This week in theaters we have the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel "Blade Runner 2049" and the adventure drama "The Mountain Between Us" starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba. The period drama "Victoria & Abdul" starring Judi Dench expanded nationwide this weekend, and in limited release kids might want to check out "My Little Pony: The Movie".
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
BLADE RUNNER 2049
Official Synopsis
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
Film Details
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto, Ana de Armas, Robin Wright, Dave Bautista, Mackenzie Davis
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Running Time: 163 min.
- Rating: R for violence, some sexuality, nudity and language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 89% (204 fresh, 26 rotten, score: 8.2/10)
- Metacritic: 81 out of 100 (44 positive, 6 mixed, 0 negative).
THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US
Official Synopsis
Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing one another to endure and discovering strength they never knew possible. The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Hany Abu-Assad and stars Academy Award winner Kate Winslet and Idris Elba.
Film Details
- Director: Hany Abu-Assad
- Starring: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Beau Bridges, Dermot Mulroney
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Running Time: 103 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for a scene of sexuality, peril, injury images, and brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 46% (47 fresh, 55 rotten, score: 5.2/10)
- Metacritic: 47 out of 100 (6 positive, 21 mixed, 5 negative).
VICTORIA & ABDUL
Official Synopsis
The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria's (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen's Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Film Details
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Starring: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith
- Genre: Biography, Drama, History
- Running Time: 112 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for some thematic elements and languag
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 67% (87 fresh, 43 rotten, score: 6.2/10)
- Metacritic: 57 out of 100 (16 positive, 14 mixed, 3 negative).
MY LITTLE PONY
Official Synopsis
A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 - Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity - embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home.
Film Details
- Director: Jayson Thiessen
- Starring: Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Running Time: 99 min.
- Rating: PG for mild action
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 57% (17 fresh, 13 rotten, score: 5.4/10)
- Metacritic: 41 out of 100 (4 positive, 2 mixed, 6 negative).
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