Unbroken
There’s little doubt that Louis Zamperini’s remarkable life is worthy of a big-screen treatment, but…
American Sniper
The circumstances surrounding Chris Kyle’s death might have overshadowed his accomplishments in life, but it’s…
The Gambler
Jim Bennett should have listened to Kenny Rogers. Unfortunately, the lead character in The Gambler…
Big Eyes
If you haven’t heard of Margaret Keane, there are some folks who’d rather keep it…
Annie
Instead of treated, we get tricked by the shallow and obnoxious Annie, an ill-conceived update…
Mr. Turner
Perhaps the trickiest element in a biopic about an artist is trying to capture the…
Capsule reviews for Dec. 19
Goodbye to All That Although its premise feels artificial, there’s plenty of genuine poignancy beneath…
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
For its legions of fans, there’s a bittersweet sense of nostalgia that accompanies The Hobbit:…