MacLowry and Strain, moreover, can be commended for refusing to ignore the unpleasant aspects of Baum’s character, traits that don’t easily square with viewers’ preconceptions concerning the author of a beloved text.

Allyn and Loeb’s treatment of one of the most controverted political topics in recent history emerges as more ambitious and earnest than successful.

This movie is a visually spectacular but dramatically feeble creature feature from director Adam Wingard.

Though its tone is sometimes overheated, this is a handsomely done dramatization of the most essential period in human history.

“The Father” has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia.

“Coming 2 America” (Paramount/Amazon), turns out to be a slight and mostly unsatisfying comedy.

With messages about honesty and friendship thrown in with slapstick humor and benign mayhem, “Tom & Jerry” can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin), is now married to Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and they have twin sons, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alexander Garfin).

Although it ultimately celebrates spiritual renewal, the meditative drama “Land” (Focus) first takes viewers through an experience of physical and emotional purgation on the part of its protagonist that, however valuable it may be to witness, is not easy to watch

Set in the 1980s, “Minari” (A24), a gentle mix of drama and comedy, explores the immigrant experience from a Korean American perspective.