Kin
It’s a chaotic story about redemption and male bonding with a science-fiction twist that emphasizes spectacle over substance.
Todd Jorgenson
The Little Stranger
More concerned with unsettling mood than cheap terror, The Little Stranger slowly and steadily gets…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 31
Boarding School More predictable than compelling, this psychological thriller from director Boaz Yakin (Remember the…
Operation Finale
It might not be smart to use Operation Finale to cheat on your history test,…
The Happytime Murders
This crude and tasteless crime saga featuring humans and puppets comes from director Brian Henson, whose late father was the architect behind the beloved Muppets.
Papillon
With so much compelling true-life source material to draw from, it’s a shame that Papillon…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 24
Arizona A fine state deserves better than this lackluster thriller that fails both as a…
Mile 22
Relations between the United States and Russia won’t be helped along by Mile 22, although it’s another transparent attempt to lure moviegoers from the lucrative Southeast Asia market.