NYT Critic’s Pick Movies

Ismael's Ghosts


In Arnaud Desplechin’s remarkable sprawl of a film, a wife comes back after a 20-year disappearance, adding to an already convoluted situation.
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Arnaud Desplechin
Writers Arnaud Desplechin, Léa Mysius, Julie Peyr Stars Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Louis Garrel, Alba Rohrwacher
Rating R
Running Time 1h 54m
Genres Drama, Romance, Thriller

Beauty and the Dogs


In this film inspired by a true story, the director Kaouther Ben Hania leans hard on official corruption and a bureaucracy dominated by male power.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Directors Khaled Walid Barsaoui, Kaouther Ben Hania
Writer Kaouther Ben Hania
Stars Mariam Al Ferjani, Ghanem Zrelli, Noomen Hamda, Mohamed Akkari, Chedly Arfaoui
Running Time 1h 40m
Genres Crime, Drama

The Workshop


This new film from the French director Laurent Cantet follows a diverse group of students enrolled in a summer writing class taught by a famous novelist.
By JENNIFER SZALAI
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Laurent Cantet
Writers Robin Campillo, Laurent Cantet
Stars Marina Foïs, Matthieu Lucci, Florian Beaujean, Mamadou Doumbia, Mélissa Guilbert
Running Time 1h 53m
Genre Drama

I Kill Giants


This magical movie marries adult themes and childlike wonder as a troubled girl embarks on a fantastical quest.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Anders Walter
Writer Joe Kelly
Stars Madison Wolfe, Zoe Saldana, Imogen Poots, Sydney Wade, Rory Jackson
Rating Not Rated
Running Time 1h 46m
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

Isle of Dogs


Set in a fantasy Japan, Mr. Anderson’s new movie tells a heroic story of abandoned dogs, voiced by Bill Murray, Live Schreiber and others.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Wes Anderson
Writer Wes Anderson
Stars Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban, Bill Murray
Rating PG-13
Running Time 1h 41m
Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Pacific Rim Uprising


Kaiju come back for world domination in this sci-fi sequel.
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Steven S. DeKnight
Writers Steven S. DeKnight, Emily Carmichael, Kira Snyder, T.S. Nowlin
Stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny, Burn Gorman, Charlie Day
Rating PG-13
Running Time 1h 51m
Genres Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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