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On its own terms and against all odds, "Outrage" is adequately entertaining, with more than enough cringe-inducing violence and cruel humor to please the average American moviegoer. But true Kitano fans will find its title sadly ironic.

The film will be of particular interest to foreign-policy wonks, but it also plays well as a drama about the limited ability of any president to have a lasting impact.

A flawed but intriguing new chapter in animation.

Particularly memorable are scenes in which Calvin loses his cool as Ruby holds onto her calm. It all adds up to a movie that's sparklingly entertaining.

A terrific but uncompromising film that's definitely not for everyone.

An emotionally involving drama that deftly sidesteps mawkishness.

Looking for a feel-good movie? Fortunately, this film doesn’t qualify.

Not just another biopic, The Founder is a morality tale that raises provocative questions about consumer culture, its benefits and its consequences. You won’t look at a Big Mac the same way again.

Mara, perhaps best known for her stint on the Netflix series “House of Cards,” isn’t entirely persuasive as a Marine. But she’s appealing as a young woman who takes control of her life with a little help from an unlikely companion. If you have a soft spot for dogs, this is a love story you’ll find irresistible.

If The BFG is unlikely to become a cultural phenomenon of the magnitude of “E.T.,” it’s a film that casts a unique and often mesmerizing spell. But it’s also a bit too talky, particularly in the early going, and Spielberg lets numerous opportunities for humor slip by.

Only when the camera is on Vikander does the film transcend its artifice. In one of the year’s best performances, she imbues Gerda with such poignancy and grace that Redmayne all but fades into the background.

One of the freshest and most entertaining films of the year.

Shares the magical appeal of the “Harry Potter” movies, which should come as no surprise.

Smart, sexy and outrageous, Deadpool delivers.

The film’s greatest asset is Reynolds, who in Deadpool finally found the role of his dreams. Reynolds totally sells the character’s blend of reckless self-absorption and reluctant heroics.

Director Brad Furman (“The Lincoln Lawyer”) does a serviceable job of keeping the narrative elements in play but has trouble making us care.

Nev and the filmmakers prove to be charismatic, and at times hilarious, investigators of the unfolding mystery.

Rogue One spins “Star Wars” into a whole new orbit.

Cinema often shines a light on stories that might have been lost to history, and that’s certainly true of A United Kingdom.

Timed for the Halloween season, Ouija: Origin of Evil should have horror fans clutching their seats.

The Debt eventually settles into a predictable groove that slightly undercuts its impact. Still, it's a film of ambition and substance.

Liman and Cruise previously worked together on the brilliant but overlooked science-fiction flick “Edge of Tomorrow.” Their latest collaboration, which boasts one of Cruise’s best and most charismatic performances, deserves to be a hit.

A wonderfully acted and stylishly mounted tribute to a screen legend in danger of being forgotten. Unfortunately, the film focuses too much on Grahame’s illness and eventually succumbs to melodrama.

It’s an interesting showcase for Carell, who turns in an uncharacteristically low-key but heartfelt performance. Cranston is more than a bit over the top, but Fishburne balances him out.

Offers an inside look at Iran in all its cultural complexity.

Bana ("Munich") makes an effective bad guy. Hunnam portrays Jay as a hero worth rooting for. And Wilde turns in a nuanced performance as a woman in conflict with herself.

Episodically structured and lethargically paced, the new film attempts to convince us that there's something incredibly charming about an old guy who makes a habit of ogling young women. Actually, the whole scenario is pretty creepy.

Best appreciated as a movie about being obsessed — a character trait that’s certainly not limited to chess masters.