The through-line of Chi-Raq is a sense of crisis that Lee refuses to reduce to binary causes, but interprets in terms of history, economics and psychology, as well as the personal, political and spiritual.

With its vibrant sparkle and enchanting visuals, Cinderella almost makes you believe in magic.

There are as many quietly effective moments as there are stand-up-and-cheer moments, and they’re all handled with skill and dexterity on both sides of the camera.

For the two hours it lasted I wasn’t asking any questions, only giggling, squirming, screaming, and swooning.

What makes Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead feel particularly vibrant is how the Lampoon’s specific art direction is put to use.

Alex Garland, the screenwriter of “28 Days Later” and “Sunshine,” makes an auspicious directorial debut with this suspenseful mystery.