This weekend Hollywood brings out its big guns to entertain, including Tom Cruise, Chloë Sevigny, John Lithgow, Sofia Boutella, Nick Offerman, Sam Elliott, Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek.
‘Meagan Leavey’ is the touching story of a Marine corporal played by Kate Mara, whose special bond with her military combat dog ventures well past the theater of action, while Sam Elliott portrays a wildly successful actor who hasn’t had a hit movie in over 40 years, now coming to terms with the last chapter of his life. At the end of the road, he struggles to make sense out of the havoc he wreaked as a celebrity, making peace with his estranged children. He also falls in love with a woman half his age.
There’s a wonderful movie about human relationships and surprise connections; the chemistry between John Lithgow and Salma Hayek is magical. Our pick of the week is the latest rendition of the classic ‘The Mummy,’ starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe – it’s a film the whole family will enjoy.
Enjoy the movies this weekend, we always do!
My Cousin Rachel (2017)
(PG-13) 106 min – Drama
Director: Roger Michell
Stars: Sam Claflin, Rachel Weisz, Iain Glen, Holliday Grainger
A young Englishman seeks revenge against his beautiful cousin; the person he believes killed his best friend. The plot thickens when he realizes he’s falling for this beautiful villain. [watch trailer]
Beatriz at Dinner (2017)
(R) 83 min – Comedy
Director: Miguel Arteta
Stars: Salma Hayek, Chloë Sevigny, John Lithgow, Connie Britton
A wandering woman ends up at a luxurious home on the night of an important client dinner party, and begins to play cat and mouse with the client in a way that makes the entire ensemble wonder what she’s up to. John Lithgow’s character is up for the challenge, and the sparks fly every which way. [watch trailer]
The Hero (2017)
(R) 93 min – Drama
Director: Brett Haley
Stars: Laura Prepon, Krysten Ritter, Nick Offerman, Sam Elliott
Once upon a time in the 70s there stood a western movie hero, a man who owned tinsel town like no other, Then life passed him by, leaving him only regret. An aging 70s movie star begins to mend fences, realizing that there was just enough room in his heart for on more love, one more great moment. Sam Elliot is magical in ‘The Hero.’ [watch trailer]
It Comes at Night (2017)
(R) 97 min – Mystery
Director: Trey Edward Shults
Stars: Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough
Yes it’s another dark dram, a mysterious film that will remind you of the Walking Dead without the un-dead. Imagine ‘The Big Chill’ meets ‘Alex Cross’ and you’ll have ‘It Comes at Night.’ The cinematography is spectacular in this film. [watch trailer]
The Mummy (2017)
(PG-13) 107 min – Action/Adventure
Director: Alex Kurtzman
Stars: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe
An Egyptian princess awakes from her crypt, a military team is sent to restore order. Yes this will remind you of your favorite Tom Cruise film, but it will also make you appreciate Russell Crowe and the Mummy franchise even more. [watch trailer]
Megan Leavey (2017)
(PG-13) 116 min – Biography
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Stars: Kate Mara, Bradley Whitford, Geraldine James, Tom Felton
This may be the best family film of the year, as a true story explodes onto the silver screen. A young woman finishes her tour of duty in Iraq, missing the best friend and protector the Amy gave her – her combat dog. Her struggle to adopt Rex her combat dog proves to be as difficult as the battles they shared. This film is a heartwarming reminder that we travel through life with unexpected joy and friendship, often times from man’s best friend. [watch trailer]
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