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By Marc Bernardin

Marc Bernardin

The Holiday
Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap houses for a life time-out. Sweet, funny, charming: What else do you want from a chick flick? B+

Ratatouille
Next summer's Pixar offering — about a Parisian rat who loves the good life — looks like it has their trademark vibrant bounce. A-

My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Nothing conveys ''strained farce'' like Luke Wilson's deadpan mug. But Uma Thurman seems to be having a grand old time. C+

The Wicker Man
Every horror trailer hits the same notes. And even though this is coming from Neil LaBute, he's using that weary sheet music. B-

Snakes on a Plane
What's there to say besides ''Sam Jackson's got his game face on'' and ''Oooo, serpents''? But I sure am curious. B

Posted Jun 23, 2006 | Published in issue #884-885 Jun 30, 2006 | Order Article Reprints