1. Ultimately, instead of drawing us in, his swagger and the dazzle of his pyrotechnics keep us at a remove from the savagery. They become abstractions, too.
2. An original and brilliant combination of comedy, action and sophisticated political comment.
3. ...very stylish, often surreally funny, and actually contains sound criticisms of American foreign policy...
4. In a day where so many films are showing the influence of music videos, it's refreshing to see such groundbreaking visuals with a style that's all its own.
5. It's George Clooney's best showcase to date -- a picture that is as strong as the war itself was dubious and one-sided.
6. A work of strangely bold, distinctly American pop art.
7. What we have here is not just a surprisingly proficient action picture, but also an enlightening and touching human drama that hits the heart in more ways than one.
8. Three Kings does just about everything right. That's why it's the best picture of the year so far.
9. a Desert Storm action flick with conscience
10. Funny, poignant, and unrepentantly forthright in its dissection of U.S. military policy and switching with ease from side-splitting black comedy to thoughtful drama...
Consensus: Three Kings successfully blends elements of action, drama, and comedy into a thoughtful, exciting movie on the Gulf War.
Q: 1. I'm not making this up. I happened to walk out of the three behind three guys. One of them said to the others: 'Did you PAY to see that?'
2. Another video game transferred to the big screen with only so so results
3. Just a boring, bad action movie - which, to be fair, means that it's one of the best video game adaptations ever made.
4. Devoid of a single redeeming feature, the motley flick is a hodge-podge of chop-socky cliches -- a ball of flaming, stinky martial arts chi.
5. Proving that there's no statute of limitations on lousy ideas, director Andrzej Bartkowiak's attempted franchise expansion returns to the Capcom motherlode that produced the worst movie in the entire Jean-Claude Van Damme filmography.
6. The Legend of Chun-Li is as vapid and dull as it is.
7. Generic action sequences, bad acting, cringe-inducing dialogue and a miscast leading lady all combine for a thoroughly painful hour and a half at the movies.
8. A long slog with little payoff.
9. It seems to work hard at not being fun...
10. Not only is this a strong early contender for worst film of the year, it could well be a candidate for the worst film ever made.
Based on these individual reviews, what is the critic consensus?

A: Consensus: The combination of a shallow plot and miscast performers renders Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li a perfectly forgettable video game adaptation.
1. Elle endears herself to us simply because she is so confidently self-assured.
2. "Legally Blonde" is one of those rare modern comedies that does not rely on gross-out humor or slapstick for its laughs.
3. If whatever movie you go to the multiplex hoping to see is sold out, Legally Blonde is, like, a totally legit option.
4. Your parents warned you not to judge a book by its cover for a reason. Dismissing Legally Blonde would mean missing one of the funniest comedies of the year.
5. Filled with lots of big laughs.
6. Had the responsibility, the obligation, to be clever enough to deserve Reese Witherspoon, and it fails.
7. Witherspoon's ability to be goofy, smart and loveable all at the same time takes what might have been a tired and silly comedy and transforms it into a satisfying laugh-fest.
8. A sunny, hip confection.
9. Most of Legally Blonde is mere sitcom-style farce.
10. It's a formula that's well done here with plenty of laughs.
Consensus: Though the material is predictable and formulaic, Reese Witherspoon's funny, nuanced performance makes this movie better than it would have been otherwise.
Q: 1. "Alan Partridge" plays to all of Coogan's strengths and all of the character's foibles.
2. He manages, just barely, to keep the project from going soft, and to keep us perched between finding Alan Partridge unbearable and admitting that we kind of enjoy his company.
3. It's a silly comedy and Alan's a petty egomaniac, but Coogan is a hoot as he skewers regional British radio and sends up conceited fools.
4. A slaphappy farce based on the character Coogan has been doing for decades on British radio and TV.
5. The snappy film has the sense not to resort to action-thriller formula when it takes its main character out of his usual element.
6. Over time, we become comfortable with Alan Partridge's panic. His seeming inability to do anything right provides a wellspring of witty weirdness.
7. Even if you haven't seen any "Alan Partridge" shows, you'll be able to pick up the thread of this one right away. And you may be pleasantly surprised ...
8. A blithe, off-the-wall comedy that's partly a commentary on our changing media landscape and partly a chance to watch Partridge fumble his way into the spotlight, where he so longs to be.
9. Clear your calendar. There's no better time to get to know a character so obnoxiously stubborn that not even his own creator can shake him.
10. [Alan Partridge's] first screen vehicle is a mixed bag of jokes either dazzling or clumsy, all tied to a hostage crisis some viewers here might find off-putting.
Based on these individual reviews, what is the critic consensus?

A: Consensus: The Alan Partridge movie ditches the TV series' nuanced humor for something broader, and succeeds in presenting the character on a global scale.
1. Anywhere else but in this movie, Woody's quest would evidence a high level of dementia. "Nebraska" is far too precious to entertain that notion.
2. Dern gives a brave and unfaltering performance. But his crusty old coot is a very limited character.
3. Although Payne has never been a flashy director - he's one of the few modern filmmakers who regularly, publicly puts script and performance first - there are so many lovely, visual moments in this film, shot in wide-screen black-and-white.
4. Dern makes Woody as cantankerous as he is clueless, bobbing and weaving to avoid his inevitable mortality, but there's a purity about him that'll break your heart.
5. A beautiful, timeless American film whose story, characters and performances should be treasured. This is one of the year's best films and once again, Alexander Payne has given us a tender, poetic masterpiece.
6. The performances are what truly accentuate this narrative. Forte carries off every complex quirk, while seasoned actor Dern is uncharacteristically subdued.
7. More in line with About Schmidt than Sideways, Alexander Payne's latest is a warm and witty look at the relationship between fathers and sons...
8. Is Nebraska a comedy or a drama? Like life, it's both. Payne takes his time. Deal with it. This is a movie to bring home and live with, to kick around in your head after it hits you in the heart. It's damn near perfect, starting with the acting.
9. "Nebraska'' has enough good lines, scenes and performances to make it worth your while, as well as a sufficiently upbeat ending to qualify it as holiday entertainment.
10. With stunning black-and-white cinematography by Phedon Papamichael and a wistful fiddle score by Mark Orton, its contemplative pace feels just right.

Consensus: Elegant in its simplicity and poetic in its message, Nebraska adds another stirringly resonant chapter to Alexander Payne's remarkable filmography.