Drama, Sports
Concussion

This is a message movie, certainly, wearing its cautionary point of view on its toe tag.

Drama, Western
The Hateful Eight

But for all its obvious craftsmanship, The Hateful Eight is ruined by its unremitting incivility.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Western
The Revenant

The Revenant, like the land it depicts, is beautiful, brutal and unforgiving.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

It’s not just the Force awakening in Episode VII. It’s the franchise’s charm. And maybe its life lessons, too.

Action/Adventure, Drama
In the Heart of the Sea

While the surface story is pretty straightforward, there glides underneath (like the white whale itself) a spiritually tinged parable.

Drama
The Big Short

The movie’s name really says it all. Sure, it’s a big movie. An important movie, perhaps. But it left me …

Drama
The Letters

Mother Teresa’s story is strong enough to inspire us, no matter how it’s presented. And so The Letters challenges each …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Good Dinosaur

Those who do decide to jump in this rambunctious and alternate-reality river will at least find a few kid-focused lessons.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Victor Frankenstein

A messy experience, any way you want to slice it.

Drama, Sports
Creed

I wish they’d left the profanity and sexual nods on the mat right along with the sweat and the blood. …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is no more a nice movie than Katniss is a nice person. But …

Drama, Mystery/Suspense
Secret in Their Eyes

Based on an Oscar-winning Argentinean drama, this is a film that’s uncomfortable and sometimes downright difficult to watch.

Drama, Romance
Carol

When a love story doesn’t know what real love is, how can we trust it with anything else?

Drama
Legend

America cinema has long raised its glass to the gangster. Maybe it’s time for a different vintage.

Comedy, Drama
Love the Coopers

It’s not Bad Santa, thankfully. Not even close.