THE KINGDOM (Sept. 28)
With its focus on an FBI investigation of a terrorist act in Saudi Arabia, The Kingdom looks topical, yet thoroughly exciting, and its trailer never succumbs to heavy-handed political-speak of certain other fall releases. (Cough, Lions for Lambs, cough.) Plus, the fact that it's got the stars of two of my all-time favorite TV series — Alias's Jennifer Garner and Arrested Development's Jason Bateman — elevates Peter Berg's big-budget thriller to must-see status. —Michael Slezak