This week, Katniss fans finally get to see how the Hunger Games story ends. Well, those who haven't read the books, anyway. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" is now in theaters, and the reviews are pretty good. Meanwhile, if you're not into the whole young adult thing, you can choose between the R-rated Christmas comedy "The Night Before" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie, or the thriller "Secret in Their Eyes" starring Julia Roberts, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman. A noteworthy appearance in limited release is the U.S. debut of the crime biopic "Legend" starring Tom Hardy in dual role. More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2
Official Synopsis
With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.
Film Details
- Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Natalie Dormer, Sam Claflin, Elizabeth Banks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Gwendoline Christie, Donald Sutherland, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Robert Knepper, Mahershala Ali, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Moore
- Director: Francis Lawrence
- Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 137 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for some thematic material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 70% (114 fresh, 50 rotten, score: 6.5/10).
- Metacritic: 65 out of 100 (29 positive, 10 mixed, 2 negative).
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THE NIGHT BEFORE
Official Synopsis
Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen) and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they're entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball - the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.
Film Details
- Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Shannon, Heléne Yorke, Mindy Kaling, Ilana Glazer, Jillian Bell, Tracy Morgan
- Director: Jonathan Levine
- Genre: Comedy
- Running Time: 101 min.
- Rating: R for drug use and language throughout, some strong sexual content and graphic nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 66% (48 fresh, 26 rotten, score: 6.0/10).
- Metacritic: 58 out of 100 (13 positive, 13 mixed, 1 negative).
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SECRET IN THEIR EYES
Official Synopsis
A tight-knit team of rising investigators - Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Jess (Julia Roberts), along with their supervisor Claire (Nicole Kidman) - is suddenly torn apart when they discover that Jess's teenage daughter has been brutally and inexplicably murdered. Now, thirteen years later, after obsessively searching every day for the elusive killer, Ray finally uncovers a new lead that he's certain can permanently resolve the case, nail the vicious murderer, and bring long-desired closure to his team. No one is prepared, however, for the shocking, unspeakable secret that will reveal the enduring, destructive effects of personal vengeance on the human soul.
Film Details
- Starring: Julia Roberts, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Dean Norris, Michael Kelly, Alfred Molina, Joe Cole, Niko Nicotera, Zoe Graham
- Director: Billy Ray
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller
- Running Time: 111 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for thematic material involving disturbing violent content, language and some sexual references
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 41% (24 fresh, 35 rotten, score: 5.7/10).
- Metacritic: 45 out of 100 (4 positive, 11 mixed, 7 negative).
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LEGEND
Official Synopsis
From Academy Award (R) winner Brian Helgeland comes the true story of the rise and fall of London's most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in an incredible performance. LEGEND is a classic crime thriller taking us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray Twins.
Film Details
- Starring: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, David Thewlis, Christopher Eccleston, Chazz Palminteri, Tara Fitzgerald, Taron Egerton
- Director: Brian Helgeland
- Genre: Biography, Crime, Thriller
- Running Time: 131 min.
- Rating: R for strong violence, language throughout, some sexual and drug material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 59% (47 fresh, 32 rotten, score: 5.9/10).
- Metacritic: 57 out of 100 (9 positive, 10 mixed, 2 negative).
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