As an addition to the Marvel Comics cinematic universe, the origin story ‘Black Widow’ (Disney) provides the expected elements of large-scale special effects and intrepid derring-do.
A Quiet Place Part II drains away the suspense, analogies and underlying message about family bonds from the 2018 original in order to set up a franchise reminiscent of an immersive dystopian theme-park ride.
The lively and colourful animated adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon” teaches viewers that trust is the necessary basis of peaceful coexistence while showcasing the ills produced by greed and aggression.
Set in the 1980s, Minari (A24), a gentle mix of drama and comedy, explores the immigrant experience from a Korean American perspective.
Director Miranda de Pencier’s drama The Grizzlies (Northwood Entertainment) tells the inspiring true story of a town that suffered the highest suicide rate in North America but found hope through the introduction of a lacrosse programme for its teens.
Seventy years have passed since cunning understudy Anne Baxter usurped glamorous star Bette Davis in “All About Eve.” Now, with “The White Tiger” (Netflix), comes a grittier, ethically unmoored take on ambition and deceit set in modern-day India.
Following, in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of the Top 10 movies overall and eight of the best family films of 2020 as selected by the Media Review Office of Catholic News Service.
This follow-up to the 2017 outing for the DC Comics superhero (Gal Gadot), helmed by returning director Patty Jenkins, is an entertaining, old-fashioned popcorn movie that conveys good messages about self-sacrifice, helping one’s neighbor and the twin evils of greed and selfishness.
In 2015, engaged Canadian couple Jenn Carter and Solomon Chau gained notoriety when their friends and family sponsored a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $50,000 with the aim of salvaging their forthcoming nuptials.
While reporting a burglary to the police, Hope discovers a jar full of money, labelled “Christmas Jar”.