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“Butter”
C+An overweight high school boy creates a fake online persona to talk to his crush while also setting up a website to document his New Year’s Eve suicide. The film is sweet and likable even though it doesn’t have a fairy tale ending. Starring Alex Kersting, Mira Sorvino and Mykelti Williamson. Directed by Paul A. Kaufman. (Pat Padua, Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving suicide, crude sexual humor, strong language and drinking -- all involving teens. At Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 46 minutes.
“Cyrano”
BThe leading man thinks he is unworthy of love because of his appearance and uses his words to woo the woman he pines for through a more handsome suitor. The energetic and imaginative filmmaking is a delight to behold, but the second half is lacking some connective tissue. Starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Directed by Joe Wright. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for suggestive material, some strong violence, brief language and thematic material. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 4 minutes.
“Jackass Forever”
B+The group of outcasts is back, inflicting pain on one another for laughs. The stunts are masterfully dumb (and funny as ever), and it feels like a victory lap of sorts for this group. Starring Johnny Knoxville, Steve-o and Chris Pontius. Directed by Jeff Tremaine. (Hau Chu, Washington Post) Rated R for language throughout, graphic nudity, dangerous stunts and strong crude material. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 36 minutes.
“Licorice Pizza”
BIt’s 1973 in San Fernando Valley. A teenager becomes friends with a 20-something photographer’s assistant, and together, they start companies, audition for films and get involved in political campaigns. The climax could use a few more sparks: Investment in the stars over the course of the movie is deeper
PARENTS GUIDE
The AJC wants to help parents make the best choices for their children’s entertainment. PARENTS GUIDE highlights popular movies your kids may be interested in seeing and is a feature by Katie Walsh of Tribune News Service. than what is rewarded at the film’s emotional payoff. Starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman and Sean Penn. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. (Adam Graham, Detroit News) Rated R for language, some drug use and sexual material. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 13 minutes.
“West Side Story”
B+Two rival gangs vie for the streets in the remake of this musical where Tony and Maria have a forbidden romance. This version celebrates the original film but also meaningfully experiments with and engages with the text, flushing out new meaning even if the experiments aren’t always successful. Starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Ariana Debose. Directed by Steven Spielberg. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for some strong violence, brief smoking, strong language, suggestive material and thematic content. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 36 minutes.
“The Worst Person in the World”
Awoman attempts to find herself while navigating a complicated relationship with an older, famous cartoonist, her ambivalence about becoming a mother and unresolved issues with her own family of origin. It’s a feather-light exploration of young-personhood that deepens and widens, with stunning results. Starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Maria Garzia Di Meo and Renate Reinsve. Directed by Joachim Trier. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and some language. At AMC Phipps Plaza, Landmark’s Midtown Art and AMC Barrett Commons. 2 hours, 8 minutes.