Crime, Thriller
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magical Horsemen for a new abracadabra scheme. That’s not to …

Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Silent Night, Deadly Night

‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ is the adult equivalent of paying a kid to eat a worm. It’s gross, pointless and …

Comedy, Crime, Mystery/Suspense
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ comes with content concerns aplenty, and it sure isn’t for kids. But …

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Tarantino’s skills are considerable. But excess might as well be his middle name. ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ is …

zootopia 2
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others …

one battle after another
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, War
One Battle After Another

You’ll likely be hearing about ‘One Battle After Another’ come Oscar season. But while its craftsmanship is beyond question, its …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
The Family Plan 2

‘The Family Plan 2’ is arguably cleaner than the first in its series. But make no mistake: “Cleaner” does not …

caught stealing
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Caught Stealing

A barrage of content concerns—including graphic violence, language and sexuality—makes ‘Caught Stealing’ a strikeout with discerning viewers.

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Western
Americana

‘Americana’ is a quirky neo-western. That said, there’s nothing ‘neo’ about its dense profanity and bloody gurglings.

Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Highest 2 Lowest

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ should be approached with definite caution. The content here can be extreme. But it does come with …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Nobody 2

‘Nobody 2’ showcases an everyman schlub with ‘John Wick’ skills. His pic hits the bloody mark but misses the ‘good …

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
The Thursday Murder Club

This murder mystery’s charm is hindered by foul language that would have Miss Marple shaking her head in disapproval.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Kids
The Bad Guys 2

‘The Bad Guys 2’ brings more high-stakes heists and musings on the nature of being good. It also comes with …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime
The Pickup

Some violence, sex and harsh language steer the vehicular action comedy The Pickup straight off the road and into the …

the phoenician scheme
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Phoenician Scheme

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ asks some good questions about faith from within its pastel playhouse, but director Wes Anderson’s latest struggles …