This week in theaters we have two new wide releases, the Owen Wilson action thriller "No Escape" and the DJ drama "We Are Your Friends" starring Zac Efron. Neither film was a hit with the critics. In limited release there is the faith-based drama "War Room" and the post-apocalyptic drama "Z for Zachariah" starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Chris Pine. More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
NO ESCAPE
Official Synopsis
An intense international thriller, NO ESCAPE centers on an American businessman (Wilson) as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city. Directed by John Erick Dowdle and written together with his brother Drew, NO ESCAPE stars Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan and Lake Bell.
Film Details
- Starring: Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Sterling Jerins, Chatchawai Kamonsakpitak, Claire Geare
- Director: John Erick Dowdle
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Running Time: 103 min.
- Rating: R for strong violence including a sexual assault, and for language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 40% (37 fresh, 55 rotten, score: 4.8/10).
- Metacritic: 39 out of 100 (6 positive, 15 mixed, 10 negative).
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WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS
Official Synopsis
Set in the world of electronic music and Hollywood nightlife, an aspiring 23-year-old DJ named Cole spends his days scheming with his childhood friends and his nights working on the one track that will set the world on fire. All of this changes when he meets a charismatic but damaged older DJ named James, who takes him under his wing. Things get complicated, however, when Cole starts falling for James' much younger girlfriend, Sophie. With Cole's forbidden relationship intensifying and his friendships unraveling, he must choose between love, loyalty, and the future he is destined for.
Film Details
- Starring: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston, Alex Shaffer, Shiloh Fernandez, Jon Bernthal, Alicia Coppola
- Director: Max Joseph
- Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
- Running Time: 96 min.
- Rating: R for language throughout, drug use, sexual content and some nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 42% (39 fresh, 54 rotten, score: 5.1/10).
- Metacritic: 47 out of 100 (9 positive, 15 mixed, 7 negative).
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WAR ROOM
Official Synopsis
Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan's world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a "war room" and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony's hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara's wisdom that victories don't come by accident.
Film Details
- Starring: Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Michael Jr., Beth Moore, Jadin Harris, Tenae Downing, Alena Pitts
- Director: Alex Kendrick
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 120 min.
- Rating: PG for thematic elements throughout
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 18% (2 fresh, 9 rotten, score: 3.6/10).
- Metacritic: 25 out of 100 (0 positive, 1 mixed, 5 negative).
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Z FOR ZACHARIAH
Official Synopsis
In the wake of a nuclear war, a young woman survives on her own, fearing she may actually be the proverbial last woman on earth, until she discovers the most astonishing sight of her life: another human being. A distraught scientist, he's nearly been driven mad by radiation exposure and his desperate search for others. A fragile, imperative strand of trust connects them. But when a stranger enters the valley, their precarious bond begins to unravel.
Film Details
- Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Pine, Margot Robbie
- Director: Craig Zobel
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 95 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for a scene of sexuality, partial nudity, and brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 80% (47 fresh, 12 rotten, score: 7.0/10).
- Metacritic: 68 out of 100 (16 positive, 7 mixed, 2 negative).
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