“The Hunter’s Prayer”

Review not available in time for publication. An assassin forges an unlikely partnership with one of his targets, a woman who is seeking revenge for the murder of her family. Starring Sam Worthington, Odeya Rush and Allen Leech. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. Rated R for violence, drug use and language. At AMC Sugarloaf Mills. 1 hour, 31 minutes.

“I, Daniel Blake”

BA woodworker who has been out of work for a year since a heart attack is trying to get his job back and takes a young single mother under his wing with inspiring and heartbreaking results. The film’s sharply observed drama and radiant central performances make it worth the sit. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Starring Dave Johns and Hayley Squires. Directed by Ken Loach. Rated R for language. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 40 minutes.

“It Comes At Night”

B+Two families are holed up in a home to stay safe from an unknown contagion ravages the world. The film teeters between delicious atmosphere and almost unbearable tension. Starring Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough and Christopher Abbott. Directed by Trey Edward Shults. (Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post) Rated R for violence, disturbing images and strong language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 37 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE This horror film relies on mood and style to create gripping tension. Some of the violence is a bit grisly and graphic. Best for older teens.

“Megan Leavey”

C+A woman and her IEDdetecting dog are in front of the front lines of war when she is wounded in an explosion and leaves the Marines. Her dog is re-deployed and this is based on the true story of her trying to adopt her companion. It’s an intimate drama about a personal journey, a different and unique movie about war. Starring Kate Mara, Common, Bradley Whitford and Edie Falco. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for war violence, language, suggestive material, and thematic elements. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 56 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE “Megan Leavey” is an inspiring tale about recognizing wartime heroism of all kinds, and learning to love through the dedication of a dog. But it does deal with some mature themes, so parents should be aware of that before bringing children.

“The Mummy”

C+A hasty airstrike in Iraq unearths a secret tomb and a British archaeologist liberates the soul from its resting place with deadly reprecussions. The first half of the film shows promise, but it ends up falling apart at the end. Starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella and Annabelle Wallis. Directed by Alex Kurtzman. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for violence, action and scary images, and for some suggestive content and partial nudity. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 50 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE This film is almost more of an action-horror film than adventure. The creature effects and violence are truly scary and horrifying. OK for teens but too scary and mature for kids.

“My Cousin Rachel”

B+A young man believes his cousin killed his guardian but soon finds himself under her charm. It’s an operatic melodrama of hidden notes, stolen kisses, family jewels and love’s first blush. Starring Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin and Holliday Grainger. Directed by Roger Michell. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and brief strong language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 46 minutes.

“Paris Can Wait”

C+A woman accepts a ride across France with her husband’s colleague, who is happy to take her on a food tour. The film isn’t exactly a feast, but it’s a snack worth having. Starring Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard and Alec Baldwin. Directed by Eleanor Coppola. (Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times) Rated PG for thematic elements, smoking and some language. At AMC Phipps, Lefont Sandy Springs and Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 32 minutes.

“Alien: Covenant”

C+It’s the year 2014 and a new crew is aboard the Covenant when they hear a mysterious radio transmission and decide to make their way to the planet where Prometheus met its doom. The film is maddeningly uneven, and mostly steals from other “Alien” films. Starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston and Billy Crudup. Directed by Ridley Scott. (Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune) Rated R for sci-fi violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality/nudity. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 3 minutes.

“Baywatch”

D+The big screen take on the ’90s TV show has the lifeguards patrolling the bay while sniffing out a supplier of a new drug on the beach. Though it can be fun when it’s poking fun at its origins, it’s poorly edited and terribly written. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron and Priyanka Chopra. Directed by Seth Gordon. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for language throughout, crude sexual content, and graphic nudity. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 56 minutes.

“Beauty and the Beast”

C+The live-action take on the fairy tale stays true to the story of a beautiful girl falling for her captor, a beast. The film lacks a unique cinematic identity and it can’t decide between complete faithfulness to the original and story innovation. Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans. Directed by Bill Condon. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for some action violence, peril and frightening images. At AMC Phipps, AMC Classic Mansell and Picture Show at Merchants Exchange. 2 hours, 9 minutes.

