Hollywood’s offering this weekend is light on quantity, but heavy on star power and wonderful movies. Matthew McConaughey stars in a film about an unusual pair of treasure hunters in the Indonesian jungle, finding gold, and the pitfalls of betrayal and death that come along with it. There are two foreign films from prominent directors that will entertain the brightest movie goer.
Our pick of the week is an interesting film called ‘A Dog’s Purpose,’ the story of a dog that has many lives, reincarnating through a journey of love and families.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Un Padre No Tan Padre (2016)
(PG-13) 94 min – Comedy
Director: Raúl Martínez
Stars: Zamia Fandiño, Camila Selser, Jacqueline Bracamontes, Héctor Bonilla
An 85-year-old Mexican patriarch is thrown out of his retirement home, only to find that his youngest son is willing to take him in. The two discover they have more in common than they thought. This film is light viewing, and rich in life’s lessons for the young and the ‘not so young.’ [watch trailer]
A Dog’s Purpose (2017)
(PG) 120 min – Adventure
Director: Lasse Hallström
Stars: Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Peggy Lipton
The entire family will enjoy this film, a touching story of a dog that continues to come back in multiple lives, loving the families he spends time with. If you’ve ever wondered where your family pet goes after death, this movie will enlighten and inspire. [watch trailer]
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)
(R) 106 min – Action
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Stars: Ruby Rose, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Iain Glen
The only remaining survivors of the apocalypse band together to fight the evil that remains on earth. If you’re a fan of futuristic films, this film pushes the envelope. [watch trailer]
Gold (2016)
(R) 121 min – Adventure
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Toby Kebbell
Two unlikely treasure hunters make a life changing decision to wander through the Indonesian jungle in search of gold. What they discover will alter their lives forever. Think ‘Raiders of the Lost Arc’ with an unlikely twist. Matthew McConaughey is genuinely terrific in this film. [watch trailer]
The Salesman (2016)
(PG-13) 125 min – Drama
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Stars: Taraneh Alidoosti, Shahab Hosseini, Babak Karimi, Mina Sadati
This film has earned international awards and is one of the best foreign films to hit the silver screen in years. This thriller leads a couple through intrigue and suspense as they discover they are not alone in their search for truth. [watch trailer]
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