Clouds of Sils Maria
The title describes the snakelike progress of clouds through the Swiss mountains but this movie could be described as beautiful and threatening.
Ex Machina
On a basic storytelling level, Ex Machina invites us to see Caleb’s chivalrous (and infatuated) response to Ava as both natural and noble.
The Longest Ride
Luke loves bull riding. Sophia loves modern art. These two have nothing in common—so naturally, this being a Nicolas Sparks movie, they fall in love.
Furious 7
Paul Walker drives off into the F&F sunset as 7 sideswipes disaster … and just keeps on racing.
Woman in Gold
The real-life story of a Jewish-Austrian woman’s efforts to reclaim her family’s famous “Lady in Gold” painting stolen by the Nazis during World War II.
Get Hard
There’s truth in the title: If you go to this movie, it’ll quickly get hard to sit through.
Danny Collins
Even a catchy tune can sometimes sound shrill with the wrong mix. And that’s exactly the track Danny Collins is on.
Kumiko the Treasure Hunter
One could argue that this film is a cautionary tale about Kumiko’s lying, stealing and obsessive behaviors. But some viewers could conclude the opposite, depending on how they interpret the ending.
The Gunman
Sean Penn delivers another middle-aged action-hero pic that feels as weary as its perpetually scowling star looks.
The Divergent Series: Insurgent
Shailene Woodley reprises her role as multitalented Tris in the second installment of the dystopian Divergent franchise. This time, the stakes are higher.