Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Solid anime action combined with a deep exploration of what it means to be human keep Ghost in the Shell relevant more than twenty-five years after its original release.
A Simple Plan
Compelling themes and solid story-work create the framework for a Great Film in A Simple Plan, despite hit-and-miss acting and a tough-to-stomach story
Road to Perdition
Suspending disbelief about Tom Hanks’s ability to be a violent killer is necessary to fully enjoy Road to Perdition, but the film’s strong relational commentaries and juxtapositions and its well-crafted conflict reward viewers.
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Good supporting performances and compelling ethical questions help elevate Murder on the Orient Express above its annoying protagonist and relatively methodical mystery story.
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give does its best to present an honest picture of modern issues for modern audiences, featuring solid performances as it does so.