Synopsis: A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mum’s terminal illness. Release Date: January 6, 2017 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy Film Review Production When a movie has the word “monster” in the title, it’s usually one of two things. It can be a horror movie, like […]
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‘Assassin’s Creed’ Will Satisfy Its Fans, But Casual Moviegoers Will Be Left Confused And Apathetic
Synopsis: When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. Release Date: December 21, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Action, Adventure Film Review Production While comic book movies are regularly breaking box office records and […]
‘Fences’ Boasts Some Great Performances, If You Can Keep From Nodding Off
Synopsis: An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Release Date: December 25, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Film Review Production There are two Denzel Washingtons. The first, the one that everyone […]
Pedro Almodóvar Does His Best Hitchcock Impression With ‘Julieta’
Synopsis: After a casual encounter, a brokenhearted woman decides to confront her life and the most important events about her stranded daughter. Release Date: January 13, 2017 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Romance Film Review Production Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has a knack of making incredibly diverse movies while still managing to make them all […]
‘Lion’ Mixes A True Story With Breathtaking Locations And A True Ensemble Cast
Synopsis: A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Release Date: December 23, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Film Review Production When he […]