This week in theaters we have it all. Zombie action for horror fans in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies", Hollywood Golden Age comedy in "Hail, Caesar!", Nicholas Sparks' trademark romantic drama in "The Choice", and occult mysteries in Alejandro Amenabar's "Regression". More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES
Official Synopsis
A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Reilly) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield.
Film Details
- Starring: Lily James, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady, Bella Heathcote, Suki Waterhouse, Matt Smith, Jack Huston, Douglas Booth, Sam Riley, Lena Heady, Charles Dance
- Director: Burr Steers
- Genre: Action, Horror, Romance
- Running Time: 108 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for zombie violence and action, and brief suggestive material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 43% (34 fresh, 45 rotten, score: 5.5/10).
- Metacritic: 46 out of 100 (7 positive, 17 mixed, 5 negative).
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HAIL, CAESAR!
Official Synopsis
Four-time Oscar (R)-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen (No Country for Old Men, True Grit, Fargo) write and direct Hail, Caesar!, an all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood's Golden Age. Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Channing Tatum, Hail, Caesar! follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix.
Film Details
- Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum
- Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Running Time: 106 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive content and smoking
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 78% (103 fresh, 28 rotten, score: 7.1/10).
- Metacritic: 73 out of 100 (37 positive, 11 mixed, 0 negative).
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THE CHOICE
Official Synopsis
When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies' man Travis Shaw, it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship with a woman would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to settle down her long-term boyfriend-until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives. After a whirlwind courtship, Gabby and Travis wed and build a family together, making every decision hand-in-hand until one of them is forced to make the most important choice of their life alone. A poignant and life-affirming celebration of love, marriage and family that explores the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?
Film Details
- Starring: Teresa Palmer, Benjamin Walker, Alexandra Daddario, Maggie Grace, Tom Wilkinson, Tom Welling, Jesse C. Boyd
- Director: Ross Katz
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Running Time: 111 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and some thematic issues
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 7% (3 fresh, 42 rotten, score: 3.6/10).
- Metacritic: 27 out of 100 (0 positive, 7 mixed, 11 negative).
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REGRESSION
Official Synopsis
Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner (Ethan Hawke) investigates the case of young Angela (Emma Watson), who accuses her father, John Gray (David Dencik), of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines (David Thewlis) is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.
Film Details
- Starring: Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson, David Dencik, David Thewlis, Dale Dickey, Lothaire Bluteau, Devon Bostick
- Director: Alejandro Amenábar
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
- Running Time: 106 min.
- Rating: R for disturbing violent and sexual content, and for language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 5% (1 fresh, 21 rotten, score: 3.9/10).
- Metacritic: 33 out of 100 (1 positive, 3 mixed, 2 negative).
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