A smiling man walks in the street in Victorian England.
Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Personal History of David Copperfield

While David himself may not always be a “good” person, this movie almost always is a “good” movie.

A man and a gorilla touch foreheads.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids
The One and Only Ivan

This lovely film’s minor blemishes don’t mar the positive, family-friendly lessons at the heart of this unfettered story.

Two teens look at each other.
Drama, Romance
Chemical Hearts

For all of Chemical Hearts’ lessons about teenage love and heartbreak, it’s not a film that most parents would want …

A man and a woman meet another man in his home.
Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
The Burnt Orange Heresy

This leisurely paced film declares that our lies, sins and foul choices mark us, painting our worlds in dark, disquieting …

Comedy, Drama
The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island is funny and authentic and painful and problematic and offensive.

A man and a girl sit in the street and talk.
Christian, Comedy, Drama
Tulsa

No matter what terrible or broken spot we find ourselves in, we can find God’s hand offering rescue.

Inventor Nikola Tesla drinks coffee.
Drama
Tesla

For better or worse, Nikola Tesla (as he’s depicted here) is consumed by his quest to transform the world as …

Angry driver leans out window to talk.
Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
Unhinged

This story of road rage run amok unleashes 90 minutes of senseless, vivid violence.

Teen boy and girl walking with each other.
Drama, Romance
Words on Bathroom Walls

This movie can frank, crass and difficult. But for those who engage with it, Words on Bathroom Walls has something …

Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
The Silencing

This pic has well-acted moments and a dark polish, but it’s bloody, profane, boozy and grim.

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Project Power

Brutal violence, profanity and drug use ultimately undermine this pseudo-superhero project’s empowerment aspirations.

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Sputnik

Once the blood starts to fly, this Russian horror film drowns in its own vat of hemoglobin.

Drama, Music, Romance
The High Note

Despite its feel-good messages about friendship and perseverance, The High Note still hits some low notes, too.

Drama, Horror
The Wretched

The central premise here is so ghastly that we should be revolted, not entertained.

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Secret Garden

There is a lot to love here for older audiences, but many themes may be too mature for the littlest …