‘Swapped’ has a surprisingly sweet story that’ll teach kids about compassion and selflessness—though it is spurred on by a magical …
‘Deep Water’ is essentially two disaster movies rolled up in one. Squinting heroism and bloody carnage abound.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ isn’t as clever or biting as the original, and there’s some harsh language. But for …
‘Michael’ covers Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom with much more style than substance—and a few content issues, too.
As a horror flick, ‘Hokum’ works. But it won’t work for everyone. It’s a film that even adults should walk …
This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on …
Witchcraft, foul language, suicide, murder, sex and nudity all besmirch this film about women seeking female friendships.
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little …
The gore of ‘They Will Kill You’ is supposed to be so excessive that you’ll chuckle. But it’s a bloody, …
‘Over Your Dead Body’ is packed with torment, ripped flesh and profanity—and very little of the trailer’s promised good humor.
‘Apex’ falls short of its lofty title. Despite its strong performances, the film loses its grip and slips into the …
As far as psychological, spiritually tinged thrillers go, ‘Mother Mary’ should be an easy pass for discerning viewers.
‘Fuze’ is a fat-free crime caper with everything you’d expect from the genre: ruses and counter-ruses, lies heaped upon more …
‘He Calls Me Daughter’ comforts girls and women hurt by their earthly dads, helping them to overcome their “father wound” …
‘Desert Warrior’ provides a stylized look at what may have led up to the historical—and bloody—seventh-century Battle of Dhu Qar.














