Movies opening this week in theaters:
- RIO 2 (20th Century Fox / G / Wide)
- OCULUS (Relativity Media / R / Wide)
- DRAFT DAY (Summit Entertainment / PG-13 / Wide)
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
RIO 2
Official Synopsis
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they're hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all - his father-in-law. All our favorite RIO characters are back, and they're joined by Oscar (R) nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy (R) winner Bruno Mars, Tony (R) winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy (R)/Tony winner Rita Moreno. RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monae and Wondaland.
Film Details
- Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jemaine Clement, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Miguel Ferrer, Kristin Chenoweth
- Director: Carlos Saldanha
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Running Time: 101 min.
- Rating: G
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 49% (39 fresh, 42 rotten, score: 5.5/10).
- Metacritic: 50 out of 100 (5 positive, 24 mixed, 2 negative).
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OCULUS
Official Synopsis
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the lives of teenage siblings Tim and Kaylie forever changed when Tim was convicted of the brutal murder of their parents. Now in his 20s, Tim is newly released from protective custody and only wants to move on with his life; but Kaylie, still haunted by that fateful night, is convinced her parents' deaths were caused by something else altogether: a malevolent supernatural force unleashed through the Lasser Glass, an antique mirror in their childhood home. Determined to prove Tim's innocence, Kaylie tracks down the mirror, only to learn similar deaths have befallen previous owners over the past century. With the mysterious entity now back in their hands, Tim and Kaylie soon find their hold on reality shattered by terrifying hallucinations, and realize, too late, that their childhood nightmare is beginning again...
Film Details
- Starring: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff
- Director: Mike Flanagan
- Genre: Horror
- Running Time: 105 min.
- Rating: R for terror, violence, some disturbing images and brief language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 71% (47 fresh, 19 rotten, score: 6.6/10).
- Metacritic: 61 out of 100 (16 positive, 9 mixed, 2 negative).
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DRAFT DAY
Official Synopsis
On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.
Film Details
- Starring: Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Jennifer Garner, Ellen Burstyn, Chi McBride
- Director: Ivan Reitman
- Genre: Drama, Sport
- Running Time: 109 min.
- Rating: PG-13 on appeal for brief strong language and sexual references
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 58% (55 fresh, 40 rotten, score: 5.8/10).
- Metacritic: 52 out of 100 (14 positive, 11 mixed, 4 negative).