To Catch a Killer

To Catch a Killer; Stellar acting by Woodley & Mendelsohn, along w/stylish direction elevate this entry into the FBI manhunt genre. Screenplay offers tension w/touches of moralizing societal treatment of trauma & cattle. Concludes too quickly as we are accustom to 10 eps of TV; B+

The Fallout

The Fallout; A fine performance by Ortega delivers the complexity needed to explore the odd yet honest connections and reflections from the aftermath of a traumatic event. The film speaks to the horror of everyday that teens have to contend with, while seeking joy and meaning; A-
 

Allegiant

Allegiant; Like watching a book be read aloud by boring characters. No. It IS a book spoken aloud with boring actors. Sci-fi FX are lame; D

Divergent

Divergent; Extremely compelling in a teenage dynamic way despite its flaws & contrived moments. Woodley commands the screen like a star; A-