Hollywood has a menu of films this weekend that will entice you to leave the winter blahs behind. The biggest stars, Keanu Reeves, Bridget Moynahan, Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and Ralph Fiennes shine on the silver screen. You will enjoy choosing between a biography dealing with racial stereotypes, the latest LEGO film featuring our favorite comic book character Batman, and Keanu Reeves as he reprises his character ‘John Wick’ to the delight of his fans.
Our pick of the week is the latest installment of the hottest film released in years, ’50 Shades’ with ‘Fifty Shades Darker.’ Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson turn up the heat in a film designed to take you away in old school Hollywood style.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
A United Kingdom (2016)
(PG-13) 111 min – Biography
Director: Amma Asante
Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton
Racial intolerance has been a fixture of bigotry the world for centuries, and the story of Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana marrying a woman not of his ilk in the 1940s causes an international stir. This film is the thought provoking biography meant to be enjoyed by the enlightened mind. [watch trailer]
Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
(R) 115 min – Romance
Director: James Foley
Stars: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Tyler Hoechlin, Bella Heathcote
‘Fifty Shades’ continues, as Christian struggles with his inner demons, while Anastasia plays her role in this steamy film. If you enjoyed the first ‘Fifty,’ then this movie is for you. [watch trailer]
The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
(PG 104) min – Animation
Director: Chris McKay
Stars: Jenny Slate, Will Arnett, Ralph Fiennes, Rosario Dawson
The imagination of Hollywood knows no boundaries, as Bruce Wayne comes to life in LEGO form. The entire family will love this film. [watch trailer]
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
(R) 122 min – Action
Director: Chad Stahelski
Stars: Ruby Rose, Keanu Reeves, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane
John Wick needs to repay a debt, knowing that his return to the underworld endangers his life and the lives of his loved ones. How do you live each day knowing there’s a bounty on your head? Keanu Reeves stars in the continuing sage of John Wick. [watch trailer]
Kedi (2016)
(NR) 80 min – Documentary
Director: Ceyda Torun
Stars: Bülent Üstün
A cat becomes our tour guide through the journey of an ancient city. If you’re not a cat person, you won’t immedately understand, but it’s a wonderful film to see.[watch trailer]
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