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“Gifted”
C A 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 metro theaters. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
“Cezanne et moi (Cezanne and I)”
Review not available at time of publication. A historical drama that traces the friendship of painter Paul Cezanne and writer Emile Zola, first as schoolmates to their creative rivalry. Starring Guillaume Gallienne and Guillaume Canet. Directed by Daniele Thompson. Rated R for language, sexual references and nudity. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 57 minutes.
“Colossal”
B A woman moves back to her hometown to face some inner demons that arise. It’s a 30-something coming-of-age story as relatable as they come, but it has a few twists you won’t be expecting. Starring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis. Directed by Nacho Vigalondo. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated R for language. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 50 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.
“Land of Mine”
B At the end of WWII, German prisoners were forced to defuse the bombs their country put on the beaches to repel what Hitler thought would be a massive Allied invasion. The Danish-made film takes the idea of defusing dangerous explosives and makes it symbolic. Starring Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Laura Bro and Roland Møller. Directed by Martin P. Zandvliet. (Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Daily News) Rated R for violence, some grisly images, and language. At Tara Theatre. 1 hours, 40 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 Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 50 minutes.
“Tommy’s Honour”
C A young golfer seeks to democratize the game of golf though his father thinks it won’t happen. It’s never boring, but at best it deserves a smattering of polite applause and not a standing ovation. Starring Jack Lowden, Peter Mullan and Ophelia Lovibond. Directed by Jason Connery. (Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG for thematic elements, some suggestive material, language and smoking. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 52 minutes.