With "Avengers: Age of Ultron" still looming over the box-office, this week doesn't offer any spectacular releases, but does bring a few interesting minimalistic choices. The only wide release is the action comedy "Hot Pursuit" starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara. The film has been trashed by critics, but could stand a chance at a No.2 ranking at the box-office. "Maggie" is one of the week's limited releases that sparks the most interest mostly due to the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger attempts some heavy drama in this unusually introspective zombie flick. Other noteworthy limited releases are the comedy "The D-Train" starring Jack Black and James Marsden and the trippy romantic comedy "Playing it Cool" starring Chris Evans and Michelle Monaghan. More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
HOT PURSUIT
Official Synopsis
In "Hot Pursuit," an uptight and by-the-book cop (Reese Witherspoon) tries to protect the sexy and outgoing widow (Sofia Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas, pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
Film Details
- Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Sofía Vergara, Matthew Del Negro, Mike Birbiglia, Robert Kazinsky, John Carroll Lynch,
- Director: Anne Fletcher
- Genre: Comedy, Action
- Running Time: 87 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, violence, language and some drug material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 7% (6 fresh, 84 rotten, score: 3.1/10).
- Metacritic: 29 out of 100 (2 positive, 8 mixed, 22 negative).
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THE D TRAIN
Official Synopsis
All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. That's about to change - if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who's now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion. A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to LA and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. Showcasing Jack Black and James Marsden's most intoxicating performances to date, D TRAIN serves up the question: how far would you go to be popular? Co-starring Kathryn Hahn and Jeffrey Tambor.
Film Details
- Starring: Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor, Henry Zebrowski
- Director: Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul
- Genre: Comedy
- Running Time: 97 min.
- Rating: R for strong sexual material, nudity, language and drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 44% (33 fresh, 42 rotten, score: 5.5/10).
- Metacritic: 55 out of 100 (14 positive, 13 mixed, 3 negative).
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MAGGIE
Official Synopsis
There's a deadly zombie epidemic threatening humanity, but Wade (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a small-town farmer and family man, refuses to accept defeat even when his daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin) becomes infected. As Maggie’s condition worsens and the authorities seek to eradicate those with the virus, Wade is pushed to the limits in an effort to protect her. Joely Richardson co-stars in this post-apocalyptic thriller.
Film Details
- Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson, Laura Cayouette, Raeden Greer
- Director: Henry Hobson
- Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Running Time: 95 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for disturbing thematic material including bloody images, and some language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 51% (34 fresh, 33 rotten, score: 5.6/10).
- Metacritic: 53 out of 100 (10 positive, 13 mixed, 3 negative).
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PLAYING IT COOL
Official Synopsis
While pretending to be a philanthropist at a charity dinner, the man meets a gorgeous woman named HER (Monaghan). The only catch: she's engaged. In order to continue seeing each other, the two embark on a platonic relationship, one that gets pushed to the test as the two begin to realize they may have unrequited feelings for one another. Like a young Walter Mitty, ME uses the power of imagination and wild vignettes to conquer HER heart.
Film Details
- Starring: Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan, Aubrey Plaza, Anthony Mackie, Ioan Gruffudd, Topher Grace, Ashley Tisdale, Beverly D'Angelo
- Director: Justin Reardon
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Running Time: 94 min.
- Rating: R for language and sexual content
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 21% (4 fresh, 15 rotten, score: 4.1/10).
- Metacritic: 28 out of 100 (1 positive, 1 mixed, 6 negative).
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