a magnificent life
Animation, Biography/History, Drama
A Magnificent Life

This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
The Mummy Returns

‘The Mummy Returns,’ well, returns to cinemas for its 25th anniversary since release—with all its cobwebbed content, too.

Comedy, Romance
Solo Mio

‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Scarlet

Aesthetically, ‘Scarlet’ looks pretty amazing, its powerful imagery and fluid animation filling the screen with wonders. But it trots out …

Drama
Midwinter Break

A retired couple takes a ‘Midwinter Break’ in Amsterdam. But this slowly paced pic raises some subtle questions about life …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
In the Blink of an Eye

‘In the Blink of an Eye’ lauds love and sacrifice as important factors in humanity’s survival. But it also presents …

Biography/History, Drama, War
The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth

While ‘The Optimist’ is never gratuitous, the fact that it walks us through the gates of Auschwitz makes this story …

Comedy, Drama, Music
K-Pops!

‘K-Pops!’ plays some sweet melodies before the film ends, but it also hits sour notes that distract from its familial …

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Mercy

Amazon’s ‘Mercy’ offers audiences a dystopian tale with moments of intense violence and some crude language, too.

Biography/History, Drama, War
I Was a Stranger

Angel’s ‘I Was a Stranger’ evokes sympathy for refugees escaping horrific conditions by displaying their violent circumstances onscreen.

ella mccay
Comedy, Drama
Ella McCay

‘Ella McCay’ is a clever political dramedy, but foul language and discussions about a married couple’s sex life make it …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Thriller
Anaconda (2025)

Anaconda is a comedic take on the 1997 film of the same name, but it constricts audiences with violence and …

greenland 2: migration
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Greenland 2: Migration

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
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Merrily We Roll Along

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ tells a cautionary tale about fame and fortune, but includes some suggestive situations, language and alcohol …

Comedy, Drama
Rental Family

‘Rental Family’ showcases a struggling American actor playing rent-by-the-hour roles in Japan. It’s a funny and thoughtful pic but with …