Independence Day: Resurgence
In Independence Day: Resurgence, love—of country, of home, of others—conquers all, even if aliens destroy much of humanity before we get that happy ending.
Free State of Jones
Beneath rivulets of blood and lugubrious storytelling are beautiful messages about freedom, equality, self-reliance and the faith that undergirds it all.
Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence takes some sadly predictable detours.
Warcraft
A film that does live up to its name.
Now You See Me 2
A big-budget sequel that packs a lot more ridiculous and pointless CGI flash up its cinematic sleeves than anything approaching artful maneuvering.
The Conjuring 2
For Christians who already know God is out there, do they need to face these cinematic demons?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows tries to replicate the goofy charm of the original 1987-96 animated TV series—but in a messier manner.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Popstar wittily—but often very crudely—deconstructs the self-absorbed narcissism that traps ego-driven stars in a bubble world of their own creating.
Me Before You
The movie’s determination to romanticize assisted suicide sends the chilling message to others who suffer similarly that their lives aren’t worth living.
X-Men: Apocalypse
Rote repetition absolutely applies to the bombastic brutality and f-word blast.