Here is a recap of the films reviewed on today’s show:
Spectre is an average James Bond adventure. It certainly isn’t the worst of the series or even the worst of the Daniel Craig era but what should be a major payoff comes across as a run through of the 007 checklist.
Meadowland is a gritty drama with some extraordinary performances by Olivia Wilde and Luke Wilson. The movie gets away from its central premise but on the whole this film is a powerful look at the impact of loss and grief.
Burnt is an average movie. It suffers from a story that is unfocused and cliché. The movie has the potential to be daring but it is compromised by capitulating itself to populist feel-good entertainment.
Young viewers are going to enjoy The Peanuts Movie and it’s tolerable for adults. However, unlike the classic television specials, it is unlikely that this film will become a title that today’s kids share with their own children in years to come.
Boulevard is a fine drama and one of the notable final performances of Robin Williams’ career. The movie may not be entirely original but it tells this story very well.
You can find full text of every review in the Sounds of Cinema Review Archive.