The ultimate '80s Schwarzenegger movie, replete with a threadbare plot, outsized action, and endless one-liners.

The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here.

This kid-lit fantasy-adventure doesn't quite get off the ground.

It's pretty and packed with action; unfortunately Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters it's also waterlogged with characters and plots.

Percy Jackson benefits from a strong supporting cast, a speedy plot, and plenty of fun with Greek mythology.

Over-the-top action and (sometimes literally) side-splitting gags make this Suicide Squad a major improvement.

Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story.

The original Enchanted cast are reunited for the sequel to the modern fairytale classic.

Director Tim Burton's dark, brooding atmosphere and the flawless casting make the sequel better than the first.

It's long, but The Batman looks and sounds great, and its grounded take on Gotham is a solid fit for this Caped Crusader.

Impressive action sequences, taut economic direction, and relentlessly fast pace it's The Terminator

A poignant tribute that satisfyingly moves the franchise forward.

The Dark Knight Rises is an ambitious, thoughtful, and potent action film that concludes Christopher Nolan's franchise.

Dark, complex, and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga

Brooding and dark, but also exciting and smart, Batman Begins is a film that understands the essence of one of the definitive superheroes.

A superior ghost story told with spine-tingling skill.

Well-crafted and gleefully creepy, The Conjuring ratchets up dread through a series of effective old-school scares.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ends Peter Jackson's second Middle-earth trilogy on a reasonably satisfying note.

The Desolation of Smaug represents a more confident, exciting second chapter for the Hobbit series.

Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth is an earnest, visually resplendent trip.