While ‘The Optimist’ is never gratuitous, the fact that it walks us through the gates of Auschwitz makes this story …
‘H is for Hawk’ is at times beautiful and moving, at times hard and cutting. This film is not to …
Amazon’s ‘Mercy’ offers audiences a dystopian tale with moments of intense violence and some crude language, too.
Angel’s ‘I Was a Stranger’ evokes sympathy for refugees escaping horrific conditions by displaying their violent circumstances onscreen.
Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ explores what may have shaped William Shakespeare as he crafted the masterpiece tragedy of ‘Hamlet.’
‘Ella McCay’ is a clever political dramedy, but foul language and discussions about a married couple’s sex life make it …
Anaconda is a comedic take on the 1997 film of the same name, but it constricts audiences with violence and …
This action-heavy disaster sequel is full of PG-13 violence and peril, along with some language. But a lot of humanity …
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ tells a cautionary tale about fame and fortune, but includes some suggestive situations, language and alcohol …
In ‘It Was Just an Accident’, survivors of an Iranian prison debate what to do with a kidnapped man they …
Song Sung Blue plays some dissonant notes. But the movie’s likable characters, its sometimes heartwarming messages and buoyant soundtrack help …
‘Rental Family’ showcases a struggling American actor playing rent-by-the-hour roles in Japan. It’s a funny and thoughtful pic but with …
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ lives up to its bestselling novel source material. But it stumbles under the worldview of …
‘Predator: Badlands’ is the most navigable film in the Predator franchise. But given the franchise’s problematic history, that’s not saying …
‘Nuremberg’ transports moviegoers back to difficult historical truths—but with deeper thoughts on the reality of evil.