John Mulderig, Catholic News Service
‘The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature’ and bland
Catholic News Service
Much of the action in the animated children's comedy “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” unfolds at a frenzied pace. Yet,...
‘Annabelle: Creation’ — ‘Whatever you do, don’t unlock that door’
Catholic News Service
Most of the mayhem wreaked by the figurine-haunting demon at the center of the horror prequel “Annabelle: Creation” is restrained. Yet, as...
‘The Dark Tower’ is full of metaphysical hooey
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Awash in high-flown metaphysical hooey, director and co-writer Nikolaj Arcel’s dull sci-fi fantasy "The Dark Tower" is inappropriate for the impressionable.
As for...
‘The Dark Tower’ is full of metaphysical hooey
Catholic News Service
Awash in high-flown metaphysical hooey, director and co-writer Nikolaj Arcel’s dull sci-fi fantasy "The Dark Tower" is inappropriate for the impressionable.
As for...
When words won’t do, ‘The Emoji Movie’
Catholic News Service
Tech savvy viewers will especially enjoy the wacky proceedings of “The Emoji Movie.” But patrons of all stripes will appreciate the film’s...
‘Atomic Blonde’ — sadistic, degrading and tedious
Catholic News Service
Aspiring to be edgy and stylish, the espionage thriller “Atomic Blonde,” matches sometimes sadistic brawling with exploitative scenes of aberrant sex. The...
‘The Tribunal’ features annulment process, but it’s no ‘A Man for...
The annulment process provides the unusual courtroom setting for the romantic drama “The Tribunal.” While the movie's Catholic values are strong, they come filtered...
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
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Despite its ponderous title, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” turns out to be a flashy but lightweight sci-fi adventure...
“Dunkirk” proves a compelling historical drama
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“Wars are not won by evacuations,” British Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously observed. As writer-director Christopher Nolan's compelling historical drama “Dunkirk” demonstrates,...
Adults may enjoy taking ‘Baby Driver’ for a spin
Catholic News Service
Stylish and energetic, the high-octane crime drama “Baby Driver” blends pop music, dizzying car chases and some dark humor to impressive effect.
While...