“How To Train Your Dragon” (out of 4))
*** 1/2 (out of 4)
Teen meets dragon. Teen (Jay Baruchel) befriends dragon. Viking tribe and especially Dad (Gerard Butler) freak. Animated movie slays them in the theater with its 3D artistry, terrific wisdom and unexpected courage. Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, based on Cressida Cowell’s popular kids book series. America Ferrera and Craig Ferguson also provide voices. PG. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Lisa Kennedy
“I Am Love”
*** 1/2 (out of 4)
Luca Guadagnino’s stunning melodrama about a monied Milanese family offers glimpses into the seductions of globalization. But it’s the simmmering interpersonal that rules when a gifted chef enters the Recchi’s sphere, wooing in different ways scion Edo and matriarch Emma (Tilda Swinton). Some may find Emma Recchi’s swoon dive a bit much: think Nora Roberts garnished with Italian parsley. But Swinton is a risk-taker. Yes, Emma becomes undone, but what verve, what operatic nerve. Stunning visuals. Brilliant repurposing of composer John Adams’ music, with his blessing. R. 2 hours. Lisa Kennedy
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