Movie & Television Reviews

Rampant slaughter interspersed with snark characterizes the Marvel Comics adaptation “Deadpool & Wolverine” (Disney).

As is well-known, illiteracy was widespread during the Middle Ages. To judge by the characters who populate the limited-series television comedy “The Decameron,” however, so too was rank stupidity.

With lush visuals and an intelligent script co-written by director Lee Tamahori and Shane Danielsen, the religiously themed historical drama “The Convert” (Magnolia) has a lot going for it.

Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.

Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.

Bridgerton, in its fantastical escapism, cannot decide if its female lead will form her identity by demanding a greater standard from society or endearing herself to the worst parts of it.

Will the space race-themed romantic comedy “Fly Me to the Moon” (Columbia) fill moviegoers’ hearts with song? Perhaps not, but it is a snappy production with a sharply written script, penned by Rose Gilroy, that’s definitely suitable for grown-ups and possibly acceptable for older teens.

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” (Netflix), director Mark Molloy’s fairly routine addition to the action comedy franchise, offers a few laughs, car chases in unusual vehicles and a mostly unconvincing subplot about tension between a flawed father and his resentful offspring.