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ALIEN: COVENANT: B-
Ridley Scott's latest "Alien" tale is a hybrid, part gory scare fest like the original, part chilly existential tale in the vein of "Prometheus." Michael Fassbender in a dual role is one of the movie's aces, but there's a genuine sense of deja vu, which is made worse by the many "Alien" rip-offs that now adorn the galaxy. What was once a slithery straightforward monster movies in spaces has mutated into an impressively ambitious but overly ornate saga. (Rated R for sci-fi violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality / nudity) (AP)
BABY DRIVER: A-
No one breaks out into song per se, but make no mistake, "Baby Driver" is a musical. The movie roars along to a soundtrack assembled by writer-director Edgar Wright, and every action sequence is choreographed to the music as intrinsically as any dance number. Ansel Elgort is a commanding presence as the title character, a getaway driver for elaborate heists. He's surrounded by showy actors (Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx) who do a lot more talking than he does, but he holds the focus, no matter what commotion is going on around him. As the movie heads to its climax, it starts to feel a bit more formulaic and familiar, but the pacing is relentless and the stylistic flourishes are so dazzling that it's pure fun from start to finish. (Rated R for violence and language throughout) (AG)
BAYWATCH: C-
Dwayne Johnson's biceps still ripple and that charismatic, multi-million dollar grin is still there. But the dude isn't a magician. And only a true magician could find a way to make something light and fun and fresh out of the unwieldy, derivative and mostly unfunny endeavor that is "Baywatch." The filmmakers turn the '90s TV series into an R-rated film upping the raunch factor with explicit humping gags and extended crotch shots. (Rated R for language throughout, crude sexual content and graphic nudity) (AP)
BOSS BABY: B
This animated feature draws inspiration from, of all places, David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" to build its title character, a ruthless, capitalist-minded newborn with pupils the size of saucers who insists that "Cookies are for closers." Alec Baldwin -- no surprise -- turns out to be simply great at playing a big, scary baby. (Rated PG for some mild rude humor) (AP)