“Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie”

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”

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 metro theaters. 1 hour, 30 minutes.

“Obit”

This 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.

“Wonder Woman”

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 mind-boggling 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. metro theaters. 2 hours, 9 minutes.

“The Boss Baby”

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. PARENTS GUIDE: Fine for kids of all ages.

“Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary”

A 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 metro theaters. 1 hour, 43 minutes.

“Gifted”

This 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.

“The Lovers”