This week it's once again time to root for the underdog as the Rocky Balboa spinoff "Creed" is finally in theaters. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive response from critics and audiences alike, but still has to contend with Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" for the top spot at the box-office. Another new wide release is "Victor Frankenstein" starring James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe, but I don't really see this one matter much for the weekend. In limited release we have Tom Hooper's latest Oscar-bait flick "The Danish Girl" starring Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander. Will Redmayne go two for two at the Oscars next year ? We shall see. Until then, find out more about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
CREED
Official Synopsis
Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father,world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo - the fierce rival who became his closest friend.
Film Details
- Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Graham McTavish, Anthony Bellew
- Director: Ryan Coogler
- Genre: Drama, Sport
- Running Time: 133 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for violence, language and some sensuality
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 93% (129 fresh, 10 rotten, score: 7.9/10).
- Metacritic: 82 out of 100 (33 positive, 7 mixed, 0 negative).
Trailers, Clips, Posters and More
THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Official Synopsis
"The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
Film Details
- Starring (voice): Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn, A.J. Buckley, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner, Jack Bright
- Director: Peter Sohn
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Running Time: 100 min.
- Rating: PG for peril, action and thematic elements
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 78% (88 fresh, 25 rotten, score: 6.6/10).
- Metacritic: 67 out of 100 (29 positive, 6 mixed, 1 negative).
Trailers, Clips, Posters and More
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN
Official Synopsis
James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe star in a dynamic and thrilling twist on a legendary tale. Radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (McAvoy) and his equally brilliant protégé Igor Strausman (Radcliffe) share a noble vision of aiding humanity through their groundbreaking research into immortality. But Victor's experiments go too far, and his obsession has horrifying consequences. Only Igor can bring his friend back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation.
Film Details
- Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, Andrew Scott, Bronson Webb, Daniel Mays
- Director: Paul McGuigan
- Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 109 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for macabre images, violence and a sequence of destruction
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 24% (17 fresh, 54 rotten, score: 4.3/10).
- Metacritic: 35 out of 100 (3 positive, 8 mixed, 15 negative).
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THE DANISH GIRL
Official Synopsis
The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer
Film Details
- Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Ben Whishaw, Sebastian Koch, Matthias Schoenaerts
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Genre: Biography, Drama
- Running Time: 120 min.
- Rating: R for some sexuality and full nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 73% (48 fresh, 18 rotten, score: 6.6/10).
- Metacritic: 69 out of 100 (14 positive, 7 mixed, 1 negative).
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