Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one 17 and younger admitted.
Ben Affleck dons the cowl to take on Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel in the duo’s first big-screen pairing. With Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg. Written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer. Directed by Zack Snyder. (2:31) PG-13.
This next installment taken from the best-selling books is the kind of movie where when a character says “We’re gonna be OK,” you know their troubles are just beginning. Especially if that character’s name happens to be Tris Prior. (2:01) PG-13.
Superbly acted, this taut nail-biter starring Helen Mirren, the late Alan Rickman and Aaron Paul is a fully involving war drama about the new rules of engagement. (1:42) R.
Sally Field gives perhaps the year’s first Oscar-worthy lead actress performance in the funny, beguiling and affecting little film that shows it’s never too late to come of age. (1:30) R.
The latest installment in the mega-successful animated film series brings back the chubby, chop-sockying black-and-white bear, Po, and his familiar cohorts in a beautifully rendered, lovingly constructed action-comedy that’s sure to please kids and adults alike. (1:35) PG.
While the film runs a bit long, and the heartstrings-tugging becomes overwrought, overall, this family melodrama starring Jennifer Garner is surprisingly effective, even for those of little faith. (1:49) PG.
Nia Vardalos returns in this follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. With John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Gia Carides. Written by Vardalos. Directed by Kirk Jones. (1:34) PG.
Not a sequel in any conventional sense, the movie is designed to be fun, efficient and accessible and delivers precisely and exactly on that and nothing more. (1:45) PG-13.
Bursting with a rich blend of timely themes, superb voice work, wonderful visuals and laugh-out-loud wit, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest is quite simply a great time at the movies. (1:48) PG.