Spike Jonze’s latest is a beautiful movie about the conflicting need in children for both rebellion and community. It rewards on multiple viewings and is one of the best films of the year.

This low-budget reality-style horror pic has a lot of hype and some really good ideas, but your enjoyment may depend on your suspension of disbelief.

Ricky Gervais’ latest is full of biting social commentary and has some of the most hilarious moments onscreen this year, even if it trips up with its rom-com ending.

It’s not as clever as “Shaun of the Dead,” but this zombie-killing romp has a surprising amount of comedy, an Apatow-style romance, and one of the best cameos ever.

It’s a little sloppy and a bit cliched (it is a sports film after all), but Drew Barrymore’s roller-derby movie has enough punky energy to kick some major ass and a sweet mother/daughter relationship to boot.

Michael Moore’s film may be a bit scattershot and it may employ many of his familiar tricks, but credit is due for it being “big picture” challenging and very personal.

The remake of the 1980 film is fails to inspire. Alan’s suggestion? Forget about it.

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Steven Soderbergh’s farce about an agri-business VP who turns tattle-tale tries a little too hard sometimes, but a schlubby Matt Damon saves the day.

Megan Fox stars in this Diablo Cody-written horror yarn that Alan says veers all over the place with no consistent tone whatsoever.

Apparently love happened for more than stars Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston—Alan kinda liked it too.