Tim Grierson

Although the film is a somber examination of violence, it can also be dryly funny in its depiction of what Murashige must endure.

Director and co-writer Matt Johnson offers an unromantic, warts-and-all portrait, inviting viewers to wonder how close Bourdain got to potentially throwing his life away before becoming a celebrated chef and author.

By Marvel’s standards, Brand New Day’s stakes might be relatively minor, but Cretton lets us understand that, for Peter, love and friendship are as epic as the fate of any planet.

After a familiar setup, the movie stubbornly refuses to go in compelling new directions or offer fresh observations. The film may be set in the future, but Kore-eda’s ideas feel outdated.

A eulogy that also serves as an apology, a reckoning and a confession, Remake is filled with moments that are crushing because of how understated they are.

In its chronicling of Odysseus’s arduous journey home following the Trojan War, the film deservedly flaunts its craftsmanship and scope – although this big-screen spectacle is not always as nimble emotionally or thematically. But, like Matt Damon’s haunted hero, viewers will have undertaken an overwhelming experience.

The songs from the 2016 film remain stirring, but director Thomas Kail struggles to summon the same sunny spirit and heartfelt tone. And while Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as a conceited demigod who teams up reluctantly with a brave teen, he is not nearly as lively as he was in the animated original

Slender but flecked with magical touches, Romería is so gentle it never quite qualifies as haunting. Nonetheless, Simón stirs up the ineffable sadness that comes with wanting answers to the mysteries of your family — and then, like it or not, receiving them.

It’s not just our recognition of the real-life parallels that make Jolie so touching in Couture — it’s that ineffable star power she’s possessed for so long. In a story about a potential tragedy, what’s saddest is that Winocour’s film cannot match its lead’s effortless command.

The Jackass films measure success by how often they elicit one of three responses from viewers: laughter, wincing or nausea. By that proudly juvenile standard, Best And Last fully accomplishes its objective, offering pummeling slapstick as the popular series’ collection of goofballs get hit, tasered and tortured.