A profound depth of the story and sweeping breadth of the conflicts within transforms "The Teacher’s Lounge" into one of the best films of the year.

"The Underdoggs" is essentially a “comfort” movie that is neither provocative nor notable, but instead entertains just enough to get by.

There are worse sports movies that "The Boys in the Boat," and probably worse World War II-era films. But that might be the film’s biggest problem.