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JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a celluloid feed in addition to all the art events going on in conjunction with JakArt@2001? The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar gives his bites on substantial movie fare and that which leaves a lot to be desired.

The Crimson Rivers (Thriller/Crime/Mystery, 105 minutes) Starring Jean Reno, Vincent Cassel, Nadia Fares, Dominique Sanda. Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

A veteran cop investigates a grisly murder that leads to a dark and disturbing secret. Exciting and beautifully photographed with a weak and confusing ending.***(out of ****)

The Mummy Returns (Action/Horror/Comedy, 129 minutes) Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Freddie Boath. Directed by Stephen Sommers.

The mummy is back in a bigger, though, less entertaining sequel.**1/2

Dracula 2001 (Horror/Action, 99 minutes). Starring Gerard Butler, Johny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Christopher Plummer. Directed by Patrick Lussier.

Bram Stoker's vampire king is on the loose in our time. Enjoyable popcorn movie.**1/2

Someone Like You (Romance/Comedy, 97 minutes) Starring Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, Hugh Jackman, Marisa Tomei, Ellen Barkin. Directed by Tony Goldwyn.

After a series of ill-fated relationships, a woman starts writing a column on men and women.**1/2

Boys and Girls (Romance/Comedy, 94 minutes). Starring Freddie Prince Jr., Claire Forlani, Jason Biggs, Amanda Detmer, Alyson Hannigan. Directed by Robert Iscove.

Two college friends must face the terrible fact that they are in love with each other.**

Little Vampire (Fantasy/Family/Horror, 95 minutes). Starring Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter, Alice Krige. Directed by Ulrich Edel.

A nine-year-old Californian boy befriends a young vampire who takes him on an adventure. Passable.**

Down To You(Romance/Comedy, 90 minutes). Starring Freddie Prince Jr., Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, Zak Orth, Ashton Kutcher. Directed by Kris Isacsson.

Lame teenage romantic comedy about an on-and-off relationship. **

Valentine(Horror/Mystery, 96 minutes). Starring Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton, Jessica Capshaw. Directed by Jamie Blanks.

After having been treated badly at college, a man turns into a psychopath and makes a habit of killing girls on Valentines day.*1/2

Crocodile (Horror/Action, 90 minutes). Directed by Tobe Hooper. Very lame giant killer animal with poor special effects and boring storyline.*1/2