This week, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's awards contender "The Revenant" makes its nationwide debut. The only new wide release is the horror "The Forest" starring Natalie Dormer. This one, however, is not an awards hopeful. Two somewhat interesting new releases in limited release, as well. The first is "Anesthesia" a drama written and directed by actor Tim Blake Nelson which stars Kristen Stewart, while the other is a western drama called "Diablo" which stars Scott Eastwood and Walton Goggins. More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
THE REVENANT
Official Synopsis
Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man's epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. THE REVENANT is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker, Academy Award (R) winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, Babel).
Film Details
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Paul Anderson, Lukas Haas
- Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller
- Running Time: 156 min.
- Rating: R for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 81% (140 fresh, 33 rotten, score: 7.9/10).
- Metacritic: 77 out of 100 (41 positive, 6 mixed, 1 negative).
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THE FOREST
Official Synopsis
Rising with terrifying grandeur at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of the supernatural thriller. A young American woman, Sara (Natalie Dormer of “Game of Thrones” and “The Hunger Games”), journeys there in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In the company of expatriate Aiden (Taylor Kinney of “Chicago Fire”), Sara enters the forest having been well warned to “stay on the path.” Determined to discover the truth about her sister’s fate, Sara will have to face the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who dares come near them. These malevolent spirits lying in wait for Sara at every turn will plunge her into a frightening darkness from which she must fight to save herself.
Film Details
- Starring: Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Rina Takasaki, Eoin Macken, Yûho Yamashita, Yukiyoshi Ozawa
- Director: Jason Zada
- Genre: Horror
- Running Time: 95 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for disturbing thematic content and images
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 15% (7 fresh, 41 rotten, score: 4.2/10).
- Metacritic: 37 out of 100 (2 positive, 13 mixed, 7 negative).
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ANESTHESIA
Official Synopsis
This ensemble drama set in New York City begins with philosophy professor (Sam Waterston) being stabbed after stopping to buy his wife, Marcia (Glenn Close), flowers. Elsewhere, his daughter-in-law (Jessica Hecht) battles cancer, a student of his (Kristen Stewart) has self-harm issues, a junkie (K. Todd Freeman) is dragged to rehab by a childhood best friend (Michael K. Williams) and a suburban wife (Gretchen Mol) longs for the city. Directed and written by Tim Blake Nelson.
Film Details
- Starring: Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, Glenn Close, Scott Cohen, Sam Waterston, Katie Chang
- Director: Tim Blake Nelson
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Running Time: 90 min.
- Rating: R for language, sexual content, drug use and brief violence
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 47% (9 fresh, 10 rotten, score: 5.2/10).
- Metacritic: 58 out of 100 (8 positive, 5 mixed, 2 negative).
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DIABLO
Official Synopsis
A young Civil War veteran named Jackson wakes up to find his beautiful wife kidnapped by a band of ruthless bandits. With killers around every corner, the lines begin to blur between who the good and the bad are, including Jackson. As a final gunfight looms for our hero and he is asked to risk it all to save the woman he loves, this action-packed western takes twists and turns that will break even the hardest of hearts.
Film Details
- Starring: Scott Eastwood, Walton Goggins, Camilla Belle, Danny Glover, Adam Beach
- Director: Lawrence Roeck
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Running Time: 90 min.
- Rating: R for violence and brief language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 9% (1 fresh, 10 rotten, score: 3.1/10).
- Metacritic: 31 out of 100 (1 positive, 2 mixed, 4 negative).
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