This week in theaters moviegoers will have multiple bad choices. On the one hand there's the young adult sci-fi adaptation "The 5th Wave" starring Chloe Grace Moretz, then there's the R-rated comedy "Dirty Grandpa" starring Robert De Niro and Zac Efron, followed by a helping of cliched horror in the form of "The Boy" starring Lauren Cohan. The best reviewed film of the week is actually a limited release, the martial arts action film "Ip Man 3". More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
THE 5TH WAVE
Official Synopsis
Four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal fifth wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her final hope - if she can only trust him.
Film Details
- Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Zackary Arthur, Alex Roe, Matthew Zuk, Nick Robinson, Maika Monroe, Liev Schreiber, Maria Bello, Ron Livingston, Gabriela Lopez, Maggie Siff
- Director: J Blakeson
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 112 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for violence and destruction, some sci-fi thematic elements, language and brief teen partying.
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 19% (15 fresh, 62 rotten, score: 4.2/10).
- Metacritic: 34 out of 100 (1 positive, 8 mixed, 11 negative).
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DIRTY GRANDPA
Official Synopsis
Jason Kelly [Zac Efron] is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick [Robert De Niro], to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride. Ultimately, on the wildest journey of their lives, "dirty" Grandpa and his uptight grandson discover they can learn from one another and form the bond they never had.
Film Details
- Starring: Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Aubrey Plaza, Julianne Hough, Zoey Deutch, Dermot Mulroney, Adam Pally, Jason Mantzoukas
- Director: Dan Mazer
- Genre: Comedy
- Running Time: 102 min.
- Rating: R for crude sexual content throughout, graphic nudity, and for language and drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 7% (3 fresh, 39 rotten, score: 2.4/10).
- Metacritic: 17 out of 100 (0 positive, 3 mixed, 13 negative).
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THE BOY
Official Synopsis
The Boy is a frightening thrill ride directed by William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside) starring Lauren Cohan ("The Walking Dead"). Greta (Cohan) is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the family's 8-year-old is a life-sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way to cope with the death of their actual son 20 years prior. After violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring Greta's worst nightmare to life, leading her to believe that the doll is actually alive.
Film Details
- Starring: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, Diana Hardcastle, Jim Norton
- Director: William Brent Bell
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Running Time: 97 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for violence and terror, and for some thematic material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 20% (2 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 3.8/10).
- Metacritic: 46 out of 100 (1 positive, 3 mixed, 1 negative).
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IP MAN 3
Official Synopsis
Master Ip (Donnie Yen) is called upon again to protect his city from ruthless gangster bent on taking control of the metropolis. Mike Tyson co-stars in this action
Film Details
- Starring: Donnie Yen, Mike Tyson, Lynn Hung, Jin Zhang, Patrick Tam, Kwok-Kwan Chan
- Director: Wilson Yip
- Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
- Running Time: 105 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for sequences of martial arts violence and brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 83% (29 fresh, 6 rotten, score: 6.4/10).
- Metacritic: 58 out of 100 (5 positive, 7 mixed, 0 negative).
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