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“A Dog’s Purpose” C A stray puppy dies and is constantly reincarnated, but he’s always the same dog inside. The film, based on a book, has the emotional resonance of a novelty coffee table book. It’s adorable, but forgettable. Starring Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad and Bryce Gheisar. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for thematic elements and some peril. At metro theaters. 2 hours.

PARENTS GUIDE Appropriate for kids of all ages. “Gold” B A third-generation mining prospector works with investors to strike it rich. The story feels compressed, but the narrative is leaving room for twists and turns to play out. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by Stephen Gaghan. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for language throughout and some sexuality/nudity. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 1 minute.

PARENTS GUIDE Fine for most teens, definitely not appropriate for kids, with regard to the sexuality and drinking/drugs/immorality. “Julieta” C+ A mother discovers her estranged daughter has moved back to Madrid, which triggers a painful flashback to the mother’s past. The plot is overstuffed with unresolved issues. Starring Emma Suarez and Adriana Ugarte. Directed by Pedro Almodovar. (Colin Covert, Star Tribune-Minneapolis) Rated R for some sexuality and nudity. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 36 minutes. “Neruda” B An investigator is searching for Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who became a fugitive in his own country in the ‘40s. The film is like a light-footed chase thriller, by the end of which the audience is lost in a spiraling meta-narrative. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Luis Gnecco and Michael Silva. Directed by Pablo Larrain. (Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times) Rated R for sexuality/nudity and some language. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 47 minutes. “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” Review not available in time for publication. Super soldier Alice has been stripped of her psychic powers so she must form alliances to defeat the enemy and save the human race. This is the sixth installment of the video game-inspired franchise. Starring Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Ruby Rose. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Rated R for sequences of violence throughout. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 2 minutes.