The Testament of Ann Lee
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ shines a spotlight on the quasi-Christian Shakers. But content concerns, including heresy, ruin the movie’s woodwork.
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 profoundly affecting.
War Machine
‘War Machine’ tortures its PTSD-ridden Army vet protagonist by throwing him in an alien survival situation—one with few redeeming qualities.
The Moment
The Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ self-describes itself as decidedly not family friendly, which makes our job a whole lot easier.
The Secret Agent
Oscar nominee ‘The Secret Agent’ isn’t really about spy work. It’s just an odd, bloody, foul and painfully slow film.
The Revenant
The Revenant, like the land it depicts, is beautiful, brutal and unforgiving.
Dead Man’s Wire
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ is indeed a well-made movie—as tightly wound as a wire itself. But this movie, too, is tethered to some real problems.
H Is for Hawk
‘H is for Hawk’ is at times beautiful and moving, at times hard and cutting. This film is not to be cuddled, and it holds no easy answers.
Return to Silent Hill
Director Christophe Gans returns to put the ‘Silent Hill 2 ‘video game up on the big screen. It’s a bloody mess in a number of ways.
Shelter
In ‘Shelter,’ Jason Statham once again plays a stoic loner who protects an innocent person using the deadly skills he learned long ago. Déjà vu, anyone?