In Theaters: DUNKIRK, VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS, GIRLS TRIP and LANDLINE

This week in theaters we have Christopher Nolan's epic war movie "Dunkirk", Luc Besson's epic sci-fi adventure "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" and the epic R-rated comedy "Girls Trip". Also, it might be worth checking out another R-rated comedy in limited release, Gillian Robespierre' "Landline".

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

DUNKIRK

Official Synopsis

Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance co-star, with longtime Nolan collaborator Hans Zimmer providing the score.

Film Details

• Director: Christopher Nolan
  
  
• Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles, Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, James D'Arcy, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy
  
  
• Genre: Action, Drama, History
  
  
• Running Time: 106 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for intense war experience and some language
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 92% (218 fresh, 19 rotten, score: 8.6/10)
  
• Metacritic: 94 out of 100 (50 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative).

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VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS

Official Synopsis

VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Film Details

• Director: Luc Besson
  
  
• Starring: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu, Rutger Hauer
  
  
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
  
  
• Running Time: 137 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action, suggestive material and brief language
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 54% (71 fresh, 60 rotten, score: 5.7/10)
  
• Metacritic: 51 out of 100 (15 positive, 19 mixed, 6 negative).

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GIRLS TRIP

Official Synopsis

When four lifelong friends-Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish-travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush. James Lopez, head of motion pictures for Will Packer Productions, and Preston Holmes, executive produce.

Film Details

• Director: Malcolm D. Lee
  
  
• Starring: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Mike Colter, Kate Walsh
  
  
• Genre: Comedy
  
  
• Running Time: 122 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for crude and sexual content throughout, pervasive language, brief graphic nudity, and drug material
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 89% (62 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 7.2/10)
  
• Metacritic: 72 out of 100 (27 positive, 4 mixed, 0 negative).

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LANDLINE

Official Synopsis

When two sisters suspect their father (John Turturro) may be having an affair, it sends them into a tailspin that reveals cracks in the family façade. For the first time, older sister Dana (Jenny Slate), recently engaged and struggling with her own fidelity, finds herself bonding with her wild teenage sister Ali (Abby Quinn). The two try to uncover the truth without tipping off their mother (Edie Falco) and discover the messy reality of love and sex in the process. Set in 1990s Manhattan, Landline is a warm, insightful and comedic drama about a family united by secrets and lies, co-written and directed by Gillian Robespierre (Obvious Child).

Film Details

• Director: Gillian Robespierre
  
  
• Starring: Jenny Slate, Jay Duplass, Abby Quinn, Edie Falco, John Turturro, Finn Wittrock
  
  
• Genre: Comedy
  
  
• Running Time: 93 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for sexual content, language and drug use
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 68% (30 fresh, 14 rotten, score: 6.2/10)
  
• Metacritic: 65 out of 100 (16 positive, 7 mixed, 0 negative).

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