Though well-intentioned, Nichols' liberal cautionary tale constantly trips over itself.

Alien vessels, a cocky Will Smith, a nervous Jeff Goldblum — come on, smile...

When in doubt about the history of your life, blame your parents.

Steve Martin and John Candy makes John Hughes' comic road movie a masterpiece.

To challenge an authoritarian state, you need to know its soul. Ask Costa-Gavras.

De Niro and Hoffman steal Levinson's movie, until he abandons them.

Catch and release, then discard. Despite Jennifer Garner.

Paul Scofield steals both storyline and movie as Sir Thomas More.

Peckinpah loves it when the innocent take offense, and fight back.

Mel, Mel, Mel — no one listens to you. Even in Vietnam.

When a faceless trucker gets mad, drive hard. Early Spielberg.