Contraband: Although there's little new in this story about a former criminal (Mark Wahlberg) forced to pull one last smuggling job, it stands out for its stylistic efficiency, stellar cast and narrative restraint.
Pariah: In this engaging, wholly original film, a black, lesbian high schooler (Adepero Oduye) is uncomfortable in the bar scene and frustrated at home. It's a coming-out film, but it breaks that mold by being thoroughly unpredictable.
