The Book of Life is a one-of-a-kind animated film drenched in the artistry and folklore of the Day of the Dead celebration. Bursting in vivid colors and even a dose of Picasso can be seen in some of the characters. One doesn't have to be Latin to enjoy this wonderful feast for the eyes.
Black Mass is a film based on the true crime story of Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger. Bulger is effectively played by an unrecognizable Johnny Depp, who should have at least received an Oscar nomination for his work in this film. The rest of the cast does equally great work with lots of stars in supporting roles. Classic crime film with good period detail.
I saw the trailer for Wer a few months ago, thought the movie looked really scary, and couldn't wait to see it. Well, the best parts were all in the trailer. Enough with the faux documentary style of film making: it's cheap, amateurish, and wholly unoriginal. One knows they're in trouble when one is wishing for the death of the protagonist of the story. The characters all seem to be self-absorbed know-it-alls one can hardly care for, much less root for. American Werewolf in London and the original The Howling are still the gold standard for lycantropic fare.