THE ILLUSIONIST — ** — Despite its talented cast, this shallow, vapid romantic drama isn't as superior a film it thinks. Edward Norton stars. Running time: 110 minutes, PG-13 (violence, sex, profanity)

AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH — *** 1/2 — This global-warming documentary is well-crafted, compelling cinematic food for thought. Running time: 100 minutes, PG (violence, nude artwork, brief drugs)

INVINCIBLE — *** — The filmmakers get more mileage out of this formulaic sports drama than you might expect. Mark Wahlberg stars. Running time: 108 minutes, PG (violence, vulgarity, mild profanity)

LADY IN THE WATER — ** — The surprise with M. Night Shyamalan's latest is that he's created an almost laughable convoluted story mythology for this fantasy/thriller. Running time: 109 minutes, PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity, brief drugs)

THE LAKE HOUSE — ** — "Speed" stars Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reunite for this slow-moving, contrived romantic fantasy. Running time: 105 minutes. PG (profanity, violence)

THE LAST KISS — *** — This occasionally overwrought but perceptive comedy-drama gives comic performer Zach Braff an opportunity to stretch his acting muscles. Running time: 104 minutes, R (profanity, sex, vulgarity, nudity, brief drugs, violence)

LITTLE MAN — * — This moronic comedy from the Wayans brothers stretches out crude gags and then repeats them endlessly. Running time: 95 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, violence, profanity, brief sex, brief drugs)