Apex
‘Apex’ falls short of its lofty title. Despite its strong performances, the film loses its grip and slips into the overpopulated realm of needlessly grotesque thrillers.
Tow
While ‘Tow’ offers an inspiring message and an effort audiences can root for, it comes with some big content concerns, too.
K-Pops!
‘K-Pops!’ plays some sweet melodies before the film ends, but it also hits sour notes that distract from its familial messages.
Protector
‘Protector’ uses the horrors of human trafficking as a springboard for a voyeuristic killing spree—with lots of blood and language.
Outcome
This Hollywood satire has some timely messages, but they’re lost in a wash of vulgar, sexual dialogue and harsh profanity.
Slanted
‘Slanted’ applies bloody body horror and teenage rebellion to tell a cautionary tale about a teenage girl’s insecurities regarding her racial identity.
All You Need Is Kill
‘All You Need Is Kill’ has an inventive premise and some heroic messages—but there’s a lot of animated blood and death on display, too.
Undertone
Unquestionably effective, ‘Undertone’ may be the year’s scariest movie—but it’s a difficult, disturbing and demonic ride.
Reminders of Him
‘Reminders of Him’ is a sickly mix of the saccharine and sensual—yet another Colleen Hoover adaptation that families may want to avoid.
Hunting Matthew Nichols
Audiences may do well to heed ‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’’ message and leave the movie’s central investigation completely alone.