Popular films available on Netflix Instant which have been
awarded a New York Times Critic's Pick.
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WALL-E (2008) 98 mins G 
In a futuristic world, human beings have destroyed Earth and evacuated the planet, leaving the cleanup to an army of robots they've programmed to do their dirty work. Due to a mishap, the dutiful WALL-E is the only one left. But with the arrival of a female probe, the monotony of WALL-E's existence is broken -- and he experiences love for the first time. Andrew Stanton directs this Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning Pixar tale with a sci-fi twist. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
Serenity (2005) 119 mins PG-13 
Picking up where his cult show "Firefly" left off, writer-director Joss Whedon's tale of galactic unrest follows Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), captain of the transport ship Serenity, and his scrappy but loyal crew. When the ship picks up two fugitives from the powerful coalition ruling the universe, "Mal" and his mates find themselves at the center of a cosmic conflict, pursued by military forces and space-roaming savages. NYT says: Scruffy spaceship crew in deadly conflict after galactic war. Unassuming sci-fi adventure based on "Firefly" TV series. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
A Few Good Men (1992) 138 mins R When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson). Director Rob Reiner's probing drama earned four Oscar nominations, and Nicholson's line, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" became a 1990s catchphrase. NYT says: Marines and code on trial. Hard-breathing and familiar, with wonderfully nasty Nicholson. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) 108 mins R 
Looking to make a bundle in a high-stakes poker game, a quartet of shiftless lads from London's East End instead finds themselves up to their eyeballs in debt to underworld porn king "Hatchet" Harry when the game turns out to be rigged. With only a week to repay Harry, the frantic foursome hits upon the notion of robbing a gang of reefer thieves. Nick Moran, Jason Flemyng and Jason Statham star in director Guy Ritchie's stylish big-screen debut. NYT says: British crooks and high-stakes card game. Lively but empty. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) 128 mins R This film tells the incredible true story of a 23-year-old medical student from Argentina, Che Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal), who motorcycled across South America with his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) in 1951-52. The trek became a personal odyssey that ultimately crystallized the young man's budding revolutionary beliefs. Walter Salles's film is based on Che's own diaries of the trip. NYT says: Che Guevara's life-changing road trip across South America. Captures quickening of Che's youthful idealism with startling clarity. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) 112 mins R Living with her tyrannical stepfather (Sergi López) in a new home with her pregnant mother, 10-year-old Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) feels alone until she explores a decaying labyrinth guarded by the mysterious Pan (Doug Jones), an ancient satyr who claims to know her destiny. If she wishes to return to her real father, Ofelia must complete three terrifying tasks in director Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning fairy tale for grown-ups. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
No End in Sight (2007) 102 mins NR This in-depth, Oscar-nominated documentary from filmmaker (and former Brookings Institution fellow) Charles Ferguson examines the decisions that led to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the handling of the subsequent occupation by President George W. Bush and his administration. Featuring exclusive interviews with central players and detailed analysis, the film pulls no punches as it chronicles the twists and turns America took on the path to war. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
Persepolis (2007) 95 mins PG-13 Marjane (voiced by Chiara Mastroianni) just wants to be an ordinary kid, but that isn't easy in 1978 Iran. This profound animated film follows Marjane's childhood in a repressive society, her adolescence in France and her return to Tehran as an adult. Based on Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel, this Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film also features the vocal talents of Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkarian. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2007) 118 mins R 
Always willing to hurl himself right in the middle of the action, journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson was fearless as well as reckless. This documentary looks beyond his wild antics to focus on the courage and principles that made him a success. Rare home movies, audiotapes and unpublished materials offer added insight into this complex man, who was well-known for his fondness for sex, drugs and alcohol. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review 
As Good as It Gets (1997) 138 mins PG-13 When acerbic, reclusive and obsessive-compulsive author Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) lets stressed-out single mom and waitress Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt) and gay neighbor Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnear) and his dog into his life, profound changes await them all in this touching dramedy. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay, the film won Oscars for Nicholson's and Hunt's heartfelt performances. NYT says: New York waitress, misanthropic author, gay artist and cute dog. Zinger heaven. Read The Full New York Times Movie Review
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