GIFTED

Frank Adler is a single man raising a child prodigy--his spirited young niece Mary in a coastal town in Florida.  Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.  Mary will steal your heart and add in good looking uncle Frank and you have a winner.  I give it an eight.  Stars Chris Evans, McKenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan and Octavia Spencer.

THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE

Based on a true story, in1939 Poland, Antonina Zabinska and her husband have the Warsaw Zoo flourishing  under his stewardship and her care.  When their  country is invades by the Nazis--they are forced to report to the Reich's  newly appointed chief zoologist, Lutz Heck.  Despite grave  risk, the couple covertly begins working with the Resistance, putting into action plans to save lives out of what has become the Warsaw Ghetto.  Guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat rooting for the good guys.  I give it a seven.  Stars Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, and Daniel Bruhl.

LOGAN

In the year 2024, a weary Wolverine, Logan, cares for Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border.  But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.  One needs to previously see The Wolverine and X-Men:  Days of Future Past, to understand this movie.   Part Sci-Fi and part thriller, there is never a dull moment.  One has to love gore and a man with pitchfork hands.  Not a normal type movie for me but I liked the change.  I give it a 6.  Stars Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart.