‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ is a rather clean 1991 action film—even if the original …
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ shines a spotlight on the quasi-Christian Shakers. But content concerns, including heresy, ruin the movie’s …
While ‘The Optimist’ is never gratuitous, the fact that it walks us through the gates of Auschwitz makes this story …
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little …
‘War Machine’ tortures its PTSD-ridden Army vet protagonist by throwing him in an alien survival situation—one with few redeeming qualities.
The Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ self-describes itself as decidedly not family friendly, which makes our job a whole lot …
Oscar-nominated ‘Little Amélie’ is beautifully animated and shares messages about loss and growing up. But it’s best navigated with mom …
This sports movie about racing horse girls is a beautifully crafted anime with some nice messages about competition, hard work …
Oscar nominee ‘The Secret Agent’ isn’t really about spy work. It’s just an odd, bloody, foul and painfully slow film.
The Revenant, like the land it depicts, is beautiful, brutal and unforgiving.
‘Arco’ is a beautifully animated, sweet fantasy story—although the film contains a few moments that might give parents pause.
In ‘Shelter,’ Jason Statham once again plays a stoic loner who protects an innocent person using the deadly skills he …
‘H is for Hawk’ is at times beautiful and moving, at times hard and cutting. This film is not to …
Director Christophe Gans returns to put the ‘Silent Hill 2 ‘video game up on the big screen. It’s a bloody …
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ is indeed a well-made movie—as tightly wound as a wire itself. But this movie, too, is tethered …