Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Tommy Lee Jones, Anna Kendrick, Weisz, and Jason Statham will stop your ferris wheel just long enough for you to forget your troubles. Get out of the heat and into the warmth of Hollywood for action and drama.
There’s a modern day ‘Death Wish’ that you will enjoy, the true story of boxing legend Roberto Duran; a foreign film that will frighten you, and a version of the George Clooney ‘Decedents’ movie that will surely entertain this weekend.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Mia Madre (2015)
(R) 106 min – Drama
Director: Nanni Moretti
Stars: Margherita Buy, John Turturro, Giulia Lazzarini, Nanni Moretti
A woman loses her mother at the worst possible time; she’s in the middle of her own mid-life crisis. Unexpected events can cause you to re-evaluate your own priorities. This is an odd foreign film with high drama and strong emotional undercurrents. [watch trailer
The Hollars (2016)
(PG-13) 105 min – Comedy
Director: John Krasinski
Stars: Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick
Kids grow up to have their own lives, yet are often drawn back when crisis occurs. Think George Clooney’s ‘The Decedents’ meets ‘Joe Dirt,’ and you’ll understand the underlying theme. Anna Kendrick is wonderful in this film. [watch trailer]
In Order of Disappearance (2014)
(R) 116 min – Action
Director: Hans Petter Moland
Stars: Kåre Conradi, Huyen Huynh, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Adil Halitaj
If Charles Bronson was to make a sequel to his ‘Death Wish’ series, and you wanted to bring the evil of ‘Fargo’ into view, this movie would fit nicely. A man’s son is murdered, sending him on a mission of renew leaving death to gangsters in his path. Set in Norway, its one man vs. the Serbian mafia. Pssss, bet on the dad. [watch trailer]
Hands of Stone (2016)
(R) 105 min – Biography
Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz
Stars: Robert De Niro, Ana de Armas, Ellen Barkin, John Turturro
This is the true story of Roberto Duran and his flight from unspeakable poverty as a child to world-wide recognition and fortune. This is the modern day ‘Rocky’ starring academy award winner Robert De Niro and John Turturro. [watch trailer]
Complete Unknown (2016)
(R) 90 min – Drama
Director: Joshua Marston
Stars: Rachel Weisz, Michael Shannon, Kathy Bates, Danny Glover
Love conquers all; sometimes it chases you to surrender. A man moves to a new town for his wife’s college needs, running into an old flame who he thought had died. This old flame starts a fire he can’t extinguish. Rachel Weisz, is wonderful, while Danny Glover shines. [watch trailer]
Southside with You (2016)
(PG-13) 81 min – Biography
Director: Richard Tanne
Stars: Tika Sumpter, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Parker Sawyers, Donald Paul
This movie is the adorable tale of the very first date between President Barak Obama and Michelle, set in the south side of Chicago. This endearing film will remind you of ‘Love Story’ with Ryan O’Neil and Ali McGraw. [watch trailer]
Blood Father (2016)
(R) 88 min – Thriller
Director: Jean-François Richet
Stars: Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna, Michael Parks
Evidently Mel Gibson’s career is NOT over as an American ex-con re-enters his 16 year old daughters life to stave off the drug dealers in the neighborhood who are trying to murder her. [watch trailer]
Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)
(R) 99 min – Crime
Director: Dennis Gansel
Stars: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh
Who doesn’t love Jason Statham in that macho protector role, even if he’s a little bad? Imagine that favorite ‘Transporter’ character on a mission to murder his enemies with one catch – each death must look like an accident. Tommy Lee Jones and Jason Statham are awesome together in this film. [watch trailer]
Don’t Breathe (2016)
(R) 88 min – Horror
Director: Fede Alvarez
Stars: Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto
A bunch of kids party heartily, thinking that robbing a blind man while in his home alone would be a snap. The problem, is, just because a man is blind doesn’t mean he’s vulnerable. You can break into a man’s home to steal the $300 thousand, but you’d better be sure you know what you’re up against. This is the reverse side of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer,’ and well worth the price of your ticket. [watch trailer]
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