Short reviews of new theatrical releases in Utah for Aug. 1:
Scott Renshaw finds some unique appeal in the unconventional stream-of-consciousness rhythms of the James Brown biopic
Get On Up (pictured), but gets bogged down in the spirit-meets-science hooey of
I Origins.
MaryAnn Johanson is charmed by the loose-limbed family dramedy of Joe Swanberg's
Happy Christmas.
Also this week: Feature reviews of Marvel's comedic space epic
Guardians of the Galaxy, and the 12-years-in-the-making domestic drama
Boyhood.