Capsule reviews for June 26

All I Can Say

Almost three decades after Blind Melon’s “No Rain” and its iconic video became part of 1990s indie-rock lore, this candid documentary revisits the life and tragic death of eccentric frontman Shannon Hoon in a 1995 drug overdose. Consisting entirely of footage from Hoon’s extensive home-video archive, the film traces the rise of the band and its unique sound coinciding with the heyday of MTV. Personally, however, Hoon struggled with lingering family dysfunction, depression, and the burdens of fame and artistic expectations. Regardless of the band’s musical legacy — regarded as a one-hit wonder for a reason — the film finds a bittersweet emotional rhythm amid its uneven structure. (Not rated, 102 minutes).

Beats

A dazzling and intoxicating dance-floor sequence set inside a sweaty, crowded 1990s rave practically erases by itself any of the narrative shortcomings in this black-and-white Scottish coming-of-age drama. As the government begins enforcing an arcane law banning loud music characterized by a “succession of repetitive beats,” a group of small-town teens decides to start a defiant techno revolution, culminating in a warehouse bash. Meanwhile, socially awkward buddies Johnno (Cristian Ortega) and Spanner (Lorn Macdonald) see the chance to spice up a boring summer. Some of the rhythms are familiar, but the well-acted film’s sense of time and place adds an emotional resonance beneath the pulsating soundtrack. (Not rated, 101 minutes).

House of Hummingbird

Even as its story tends to meander, this heartfelt and sharply observed coming-of-age saga from South Korea remains evocative and compelling. It’s set in 1994, when Eunhee (Park Ji-hu) is trying to navigate family dysfunction, peer pressure, budding sexuality, and other external pressures. As her home life and relationships suffer, such neuroses coincide with broader socioeconomic turmoil throughout the country. Rookie director Kim Bora infuses some stylish visuals with bittersweet narrative authenticity in the way Eunhee’s journey evolves along with her circumstances. Meanwhile, Ji-hu’s expressive performance crafts a smart and confident teenager, balancing strength and vulnerability while providing a calming influence amid the volatility. (Not rated, 138 minutes).

My Spy

Following in the cinematic footsteps of other brawny strongmen, Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) takes his shot at a broad comedy that teams him with a precocious and adorable kiddo. In this case, he plays a CIA operative conducting surveillance on a widow (Parisa Fitz-Henley) who just relocated from Europe to the United States to escape family issues. But her preteen daughter (Chloe Coleman) keeps interfering with her charming curiosity and her brazen attempts at bonding with the beleaguered agent over ice skating and shopping trips. The odd-couple chemistry is mildly amusing, although the labored espionage plot is contrived and predictable. It’s forgettable fluff. (Rated PG-13, 99 minutes).

Run with the Hunted

Lacking depth and focus, this gritty low-budget thriller squanders a potentially provocative exploration of childhood innocence amid lingering tragedy. Oscar (Michael Pitt) is the leader of a street gang of adolescent outcasts who commit petty crimes to survive. He’s still reeling from the trauma of a violent incident 15 years earlier, which caused him to flee his rural hometown and separated him from a girlfriend (Sam Quartin) he’s never seen since. Despite some solid performances and effective moments, the contrived screenplay by director John Swab muddles the story’s morality in an attempt to generate sympathy. The supporting cast includes Ron Perlman, William Forsythe, and Dree Hemingway. (Not rated, 93 minutes).