AUGUST RUSH — **— A revisionist version of "Oliver Twist" that's so sappy it defies the best efforts of a pretty good cast. Running time: 114 minutes, PG (violence, profanity, vulgarity, brief drugs)

THE BAND'S VISIT — *** 1/2— A charming, witty and surprisingly character-driven piece about a waylaid, Egyptian police band. With subtitles, running time: 84 minutes, PG-13 (profanity, slurs, vulgarity)

THE BANK JOB — **— This is a sleazy caper thriller filled with unpleasant, unlikable characters. Running time: 110 minutes, R (profanity, violence, nudity, sex, torture, drugs, vulgarity, brief gore, slurs)

BE KIND REWIND — **— The movie "remakes" are the one really amusing thing about this silly comic fantasy. Jack Black stars. Running time: 101 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, profanity, violence, brief drugs, slurs)

BEE MOVIE — ***— In many respects, this animated comedy starring Jerry Seinfeld is more educational and more exciting than it is laugh-out-loud funny. Running time: 90 minutes, PG (vulgarity, violence, brief drugs

BONNEVILLE — ***— A sometimes meandering comedy-drama that boasts a terrific cast of middle-age actors (which includes Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates). Running time: 93 minutes, PG (mild profanity, vulgarity, violence)

THE BUCKET LIST — ** — Stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman can't save this predictable comedy. Running time: 97 minutes, PG-13 (profanity, drugs, vulgarity)

CHARLIE BARTLETT — **— This teen comedy turns much too serious about midway through. Running time: 97 minutes, R (profanity, drugs, vulgarity, violence, brief sex, brief nudity, slurs)

CLOVERFIELD — *** — This sci-fi/thriller is a lean, mean, monster movie. Running time: 84 minutes, PG-13 (violence, gore, profanity, vulgarity)

COLLEGE ROAD TRIP — * 1/2— A disingenuous attempt to turn the formerly R-rated comedian Martin Lawrence into a cuddly, family-friendly film star. Running time: 83 minutes, G (violence, mild vulgarity, brief drugs)

DEFINITELY, MAYBE — ***— This "mystery love story" has considerable appeal — including Ryan Reynolds' performance. Running time: 111 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, profanity, brief drugs, slurs, brief sex)