Calvin Wilson

A gripping account of a pivotal moment in the early days of World War II, grounded by an Oscar-worthy performance by Oldman.

It’s hard to imagine a better Belle than Watson, who radiates much the same intelligence and spunk that she brought to Hermione in the “Harry Potter” films. And Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey”) is excellent as the soulful Beast.

At once funny and poignant — and not just for moviegoers of a certain age.

Don’t be put off by the need to read subtitles. Rarely has a film more eloquently captured the universality of human experience.

Reeves is thoroughly persuasive as a killer who takes pride in his expertise. The role he began with 2014’s “John Wick” is tailor-made for his laconic acting style.

At the end of the day, it’s still a comic-book movie, but one that actually raises serious questions about security, accountability and revenge.

Cooke is particularly impressive, imbuing Amanda with a chilling misanthropy. Taylor-Joy plays Lily as a bit too sympathetic, but she nails the character’s cluelessness. And Yelchin, who died in 2016 at the age of 27, turns in a performance that’s as quirky as it is memorable.

Put aside any hang-ups you may have about subtitles. As action flicks go, Point Blank is right on target.

Cruise is as watchable as ever, bringing to Hunt a blend of steeliness and vulnerability.

A must-see — and one of the best films of the year.

A Bigger Splash? More like a small trickle.

Psychological thrillers just don’t get any better than this.

As a documentary, “Eat That Question” is kind of raggedy. But a more polished film might not have been in keeping with Zappa’s anarchic spirit.

Hidden Figures is an admirable attempt to dramatize an overlooked aspect of American history. Working from a screenplay that he co-wrote with Allison Schroeder, director Theodore Melfi (“St. Vincent”) delivers a crowd-pleasing film that often resembles a sitcom but frankly addresses the social inequities of the period.

This film might easily have settled for mocking religion. Instead, it's a fascinating glimpse into a culture that forces some people to choose between fitting in and opting out.

It’s hard to imagine an actor more appropriate to portray Sully than Hanks, who brings to the role a bedrock decency and soulful introspection. And Eckhart is perfect as the droll, easygoing Skiles.

Into the Abyss makes a strong case for the inhumanity of capital punishment, regardless of the crime or the criminal.

The storytelling is solid, propelled by characters that you come to care about.

As popcorn entertainment, it's right on schedule.

One of the silliest and least substantial of recent comic-book movies — a jokey, unapologetically nonsensical romp that makes “The Avengers” look like “The Godfather.”

An intense, provocative drama about religion and its impact on those who embrace it as essential to their lives.

A film that's all the more intriguing for being virtually impossible to categorize.

This is the kind of intelligent, thought-provoking mainstream film that’s in danger of becoming extinct. Eye in the Sky is miles above the average multiplex flick.

An inspiring but formulaic film about triumph over adversity.

As biopics go, The Iron Lady is among the more intriguing ones.

Friedel turns in a poignant performance as a man who feels that he has no choice but to act on his principles, regardless of the consequences.

The rare film that will remain on your mind long after you’ve left the theater.

This is the feel-bad film of the year. Recommend it to someone you hate.