Daily News movie critic Micheal Compton takes a look at what’s currently playing.

Bedtime Stories (B-)

Adam Sandler channels his inner Disney in this agreeable family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true.

Bolt (B)

The latest from Disney animation about a canine star of a popular TV show convinced he is a superhero, is surprisingly sharp and witty with something for audiences of all ages.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (C)

This sweeping epic wants to be original but feels too much like other material (specifically “Forrest Gump”) to be appreciated.

Brad Pitt plays a man who ages backward in a film that offers impressive CGI effects, but not much else.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (C-)

This remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic doesn’t bring anything new to the table, in what amounts to essentially a dull exercise in big budget filmmaking.

Four Christmases (C-)

Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn star in this painfully unfunny comedy about a couple who struggle to visit all four of their parents after their plans for a Christmas getaway are thwarted.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (B)

With the “Shrek” franchise already firmly entrenched for Dreamworks, the studio establishes another animated juggernaut with “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” a delightful animated film full of fun characters and lively humor. Fans of the original should be pleased, while those unfamiliar with the franchise will still be entertained.

Nothing Like the Holidays (B-)

When it comes to Christmas films, I’m generally a Scrooge. For the most part, I find films centered around the holidays to be contrived and uninteresting (the current hit “Four Christmases” is a perfect example).

So, imagine my surprise with the latest Yuletide release “Nothing Like the Holidays” n a predictable, yet enjoyable addition to the Christmas catalogue that works, thanks to a very talented cast that makes it easy to overlook the film’s shortcomings.

Quantum of Solace (C)

The latest James Bond film is so edgy it ultimately feels like a rip-off of “The Bourne Identity” and its sequels n making it one of the most important installments in the franchise’s recent history.

The Spirit (D+)

“300” and “Sin City” creator Frank Miller fails in his attempt for another visual marvel in this action-adventure about a mysterious crime fighter (Gabriel Macht) and his ongoing fight with his arch-enemy (Samuel L. Jackson).

The film has its moments, but it is all over the map n and the result is a cinematic trainwreck worth skipping.

The Tale of Despereaux (C-)

Despite an ‘A’ list cast (including Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick and William H. Macy), this animated tale about a misfit mouse who becomes an unlikely hero feels like the kind of story that is best left as a children’s book.

Twilight (C-)

The first film in the wildly popular series of novels about a teenager (Kristen Stewart) who falls in love with a vampire (Robert Pattinson) lacks the life and zip needed to make this nothing more than a flimsy adaptation that will in no way expand the already gigantic fan base.

Yes Man (C-)

Jim Carrey returns to his slapstick roots in this mediocre comedy that is basically nothing more than a retread of his previous hit “Liar, Liar.”