K-Pops!
‘K-Pops!’ plays some sweet melodies before the film ends, but it also hits sour notes that distract from its familial messages.
Outcome
This Hollywood satire has some timely messages, but they’re lost in a wash of vulgar, sexual dialogue and harsh profanity.
All You Need Is Kill
‘All You Need Is Kill’ has an inventive premise and some heroic messages—but there’s a lot of animated blood and death on display, too.
Undertone
Unquestionably effective, ‘Undertone’ may be the year’s scariest movie—but it’s a difficult, disturbing and demonic ride.
Reminders of Him
‘Reminders of Him’ is a sickly mix of the saccharine and sensual—yet another Colleen Hoover adaptation that families may want to avoid.
Slanted
‘Slanted’ applies bloody body horror and teenage rebellion to tell a cautionary tale about a teenage girl’s insecurities regarding her racial identity.
Hunting Matthew Nichols
Audiences may do well to heed ‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’’ message and leave the movie’s central investigation completely alone.
The Bride!
‘The Bride!’ is a malformed creation featuring an effervescent, chaotic lead and whole lot of foul, foul mess.
Crime 101
‘Crime 101’ is, at times, a slick heist thriller. But foul language, sexual content and violence rob the film of much value.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ feels much like what we’ve seen before, only more. But that more will leave family viewers feeling burned.