11.   But even when the movie is taking chances, nothing about it feels organic.

12.   But as the gorilla grows, the movie takes on an ominous, adult tone, with psychological undercurrents that may bore kids and disturb parents.

13.   But for the most part, the satire is tepid, and the movie more often than not takes the low-comedy road.

14.   But once the movie takes the couple to New Mexico, where Richard works on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, its texture begins to thin.

15.   But not caring would be infinitely worse, and this movie takes a humane and honorable stand against indifference.

16.   But the movie also takes us backstage to see how actors and directors work.

17.   But then the movie takes an incredible left turn that both blunts potential controversy and leads to even wilder action.

18.   But the movie takes off in too many directions, never settling down enough to give itself a fair chance.

19.   But when the movie takes a suddenly serious turn and Fernand finds himself pressed into joining the Resistance, the film loses its slightly giddy balance.

20.   Columbus simply hits the physical comedy hard, and the movie takes off like a kite.