“The Maze Runner” (2½ stars): Group of young captives must find a way out of a giant maze. Based on the James Dashner young-adult dystopian science fiction novels. Action is the film’s main draw.
“This is Where I Leave You” (2½ stars): Give all the credit to Jason Bateman for making “This Is Where I Leave You” work. The former “Arrested Development” star — one of the more underrated actors working today — gives this family dramedy the strong emotional core needed to hold together the less interesting story lines.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2½ stars): New York’s under attack by the sinister Shredder. It’s up to Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo to save the day.
Also new on dvd this week:
“The Skeleton Twins”: Estranged twins get back together after near-death experiences.
“The Devil’s Hand”: One of six girls will fulfill an ancient prophecy.
“Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever”: Aubrey Plaza provides the voice for the grumpy cat.
“Love the One You’re With”: Three sisters face major decisions about taking success over love.
“Expedition to the End of the World”: Crew sets sail for the rapidly melting massifs of Northeast Greenland.
“Lord of Illusions”: Clive Barker’s supernatural thriller that tears apart the boundaries between reality and magic.
“Magic in the Moonlight”: Efforts to debunk a mystic turns magical. Colin Firth stars.
“Mentor”: Documentary looks at teen suicide and bullying in America.
Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee
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