Reviews
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‘The House That Jack Built’ Theatrical Cut Film Review: Lars von Trier’s Serial Killer Saga’s a Pointless Bore
Now screening in an R-rated edit, this tale of a possible murderer remains devoid of feeling or interest
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‘Capernaum’ Film Review: Lebanon’s Oscar Entry Unflinchingly Examines Childhood Poverty
Director Nadine Labaki unsparingly presents the struggle of abused and abandoned children seeking a better life
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‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Film Review: Barry Jenkins Grapples With James Baldwin’s Prose in Powerful Drama
The film shows glimmers of the artistry of “Moonlight,” but it also has difficulty translating Baldwin’s novel to the big screen
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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Film Review: Clever Superhero Saga With Animated Arachnids
Audacious and funny, this thrilling cartoon version lets various versions of Spider-Man out to play
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‘The Mule’ Film Review: Clint Eastwood Drives for the Cartel in Thoughtful, Bumpy Crime Tale
Based on a true story about a 90-year-old drug mule, Eastwood’s latest star-director outing is a fascinating exercise in his strengths and faults
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‘Mortal Engines’ Film Review: Dazzling Sci-Fi Fantasy Takes Big Risks and Succeeds
Based on Philip Reeve’s novel about futuristic moving cities doing battle, this thrilling visionary tale is the best kind of bonkers
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‘That Way Madness Lies’ Film Review: Doc Director Takes an Up Close and Personal Look at Her Brother’s Mental Illness
Sandra Luckow takes us through the harrowing ups and downs of mental issues, and how the medical and legal establishments don’t help enough
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‘Aquaman’ Film Review: James Wan’s Outrageous Underwater Epic Rewrites the Superhero Rules
Jason Momoa’s Atlantean half-breed anchors both an all-star cast and a movie that swims in every direction, as fast as it can
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‘The Marriage’ Film Review: Kosovo’s Oscar Entry Spins a Tale of Gay Love in Wartime
The titular nuptials overshadow the movie’s genuinely interesting romance, much to its detriment
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‘Dumplin” Film Review: Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald Deserve Trophies for Elevating Sentimental Dramedy
This YA adaptation feels occasionally outdated and predictable, but the stars (and the Dolly Parton songs) make it pretty lovable anyway
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‘Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes’ Film Review: Fox News Kingpin Disgusts and Illuminates in New Doc
Knits together a narrative of political genius, manipulation, vengeance, harassment and downfall that explains a lot about where we are now
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‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ Film Review: Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Make Worthy, Regal Adversaries
Josie Rourke, in her screen directorial debut, makes this historical piece more inclusive than most, bolstered by Beau Willimon’s smart script
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‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’ Film Review: Andy Serkis’ Mo-Cap Mastery Makes a Mixed-Bag ‘Jungle Book’
This bloody, not-for-kids retelling of the Kipling tale bloats itself with extra characters and subplots
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‘Back Roads’ Film Review: Alex Pettyfer’s Directorial Debut Follows a Twisty Path
The actor isn’t afraid to go dark with this tale of family pain and secrets
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‘Vox Lux’ Film Review: Natalie Portman’s Rock Fable Is a Bit of a Mess, But Maybe That’s the Point
The film raises questions about the blurry intersection of fame and tragedy, but it occasionally dips into cliché
