the uprising
Biography/History
The Uprising

‘The Uprising’ looks like a potentially interesting historical drama. But it’s a dark and bloody slog.

coyote vs. acme
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Coyote vs. Acme

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ comes with some unwanted anvils. But it also ships plenty of laughs, loads of nostalgia and unexpected …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Princess Mononoke

‘Princess Mononoke’ is a marvel in animation, equal parts beautiful and haunting. One thing it isn’t, though? Suitable for children.

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Avengers: Endgame

This finale reminds us of movies gone by, celebrating the heroes we’ve come to know and giving them, I think, …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
It Ends

‘It Ends’ is the quintessential road movie—in that our characters can seemingly never, ever leave that road. And you thought …

Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Ice Cream Man

‘Ice Cream Man’ is all blood and no heart. And that makes for a bad movie indeed.

Comedy
Super Troopers 3

The Broken Lizard comedy troupe are back with ‘Super Troopers 3.’ A rather nasty Vermont cheese basket.

the magic faraway tree
Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Magic Faraway Tree

This pro-family flick comes with plenty of positive messages. But parents should be wary of magical elements, some bad attitudes …

spa weekend
Comedy
Spa Weekend

‘Spa Weekend’ is less like a mud bath at a luxury spa and more like a messy wallow in a …

amazing grace
Drama
Amazing Grace

This stirring biopic may well change the sad fact that most Americans don’t know who William Wilberforce was—or how he …

finding emily
Comedy, Romance
Finding Emily

A charming take on the romcom formula can’t save ‘Finding Emily’ from falling into a content trap that includes sexual …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The End of Oak Street

‘The End of Oak Street’ is a strange, silly and entertaining romp that suffers from the piles of problems it …

Rivals of Amziah King picture
Drama, Musical
The Rivals of Amziah King

‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ has some bluegrass-fueled, honey-sweet moments, but it comes with sharp-edged stings, too.

Biography/History, Drama
Tony

‘Tony’ shows how chef Anthony Bourdain got his start in the culinary world, but the film leaves a sour taste …

practical magic
Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Practical Magic

Witchcraft and foul language are brewed together with sexuality and domestic violence. Families will want to stay away from the …