“The Dark Knight” wants desperately to be taken seriously. It certainly takes itself seriously — sometimes too seriously for its own good. Even without the real-life death of Heath Ledger, who plays the movie’s maniacal Joker, this sequel to 2005’s “Batman Begins” cloaks itself in funereal black. It’s almost as if somebody sprinkled ashes in the popcorn. Read more>>

“Wanted” is one of those movies that confuses quantity with quality, style with substance, adrenaline with artistry. Read more>>

Missed it by that much. Read more>>

This cinematic finale to the beloved HBO comedy feels like watching an entire season of shoe love, true love and everything in between — all crammed into one loooooooooong sitting. Read more>>

Stand up and cheer the welcome return of a cinematic hero for the ages. Read more>>

When the man with the hat unexpectedly appears in a dingy dive somewhere in Nepal, feisty proprietor Marion Ravenwood hardly seems surprised. Read more>>

For those besotted by visions of Pair-a-dice, “21″ serves up a suitably starry-eyed account of a young dreamer who dares to challenge the forces of darkness. And wins — for a time. Read more>>

Funny, as in ha ha? Hardly. Read more>>

It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure. At least that’s what a good heist movie ought to be. And “The Bank Job” overcomes its generic title to prove exactly that. Read more>>

“Bonneville” sticks to a soothingly familiar itinerary, providing a welcome showcase for a trio of terrific actresses. Read more>>