'Doctor Strange,' 'Trolls,' 'Hacksaw Ridge': Preview the new weekend movies

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Looking for a good movie this weekend? Here are the latest releases, trailers and reviews from Paste BN.

Doctor Strange

A kaleidoscope of weirdness and innovative visual effects successfully introduce the newest Marvel superhero in this brilliantly bizarre tale. Benedict Cumberbatch plays Stephen Strange with enchanting spirit and a clever wit, giving comic-book movies another goateed icon who can hang alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark. There is an overwhelming amount of information to absorb in terms of dimensions and mythology, but the spectacle will nevertheless leave you spellbound. (*** out of four stars)

Trolls

The animated fairy tale/jukebox musical is populated by a gaggle of crazy-haired folks who are all about singing and dancing, hold insane raves in the forest and scream “YOLO!” at the top of their lungs. Like a roll of Smarties come to life, there’s more sugar and style to Trolls than substance — with the exception of a “Find your own happiness” theme — but outstanding original tunes by stars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake will keep you smiling. (*** out of four stars)

Trailer: 'Trolls'

Two trolls embark on a quest to save their village from creatures who want to devour their kind. 'Trolls' features the voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake.

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Hacksaw Ridge

The horrors of the World War II battlefront are seen through the eyes of a devout soldier in the stunning military drama. Brutally intense and elegantly crafted, the film showcases the stellar acting chops of Andrew Garfield and Vince Vaughn, and it’s director Mel Gibson’s best work behind the scenes since 1995’s Oscar best-picture winner Braveheart. (*** out of four)

Trailer: 'Hacksaw Ridge'

Andrew Garfield, Teresa Palmer and Vince Vaughn star in the World War II drama 'Hacksaw Ridge,' directed by Mel Gibson.

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Loving

Writer/director Jeff Nichols takes moviegoers back to the 1950s and '60s for Richard and Mildred Loving’s true-life love story, which resulted in the 1967 Supreme Court ruling that nixed laws prohibiting interracial marriage. While a no-frills, almost sedate affair, the emotional drama finds its real power in two award-ready lead performances from Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton. (*** out of four)

Trailer: 'Loving'

Based on a 1967 landmark Supreme Court case, Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga play Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple who fought for their love after Virginia law prohibited their marriage.

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Other recent releases:

The movie adaptation of Inferno proves Hollywood still can't do a Dan Brown book right. (** out of four stars)

Original Jack Reacher is a guilty-pleasure gem. The sequel is a major step backward. (** out of four stars)

In the action film featuring a hero with autism, Ben Affleck proves he doesn't need a Batman mask to beat up bad guys in The Accountant. (*** out of four stars)

Emily Blunt rules in The Girl on the Train, but overall the literary adaptation is a trainwreck. (*1/2 out of four stars)

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is Tim Burton's latest effort at embracing wonderful weirdness. (***1/2 out of four stars)