Alicia Vikander reboots the video game heroine for a new generation in an overall uninspired film that still shows promise for a future franchise. 

"While we can’t guarantee any actual human connection, we can guarantee at least one hour a day of forced recreation in an enclosed space, closely monitored by shipping drones." 

My two most recent book reviews are now available in The Brooklyn Rail. 

Game Night is a hilarious and twist-filled flick with some unexpected heart.