This week in theaters, we have a strange assortment of movies. Moviegoers will get to choose between an epic CGI adventure ("The Legend of Tarzan"), a horror film ("The Purge: Election Year"), and a children's film ("The BFG"). In the low key entertainment section we have the John le Carré adaptation "Our Kind of Traitor" which just opened in limited release. More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
Official Synopsis
It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.
Film Details
- Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Casper Crump
- Director: David Yates
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Running Time: 109 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, some sensuality and brief rude dialogue
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 35% (41 fresh, 76 rotten, score: 4.9/10).
- Metacritic: 43 out of 100 (9 positive, 18 mixed, 10 negative).
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THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR
Official Synopsis
Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn…or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.
Once again returning to collaborate with franchise creator James DeMonaco on The Purge: Election Year are the series’ producers: Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Insidious and Ouija series, The Visit), Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ouija series, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and writer/director DeMonaco’s longtime production partner, Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers).
Film Details
- Starring: Elizabeth Mitchell, Frank Grillo, Mykelti Williamson, Raymond J. Barry, Edwin Hodge, Joseph Julian Soria, Terry Serpico
- Director: James DeMonaco
- Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 105 min.
- Rating: R for disturbing bloody violence and strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 54% (41 fresh, 35 rotten, score: 5.3/10).
- Metacritic: 55 out of 100 (12 positive, 9 mixed, 4 negative).
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THE BFG
Official Synopsis
"The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, but Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.
Film Details
- Starring: Ruby Barnhill, Mark Rylance, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Penelope Wilton, Bill Hader
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Running Time: 117 min.
- Rating: PG for action/peril, some scary moments and brief rude humor
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 73% (120 fresh, 44 rotten, score: 6.6/10).
- Metacritic: 66 out of 100 (28 positive, 14 mixed, 0 negative).
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OUR KIND OF TRAITOR
Official Synopsis
While on holiday in Marrakech, an ordinary English couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and Gail (Naomie Harris), befriend a flamboyant and charismatic Russian, Dima (Stellan Skarsgård), who unbeknownst to them is a kingpin money launderer for the Russian mafia. When Dima asks for their help to deliver classified information to the British Secret Services, Perry and Gail get caught in a dangerous world of international espionage and dirty politics. The couple is propelled on a perilous journey through Paris and Bern, a safe house in the French Alps, to the murky corners of the City of London and an alliance with the British Government via a ruthless and determined MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).
Film Details
- Starring: Ewan McGregor, Naomie Harris, Damian Lewis, Stellan Skarsgård, Mark Gatiss, Jeremy Northam, Saskia Reeves
- Director: Susanna White
- Genre: Thriller
- Running Time: 107 min.
- Rating: R for violence, language throughout, some sexuality, nudity and brief drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 66% (53 fresh, 27 rotten, score: 6.0/10).
- Metacritic: 57 out of 100 (11 positive, 16 mixed, 1 negative).
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