures one of the frustrating tensions many people experience with family
Like countless better-made romantic dramas, this film champions the virtues of true love, but the over indulgence of lustful vices diminishes its significance
Denzel Washington gives an exceptional performance in this high-stakes train chase
What sets this police drama apart is its focus on the family
Award-winning material this film is not, but as a reasonably entertaining two-hour diversion with a group of old pros, it hits the mark
George Clooney is not the actor to rescue The American's weak script