A straightforward adaptation of Stephen King’s novel that offers thrills and spills through an orthodox, tick-the-checkbox style horror movie, though the solid cast chemistry should win you over.
Tag / 2017
Faces Places (2017)
A charming little French documentary about capturing images of the everyday as lived by everyday women and men, and lit up by the wonderful spirit of creators Varda and JR.
667 (2017)
A well-executed omnibus work showcasing five diverse shorts featuring five different dialects, made with the unique sensibilities of their creators.
First Reformed (2017)
Paul Schrader examines the nature of religious faith amid a severe erosion of morality, backed by a quiet but effective performance by Ethan Hawke.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Feels like an appetizer from Marvel, but this latest ‘Spider-Man’ movie is executed with typical efficiency and panache.
Okja (2017)
Bong’s grasp of tone is sometimes suspect, but this is still a fairly entertaining piece with strong ecological and anti-animal abuse themes.
Third Murder, The (2017)
Kore-eda changes his own scenery with a genre film in this largely humanistic if didactic legal procedural about a murky murder.
