Comedy, Romance
You, Me & Tuscany

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ comes with some funny moments and positive messages, but its frequent sexual humor makes it a …

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Horror
Faces of Death

‘Faces of Death’ has some slight social commentary in its homage to the original 1978 gore doc, but it’s still …

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Drama
Remarkably Bright Creatures

Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ has some lovely messages, but it blunders through a lot of foul language.

Biography/History, Christian, Drama
A Great Awakening

‘A Great Awakening’ is Sight & Sound at its finest. It is a masterful story of George Whitefield and Benjamin …

Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Drama

Most weddings can be stressful. But The Drama takes the proverbial cake. Dark, difficult and profane, this wedding is no …

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Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ is well-crafted. But it tries to wink and giggle over gouts of gore, …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

The first ‘Star Wars’ film to ever hit theaters is a classic, no question. But even the classics deserve caution, …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

‘The Empire Strikes Back’ deserves its stellar reputation, but it’s a darker film than its predecessor—and it comes with a …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

‘Return of the Jedi’ wraps up the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy with lots of flashy, lightsaber-swinging, blaster-firing, Sith-lightning fare.

Action/Adventure, Animal, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Swapped

‘Swapped’ has a surprisingly sweet story that’ll teach kids about compassion and selflessness—though it is spurred on by a magical …

Action/Adventure, Animal, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Hoppers

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little …

Comedy, Horror
Forbidden Fruits

Witchcraft, foul language, suicide, murder, sex and nudity all besmirch this film about women seeking female friendships.

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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 …

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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 …