Capsule reviews for Nov. 23
Becoming Astrid Pippi Longstocking is never mentioned in this biopic about her creator, Swedish author…
Todd Jorgenson
Widows
More than just an assembly-line heist movie, Widows is a richly textured yarn that combines familiar genre elements into a fresh and invigorating package.
The Front Runner
Although the events take place more than 30 years ago, The Front Runner feels like…
Instant Family
As it offers a progressive view of 21st century parenting, Instant Family extols the rewards…
A Private War
Although it’s a biopic about Marie Colvin, A Private War also is a heartfelt salute…
Capsule reviews for Nov. 16
At Eternity’s Gate Not for all tastes, this impressionistic biopic of 19th century post-Impressionist painter…
The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Where have you gone, Lisbeth Salander? The once-ubiquitous Swedish computer-hacking heroine from books and movies…
The Grinch
No matter which version of the classic redemption story you watch or read, the Grinch’s…