they will kill you
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Horror
They Will Kill You

The gore of ‘They Will Kill You’ is supposed to be so excessive that you’ll chuckle. But it’s a bloody, …

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 …

apex
Action/Adventure, Drama, Horror
Apex

‘Apex’ falls short of its lofty title. Despite its strong performances, the film loses its grip and slips into the …

Christian, Documentary
He Calls Me Daughter

‘He Calls Me Daughter’ comforts girls and women hurt by their earthly dads, helping them to overcome their “father wound” …

Documentary
Orangutan

Nature can be brutal—but it can be beautiful and funny, too. ‘Orangutan,’ playing on Disney+, serves as a nice reminder …

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 …

the pout-pout fish
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Pout-Pout Fish

‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ encourages us to help others no matter what the cost—and to always look for the good in …

Biography/History, Drama
Tow

While ‘Tow’ offers an inspiring message and an effort audiences can root for, it comes with some big content concerns, …

protector
Action/Adventure, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Protector

‘Protector’ uses the horrors of human trafficking as a springboard for a voyeuristic killing spree—with lots of blood and language.

outcome
Comedy, Drama, Satire
Outcome

This Hollywood satire has some timely messages, but they’re lost in a wash of vulgar, sexual dialogue and harsh profanity.

Drama, Horror
Undertone

Unquestionably effective, ‘Undertone’ may be the year’s scariest movie—but it’s a difficult, disturbing and demonic ride.

reminders of him
Drama, Romance
Reminders of Him

‘Reminders of Him’ is a sickly mix of the saccharine and sensual—yet another Colleen Hoover adaptation that families may want …

Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Slanted

‘Slanted’ applies bloody body horror and teenage rebellion to tell a cautionary tale about a teenage girl’s insecurities regarding her …

all you need is kill
Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
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 …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Bride!

‘The Bride!’ is a malformed creation featuring an effervescent, chaotic lead and whole lot of foul, foul mess.