BEATRIZ AT DINNER. 3 stars. A Mexican-American nurse ends up at a dinner among wealthy California swells (John Lithgow, Connie Britton) causing friction-filled conversation that crosses lines of class and culture. From director Miguel Arteta and writer Mike White. 1 hr. 23 R (adult themes, language, class warfare) _ Gary Thompson
THE BEGUILED. 2.5 stars. Sofia Coppola remakes a Clint Eastwood film and, no surprise, gives it a more feminine viewpoint. Colin Farrell plays an injured Civil War soldier taken in by a group of cloistered women (Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning) and ratchets up the sexual tension. 1 hr. 33 R (sexuality) _ Gary Thompson
THE BIG SICK. 3.5 stars. Based on comedian Kumail Nanjiani's life, a funny, touching comedy of a Pakistani American caught between his religious family and the American woman (Zoe Kazan) he loves. With Holly Hunter, Ray Romano. 1 hr. 59. R (sexual references) _ Gary Thompson
CARS 3. 2.5 stars. So-so Pixar outing has racer Lightning McQueen contending with younger rivals, helping another racer learn the ropes. Featuring the voices of Armie Hammer and Bonnie Hunt. Preceded by a top-notch animated short called "Lou." 1 hr. 47 G _ Gary Thompson
CHASING TRANE: THE JOHN COLTRANE DOCUMENTARY: 3 stars. John Scheinfeld's film probes the spiritual sources of Coltrane's ethereal jazz, with input from fans as diverse as Bill Clinton and Carlos Santana. 1 hr. 30 Unrated _ Gary Thompson
DESPICABLE ME 3. 2.5 stars. Gru meets his lost brother, Dru, and they team up for a heist, much to the delight of the bored Minions. Featuring the voices of Steve Carell and Kristin Wiig. 1 hr. 33 PG (action and rude humor) _ Gary Thompson
THE HERO. 2.5 stars. Sam Elliott stars in a fictional movie based on his own career as a western icon, here wrestling with a serious illness and trying to reconcile with his wife (Katherine Ross) and daughter (Krysten Ritter). Elliott is very good, even when the movie is less so. With Laura Prepon. 1 hr. 37 R (drug use, language, some sexual content) _ Gary Thompson
THE HOUSE. (Not previewed) Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler play cash-strapped parents so desperate to pay for a child's college education that they open an illegal casino in a neighbor's home. 1 hr. 28 R (language throughout, sexual references, drug use, some violence, and brief nudity).
INCONCEIVABLE. (Not previewed) A mysterious young woman (Nicky Whelan) moves to a new town with her daughter and is invited by a couple (Gina Gershon and Nicholas Cage) to live in their guest house and be their nanny. 1 hr. 45 R (some violence, sexuality, nudity and language).
IT COMES AT NIGHT. 3 stars. Effective horror movie about a barricaded family (Joel Edgerton, Carmen Ejogo) living warily with another (Christopher Abbott, Riley Keough) after a plague. 1 hr. 31 R (violence) _ Gary Thompson
THE JOURNEY. (Not previewed) A fictional account of how two implacable enemies in Northern Ireland _ Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley (Timothy Spall) and Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness (Colm Meaney) _ together changed the course of history. 1 hr. 34 PG-13 (thematic elements including violent images and language).
MAUDIE. 3 stars. Sally Hawkins plays Canadian artist Maud Lewis, who turned a loveless life into a career as a beloved painter of happiness and color. 1 hr. 55 PG-13 (adult themes) _ Gary Thompson
MEGAN LEAVEY. 3.5 stars. True story of a Marine (Kate Mara) who serves as a bomb detection specialist where she's is wounded, along with the dog she tries to rescue when her tour is over. With Edie Falco, Bradley Whitford. 1 hr. 56 PG-13 (violence) _ Gary Thompson
THE MUMMY. 2 stars. Sputtering attempt to start a new multi-character franchise has Tom Cruise working with Dr. Jekyll (Russell Crowe) in London to contend with a cursed mummy (Sofia Boutella). OK for a while, but it unravels. 1 hr. 50 PG-13 (brief violence) _ Gary Thompson
MY COUSIN RACHEL. 2.5 stars. Faithful, handsome adaptation of Daphne du Maurier novel about an English heir (Sam Claflin) romantically intrigued by the widow (Rachel Weisz) of the relative who raised him. Ends up feeling dated. 1 hr. 46 PG-13 (brief nudity) _ Gary Thompson
PARIS CAN WAIT. 2.5 stars. While her filmmaker husband (Alec Baldwin) works, Diane Lane takes a tour of France with his friend (Arnaud Viard), who takes her to great restaurants and hits on her. 1 hr. 32 PG (thematic elements, smoking, some language) _ Gary Thompson
ROUGH NIGHT. 2.5 stars. Five women _ Scarlett Johansson, Ilana Glazer, Kate McKinnon, Zoe Kravitz, Jillian Bell _ have a bachelorette beach party that goes bad. Awkward mix of black comedy and slapstick, but has its moments. 1 hr. 41 R (language, adult themes, sexual situations, crudeness) _ Gary Thompson
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING. 3 stars. Actor Tom Holland heads this upbeat, up-tempo reboot, awkwardly trying to fight crime (Michael Keaton is The Vulture) and date the beautiful captain of the debate team. With Robert Downey Jr. and Zendaya. 2 hrs. 13 PG-13 (some violence) _ Gary Thompson
TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT. 2 stars. The usual noisy Michael Bay mess, starring Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Hopkins as guys who protect good Transformers from pesky governments and bad Transformers. More ludicrous than usual, if that's possible. 2 hr. 37 PG-13 (Violence) _ Gary Thompson
WONDER WOMAN. 2.5 stars. Surprisingly fun and energetic DC comic book movie that is welcome relief from recent dour Superman movies. Gal Gadot stars as the Amazon princess who leaves her island with WWI pilot Chris Pine to save the world. 2 hrs. 21 PG-13 (superhero violence) _ Gary Thompson
