Capsule reviews for March 24

Bokeh

If it’s the end of the world as they know it, then strangely enough, Riley (Matt O’Leary) and Jenai (Maika Monroe) do seem to feel fine — relatively speaking. This science-fiction drama finds a young American couple vacationing in Iceland when they awaken one morning to find themselves completely alone in a foreign land. From there, the film takes them through the expected reactions, from curiosity to euphoria to spiritual awakening to fear about the future. The result never generates much narrative momentum or profound social commentary, although it takes full advantage of the gorgeous Icelandic locations. However, the concept feels stretched at feature length. (Not rated, 92 minutes).

I Called Him Morgan

Lee Morgan’s name and accomplishments might not be well known outside of ardent jazz aficionados, but this stylish documentary should change that. It chronicles a music career that began as a teenage trumpet prodigy in Philadelphia during the 1950s, but primarily focuses on his wife Helen, who shaped his affinity for performing yet was responsible for their relationship ending in shocking tragedy. Swedish director Kasper Collin generously salutes the music while providing interviews with some of Morgan’s acquaintances, along with some period artwork and photography. The stylish result is an elegiac glimpse not only into the life of its subject, but the work he left behind. (Not rated, 91 minutes).

Walk of Fame

Totally out of touch with reality and comic taste, this romantic comedy about people navigating the fringes of fame in contemporary Hollywood is an excruciating experience. There’s barely a laugh to be found in this story of a law student (Scott Eastwood) who signs up for acting classes taught by a pompous blowhard (Malcolm McDowell) as a clumsy attempt to cozy up to one of the students (Laura Ashley Samuels) after becoming smitten during a chance encounter. The script by rookie director Jesse Thomas might be instantly forgettable if it wasn’t for its aggressively dumb stereotypes, which probably represent a misguided attempt to be edgy. (Not rated, 93 minutes).