The Hit
Terrence Stamp and a young Tim Roth give early Stephen Frears something to cheer about.
Kirschblüten (Cherry Blossoms)
Dorris Dörrie's mournful view of life's end is too often piano-addled.
The Quiet American
Michael Caine runs the table in an insidiously effective Graham Greene remake.
Salt
Angelina Jolie puts a pretty face on a Saturday matinée thriller, but the fun ends there.
Black Narcissus
The Himalayas was no country for intense nuns — at least not in 1947.
L’uomo delle stelle (The Star Maker)
Tornatore's "Cinema Paradiso" semi-sequel strikes a melancholy note.
Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (Aguirre: The Wrath of God)
In Herzog's celebrated "Aguirre," conquistador and Kinski are too close for comfort.
The Men Who Stare at Goats
"No goats, no glory" is the tag-line. Many goats, tedious film might be better.
Mr. Roberts
Henry Fonda at his best was a sly mixture of modest heroism and shy wit.
Do The Right Thing
Spike Lee's early take on race relations in Brooklyn remains a stunning accomplishment.
The French Connection
Gene Hackman's "Popeye" Doyle took the tough cop mold and made it his for keeps.