NEW THIS WEEK
Jennifer Lawrence stars in this new thriller as a former Prima
ballerina forced to become a Russian special agent after an injury ends her
career. Enrolled at a secret school, she is trained to become a Sparrow, a
gifted agent trained to use their mind and bodies as weapons. Suddenly, her new
cold exterior is compromised by an American CIA agent she’s sent after, who
seeks to convince her that he is the only person she can trust.
We Said: “Red Sparrow is at
least an attempt to offer the kind of mature espionage film audiences are
frequently denied, and overall it's a solid effort for fans of the spy genre.
Others expecting more than just a by-the-numbers effort may find that this Sparrow never soars as
high as it should. ” Rating: 3 out of 5
Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star in this hit new comedy
as Max and Annie, a compettive couple who bound over their mutal love of weekly
game nights. When Max’s hotshot bother (Kyle Chandler) arranges for a murder
mystery party for them and their friends, complete with fake thugs and a
kidnapping. Unfortuantely, things take an unexpected turn when they discover
that the game might be real, and the gangsters their facing are more than just
well-payed actors. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each
twist in the game leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one
chaotic night.
We Said: “Not all of the jokes score, of course, and the film gets
too big for its own good in an oversized finale that would be better off in a
different movie. There are also one too many twists for a film the audience
probably isn't looking to be fooled by at all. Still, Game Night has the charm
and definitely the players to be a real winner for those willing to roll the
dice.” Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial effort tells the true
story of three Americans who stopped a terrorist attack aboard a French train.
Using the actual heores to play themselves, Eastwood attempts to capture the
intensity of their brave act.
\We Said: “Overall,
The 15:17 to Paris is boarder-line unwatchable. It’s awkward, messy, boring,
and most of all incompetent. It’s honestly astonishing to see a movie this
troubled be released by a big studio like Warner Bros. Mr. Eastwood, it’s
really, really time to stop.” Rating: 0.5
out of 5
Also Available: Early Man, Wonderstruck, On the Beach at Night Alone, Daphne & Velma, I Kill Giants, and A Fantastic Woman
