It don’t matter if you’re black or white.
Boy
His favorite subjects are art, social studies, and Michael Jackson. His friends: Dallas, Dynasty, and a goat named Leaf. When his not-so-smooth criminal of a father returns from prison, Boy’s fantastical dreams of riding dolphins happily ever after beat it. Universal crowd-pleaser Taika Waititi’s sweet Kiwi feature is sad, but its joy and humor — and surprise dance video — soothe the soul. It may be hard to find, but it’s worth the hunt.
It’s like: Eagle vs. Shark moonwalking with Son of Rambow.
Take: The woman in the mirror.
Premieres: Today
Friends with Kids
Maya Rudolph burping babies, Kristen Wiig slapping Jon’s Hamm. Another walk down the Bridesmaids aisle, perhaps? Newbie director Jennifer Westfeldt’s funny baby/mama drama is a grand debut that sticks with what works — but a sequel it is not. Just-friends Jason and Julie (Adam Scott and Westfeldt) skip the complicated “I do” and cruise straight to the Baby on Board bumper sticker. Caution: rocky road ahead.
It’s like: The Next Best Thing after Friends with Benefits.
Take: Parents who reach for the bottle.
Premieres: March 9
The Hunger Games
Don’t act like you’re above it. Now that winter’s gone, we need a new bone to pick — who better than Kat and her beau and arrow in Seabiscuit director Gary Ross’s fight-to-the-death thriller? You know the ingredients: a dystopian government and impending death garnished with an impossible romance. We could go into more detail, but there’s no need to beat a dead (battle) horse.
It’s like: 1984 for the Survivor age. And it’s already slaying Twilight: Eclipse advance-ticket sales.
Take: Your appetite.
Premieres: March 23
And that’s just the first course. Click away for more satisfying cinema out this month.
Photos: Courtesy of Paladin; JoJo Whilden / Courtesy of Roadside Attractions; Murray Close / Courtesy of Lionsgate
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