In Theaters: 12 STRONG, DEN OF THIEVES, FOREVER MY GIRL and MOM AND DAD

This week in theaters we have the new Jerry Bruckheimer-produced war flick "12 Strong", the Gerard Butler heist thriller "Den of Thieves", and the romantic drama "Forever My Girl". In limited release do not miss the insane horror "Mom and Dad" starring an unhinged Nicolas Cage and directed by Brian Taylor ("Crank").

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

12 STRONG

Official Synopsis

Chris Hemsworth ("Thor," "The Avengers" films) and Oscar nominee Michael Shannon ("Revolutionary Road," "Nocturnal Animals") star in "12 Strong," a powerful new war drama from Alcon Entertainment, Black Label Media and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Based on the book best-selling book Horse Soldiers, it is story of heroism based on true events that unfolded a world away in the aftermath of 9/11.

Film Details

• Director: Nicolai Fuglsig
  
  
• Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Navid Negahban, Ben O'Toole, Thad Luckinbill, Geoff Stults, Trevante Rhodes
  
  
• Genre: Action, Drama, History
  
  
• Running Time: 130 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for war violence and language throughout
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 56% (49 fresh, 39 rotten, score: 5.6/10)
  
• Metacritic: 55 out of 100 (18 positive, 15 mixed, 3 negative).

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DEN OF THIEVES

Official Synopsis

Every day, $120mm in cash is taken out of circulation and destroyed by the Los Angeles Branch of the Federal Reserve - unless a notorious, elite crew of bank robbers can pull off the ultimate heist and get to the money first... right under the noses of LA's most feared division in law enforcement.

Film Details

• Director: Christian Gudegast
  
  
• Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges, Pablo Schreiber, 50 Cent, Dawn Olivieri, O'Shea Jackson Jr.
  
  
• Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 140 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for violence, language and some sexuality/nudity
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 38% (18 fresh, 30 rotten, score: 4.7/10)
  
• Metacritic: 52 out of 100 (8 positive, 9 mixed, 3 negative).

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FOREVER MY GIRL

Official Synopsis

Forever My Girl tells the story of country music super-star Liam Page (Alex Roe) who left his bride, Josie (Jessica Rothe), at the altar choosing fame and fortune instead. However, Liam never got over Josie, his one true love, nor did he ever forget his Southern roots in the small community where he was born and raised. When he unexpectedly returns to his hometown for the funeral of his high school best friend, Liam is suddenly faced with the consequences of all that he left behind.

Film Details

• Director: Bethany Ashton Wolf
  
  
• Starring: Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, John Benjamin Hickey, Tyler Riggs, Peter Cambor
  
  
• Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
  
  
• Running Time: 104 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG for thematic elements including drinking, and for language
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 18% (7 fresh, 31 rotten, score: 4.2/10)
  
• Metacritic: 37 out of 100 (2 positive, 6 mixed, 9 negative)

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MOM AND DAD

Official Synopsis

Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair star in this pitch-black horror-comedy about a worldwide mass hysteria where, for 24 brutal hours, parents turn violently against their own children.

Film Details

• Director: Brian Taylor
  
  
• Starring: Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair, Anne Winters, Rachel Melvin, Zackary Arthur
  
  
• Genre: Horror, Thriller
  
  
• Running Time: 123 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for disturbing horror violence, language throughout, some sexual content/nudity and teen drug use
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 73% (44 fresh, 16 rotten, score: 6.1/10)
  
• Metacritic: 62 out of 100 (12 positive, 9 mixed, 2 negative).

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