THE INTOUCHABLES
"The Intouchables" is an amusing, touching and intensely likable French comedy about two mismatched men -- a pitiless punk, Driss (Omar Sy), and a lonely quadriplegic man (Francois Cluzet) who has no need for sympathy. Each man, in his way, is an outcast. And each finds a way, reluctantly, to touch the other's life. These characters make this film the rare French import that aims no higher than adorable, and hits its target every time. (Unrated. In subtitled French.) -Roger Moore, McClatchy News
CROOKED ARROWS
The high-school sports drama "Crooked Arrows" has two original selling points: Its protagonists are American Indians and the sport in question is lacrosse. But the film's moves are taken straight out of the "Bad News Bears" playbook. Roster of struggling but plucky players? Check. Troubled coach seeking redemption? Check. Arrogant arch rivals? Climactic, high-stakes game? Inspirational message about the power of believing in yourself? Check, check and check. The lacrosse angle aside, "Crooked Arrows" seems less interested in breaking ground than in following a path trod a thousand times before. (Rating: PG-13.) -Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
