Despite an exposition-heavy outer layer, The Words delivers on two out of the three narrative threads that it presents and offers a somewhat thought-provoking and evocative meditation on truth – especially for anyone with an appreciation for literary writing. However, the film is non-traditional and moviegoers hoping for a fully contained drama thriller will likely be underwhelmed by the movie’s attempt at addressing larger philosophical questions. Not all of The Words are unique but the way they come together should provide a stirring experience for anyone fluent in nuanced literary drama. [Read more]

Brewer’s Footloose remake may not live up to the lasting iconography of the original film, and, in the grand scheme of cinema, will likely be little more than a quick and sexy flash in the pan. Moviegoers who are interested in the basic premise will find plenty of exciting choreography and enough intriguing character drama to make a trip to the theater worthwhile – but for anyone who had little interest in the Footloose remake to begin with, it’s unlikely that Brewer’s interpretation will overcome that skepticism.

Despite a number of red flags during the film’s production, Men in Black 3 manages to deliver the same sci-fi/action entertainment that fans of the prior installments will be expecting. As stated, the movie doesn’t do much to shake-up the format – and comes across as mostly “more of the same” (which, depending on how you feel about MIB and MIB 2, might not be a bad thing). More discerning filmgoers will likely find problems with a few of the film’s twists and turns, but moment to moment, there’s still plenty of fun to be had with the Men in Black. [Read more]