Hollywood will frighten and delight you this weekend; comedy and horror dominate the weekend choices. Woody Harrelson, Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, and a few rising stars will entertain and cajole you. If you were a fan of the TV series ‘Chips’ (California Highway Patrol) then you’ll love the movie version ‘CHIPS’ starring Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, and Adam Brody. This movie will not win an Oscar, but it will make you laugh.
‘Slamma Jamma’ is an interesting drama about a young basketball star, mistakenly sent to prison; he discovers his ticket out is winning a national slam dunk contest. ‘Life’ is the latest space movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal. It’s beautiful and warm to the senses.
Our pick of the week is a British film called ‘The Leveling,’ a touching story of a woman who returns home to bury her dear brother, only to discover the real reasons her father is empty hearted and how her brother died. This film will tug at your heartstrings.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Slamma Jamma (2017)
(PG) 104 min – Drama
Director: Timothy A. Chey
Stars: Chris Staples, Michael Irvin, Jose Canseco, Ryan Gunnarson
A former basketball star is mistakenly sent to prison, and realizes that his redemption lies in winning a national slam dunk competition. This film will make you cheer for the underdog. [watch trailer]
The Levelling (2016)
(R) 83 min – Drama
Director: Hope Dickson Leach
Stars: Ellie Kendrick, David Troughton, Jack Holden, Joe Blakemore
A young woman returns to her British country home to bury her brother, discovering her dad’s emotional spirit is beyond repair and the real story of how her brother really died. [watch trailer]
Wilson (2017)
(R) 94 min – Comedy
Director: Craig Johnson
Stars: Woody Harrelson, Sandy Oian, Shaun Brown, James Robert Miller
A middle-aged man journeys back to meet his teenage daughter for the first time, realizing the damage done to his failed marriage. If you like filthy language, adult humor, and Woody Harrelson, then you’ll love this movie. Think vintage Woody meets the 70s classic movie ‘Ordinary People.
CHIPS (2017)
(R) 100 min – Action
Director: Dax Shepard
Stars: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, Adam Brody
What can we say? If you were a fan of the TV show CHIPS from the 70s, your wait for the movie is over! The stories of love, laughter, danger and redemption are all on display on the freeways of Los Angeles. The chemistry between actors Michael Pena and Dax Shepard is worth the price of admission. [watch trailer]
Life (2017)
(NR) 103 min – Sci-Fi
Director: Daniel Espinosa
Stars: Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hiroyuki Sanada
There is life on Mars. Oh, but it’s not what you thought. It’s nice to see Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal on the silver screen.[watch trailer]
Power Rangers (2017)
(PG-13) 124 min – Action
Director: Dean Israelite
Stars: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin
Olay, just another group of high-school kids saving the world, again! Yes, it’s the classic Power Rangers formula on the silver screen. It’s PG-13, but the whole family will enjoy the show.[watch trailer]
Prevenge (2016
(NR) 88 min – Fantasy
Director: Alice Lowe
Stars: Gemma Whelan, Jo Hartley, Kate Dickie, Alice Lowe
This film is the most daring of all the opening movies this weekend. A woman who is seven months pregnant believes her unborn child is calling the shots. The problem is the unborn child wants to kill people. If you’re currently with child you may want to wait to see this film.[watch trailer]
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