Strong performances from Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell highlight what audiences get in “Trial by Fire.” Their work when paired with the capable storytelling capabilities of director Edward Zwick do much to lift the material.
While well-acted, “Stockholm” never fully commits to a tone. As a hostage drama it lacks true tension. As a comedy it goes light on playing its situations for laughs.
“Donnybrook” is a harrowing film about desperate people. Intense, bleak, and sporadically violent, the film is served well by its strong cast and direction.
Will Smith returns in top form in “Focus”, a shell game of a film that will keep you second guessing yourself every time you think you know how it’s going to end.
