Apart from the Young Adult adaptation "Insurgent", a sequel to last year's "Divergent", and the Sean Penn action vehicle "The Gunman", the week is pretty quiet in terms of new releases. Two other attention-grabbing new releases are the faith-based drama "Do You Believe ?" and the limited release of the David O. Russell romantic comedy "Accidental Love" which was actually disavowed by the director after a very troubled production (more details on that here). Even worse is that none of these movies are any good, according to the critics. Read more about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
INSURGENT
Official Synopsis
THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT raises the stakes for Tris as she searches for allies and answers in the ruins of a futuristic Chicago. Tris (Woodley) and Four (James) are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine (Winslet), the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris's family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past and ultimately the future of their world.
Film Details
- Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Octavia Spencer, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Naomi Watts, Tony Goldwyn, Ashley Judd, Mekhi Phifer, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Suki Waterhouse, Maggie Q, Daniel Dae Kim
- Director: Robert Schwentke
- Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Running Time: 119 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for intense violence and action throughout, some sensuality, thematic elements and brief language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 34% (43 fresh, 85 rotten, score: 5.1/10).
- Metacritic: 42 out of 100 (10 positive, 20 mixed, 8 negative).
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THE GUNMAN
Official Synopsis
In THE GUNMAN, Sean Penn stars as a former special forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD. He tries to reconnect with his long time love, but first must go on the run from London to Barcelona and across Europe in order to clear his name. The film also stars Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance and Jasmine Trinca. Based on Jean-Patrick Manchette’s novel The Prone Gunman, THE GUNMAN was directed by Pierre Morel (Taken, The Transporter franchise). The film was produced by Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Sean Penn and executive produced by Adrian Guerra and Peter McAleese.
Film Details
- Starring: Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Jasmine Trinca, Javier Bardem, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance
- Director: Pierre Morel
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Running Time: 115 min.
- Rating: R for strong violence, language and some sexuality
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 13% (14 fresh, 92 rotten, score: 4.3/10).
- Metacritic: 39 out of 100 (4 positive, 21 mixed, 13 negative).
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DO YOU BELIEVE?
Official Synopsis
A dozen different souls-all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ ... even if they don't believe it. Yet. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. This stirring new film from the creators of God's Not Dead arrives in theaters Spring of 2015. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: DO YOU BELIEVE?
Film Details
- Starring: Ted McGinley, Delroy Lindo, Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Alexa PenaVega, Andrea Logan White, Cybill Shepherd, Lee Majors, Brian Bosworth
- Director: Jon Gunn
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 115 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, an accident sequence and some violence
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 17% (1 fresh, 5 rotten, score: 4.7/10).
- Metacritic: N/A
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ACCIDENTAL LOVE
Official Synopsis
Alice's perfect life is turned upside down when a freak accident leaves a nail lodged in her head, causing erratic (and erotic) behavior. After her fiancé calls off the engagement, Alice sets off in search of a cure and falls into the arms of Howard Birdwell, a sexy senator who champions her cause. Caught up in a love triangle held together by a nail, will Alice listen to her head or her heart?
Film Details
- Starring: Jessica Biel, Jake Gyllenhaal, Catherine Keener, Beverly D'Angelo, James Marsden, Bill Hader, Kirstie Alley, Tracy Morgan, Kurt Fuller, Paul Reubens, James Brolin, Raymond L. Brown Jr., Jenny Gulley
- Director: David O. Russell (as Stephen Greene)
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Running Time: 100 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for sexual contact and language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 7% (1 fresh, 14 rotten, score: 2.7/10).
- Metacritic: 21 out of 100 (0 positive, 4 mixed, 5 negative).
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