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Review: Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)

The rigorous application of technology is fascinating, even if its results are mixed.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromDecember 2, 2016Ang Lee, Ben Fountain, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Jean-Christophe Castelli, Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Steve Martin, Vin Diesel Comments

Review: Arrival (2016)

Arrival is both formally astounding and emotionally resonant.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromNovember 24, 2016Amy Adams, Arrival, Denis Villeneuve, Eric Heisserer, Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner, Mark O'Brien, Michael Stuhlbarg, Ted Chiang, Tzi Ma Comments

Review: Elle (2016)

Elle is merely a good bit of trash dolled up with an artful sheen.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromNovember 11, 2016Paul Verhoeven, Isabelle Huppert, ElleComment

Review: Moonlight (2016)

Wonderfully observant and particular filmmaking.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromNovember 8, 2016André Holland, Ashton Sanders, Barry Jenkins, Janelle Monáe, Jharrel Jerome, Mahershala Ali, Moonlight, Naomie Harris, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Trevante RhodesComment

Review: Keeping up with the Joneses (2016)

Not even a fan of mindless comedies will be able to sit through this one.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromOctober 14, 2016Keeping Up with the Joneses, Greg Mottola, Michael LeSieur, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot, Matt Walsh, Maribeth Monroe, Patton Oswalt, Kevin DunnComment

Review: The Lovers and the Despot (2016)

The Lovers and the Despot tells a fascinating story in a mediocre manner.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromSeptember 30, 2016The Lovers and the Despot, Robert Cannan, Ross AdamComment

Review: Hell or High Water (2016)

Authentic and intelligent, while still providing rollicking entertainment.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromSeptember 27, 2016Ben Foster, Chris Pine, Dale Dickey, David Mackenzie, Gil Birmingham, Hell or High Water, Jeff Bridges, Katy Mixon, Kevin Rankin, Taylor SheridanComment

Review: In Order of Disappearance (2014)

There's little to recommend In Order of Disappearance beyond its amusing opening and the presence of Skarsgard.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromSeptember 23, 2016In Order of Disappearance, Hans Petter Moland, Kim Fupz Aakeson, Stellan Skarsgard, Pal Sverre Valheim, Bruno GanzComment

Review: Don't Breathe (2016)

Focused, formally impressive horror.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromSeptember 1, 2016Daniel Zovatto, Don't Breathe, Dylan Minnette, Fede Alvarez, Jane Levy, Rodo Sayagues, Stephen LangComment

Review: Southside with You (2016)

In the dog days of August, Southside with You proves an enjoyable romantic drama.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromAugust 26, 2016Southside with You, Richard Tanne, Parker Sawyers, Tika Sumpter, Vanessa Bell CallowayComment

Review: Anthropoid (2016)

Only diehard World War II buffs will be able to make it through Anthropoid’s bloated runtime.

The Current: In Theatres, Reviews, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromAugust 19, 2016Anthropoid, Sean Ellis, Anthony Frewin, Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerova, Harry Lloyd, Toby JonesComment

Review: Love & Friendship (2016)

A fitting blend of artistic sensibilities.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromAugust 12, 2016Chloë Sevigny, Emma Greenwell, James Fleet, Jane Austen, Jemma Redgrave, Jenn Murray, Justin Edwards, Kate Beckinsale, Love & Friendship, Morfydd Clark, Stephen Fry, Tom Bennett, Whit Stillman, Xavier SamuelComment

Review: Suicide Squad (2016)

A misshapen misfire for the DCEU.

Review: Germans & Jews (2016)

Fascinating viewing for anyone with a familial relationship to Germany’s racist history.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromJuly 29, 2016Germans & Jews, Janina QuintComment

Review: Now You See Me 2 (2016)

A broadly enjoyable film in a summer with few standouts.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromJuly 15, 2016Now You See Me 2, John M. ChuComment

Review: Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Undeniably stupid, but still fun and arguably camp.

Review: Three (2016)

A grand exercise in precise chaos.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromJune 29, 2016Cheung Siu-fai, Johnnie To, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi-pang, Louis Koo, Three, Wallace Chung, Zhao WeiComment

Review: Free State of Jones (2016)

Interesting from a historical perspective, and McConaughey doesn’t disappoint, but Free State of Jones is a muddled mess of a film.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromJune 17, 2016Free State of Jones, Matthew McConaughey, Keri Russell, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Gary RossComment

Review: The Nice Guys (2016)

A reminder of what an adult Hollywood comedy can look like.

Reviews, Aren's Reviews, The Current: In TheatresAren BergstromMay 27, 2016Angourie Rice, Anthony Bagarozzi, Keith David, Kim Basinger, Margaret Qualley, Matt Bomer, Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Shane Black, The Nice GuysComment

Review: Green Room (2015)

The year’s best thriller and ecstasy for anyone with a penchant for bloody cinema.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromApril 29, 2016Green Room, Jeremy Saulnier, Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, Callum Turner, Patrick Stewart, Macon BlairComment