Movie Review

Life and Death in 'Life of Pi'

A fantasy film balancing gorgeous visuals with a dark-edged fable about the mysteries of life, death and God, “Pi” is a showcase for Suraj Sharma’s remarkable film debut.

New York City Injustice on View in 'The Central Park Five'

There is no comforting narrative in “The Central Park Five,” a new documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon about infamous 1989 rape case, because what happened is as senseless as the original crime seemed at the time.

'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part 2,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews "Anna Karenina," "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God," and "Funeral Kings."

'Skyfall,' 'Lincoln' Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews "28 Hotel Rooms," "LUV," "In Another Country," and "A Royal Affair."

Simon Russell Beale Is Electric in 'Timon of Athens'

Director Nicholas Hytner and star Simon Russell Beale make Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens” a contemporary cautionary tale of ruthless capitalism in this dazzling NT Live broadcast.

'Flight,' 'Wreck-It Ralph' Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews "The Man With the Iron Fists," "This Must Be the Place," and "A Late Quartet."

‘Cloud Atlas,’ ‘Chasing Mavericks’ Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews “The Loneliest Planet” and “Pusher.”

‘Paranormal Activity 4,’ ‘Alex Cross’ Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews ‘The Sessions,’ ‘Nobody Walks,’ and ‘Holy Motors’

"The Last of the Hausmanns" Is Another Triumph for NT Live

Dysfunctional family drama is anything but familiar in Stephen Beresford’s “The Last of the Haussmans,” a live broadcast from London’s National Theatre in cinemas worldwide.

‘Argo,’ ‘Here Comes the Boom’ Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews “Seven Psychopaths,” “Sinister,” “Smashed,” and “Middle of Nowhere.”