“The Boss Baby”

C+A baby comes along, but he’s really an ambitious young executive trying to find out about a new product launch. It’s funny for adults, but it remains to be seen whether kids will get it. Starring the voices of Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow. Directed by Tom McGrath. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for some mild rude humor. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 37 minutes.

“Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie”

B+The two boys from the graphic novels hit the big screen to hypnotize their principal into believing he is Captain Underpants just in time to fight the mad scientist the school employs. It’s not full of intellectual grandeur, but it’s one of the funniest movies of the year. Starring voices of Kevin Hart, Ed Helms and Nick Kroll. Directed by David Soren. (Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for rude humor. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 24 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE Fun for kids of all ages, but may be intense for toddlers or very young children.

“Churchill”

D+In the days leading up to the D-Day invasion, Winston Churchill worries the attack will lead to a bloodbath and begs the generals to find an alternative. The film betrays the director’s sympathy for Churchill, and as both history and entertainment, it’s a drag. Starring Brian Cox, Miranda Richardson and John Slattery. Directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. (Alan Zilberman, Washington Post) Rated PG for strong language, war scenes and adult situations. At Lefont Sandy Springs and Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 30 minutes.

“The Circle”

BA young woman goes to work at a tech company and becomes the first person ever to wear a body camera, allowing her life to become “transparent.” It’s a plea for the preservation and sanctification of privacy, but it’s nicely constructed. Starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks and Patton Oswalt. Directed by James Ponsoldt. (Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle) Rated PG-13 for a sexual situation, brief strong language and some thematic elements including drug use. At Picture Show at Merchants Exchange and Regal Town Center. 1 hour, 50 minutes.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul”

DThe family takes a road trip where the mother wants them to reconnect without the use of devices, but the children have other ideas. It’s supposed to be a raucous family adventure, but it’s instead a dirge of unfunny scatological material. Starring Jason Drucker, Charlie Wright and Alicia Silverstone. Directed by David Bowers. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for some rude humor. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 30 minutes.

“Everything, Everything”

D+A girl has Severe Combine Immunodeficiency and can’t leave her house for fear of dying from a common cold and the boy next door strike up a texting relationship and the viewer can probably guess what happens next. The young actors have charisma, but that only goes so far in a film that’s sterile and so wildly far-fetched. (Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post) Starring Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson. Directed by Stella Meghie. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief sensuality. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 36 minutes.

“The Fate of the Furious”

C+The freelance international driver is called out of retirement once again because he’s such a great driver. The film doesn’t achieve anything new for the franchise and even seems to downshift a bit, but it’s still fun. Starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Charlize Theron. Directed by F. Gary Gray. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for prolonged sequences of violence and destruction, suggestive content, and language. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 16 minutes.

“Get Out”

AA black man goes to dinner at his white girlfriend’s house and suddenly feels like he went from predator to prey. The film and its heightened scenario forces the audience to confront uncomfortable truths here. Starring Daniel Kaluuye, Allison Williams and Bradley Whitford. Directed by Jordan Peele. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references. At Austell Stadium. 1 hour, 43 minutes.

“Gifted”CA man puts his prodigy niece in public school and all of a sudden, her real father and grandmother show up as well as a dream adoptive couple. It was intended as sincere, but turns out a contrived mashup of earth-shaking algorithms and nerve-wracking custody battles. Starring Chris Evans, McKenna Grace and Octavia Spencer. Directed by Marc Webb. (Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune) Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some suggestive material. At AMC Classic Mansell and Regal Town Center. 1 hour, 41 minutes.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”

AThe guardians are back to protect the Anulax batteries from an alien starbeast. There’s a lot of humor resulting from efforts to look cool and family is the theme, which manages to evoke genuine, deep feelings. Starring Chris Pratt, Bradley Coooper, Zoe Saldana and Vin Diesel. Directed by James Gunn. (Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and brief suggestive content. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 17 minutes.

“King Arthur: Legend of the Sword”

CThis well-known story revolves mostly around the themes of friendship and male companionship with Arthur’s desire to protect his friends and loved ones. The film’s rapid editing makes it hard to tell the effecting story and leaves it with muddled timelines and mushy details. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Berges-Frisbey and Jude Law. Directed by Guy Ritchie. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, some suggestive content and brief strong language. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 6 minutes.

