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‘Nimona’ Review: Fright the Power

A zingy, chintzy, idea-driven animated feature based on the ND Stevenson comic.

‘World’s Best’ Review: Straight Outta Calculus

A math prodigy channels the spirit of his rapper father in this lively musical.

‘Stan Lee’ Review: For the Cameo King, a Struggle to Hold the Spotlight

Disappointingly, this creation story of Lee gives way to the characters he helped create.

‘Elemental’ Review: In Pixar’s New Movie, Sparks Fly

The latest movie from Disney/Pixar tucks a romantic comedy inside a high-concept premise. It’s smoldering and splashy.

‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Review: Here Come the Grease Monkeys

Things start out fun with this prequel, but frantic plot mechanics might steer your interest into a ditch.

‘Reality’ Review: An Unusual Suspect

A new docudrama starring Sydney Sweeney as Reality Winner is gripping, even as it strips a true story of its political context.

‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ Review: A Prince Throws Off His Privilege

Or, at least, he kinda-sorta tries to rebel in this romantic, futuristic fable from the Portuguese director João Pedro Rodrigues.

‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’ Review: A Tip of the Hat to the Tossed Hat

This charming documentary aims to peek under the smile of a groundbreaking television star.

‘Moon Garden’ Review: Malice in Wonderland

The director Ryan Stevens Harris brings a young girl’s subconscious to eerie life in this unnerving feature.

‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ Review: Cinema Pinot Grigio

Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen take a trip to Italy and don’t read as much in this comedy sequel.