NYT Critic’s Pick Movies Plus a Couple of Possible Interest in These Dark Days

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The Post


Steven Spielberg’s film about the Pentagon Papers is a ticktock thriller that pits freedom of the press — and a tough woman — against the White House.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Steven Spielberg
Writers Liz Hannah, Josh Singer
Stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts
Rating PG-13
Running Time 1h 55m
Genres Biography, Drama, History, Thriller

Happy End


Isabelle Huppert, Toby Jones and Mathieu Kassovitz make up a remarkable ensemble cast. But “Happy End” belongs to Jean-Louis Trintignant.
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Michael Haneke
Writer Michael Haneke
Stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Mathieu Kassovitz, Fantine Harduin, Franz Rogowski
Rating R
Running Time 1h 47m
Genre Drama

-- Of Possible Interest --

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle


The magical game is back, and this time it’s turning geeks into action heroes and jocks into zoologists.
By GLENN KENNY
Director Jake Kasdan
Writers Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner
Stars Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Rhys Darby
Rating PG-13
Running Time 1h 59m
Genres Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds


This delirious fantasy from Kim Yong-hwa, adapted from a web comic, buries story clarity and emotional depth under a mountain of visual pyrotechnics.
By ANDY WEBSTER
Director Yong-hwa Kim
Writer Yong-hwa Kim
Stars Jung-woo Ha, Tae-hyun Cha, Ji-hun Ju, Hyang-gi Kim, Jung-jae Lee
Running Time 2h 19m
Genres Drama, Fantasy

Downsizing


Alexander Payne looks at the big picture in his new movie.
By A.O. SCOTT
Director Alexander Payne
Writers Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Stars Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig, Rolf Lassgård
Rating R
Running Time 2h 15m
Genres Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi