Manchester by the Sea is an ocean of dreary landscapes, brooding characters and plodding plot elements.

Moana is a brilliant crown jewel in a treasure chest overflowing with legendary gems.

I wallowed in Allied like an elated pig in a pile of cool summer mud.

Nocturnal Animals is a stunningly memorable film loaded with standout performances

Arrival meanders along at a pedestrian pace.

Hacksaw Ridge is an unforgettable tale of courage and determination.

The Handmaiden serves up more twists and turns than a 1950s dance marathon.

A Man Called Ove is a pure work of honest, heartfelt artistry.

Sully is a mesmerizing, tension-filled retelling.

Sully is a mishmash of movie styles that works despite some missing pieces here and there.

Easily the best work of Derek Cianfrance’s 30-year career

Captain Fantastic artfully draws us from one perspective to another and back again.