Hurry to the theaters this weekend, as Hollywood rolls out its star power to entertain and thrill. Matthew McConaughey, James Franco, Reese Witherspoon, Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson and Sigourney Weaver all shine on the silver screen.
This weeeknd you’ll find two foreign films that are very appealing, a futurestic film that will remind you of ‘2001 A Space Oddity,’ and the best ‘father daughter’ film of the year, starring Bryan Cranston and James Franco.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Julieta (2016)
(R) 99 min – Drama | Romance
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Stars: Emma Suárez, Adriana Ugarte, Daniel Grao, Inma Cuesta
If you love foreign films, Julieta is for you. This film is the story of a brokenhearted woman who chooses to take life head on after tragedy, working to repair her relationship with her estranged daughter. [watch trailer]
Why Him? (2016)
(R) 111 min – Comedy
Director: John Hamburg
Stars: Zoey Deutch, James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally
Here’s some sage advice – don’t mess with the daughter of ‘Breaking Bad’s’ Bryan Cranston! James Franco is an immature rich suitor who is not what the father of the bride had in mind for his child. Think ‘Meet the Fockers’ meets ‘Breaking Bad.’ If you have an adult daughter, ‘Why Him?’ will raise all kinds of red flags. [watch trailer]
Patriots Day (2016)
(R) 130 min – Drama
Director: Peter Berg
Stars: Melissa Benoist, Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, J.K. Simmons
Set in real time Boston, the Boston Police Commissioner confronts the aftermath of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, providing real insight to the true life sage of the city-wide manhunt for the terrorists behind the bombing. This is vintage Mark Mahlberg on the streets of his home town. [watch trailer]
A Monster Calls (2016)
(PG-13) 108 min – Drama
Director: J.A. Bayona
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Lewis MacDougall, Liam Neeson
A young man needs the help of a tree monster to deal with his mom’s terminal illness, turning to an unlikely alley. The chemistry between Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones is magical on the silver screen; this is a movie you’ll want to see this weekend. [watch trailer]
Passengers (2016)
(PG-13) 116 min – Adventure
Director: Morten Tyldum
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne
What happens when a spacecraft traveling millions of light years with its mission of delivering thousands of people, has mechanical problems, leaving only two passengers who had slept in a sleep chamber to reawaken 90 years later? Jennifer Lawrence delivers the goods in this film of intrigue and adventure. [watch trailer]
Sing (2016)
(PG) 108 min – Animation
Directors: Garth Jennings | Christophe Lourdelet
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson
The whole family will love this animated film that combines a singing competition with adventure. If you love to laugh, appreciated ‘Pitch Perfect,’ and need to get away from the holidays, this film is right up your alley. ‘Sing’ takes today’s hottest music to the next animated level. [watch trailer]
Silence (2016)
(R) 161 min – Drama
Director: Martin Scorsese
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Ciarán Hinds
Set in the seventeenth century, two Jesuit priests confront bigotry and government turmoil as they attempt to covert the masses to Christianity. This film is a departure from director Martin Scorsese’s talents, which makes it one of the best movies of the year. [watch trailer]
Assassin’s Creed (2016)
(PG-13) 108 min – Action
Director: Justin Kurzel
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson
What do you do when you discover that you are the descendant of the secret Assassins society? You do what any red blooded American does, you learn to adapt! [watch trailer]
Dangal (2016)
(NR) 169 min – Biography
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Stars: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
In the vein of the ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Dangal’ is the story of a former world class wrestler who is joined by his two daughters to retain the glory of their country in what’s known as the Commonwealth Games. Although this is a foreign film, the language of struggle and oppression are universally understandable. Think ‘The Karate Kid’ meets ‘Hunger Games’ and get ready to take the ride of your life. [watch trailer]
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