Films opening this week
“A Bad Moms Christmas”
(R): Three mothers face the most daunting holiday of the year — coupled with visits from their own moms — in this sequel to the 2016 comedy. With Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn. Written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. (Opened Wednesday)
“All the Rage” (Unrated): A documentary on the work of the late Dr. John Sarno, who explored links between emotions and health in his practice and books. Directed by Michael Galinsky. In limited release.
“Blade of the Immortal” (R): Cursed with living forever, a samurai fights evil to save his soul. With Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki and Sota Fukushi. Directed by
Takashi Miike. In limited release.
“LBJ” (R): President Lyndon Baines Johnson contends with political rivals while trying to drive home the groundbreaking Civil Rights Act of 1964. With Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bill Pullman. Directed by Rob Reiner. “Novitiate” (R): In the 1950s, a young woman discovers God through the Catholic Church and follows a path to serving him into the turbulent ’60s. With Margaret Qualley, Melissa Leo and Julianne Nicholson. Written and directed by Maggie Betts. In limited release.
“Thor — Ragnarok” (PG13): In this third installment about the Marvel hero, the
thunder god is held prisoner, minus his hammer. With Chris Hemsworth,Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett. Directed by Taika Waititi.
Expanding
“The Killing of a Sacred Deer” (R): A surgeon befriends a fatherless teen and unwittingly introduces him to his family, with frightening results. With Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman and Barry Keoghan. Co-written and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. “Wonderstruck” (PG): Two children separated by decades embark on parallel journeys to try to fill gaps in their lives. With Oakes Fegley, Millicent Simmonds, Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams. Directed by Todd Haynes.