Fiennes commanding in front of, behind lens

“Coriolanus”: A visceral, vital modern-dress interpretation of one of William Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays, about a Roman general and his rise, fall and revenge. Ralph Fiennes takes the title role with command, and is commanding behind the camera in his directorial debut, too. With Gerard Butler, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and a formidable Vanessa Redgrave. (2:02, R for some bloody violence) • • • 1/2

“We Need to Talk About Kevin”: Tilda Swinton, fearless as always, is a mother grappling with the consequences – and guilt, and shame – of a high school killing spree committed by her son, in this fragmented, dreamlike art house horror show from filmmaker Lynne Ramsay. (1:50, R for disturbing violence and behavior, some sexuality and language) • • 1/2