Movie Reviews

An important tale of one man’s existential journey through loss and trauma, and all of the messy, unlikable ways he attempts to cope with it.

With expert commentary, the artist’s correspondence in voiceover by Brian Cox and lovely travel photography, this documentary is a complete package for art lovers.

A mostly successful speculative biopic that works more than it doesn't.

Two hourlong programs of short films, one intended for ages 3-7, the other for ages 8 and older.

Justin Pemberton’s informative, entertaining documentary chronicles the global path to our current wealth disparity issues and offers solutions to reverse destructive economic trends.

An engaging blend of densely packed history, countless interviews and soaring performances, all grounded in the Big Easy’s musical traditions.

One man takes a tragic stand against a chemical company in this powerful documentary.

Quentin Dupieux's latest absurdist winner stars Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin as a man with an odd obsession.

The early-'90s Biosphere 2 experiment is detailed in Matt Wolf's generally informative documentary.

The latest Exhibition on Screen documentary profiles the eccentric artist.

This clip show from filmmaker Brett Story is more of a shapeless idea than a coherent documentary.

Sergio M. Rapu’s documentary letter to his infant son raises awareness of his native Rapa Nui but is too narrow and disjointed to have a wide-reaching impact.

A visually rich and beautifully acted examination of regret and poverty through the eyes of a Portuguese widow.

Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan’s observational documentary brims with honesty and big emotions.

Brian Cox and an all-star cast bring life to this otherwise tepid father-son-grandbaby reunion movie set in San Francisco.

The second film to tell this amazing and true East German escape story is consistently entertaining and adheres largely to the facts.

This charming, keenly observed French comedy is about two lonely people who might be the cure for one another’s melancholy — if only they would meet.

This comedy about an insecure gay man dating a lonely straight woman maintains its clever, entertaining tone to the end and doesn’t let its provocative sexual politics spoil the fun.

The documentary on the abstractionist pioneer is informative and inspirational, but also dryly academic.

The loving, humorous and frequently moving documentary is practically guaranteed to lift viewers’ spirits.

Strong performances from Javier Barden, Elle Fanning and Laura Linney keep Sally Potter’s flawed experimental drama grounded.