Sizzlin':
Knocked Up & Superbad: Judd Apatow was on a roll this summer. His films, Knocked Up and Superbad, are both home runs, with gross-yet-good-natured comedy and remarkably un-cheesy morals showing that even the most nebbish of guys can get the slammin' hotties.
Waitress: Perhaps the greatest cinematic crime of the summer was that this indie gem grossed a measly $19 million. Keri Russell delivers one of the summer's best performances as the titular waitress. Only the toughest cynics could leave the theater uninspired.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Thanks to extensive cutting and gorgeous visuals, Phoenix upholds the ber-series' literary legacy. The actors have finally come into their own, and director David Yates manages to turn what could have been a long, disorganized film into a sharp political and psychological thriller.
Fizzlin':
Spider-Man 3: The most promising of this summer's threequels turned out to be its biggest catastrophe, featuring a lame romance and even lamer villains. But the worst part: Tobey Maguire's weird emo portrayal of Spidey's evil side. Ridiculous.
I Know Who Killed Me: Scandal queen Lindsay Lohan plays Aubrey, a college student who gets hacked into pieces and then reappears as a former stripper, minus a few limbs. The film is laughably bad, but it could inspire some great drinking games. Take a shot every time Lindsay Lohan ruins her career!
