NYT Critic’s Pick Movies

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The King
NYT Critic’s Pick R Documentary Directed by Eugene Jarecki
This seductive documentary tracks the rise and fall of Elvis Presley, a tragic arc that the director Eugene Jarecki likens to that of the United States.
By MANOHLA DARGIS

Damsel
NYT Critic’s Pick R Comedy, Drama, Western Directed by David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Robert Pattinson discovers that Mia Wasikowska is not in distress in this entertainingly original western from the Zellner brothers.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

Araby
NYT Critic’s Pick Drama Directed by João Dumans, Affonso Uchoa, João Dumans, Affonso Uchoa
This Brazilian drama from João Dumans and Affonso Uchôa is about the nagging sadness of life.
By GLENN KENNY

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
PG-13 Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Directed by J.A. Bayona
Extinction is not an option, but exhaustion is a distinct possibility.
By A.O. SCOTT