Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.

• "Paddington 2" in wide release

• "The Commuter" in wide release

• "In Between" at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts

• "The Polka King" on Netflix

• "The Insult" at Laemmle's Royal

• "Saturday Church" at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood

• "Proud Mary" in wide release

Movies expanding this week:

• "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" in selected theaters, check local listings

• "The Post" in selected theaters, check local listings

• "Phantom Thread" in selected theaters, check local listings

• "Darkest Hour" in selected theaters, check local listings

• "The Shape of Water" in selected theaters, check local listings

Critics' Hits

Amy: "In Between"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpUVQMDoewU&t=6s

Justin: "Paddington 2"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52x5HJ9H8DM

Mixed Feelings

Amy: "The Commuter"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDshY43Ol2U

Justin: "The Polka King"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWGh7si0Y50

Charles: "Saturday Church"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loHVNlMKAx0

Misses

Amy: "Proud Mary"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ1Zcv54USA

Guests:

Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC and host of The Canon podcast; she tweets @TheAmyNicholson

Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets @JustinCChang

Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine