In Theaters: THE PREDATOR, A SIMPLE FAVOR, WHITE BOY RICK, UNBROKEN - PATH TO REDEMPTION and MANDY

If you've been itching for some R-rated alien mayhem, Shane Black's "The Predator", the fourth installment in the sci-fi horror Predator franchise, has landed in theaters. Overall the film looks like a bit of a disappointment for fans of the franchise, and the critical reception has been lukewarm, even slightly negative. Between the bad reviews and the controversy that has been circling the film's cast and director, the film might end up falling short of expectations in its opening weekend at the box-office.

Paul Feig's stylish thriller "A Simple Favor", which is now in theaters, has been getting a very positive reception and is expected to do well at the box-office over the weekend. Also, get ready for another awesome Matthew McConaughey performance in the fact-based crime drama "White Boy Rick".

If you enjoy faith-based dramas, here's another one this week, Pure Flix's biopic "Unbroken: Path to Redemption", a sequel of sorts that continues the story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, which was partially recounted in Angelina Jolie's 2014 drama "Unbroken". Both films are based on the non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption".

In limited release, watch Nicolas Cage go batshit crazy in the highly acclaimed 1980s-inspired exploitation film "Mandy".

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

THE PREDATOR

Official Synopsis

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black's explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

Film Details

• Director: Shane Black
  
  
• Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen, Jake Busey, Yvonne Strahovski
  
  
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror
  
  
• Running Time: 107 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for strong bloody violence, language throughout, and crude sexual reference
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 34% (47 fresh, 90 rotten, score: 5.2/10)
  
• Metacritic: 49 out of 100 ( positive, mixed, negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 51% (3.0/5 rating from 1,862 users)
  
• Metacritic: 6.2/10 (6 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative).
• IMDb: 6.4/10 (4,559 votes)
  

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A SIMPLE FAVOR

Official Synopsis

A SIMPLE FAVOR, a stylish post-modern film noir directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily's husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge.

Film Details

• Director: Paul Feig
  
  
• Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend
  
  
• Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 117 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for sexual content and language throughout, some graphic nude images, drug use and violence
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 84% (52 fresh, 10 rotten, score: 6.9/10)
  
• Metacritic: 66 out of 100 (18 positive, 9 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 90% (4.4/5 rating from 761 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 7.3/10 (586 votes)
  

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WHITE BOY RICK

Official Synopsis

Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, WHITE BOY RICK is based on the moving true story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe, who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison.

Film Details

• Director: Yann Demange
  
  
• Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry, Rory Cochrane, RJ Cyler
  
  
• Genre: Crime, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 110 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language throughout, drug content, violence, some sexual references, and brief nudity
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 60% (38 fresh, 25 rotten, score: 6.4/10)
  
• Metacritic: 61 out of 100 (16 positive, 14 mixed, 1 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 67% (3.5/5 rating from 422 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 6.8/10 (291 votes)
  

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UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION

Official Synopsis

Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbrokenconcludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye-and his heart. Louie's wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles Crusade where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs. UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

Film Details

• Director: Harold Cronk
  
  
• Starring: Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson, Will Graham, Gary Cole, Bob Gunton
  
  
• Genre: Biography, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 98 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for thematic content and related disturbing images
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 20% (2 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 5.3/10)
  
• Metacritic: 39 out of 100 (0 positive, 5 mixed, 1 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 67% (3.5/5 from 77 Users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 5.2/10 (21 votes)
  

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MANDY

Official Synopsis

Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremiah Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.

Film Details

• Director: Panos Cosmatos
  
  
• Starring: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Bill Duke
  
  
• Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
  
  
• Running Time: 121 min.
  
  
• Rating: Not Rated
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 96% (70 fresh, 3 rotten, score: 7.9/10)
  
• Metacritic: 82 out of 100 (22 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (4.5/5 rating from 1,072 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 7.8/10 (1,411 votes)
  

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