NEW
New on Netflix: As clichéd as everything else Tyler Perry does, but OK enough, with a good message about lessons learned between generations
New in Swedish Theaters: The film itself may not be as cinematically remarkable as these people, but it’s undeniably worthwhile, both painful and hopeful
New on Apple TV: The story may not be much, but the escape through the U.S.S.R. offers equal amounts of thrills and laughs
RECENT
An amiable little drama that feels personal because it is
A lethargically paced, slight rumination on aging, grief and self-determination, spiked with visual flair and the occasional absurdity
Flirts with clichés, but has more to offer in its examination of marriages under pressure
OLDER
Premiered in 2023: The film’s poor sense of humor combined with cheap visual effects is a major handicap
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Premiered in 1977: Perfect entertainment for children, with disarmingly simple and creative adventures in the forest
Premiered in 2024: The line between fiction and reality is porous in a neon-glowing film whose slow pace and moroseness get an upper hand
LONGER REVIEWS
Seth Rogen is first-rate as the thoroughly miserable Joe
Premiered in 1960: Uses its locations in Cyprus and Israel very well, Sal Mineo is memorable and Ernest Gold’s main theme became an instant classic
Premiered in 1942: Production values are high throughout, and the film builds up to a moving finale