Nazis and puberty and a creepy doll factory, all wrapped up in one story: The prospect of such anxiety sounds like it would be almost be too much to bear. But “The German Doctor” treats its depiction of “Angel of Death” Josef Mengele’s years of hiding in Patagonia with artful...
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What the Flick?! — The Other Woman
Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann have some solid chemistry with each other in this comedy about scorned women seeking revenge. But then Kate Upton shows up, and the whole endeavor turns irretrievably slapsticky....
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — Brick Mansions
Paul Walker’s final completed film is an enjoyably trashy, English-language remake of the French action thriller “District B13.” It’s not a great movie but it’s a solid showcase for what Walker did best....
Read moreTranscendence
Warner Bros. Pictures Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and violence, some bloody images, brief strong language and sensuality. Running time: 119 minutes. Two stars out of four. Wally Pfister has made his name as one of the top cinematographers in the industry, having worked consistently with Christopher Nolan and winning...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — 13 Sins
“13 Sins” is darkly funny and deeply twisted. It’s a remake of a 2006 Thai film but it also has something relevant to say about today’s economic woes and the culturally-driven desire to get rich quick. See it with someone who isn’t easily offended. Here’s my RogerEbert.com review. Read the...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — Bears
Bears! They’re cute and cuddly and furry. But sometimes they get hungry, and there isn’t always a pic-a-nic basket lying around. My RogerEbert.com review of the latest family-friendly Disneynature documentary timed to Earth Day. Read the review here...
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — Transcendence
Johnny Depp takes over the Internet — which sounds like a frightening prospect, but it’s actually quite silly....
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — Bears
“Bears”! It’s about … bears. They’re cute and cuddly until they get hungry and angry. Matt, Alonso and I packed a pic-a-nic basket to discuss the latest Disneynature documentary....
Read moreDraft Day
Summit Entertainment Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and sexual references. Running time: 109 minutes. Three stars out of four. “Draft Day” reminded me a lot of “Moneyball,” understandably. Both are about the behind-the-scenes, stat-based wheeling and dealing that go on between big-league professional sports teams — number crunching rather...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — The Railway Man
Austere and old-fashioned almost to a fault, “The Railway Man” offers tastefully safe treatment of a horrific subject: the torture of a British Army officer at a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II. Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman give solid performances in this true story. My RogerEbert.com...
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