Here are some of our favorite sites for researching movies:

• www.metacritic.com/film 
  (Synopses plus a great compilation of reviews from respected critics and publications.)
  
  
• www.imdb.com 
  (The most comprehensive movie database on the Internet.  Visit this site for release dates and detailed information about a specific movie.)
  
  
• www.rottentomatoes.com
  (Great site for reviews of blockbusters and independent film.)