Powerhouse performances from Denzel Washington and Viola Davis fail to lift this too-literal interpretation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play.
6.5 out of 12 Tamales
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“Rogue One”: One-Sentence Review
Despite going sans opening crawl and Jedi, Rogue One feels very much a part of the Star Wars universe and delivers what none of Lucas’s prequels could, a successful precursor to the original trilogy.
10.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Fantastic Beasts”: One-Sentence Review
Five years after the last Harry Potter movie hit theaters, J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts spellbinds a new generation of Potter fans with a strong cast, led by Eddie Redmayne, and a plethora of visually fantastic beasts.
9 out of 12 Tamales
“Hacksaw Ridge”: One-Sentence Review
By masterfully balancing the inhumanity of war and the humanity of faith, Hacksaw Ridge reaffirms often embattled director Mel Gibson’s greatness.
10 out of 12 Tamales
“Arrival”: One-Sentence Review
What should have been this generation’s Contact ends up a muddled melodrama that wastes fine performances from Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.
6 out of 12 Tamales
“Doctor Strange”: One-Sentence Review
Doctor Strange’s combination of visceral acting from Benedict Cumberbatch and mind blowing special effects results in a continuance of Marvel Studio’s winning streak.
10 out of 12 Tamales
“The Accountant”: One-Sentence Review
Teetering the line between taut actioner and absurd Bourne Identity imitator, The Accountant still delivers a serviceable and entertaining Ben Affleck vehicle.
7 out of 12 Tamales
“The Queen of Katwe”: One-Sentence Review
Though the The Queen of Katwe mostly adheres to the Disney biopic formula, “unlikely underdog overcomes all odds and succeeds,” director Mira Nair’s (Monsoon Wedding) concerted effort to have cultural authenticity and superb acting in Katwe lifts the film above mediocrity.
7.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Sully”: One-Sentence Review
Clint Eastwood’s Sully hits autopilot and plays it by the numbers, reaching decently entertaining heights, but ultimately unable to capitalize from a strong Tom Hanks performance and fail-safe source material.
6.5 out of 12 Tamales
“Kubo and the Two Strings”: One-Sentence Review
Kubo’s touch of vibrant magical realism, seamless nod to Japanese anime, and great voice over work from leads Charlize Theron and Art Parkinson show off what stop-motion animation studio Laika can do when it’s at its creative best!
11 out of 12 Tamales
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