Movie Review

'People' Plays Like a Beckettian 'Cherry Orchard'

In an NT Live broadcast, Alan Bennett’s newest play, “People,” starring Frances de la Tour, is a screed against the commodification of Britain’s culture, history, and inhabitants.

‘Admission’ Proves to be an Omission of Entertainment

As Tina Fey’s first post-“30 Rock” project, “Admission” comes with more weight attached to it than the film can comfortably bear.

Identify Theft Down Argentine Way in ‘Everybody Has a Plan’

In this flawed Spanish-language thriller, Viggo Mortensen gives gritty dual performances as estranged middle-aged twins who yearn to kill off their pasts.

‘Come Out and Play’ Journeys to the Isle of Bad Seeds

An island of killer kids leverages macabre corniness with ‘70s psycho-thriller appeal in Makinov’s directorial debut.

Two Earths, One Errant Film in ‘Upside Down’

Jim Sturgess’ oodles of charm can’t save this sci-fi flick, which starts out promising before inverting into epic ridiculousness.

‘Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ Isn’t Incredible but Is Entertaining

This hit-or-miss magician comedy goes a long way on the strength of lead Steve Carell, its ensemble, and the warmth of its spirit.

Passion Is Displayed But Not Felt in ‘Beyond the Hills’

There is nothing easy about “Beyond the Hills,” director Cristian Mungiu’s follow-up to his 2007 “4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days.”

Next Stop: Urban Teen Angst in ‘The We and the I’

With his usual theatrical flair, director Michel Gondry presents a warm and fuzzy group of unpolished urban high schoolers acting out their lives on a public bus.

Child Soldiers, Brainwashed with Blood in ‘War Witch’

Delving into the African war machine that turns innocent children into murdering soldiers is not an easy topic to digest, despite expert direction and a pair of steely young actors.