Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.

• "Frozen II" in wide release
• "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" in wide release
• "Knives Out" in select theaters (check local listings) 
• "Dark Waters" at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark 
  • The Frame's John Horn spoke with "Dark Waters" star Mark Ruffalo earlier this week. You can listen to their interview here.
• "21 Bridges" in wide release
• "Citizen K" at Laemmle’s Royal
• "When Lambs Become Lions" at Lammle’s Monica Film Center
• "Retablo" at Arena Cinelounge Hollywood
• "Never Surrender: A ‘Galaxy Quest’ Documentary" in select theaters Nov. 26

Critics' Hits:

Wade: "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" & "Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary"

Lael: "Dark Waters" & "Retablo"

Mixed Feelings:

Charles: "Citizen K"

Wade: "21 Bridges" & "When Lambs Become Lions"

Lael: "Knives Out"

Misses:

Wade: "Frozen II"

Guests:

Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic; she tweets

Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com

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