In Theaters: AMERICAN MADE, FLATLINERS, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART and A QUESTION OF FAITH

This week in theaters we have the biopic "American Made" starring Tom Cruise, the remake "Flatliners" based on the 1990 film of the same name, the thriller "'Til Death Do Us Part", and the faith-based drama "A Question of Faith".

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

AMERICAN MADE

Official Synopsis

Barry Seal, a TWA pilot, is recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America and soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the United States that spawned the birth of the Medellin cartel and eventually almost brought down the Reagan White House with the Iran Contra scandal.

Film Details

• Director: Doug Liman
  
  
• Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons, Caleb Landry Jones, Lola Kirke, Jayma Mays, Benito Martinez
  
  
• Genre: Action, Biography, Comedy
  
  
• Running Time: 115 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language throughout and some sexuality/nudity
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 87% (149 fresh, 23 rotten, score: 6.9/10)
  
• Metacritic: 65 out of 100 (30 positive, 17 mixed, 0 negative).

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FLATLINERS

Official Synopsis

In Flatliners, five medical students, hoping to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment. By stopping their hearts for short periods of time, each triggers a near-death experience. As the investigation becomes more and more perilous, they are forced to confront the sins of their pasts, as well as contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing to the other side.

Film Details

• Director: Niels Arden Oplev
  
  
• Starring: Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Kiersey Clemons, Kiefer Sutherland
  
  
• Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
  
  
• Running Time: 110 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for violence and terror, sexual content, language, thematic material, and some drug references
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 0% (0 fresh, 30 rotten, score: 3.5/10)
  
• Metacritic: 31 out of 100 (0 positive, 6 mixed, 4 negative).

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'TIL DEATH DO US PART

Official Synopsis

Michael & Madison Roland, had planned to spend the rest of their lives together, until one day Michael's controlling ways turned their perfect marriage, into an abusive rollercoaster no woman could survive. With the help of her best friend, Madison decides to get away. After adopting a new identity, she meets Alex Stone and learns to love again. All is well, until Michael discovers Madison's whereabouts, and recreates the nightmare she once lived all over again.

Film Details

• Director: Chris Stokes
  
  
• Starring: Taye Diggs, Annie Ilonzeh, Stephen Bishop, Malik Yoba, Robinne Lee
  
  
• Genre: Thriller
  
  
• Running Time: 101 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements involving domestic abuse, violence, some sexuality and language
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: N/A
  
• Metacritic: N/A

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A QUESTION OF FAITH

Official Synopsis

Pastor DAVID NEWMAN is a loving husband and father, set to take over his dad's church while neglecting the promises he's made to his 12-year-old son, ERIC. KATE HERNANDEZ is a spiritually driven single-parent and owner of a local restaurant. Her daughter MARIA is a free-spirited teenager aspiring to be the first in her family to go to college. JOHN DANIELSON is the owner of a failing construction company who sees his daughter MICHELLE's fledgling singing career as a way out of financial trouble. The lives of these strangers collide when two twists of fate strike back to back. The first: while texting and driving in her car, Maria accidentally hits Eric, which lands Maria in jail and leaves Eric's family with an unthinkable dilemma. The second: while auditioning for a major record label, Michelle collapses, leading to a discovery about her health which rocks the very foundation of her father's dream.

Film Details

• Director: Kevan Otto
  
  
• Starring: Richard T. Jones, Kim Fields, C. Thomas Howell, Renée O'Connor
  
  
• Genre: Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 101 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG for thematic elements
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: N/A
  
• Metacritic: N/A

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