The Film Yap reviews “Pokémon,” “Tolkien,” and other releases for May 10
Looking to take in a movie this weekend? The Film Yap’s Christopher Lloyd chimes in on what’s playing!
Tolkien — Nicholas Hoult plays “The Lord of the Rings” author J. R. R. Tolkien in this stately and respectful biopic of the author, whose wartime experiences shaped his mythological world.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu — Ryan Reynolds provides the voice of the iconic little yellow dude in this animation/live action action/comedy/possible travesty.
Red Joan — Judi Dench stars in this based-on-true drama of an elderly British woman who was arrested in 2000 for being an atomic spy for the Russians during WWII.
The Hustle — Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson are con artists posing as wealthy snobs who decide to team up in this totally-not-a-ripoff-of-Dirty-Rotten-Scoundrels comedy.
POMS — Diane Keaton, Pam Grier and Jack Weaver play ladies at a retirement community who start their own cheerleading squad in this comedy.
Hail Satan? — This probing documentary looks at the rise of a devil-worshipping group, The Satanic Temple, which sees itself as righteous rebels.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part — The ridiculously fast-paced animation toy crossover gets a sequel. Strictly for the kids. Stream It.
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