A Furry Little Christmas (2021)
Yet another independent, successful woman is coerced into returning to her hometown for a ‘nice guy’
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A Special Lady (2017)
A twisty plot, Godfather-reminiscent set pieces, and a gutsy heroine can’t make up for the exploitive brutality
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Act of Valor (2012)
The well staged action sequences can’t make us overlook the stilted dialog and cardboard characterizations
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Albert Nobbs (2011)
A refreshingly unique tale, splendidly acted, that still leaves you unaffected and a bit adrift at the end
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Alien Outpost (2014)
Another tired “advanced beings from outer space invade with WWII-level tactics.” OK battle scenes, zero plot
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Barefoot (2014)
This feel-good romance about mental instability successfully walks that fine line between cliche and authenticity
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Black or White (2014)
A hard-edged, thought-provoking drama of a widowed father fighting for custody of his biracial daughter
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Bridesmaids (2011)
A touching, gross, and relentlessly hilarious tale of friends enduring the best and worst of times together
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Canary Black (2024)
Kate Beckinsale gives it her all, but she can’t save this predictable spy thriller whose twist you spot right away
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Casino Jack (2010)
This romp based on the downfall of sleazy D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff almost has you rooting for the bad guys
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Christmas in Scotland (2023)
A vacationing New York installation designer overcomes cliches to transform her Scottish hometown
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Conan the Barbarian (2011)
For a guy facing the fight of his life, Conan sure does spend a lot of time sword-twirling.