Highly effective doc appears to be like frankly at psychological well being struggles.
“Wildcat” is a shifting documentary about how the rehabilitation of a wild ocelot within the Amazon helps a younger British veteran heal after going through psychological well being struggles. Count on discussions about suicide/suicidal ideation/self-harm, descriptions of alcohol dependence and abuse, gunfire and gun violence, and scenes of violence within the wild (looking, animal demise). Language is sort of robust, with makes use of of “f—,” “s—,” “oh, God” and extra. However the film’s themes of compassion, empathy, perseverance and curiosity are clear. (105 minutes)
In theaters. Obtainable Dec. 30 on Prime Video.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (TV-G)
Beautiful, considerate ebook adaptation celebrates friendship.
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” is a brief movie based mostly on the favored kids’s ebook by Charlie Mackesy. It follows the journey of a boy (voice of Jude Coward Nicoll) who’s searching for residence; on his means, he meets three animals who assist and advise him on life’s massive questions. Count on just a few moments of peril, reminiscent of when the opposite animals are threatened by the fox (Idris Elba) and when a personality almost drowns crossing a wild river. However total, this mild particular is fantastically animated and intentionally paced, and households of all ages will recognize its classes. (half-hour)
Obtainable on Apple TV Plus.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Thriller (PG-13)
Sharp, layered thriller sequel; smoking, consuming, cursing.
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Thriller” is, like the unique “Knives Out,” a comedic homicide thriller centering on personal detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). Whereas the primary film adopted an prolonged household, the sequel’s solid is extra like a “household” of influencer pals, and the movie pokes enjoyable on the varieties of individuals presently ruling popular culture: the billionaire genius (Edward Norton), the supermodel (Kate Hudson), the superstar scientist (Leslie Odom Jr.), the politician (Kathryn Hahn) and a YouTuber (Dave Bautista). The final word takeaway is that the wealthy, well-known and highly effective aren’t any smarter, higher or savvier than anybody else. However these are rich, extravagant characters, and fixed consuming is a part of their glamorous aesthetic. Blanc additionally smokes cigars, and different characters vape and smoke pot. A supporting character often known as Whiskey wears revealing garments and is proven aggressively kissing and sitting astride a clothed man. There’s additionally a protracted dialog about “boobs”; different language contains “a–,” “s—” and a few makes use of of “f—.” And, on condition that it is a homicide thriller, count on a few non-graphic deaths, plus weapons use (weapons, spear gun), hearth and explosions. (139 minutes)
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