Passengers is the perfect film for people disinterested in plot challenges of any type.

La La Land is a far cry from the polished gem of Chazelle’s previous effort.

Collateral Beauty has a bounty of potential that’s wasted in the hands of a bad writer.

Miss Sloane fails in the most basic ways possible.

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

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.