Capsule reviews for Aug. 31
Boarding School More predictable than compelling, this psychological thriller from director Boaz Yakin (Remember the…
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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.
Alpha
More than just a prehistoric primal survival saga, Alpha also is a heartwarming tale of…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 17
Billionaire Boys Club Familiar subject matter and pedestrian execution minimize the impact of this poor…