Movies in Brief

The following capsule reviews of recent releases, long runs and revivals come from various wire services, as noted:

RATINGS: G -— Suitable for all ages. PG -— Parental guidance recommended. PG-13 -— Parental guidance strongly suggested. R -— Restricted; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by adult. NC-17 -— No children under 17.

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Alita: Battle Angel

Action. A cyborg combats deadly forces while trying to uncover the truth behind her mysterious past. No one can say the film is not a big swing for director Robert Rodriguez — it truly goes for it, and does so with jaw-dropping vim and vigor. But does it connect? Somewhat.