It's the Oscars weekend, and ironically, there aren't any amazing new movies out in theaters. We have the Razzie-worthy fantasy epic "Gods of Egypt" which has prompted some furious reactions from critics, and then there are the crime thriller "Triple 9" and the biopic "Eddie the Eagle", both of which received a lukewarm reception. In limited release you can catch the sequel "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny", although even this one doesn't seem to be very good. More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
GODS OF EGYPT
Official Synopsis
In this spectacular action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek [Brenton Thwaites] undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus [Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] in an unlikely alliance against Set [Gerard Butler], the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the epic final confrontation.
Film Details
- Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gerard Butler, Courtney Eaton, Abbey Lee, Geoffrey Rush, Rufus Sewell, Elodie Yung, Chadwick Boseman
- Director: Alex Proyas
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Running Time: 127 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for fantasy violence and action, and some sexuality
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 10% (7 fresh, 62 rotten, score: 3.4/10).
- Metacritic: 23 out of 100 (0 positive, 7 mixed, 13 negative).
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TRIPLE 9
Official Synopsis
In TRIPLE NINE, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist and the only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down." Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck action-packed finale tangled with double-crosses, greed and revenge.
Film Details
- Starring: Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Gal Gadot, Norman Reedus, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer, Clifton Collins Jr.
- Director: John Hillcoat
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Running Time: 115 min.
- Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout, drug use and some nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 54% (58 fresh, 49 rotten, score: 5.8/10).
- Metacritic: 51 out of 100 (14 positive, 19 mixed, 6 negative).
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EDDIE THE EAGLE
Official Synopsis
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
Film Details
- Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Jo Hartley, Edvin Endre
- Director: Dexter Fletcher
- Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Running Time: 105 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive material, partial nudity and smoking
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 71% (59 fresh, 24 rotten, score: 6.4/10).
- Metacritic: 53 out of 100 (15 positive, 12 mixed, 3 negative).
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CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: SWORD OF DESTINY
Official Synopsis
Based on the fifth and final book from the Crane-Iron Series, this sequel to 2000's martial arts phenomenon Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon follows a new adventure on the hunt for a legendary sword. Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Yu Shu Lien from the first film, with Donnie Yen and Harry Shum Jr. co-starring.
Film Details
- Starring: Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum Jr., Jason Scott Lee, Eugenia Yuan
- Director: Woo-Ping Yuen
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Running Time: 96 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for martial arts violence and brief partial nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 40% (2 fresh, 3 rotten, score: 5.0/10).
- Metacritic: 52 out of 100 (4 positive, 2 mixed, 1 negative).
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