Sweet without becoming sappy, eccentric but not obnoxiously quirky and a wondrous adventure with a sincere love for its oddly paired heroes.
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Film review: 'Swiss Army Man' is uncompromisingly weird, surprisingly moving
For better or for worse, there's simply nothing out there quite like "Swiss Army Man." This bizarre mash-up of "Cast Away" and "Weekend at Bernies" is thoroughly bizarre, wholly original & unexpectedly poignant.
'The Purge: Election Year' review: Best of the violent, chaotic franchise so far
"The Purge" action-slasher franchise is many things - fun, silly, violent and chaotic - but it has never been known for its nuance or subtly. But "The Purge: Election Year" manages to finally combine its high-concept carnage with social themes.
'Wiener-Dog' review: Todd Solondz's nihilistic, plodding story of a dog
Of course filmmaker Todd Solondz would find a way to turn a dog's adventure into a hopeless, isolated tale. While his previous films had a dark edge - both in its humor and subject matter - his latest offering "Wiener-Dog" has a wearing dullness to it.
'Music of Strangers' review: Yo-Yo Ma's restless search for purpose in music
A documentary focused on Yo-Yo Ma's world music supergroup practically sells itself.
'Spy Time' film review: Spoof flick hilariously sends up secret agent clichés
The hilarious sendup of the classic spy genre works because it takes the action as seriously as it takes its comedy.
'Middle Man' film review: Wickedly funny, dark fable of fame & murder
This sharply written dark comedy finds serious laughs in the bleak and blood-soaked journey of an absolutely unfunny "comedian."
'Tower' review: Gripping, intense doc recounts America's first school shooting
This intense documentary leverages powerful first-hand accounts and rotoscoped animation to truly convey the terror and uncertainty of a campus paralyzed by America's first school shooting.
Review: 'The Night Stalker'
Is it possible to make a flat, lumbering and tedious film about a notorious serial killer? The answer is yes.
Film review: 'Paralytic'
For better or worse, this page-turner of a movie that resorts to a grab bag of gimmicks to maintain its hold on the audience's attention.
'Weiner' review: A riotous, cringe-worthy & astute swipe at politics & the media
The brilliance of this documentary is not just its merciless take on the scandal itself - but its entertaining and gripping behind-the-scenes look at a campaign team in constant damage control while supporting a candidate who is apparently intent on self destructing.
Film review: 'The Pistol Shrimps'
They may not dunk or go 10-for-10 from behind the arc, but these athletes are serious about basketball and they absolutely ball hard.
Film review: 'Finding Babel'
This somber and haunting documentary offers an evocative look back at Isaac Babel, an acclaimed artist that also serves as a cautionary tale for the modern world.
'Kedi' movie review: Compelling, satisfying look at the lives of street cats
First and foremost, this documentary about cats isn't merely for cat people.
'Love & Friendship' review: Jane Austen's hilariously barbed, witty comedy
Although this may not be among Jane Austen’s best known works, this adaptation is arguably the strongest translation of Austen to the cinema yet.
'The Last King' review: Part history lesson, part thrilling action adventure
The origin of Haakon IV of Norway is the stuff of legend. The story is every bit extraordinary as it is unbelievable
Review: 'Full Court' is a candid, inspiring look at the life of Spencer Haywood
This inspiring and candid documentary takes a strong case why every true student of basketball should know the name Spencer Haywood.
'Café Society' review: Kristen Stewart shines in breezy Woody Allen rom-com
Woody Allen's latest comedy is breezy and entertaining romp through the glitz of old Hollywood.
'High-Rise' film review: Class warfare themes lost amid thin plot, characters
While its cynical insights into modernity are intriguing (if obvious), this film is a little too scatterbrained to deliver its ambitious damning indictment against social elitism.