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HAL LIPPER'S TOP 5

 
Published Feb. 14, 1992|Updated Oct. 10, 2005

Top area movies selected by Times critic 1 Europa Europa _ The remarkable account of a German Jew who survived WWII by posing as an Aryan youth.

2 JFK _ Oliver Stone directs a riveting quasi-documentary conspiracy-drama that borders on political irresponsibility.

3 Bugsy _ Warren Beatty and Annette Bening star in a big, brassy romance masquerading as a gangster movie.

4 Beauty and the Beast _ Walt Disney ups the ante on animation with stunningly scored and drawn tale.

5 Antonia & Jane _ A spry and witty account of two lifelong friends who envy and loathe one another.