The Forest

Murky backstory drives schizophrenic actress into the Japanese forest of clichés, where she attracts another white person before going totally gaga and falling victim to an obvious ending. Unlike its imbecilic protagonist, film never leaves its predictable path, and despite a couple of well-executed jump scares, fails to ensnare audience.

Unbroken

It’s hard to break the back of a spineless story. Though Zamporini’s tale is heroic and incredible, the cinematic rendition is disjointed and poorly paced with several compelling cast-members going MIA midway.  Decent cinematography and sincere acting fail to rescue this heartfelt effort from the endless shelling of war-film clichés.

Train wreck

Amy approaches this tale with her typical bluntness and sincerity, then sells out in the third act. When she gives up her alcohol and weed, the film gives up its voice and credibility. Hader, Larson and a slew of supporting comedians are under-utilized while Lebron scores a surprising slam dunk.