Old Stone starts out dark, dreary and depressing and never changes gears.

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.

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.