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Jackass Number Two
Johnny Knoxville and his crazy pals shock, awe and thoroughly entertain in this frighteningly watchable sequel.
By Stephanie ZacharekSep 22, 2006
Japanese film's not-so-new new wave
Asia's greatest cinema power never really lost its mojo. But 10 years after Kurosawa's death, Japanese movies are hotter (and weirder) than ever.
Andrew O'HehirJul 2, 2008
Jarhead
Sam Mendes' specious adaptation of Anthony Swofford's Gulf War memoir is both antiwar and anti-soldier.
By Stephanie ZacharekNov 4, 2005
Jason X
William Bennett's fave horror antihero, on ice for 450 years, defrosts in time to carve up future hotties.
By Andrew O'HehirMay 1, 2002
Jaws
Twenty-five years ago, a young director set out to make audiences believe an outlandishly frightening shark tale. They bit.
By Eric BoehlertJul 26, 2000
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Even if it's a second-rate joke, and even if Kevin Smith knows it, these two lazy dipweeds really are just a third-rate Bill and Ted.
By Stephanie ZacharekAug 22, 2001
Jeepers Creepers
It's the Return of the Attack of the Mutant Rednecks!
By Andrew O'HehirAug 31, 2001
Jeff Probst is not an idiot
The weather-beaten host of "Survivor" talks about his debut indie film, "Finder's Fee," and why no one takes him seriously.
By Janelle BrownMay 8, 2002
Jersey Girl
Never mind J.Lo: Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler shine in Kevin Smith's surprisingly unsentimental ode to fatherhood.
By Stephanie ZacharekMar 26, 2004
Jesus died for somebody's sins ... but not hers
A dazzling, dizzying documentary captures rock pioneer Patti Smith during her comeback years, surrounded by death and life.
Andrew O'HehirAug 6, 2008
Jet Li's Fearless
This martial-arts epic is one of the most beautifully made pictures of the year.
By Stephanie ZacharekSep 22, 2006
Joe Dirt
David Spade is a redneck with heart, but he can't pull a movie out of acid-washed jeans and a mullet.
By Andrew O'HehirApr 11, 2001
Johnny English
Loose-limbed ostrich Rowan Atkinson has his moments in this undercooked British spy farce, but it's mad king John Malkovich who steals the show.
By Stephanie ZacharekJul 18, 2003
John Q.
Denzel Washington in a gripping drama about the travesty of American healthcare? Nope -- just another movie about a guy with a gun.
By Stephanie ZacharekFeb 15, 2002
Johnson Family Vacation
Cedric the Entertainer making the moves on Vanessa Williams in a hot tub? Should be funny -- but like most of this slack comedy, it's not.
By Stephanie ZacharekApr 9, 2004
Josie and the Pussycats
The latest cartoon-to-screen spoof finds the rock-chick band taking on the music industry.
By Stephanie ZacharekApr 11, 2001
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Put on those gimmicky glasses. This old-fashioned adventure will wow you with the possibilities of modern 3-D.
By Stephanie ZacharekJul 11, 2008
Joy Ride
In a new mordant noir from John Dahl, a terror-filled open highway is the star of the show.
By Stephanie ZacharekOct 5, 2001
Jumper
Do Hollywood action films like this say more than they intend about our nation's psychology?
By James HannahamFeb 14, 2008
Juno
This movie about a pregnant teen will inevitably be picked apart by abortion rights and antiabortion types alike, but it's really a story about people, not politics.
By Stephanie ZacharekDec 5, 2007
Jurassic Park III
A new director takes over the dino franchise from Steven Spielberg. The result is fast and funny and brings back some of the wonder to the series.
By Stephanie ZacharekJul 18, 2001
Just a regular It girl
Goofball "Scary Movie" siren Anna Faris chats about her rapid rise, her rabid Internet fans and her plans to do indie drama. Oh, and she's not spoofing Cameron Diaz in "Lost in Translation"!
By Amy ReiterOct 23, 2003
Just Like Heaven
This drippy romantic comedy manipulates us beyond the breaking point.
By Stephanie ZacharekSep 16, 2005
Just Married
The groom is a doofus, the bride has genuine screwball talent, but there's nothing funny about a dead dog.
By Stephanie ZacharekJan 10, 2003