10 word reviews

Birth
Engaging and intelligent drama. Kidmanthelegend is both captivating and magnificent.
Best in Show: That's a three-way-tie between the cinematography, the score by Alexandre Desplat and Kidman.

7 Women
Interesting drama directed by the great John Ford. Bancroft is outstanding.
Best in Show: The Whole ensemble. It wouldn't work otherwise.

The Lovely Bones
Dull and lifeless, with good performances by Sarandon and McIvers
Best in Show: What I mentioned above