41.   It clearly lacked the three key elements -- slam-bang action, special effects and major international stars -- that usually lead to big audiences in overseas theaters.

42.   It has no major stars, and Sony released it under the Screen Gems label rather than Columbia, which is reserved for bigger movies.

43.   Khaled and Hakim are major stars in their home countries and in Arabic-speaking communities from Paris to Brooklyn.

44.   Landing major stars is a coup.

45.   Las Vegas gets vaporized, Slim Whitman saves the world, and all the major stars die.

46.   Lee said his film would be an ensemble piece without major stars.

47.   Mashkov, who is a major star in his homeland, suggests a Soviet Stanley Kowalski with his confounding yet irresistible mixture of sensuality and brutishness.

48.   Martinez has the dashing good looks and charisma to become a major Hollywood star.

49.   McConaughey, in his first starring role, shows all the signs of becoming a major star.

50.   Moreover, Perugorria exudes tremendous charisma -- if he were American instead of Cuban he might become a major star.