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Mason Thames as Hiccup with his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in "How to Train Your Dragon," written and directed by Dean DeBlois. (Universal Pictures)

Live-action ‘Dragon’ remake charms, but doesn’t breathe new fire

‘The Ritual’ summons a familiar devil, but leaves the scares behind

Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera in '"he Phoenician Scheme." (Focus Features)

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ is a feast of form and feeling

Annalise Basso and Tom Hiddleston in “The Life of Chuck.” (Dan Anderson/Neon)

Tom Hiddleston dances through the end of the world in ‘The Life of Chuck’

Jonah Wren Phillips in “Bring Her Back.” (Ingvar Kenne/A24)

‘Bring Her Back’ dares you to look away—you probably should

Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang and Jackie Chan in “Karate Kid: Legends.” (Sony Pictures)

‘Karate Kid: Legends’: Wax on, cash in

Zhao Tao in director Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides.” (Sideshow and Janus Films)

‘Caught by the Tides’ washes over you like a dream

Camille Rutherford and Pablo Pauly in "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life." (Sony Pictures Classics)

‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ finds charm in chaos

Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Stitch and Sydney Agudong as Nani in "Lilo & Stitch." (Disney Enterprises Inc.)

‘Lilo & Stitch’: Disney’s latest live-action remake leaves the magic behind

Veronica Cartwright in "The Ruse." (Seismic Films and Mena Films)

‘The Ruse’ sets a moody trap, then trips over itself