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“12 Strong”

C+ Twelve men go into the rugged landscape of Afghanistan to fight the Taliban in the shadow of 9/11. Based on the book “Horse Soldiers,” it focuses on the personal reasons to go to war, but never delves deep enough to examine the larger involvement of the U.S. and those ramifications. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon and Michael Pena. Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for war violence and language throughout. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 10 minutes.

“The 15:17 to Paris”

CWhile backpacking in Europe, three American men tackle a man on a train who had many guns and was threatening passengers. The real life heroes play themselves, but the amateur performances aren’t the biggest problem. The script doesn’t know where to focus and much is spent on meaningless scenes of sightseeing in Europe. Starring Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler and Jenna Fischer. Directed by Clint Eastwood. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 on appeal for bloody images, violence, some suggestive material, drug references and language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 34 minutes. “Call Me By Your Name”

AAn American intern and an Italian teen find themselves attracted to one another over a summer in Italy while the American is working for the teen’s family. It’s a spellbinding, almost ecstatically beautiful movie that gains more heft and meaning in its final transcendent moments. Starring Armie Hammer, Timothee Chalamet and Michael Stuhlbarg. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated R for sexuality, nudity and some coarse language. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 12 minutes.

“Coco”

ACentered on Dia de los Muertos, when families memorialize their ancestors, “Coco” tells the story of Miguel, who desperately wants his family to understand his passion for music. It’s not until he unearths the truth about his family history that they are able to understand why it’s so important to him. The film uses the vibrant colors and style of the holiday to spin an imaginative tale, while using the themes of family history, memory and legacy to create a tremendously moving story, with an important message about honoring one’s roots. With the voices of: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach and Renee Victor. Directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for thematic elements. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 49 minutes.