At a glance: ‘Amelia’

A biopic about legendary pilot Amelia Earheart (Hilary Swank), who disappeared during a 1937 flight around the world.

Running time/rating: 1:51; PG for some sensuality, language, thematic elements and smoking

What they’re saying: “Respectable and respectful, with a solid performance from two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. It’s also bland, never going out on a narrative or stylistic limb and finally settling into an unremarkable by-the-numbers, made-for-TV approach.” – Robert W. Butler, McClatchy Newspapers