This week in theaters, fans of the "Divergent" franchise can join Shailene Woodley on a new adventure in "Allegiant", although the film has received some pretty bad reviews. If sci-fi isn't your thing, the other new wide release of the week is the faith-based drama "Miracles From Heaven" starring Jennifer Garner. That one has some better reviews. In limited release, your choice lies between either the highly acclaimed sci-fi thriller "Midnight Special", or the pretty lousy R-rated comedy "The Bronze". More about each movie after the jump.
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT
Official Synopsis
After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris (Shailene Woodley) must escape with Four (Theo James) and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
Film Details
- Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Dae Kim
- Director: Robert Schwentke
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 121 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for intense violence and action, thematic elements, and some partial nudity
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 10% (11 fresh, 100 rotten, score: 4.0/10).
- Metacritic: 34 out of 100 (0 positive, 19 mixed, 11 negative).
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MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN
Official Synopsis
When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter's healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired. Based on a true story.
Film Details
- Starring: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, Queen Latifah, Eugenio Derbez
- Director: Patricia Riggen
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 109 min.
- Rating: PG for thematic material, including accident and medical images
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 54% (29 fresh, 25 rotten, score: 5.4/10).
- Metacritic: 44 out of 100 (7 positive, 8 mixed, 5 negative).
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MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Official Synopsis
In the sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” writer/director Jeff Nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever, in this genre–defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human.
Film Details
- Starring: Michael Shannon, Jaeden Lieberher, Kirsten Dunst, Joel Edgerton, Adam Driver, Bill Camp, Scott Haze, Paul Sparks, Sam Shepard
- Director: Jeff Nichols
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 111 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for some violence and action
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 85% (44 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 7.3/10).
- Metacritic: 78 out of 100 (22 positive, 4 mixed, 1 negative).
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THE BRONZE
Official Synopsis
A decade ago, Hope Ann Greggory (Melissa Rauch) was America's sweetheart. Her inspired performance on a ruptured Achilles at the world's most prestigious gymnastics tournament clinched an unlikely bronze medal for the U.S. team and brought glory to her hometown of Amherst, Ohio. But in the years since that epic third place victory, Hope hasn't done a whole lot with her life. Still living in her dad Stan's (Gary Cole) basement, still sporting her daily uniform of a Team USA gym suit with teeny-bopper bangs, ponytail and scrunchie, she spends her days at the mall milking her minor celebrity for free food and favors. Hope's routine is upended when she learns that she must coach Amherst's newest gymnastics prodigy Maggie (Haley Lu Richardson) in order to receive a sizeable financial inheritance. The hard-edged yet insecure Hope is faced with a serious dilemma: does she jeopardize her "hometown hero" status by devotedly training this rising star to achieve the dreams she never could? Or does she attempt to sabotage the impressionable Maggie to ensure that she remains the one and only star in Amherst?
Film Details
- Starring: Melissa Rauch, Haley Lu Richardson, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch, Sebastian Stan, Dale Raoul, Cecily Strong
- Director: Bryan Buckley
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Running Time: 108 min.
- Rating: R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language throughout and some drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 30% (21 fresh, 50 rotten, score: 4.7/10).
- Metacritic: 44 out of 100 (8 positive, 13 mixed, 9 negative).
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