Claudia Puig

An enthralling tale of friendship that transcends biases, Ernest & Celestine offers a lovely lesson on acceptance and inclusion.

Enlivened by a strong cast, Cesar Chavez is a straightforward and inspiring account of a noble man.

Noah is no by-the-book Bible story. Think of it as a visually mesmerizing sci-fi adventure saga loosely based on the book of Genesis.

For those who don't equate sexual appetite with the intricacies of fly fishing, Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1 is more tiresome than titillating.

Gyllenhaal is excellent in the dual roles, though Laurent (Inglourious Basterds) is given too little to do to make much of an impression. Isabella Rossellini has a brief, thankless role as the mother of at least one of the two look-alikes.

A breezy, mirthful caper enlivened by the comic talents of Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey.

Despite two strong lead performances and a welcome dose of female empowerment, this somber tale feels too familiar and formulaic.

It's an improvement on some of Perry's other films that strike a heavy-handed moralistic note. And it lacks the silly slapstick humor of his Madea movies.

A film noir detective story that works for both devotees of the series and the uninitiated.

It's tough to summon sufficiently negative language to describe the unfunny, desperate mess that is Bad Words.

Ostensibly meant to be light entertainment. If light is synonymous with preposterous, frenetic and noisy, it qualifies.

It's a maudlin, superficial exercise in obsession masquerading as a heartfelt romance and study of grief, and character development is sorely lacking.

It's a mature, intricately layered visual delight.

Lively, educational and intermittently amusing. The fun, however, grows strained and formulaic as the movie goes on.

It's undoubtedly a daunting role, and Morgado captures the gentle benevolence associated with the messianic figure. He doesn't, however, project the authority, gravitas or depth of a spiritual leader.

While it takes stabs at realism, mostly in its use of cellular and computer technology, disbelief must be suspended for full immersion in this twisty airborne thriller.

The result is a generic saga with a cast of forgettable one-dimensional characters

Frisky fun made all the more entertaining because of the potent chemistry between its quartet of lead actors.

Lurching back and forth through time, Winter's Tale tries to blend the supernatural and the sentimental, with a synchronous nod to elements of New York history. But this would-be magical romance flounders, hitting only dissonant chords.

What is most troubling is how this film can serve to shape perceptions for impressionable kids. Young girls and boys will think that non-stop make-out sessions is all it takes to sustain "endless love."

Moviegoers are stuck with this sci-fi thriller's bland story, murky cinematography and frenetic special effects.

The all-Lego adventure is warm and witty, showing flashes of satire.

Genial and well-intentioned, but tepid.

This thought-provoking documentary addresses the origins of Vermeer's photo-realistic art with all the suspense of a thriller.

Labor Day feels like a belabored, sappy slog.

While it has the requisite amounts of comedy and romance, it's actually more of a buddy movie. Think "Sex in the City," bro-style.

The film is slow in getting started and once it's underway it's only intermittently involving. It's also occasionally far-fetched.

It's a welcome update, qualifying as the best in the series since the first film captivated and unnerved audiences in 2007.