Movies opening this week in theaters:
- GONE GIRL (20th Century Fox / R / Wide)
- ANNABELLE (New Line Cinema / R / Wide)
- LEFT BEHIND (Freestyle Releasing / PG-13 / Limited)
- THE GOOD LIE (Warner Bros. Pictures / PG-13 / Wide)
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
GONE GIRL
Official Synopsis
GONE GIRL - directed by David Fincher and based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn - unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?
Film Details
- Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Missi Pyle, Patrick Fugit, Emily Ratajkowski, Sela Ward
- Director: David Fincher
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
- Running Time: 149 min.
- Rating: R for a scene of bloody violence, some strong sexual content/nudity, and language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 86% (140 fresh, 22 rotten, score: 8.1/10).
- Metacritic: 79 out of 100 (38 positive, 10 mixed, 0 negative).
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ANNABELLE
Official Synopsis
Before The Conjuring, there was ANNABELLE.
Film Details
- Starring: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard, Tony Amendola, Kerry O'Malley
- Director: John R. Leonetti
- Genre: Horror
- Running Time: 98 min.
- Rating: R for intense sequences of disturbing violence and terror
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 30% (17 fresh, 39 rotten, score: 4.4/10).
- Metacritic: 38 out of 100 (3 positive, 11 mixed, 11 negative).
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LEFT BEHIND
Official Synopsis
The most important event in the history of mankind is happening right now. In the blink of an eye, the biblical Rapture strikes the world. Millions of people disappear without a trace. All that remains are their clothes and belongings, and in an instant, terror and chaos spread around the world. The vanishings cause unmanned vehicles to crash and burn. Planes fall from the sky. Emergency forces everywhere are devastated. Gridlock, riots and looting overrun the cities. There is no one to help or provide answers. In a moment, the entire planet is plunged into darkness.
Film Details
- Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray, Nicky Whelan, Quinton Aaron
- Director: Vic Armstrong
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 110 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for some thematic elements, violence/peril and brief drug content.
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 3% (1 fresh, 35 rotten, score: 2.2/10).
- Metacritic: 13 out of 100 (0 positive, 1 mixed, 21 negative).
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THE GOOD LIE
Official Synopsis
They were known simply as "The Lost Boys." Orphaned by the brutal Civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3600 lost boys and girls to America. In "The Good Lie," Philippe Falardeau, (writer and director of the Oscar(R)- nominated Foreign Language film "Monsieur Lazhar") brings the story of their survival and triumph to life. Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Nyakuoth Weil, many of whom were also children of war, star alongside Academy Award(R) winner Reese Witherspoon and Corey Stoll.
Film Details
- Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, Kuoth Wiel, Corey Stoll, Sarah Baker
- Director: Philippe Falardeau
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 110 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, some violence, brief strong language and drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 82% (32 fresh, 7 rotten, score: 6.4/10).
- Metacritic: 65 out of 100 (20 positive, 6 mixed, 1 negative).