The Internship

Two out-of-work salesmen, lacking the digital-savvy skill they need to find jobs, sign on as interns with Google.  While their assignment may give them the training they need, it also means staying one step ahead of their ignorance.  It was refreshing to see a real comedy.  How can you go wrong with Vince Vaughn or Owen Wilson.  I give it a 7.  Stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.

The Kings of Summer

Chafing under his widowed father's control, Joe Toy invites a friend and an offbeat new kid to help him build his own house in the nearby woods. Now that the trio is finally free from parents and responsibility, the movie centers on their ability to live on their own.  The movie is a well done coming of age experience.  A little far fetched and slow at times but enjoyable.  I would rate it a 6 and probably save it for DVD.  Stars Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso and Megan Mullally.

Fill The Void

18 year old Shira is thrilled that the marriage arranged for her within the  Orthodox Jewish Community is with a boy she likes, but when her sister dies in childbirth, Shira's hopes for her future are thrown into turmoil by her grieving mother who wants her to marry the husband of her dead sister.  How many ways can one mistreat women?  The movie definitely focuses on women as the unworthy sex and expendable.  Well acted but disturbing in the treatment of women.  I give it a 7.  Stars Hadas Yaron and Yiftach Klein.

Frances Ha

Determined to make it as a modern dancer in New York, Frances pursues her unlikely goal with more enthusiasm than natural talent.  The rest of the time, she and her sardonic friend, Sophie, put off growing up for as long as they can.  Bringing your significant other to this movie is questionable. It is about relationships and all that mushy stuff.  A total deficit on the action.  I give it a 7.  Stars Greta Gerwig, Mickey Summer, and Adam Driver.

Before Midnight

This is the third in the series of romantic dramas:  Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. Jessie and Celine are back after years of living together and having twins.  In this romantic drama they are re looking their relationship.  Mainly a dialogue between Jessie and Celine but well done and hits a relationship note for couple who have been together for a long time.  I give it an eight.  Try to see the first two movies in this series before going.  Stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.

What Maisie Knew

In this updated rendering of the timeless Henry James novel, a perceptive 6-year-old girl becomes a bargaining tool when she gets caught in the midst of a toxic custody fight between her self-seeking , childish parents.  The two people not related to her turn out to be the better parents.  Very entertaining with a thought provoking issue.  I rate it an 8.  Stars Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgard, Onata April, Steve Coogan.