Reviews
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‘Ben-Hur’ Review: Chariot Racer Swings Low in Overblown Remake
The strange teaming of Timur Bekmambetov, John Ridley, and producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey never matches the previous two big-screen outings for this “tale of the Christ”
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‘Morris From America’ Review: Craig Robinson Enhances Familiar Coming-of-Age Tale
A magnetic turn from newcomer Markees Christmas steers Chad Hartigan’s low-key drama around clichés
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‘War Dogs’ Review: Miles Teller and Jonah Hill Shoot Blanks
Director Todd Phillips doesn’t know if his tale of 20-something arms dealers is a satire, a cautionary tale or a rags-to-riches saga. It winds up being nothing
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‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Review: Laika’s Latest Stuns Visually If Not Narratively
This boy’s adventure, based on Japanese folklore, is a feast for the eyes even when the characterization is lacking
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‘Hell or High Water’ Review: Jeff Bridges Pursues Chris Pine in Smart, Exciting Western
Outlaw brothers elude a sheriff in this witty and surprisingly wise slice of Lone Star unlawfulness
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‘Sausage Party’ Review: Seth Rogen’s Bawdy Food Cartoon Is Hard to Swallow
This adults-only animation earns its R rating, but it’s never outrageous, inventive or funny enough to satisfy
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‘Disorder’ Review: Matthias Schoenaerts Battles Paranoia and PTSD in Muddled Thriller
Diane Kruger also stars in a maddeningly vague new film from the co-writer of “Mustang”
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‘The Get Down’ Review: Baz Luhrmann Raps a Tale of Hip-Hop’s Origins
Netflix series arrives amid reports of a troubled production
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‘Abortion: Stories Women Tell’ Review: Touching Doc Gives Voice to Those Directly Affected
This HBO movie might not change minds about this controversial topic, but the moving interviews will definitely touch hearts
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Rio Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony Review: Gisele Bundchen and Too Many Ads
NBC’s tape-delayed telecast was out of step with today’s instant news cycle
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Best Reviewed New Movies This Week: ‘Little Men’ and Netflix’s ‘The Little Prince’
Both are in limited release in theaters, but anyone with a Netflix account can enjoy “Little Prince” from home
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‘Nine Lives’ Review: Kevin Spacey Gets to Play the Rage-Filled Cat He’s Always Been Inside
A very strange family film benefits from CG slapstick and a well-cast kitty
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‘Little Men’ Review: Ira Sachs Pits Kids v Parents, Tenants v Landlords
Greg Kinnear and Paulina Garcia lead a talented ensemble in a subtle, bittersweet tale of young ambition and adult conflict
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‘Five Nights in Maine’ Review: David Oyelowo and Dianne Wiest Paint a Chilly Portrait of Grief
A grieving man, emotionally shocked after his wife’s death, visits his mother-in-law in this detached portrait of emotional disengagement
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‘The Little Prince’ Review: Classic Tale Becomes Half a Good Movie
The parts of this animated adaptation that work are so delightful that they make the parts that don’t even more glaring
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Claudia Puig