David Edelstein

Film critic David Edelstein reviews War of the Worlds, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise. Edelstein calls the movie "a masterpiece," combining momentous special effects with a subtle depiction of the human struggle.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Me and You and Everyone We Know, starring performance artist Miranda July.

Film critic David Edelstein has a review of the Batman installment, starring Christian Bale, Katie Holmes and Michael Caine. Is there room for one more film about the Caped Crusader? As the title suggests, this one goes back to the origins of a classic American character.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Howl's Moving Castle, the new Disney film made by Hayao Miyazaki, who made the Academy-Award winning animated film Spirited Away.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Cinderella Man, starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ron Howard. Edelstein says he fell for the shmaltzy flick, "a three-hanky weeper."

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Mad Hot Ballroom, a new documentary about 11-year-old kids who compete in a New York City ballroom dance competition.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the sixth and final Star Wars film.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews the new French film Kings & Queen, directed by Arnaud Desplechin.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Crash, a new film by writer-director Paul Haggis. The movie's ensemble cast includes Brendan Fraser, Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton and hip-hop artist Ludacris.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews the new documentary Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.