Our critics' selections

Pat Tillman (left) and his brother Kevin, from the documentary "The Tillman Story." The film tells how Pat's family struggled to learn the truth about his death in Afghanistan.
Pat Tillman (left) and his brother Kevin, from the documentary "The Tillman Story." The film tells how Pat's family struggled to learn the truth about his death in Afghanistan.
Posted: September 11, 2010

The American Anton Corbijn's riveting, arty adaptation of Martin Booth's A Very Private Gentleman stars George Clooney as a sharpshooting utility player in the hit-man game. R

Going the Distance Winsome Drew Barrymore and winning Justin Long in a raunchily funny story about a couple divided by 3,000 miles and as many other obstacles. R

The Tillman Story Pat Tillman gave up a $3.6 million contract with the NFL to enlist in the Army Rangers after 9/11 and died in Afghanistan, reportedly ambushed by the Taliban but actually killed by friendly fire. Amir Bar-Lev's superb documentary chronicles Tillman's life and death. R

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