Not only is "Avatar: The Way of Water" a striking piece of work, but it is also perhaps the pinnacle of James Cameron’s career.

"Emancipation" works best as a gripping action-thriller featuring a powerful performance by Will Smith, but its screenplay hinders it from being anything more.

"Violent Night" is a cyanide-laced sugarplum, a holiday action movie starring David Harbour as Santa that will delight viewers who can get on its wavelength.