Filters:

When "Polina" works, it captivates. When it doesn’t, it’s sufficiently well-made to advance the story.

Run Time: 2:12
U.S. Release Date: 2017-04-21
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Violence, Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama/Adventure
Director: Terry George
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le Bon, Christian Bale, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Sarafya

Although at times overwrought and overtly manipulative, the film as a whole is like a kick to the gut.

Equal parts mesmerizing and perplexing, intriguing and frustrating.

Run Time: 2:13
U.S. Release Date: 2017-01-13
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: Thriller
Director: Peter Berg
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, J.K. Simmons, Alex Wolff, Themo Melikidze, Melissa Benoist

The movie hits all the milestones although it perhaps tries too hard to be uplifting and inspirational.

Run Time: 1:58
U.S. Release Date: 2016-12-21
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Profanity, Sexual Content, Brief Nudity)
Genre: Science Fiction
Director: Morten Tyldum
Cast: Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne

An odd movie but its central questions and dilemmas are compelling and there’s enough here of substance for the impressions to linger.