“Kong: Skull Island”

BA motley crew gets a military escort to an unknown island to check it out before the Russians do and find Kong defending the island against prehistoric monsters. The film is sumptuous and full of color as well as a constantly moving camera and visual jokes and puns punctuate the action. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and John Goodman. Directed by Jordan VogtRoberts. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language. At Picture Show at Merchants Exchange. 2 hours.

“The Lovers”

C+A married couple who each have their own lovers are reminded why they fell in love with each other. While there are many times the film feels stiff, the warm performances make the emotions at hand come to life. Starring Debra Winger, Tracy Letts and Aiden Gillen. Directed by Azazel Jacobs. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for sexuality and language. At Lefont Sandy Springs, Regal Hollywood Stadium and AMC Classic Newnan. 1 hour, 34 minutes.

“Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer”

BA man with an investment idea pushes his idea on everyone to the point of annoyance, but a stroke of luck could bring about a change. Richard Gere’s performance is maddening, but it works. Also starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lior Ashkenazi, Michael Sheen and Dan Stevens. Directed by Joseph Cedar. (Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Inquirer) Rated R for some language. At metro theaters. 1 hours, 57 minutes.

“Obit”BThis documentary looks into the department at The New York Times that writes obituaries for the paper. It makes a point that obits are not as downbeat as their reputation, but are often a celebration of life. Starring Bruce Weber, Jack Kadden and William Grimes. Directed by Vanessa Gould. (Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Inquirer) Unrated. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hours, 33 minutes.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”

C+Capt. Jack Sparrow is being chased by a young man trying to save his father from a sea curse in this fifth film in the series. The film isn’t much different than the previous ones; there are some funny moments mixed with other scenes that leave the production high and dry. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Kaya Scodelario. Directors: Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg. (Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for action scenes, suggestive content. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 15 minutes.

“Smurfs: The Lost Village”

D+While the Smurfs try to prevent Gargamel from capturing them to turn them into gold, Smurfette goes on a journey of self-discovery. The movie has some imaginative pleasures, but the movie ends up like a kind of family-friendly psychedelic trip. Starring voices of Demi Lovato, Rainn Wilson and Jack McBrayer. Directed by Kelly Asbury. (Pat Padua, Washington Post) Rated PG for mild action, rude humor and a color palette offensive to the eye. At Picture Show at Merchants Exchange, Regal Town Center and AMC Classic Newnan. 1 hour, 21 minutes.

“Snatched”

D+A mother and daughter are on vacation in Ecuador when they get kidnapped and then set off on an unlikely journey while trying to escape their captors. The film feels like a rough sketch of a movie rather than a fleshedout, joke-dense script. Starring Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn and Ike Barinholtz. Directed by Jonathan Levine. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for crude sexual content, brief nudity, and language throughout. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 31 minutes.

“Their Finest”

B+A woman is hired as a scriptwriter for the British ministry’s propoganda films when they realize their films need a “woman’s touch.” The film is genial and engaging with a fine sense of humor and makes blending the comic with the serious look simpler than it is. Starring Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy and Sam Claflin. Directed by Lone Scherfig. (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) Rated R for some language and a scene of sexuality. At Lefont Sandy Springs and Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 50 minutes.

“The Wall”

BIt’s 2007 in Iraq and two Army men are following up after an attack and end up wounded and talking to the sniper when they try to radio for help. The film is smart, tense and provocative. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and John Cena. Directed by Doug Liman. (Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post) Rated R for coarse language and some war violence. At Regal Town Center. 1 hour, 30 minutes.

“The Wedding Plan”

C+A marriage-obsessed ultra-Orthodox woman is still single at the age of 32 and goes to big lengths to secure a husband. Events feel scattered in time and characters who haven’t been properly introduced suddenly become important. Starring Noa Koler and Oz Zehavi. Directed by Rama Burshtein. In Hebrew with subtitles. (Mark Jenkins, Washington Post) Rated PG for thematic elements. At Lefont Sandy Springs and Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 50 minutes.

“Wonder Woman”

B+When a crash landing by a pilot invades Wonder Woman’s island, she learns of World War I and vows her superpowers to restore peace. The action sequences are stunners and witnessing such feminine power is mindboggling and awe-inspiring. Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Robin Wright. Directed by Patty Jenkins. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 21 minutes.