Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Fun, fast-paced sequel is more upbeat than the original.
Release Date: 5/22/2009

Tropic Thunder
Showbiz satire is witty, violent, controversial.
Release Date: 8/13/2008

The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
Hard-R Farrelly bros. remake offers crude laughs.
Release Date: 10/04/2007

Night at the Museum
Stiller dodges CGI creations in cute adventure.
Release Date: 12/22/2006

Madagascar
A group of animal friends escape from the zoo.
Release Date: 5/27/2005

Meet the Fockers
Hard-working, slightly stale; not for young teens.
Release Date: 12/22/2004

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Think Bad News Bears crossed with Happy Gilmore.
Release Date: 06/18/2004

Envy
It's a long, long time between chuckles.
Release Date: 04/30/2004

Starsky & Hutch
Silly, but lots of fun for older teens.
Release Date: 03/05/2004

Along Came Polly
Talented actors in dumb film with gross sex humor.
Release Date: 01/16/2004

Duplex
Gets old fast, and the pay-off disappoints.
Release Date: 09/26/2003

The Royal Tenenbaums
Quirky extended-family story with dry adult humor.
Release Date: 12/21/2001

Zoolander
A surprisingly entertaining movie, but edgy.
Release Date: 02/02/2001

Meet the Parents
Star-driven comedy at times offensive and funny.
Release Date: 10/06/2000

There's Something About Mary
Farrelly bros' gross-out laughs aren't for kids.
Release Date: 07/15/1998

The Cable Guy
A twisted comedy about TV addiction. Teens OK.
Release Date: 06/10/1996

Heavyweights
Good times at "fat camp" can be confusing to younger kids.
Release Date: 3/4/1995

Reality Bites
Comedy about 20-something slackers isn't for kids.
Release Date: 02/18/1994

Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Star-studded holiday fun for the whole family.
Review Date: 12/20/2007

Prehistoric Planet
Beautifully animated "nature" docu for dino fans.
Review Date: 1/8/2006