This week in theaters, journey to the Wild West and shoot some bad guys with "The Magnificent Seven". If you have kids, though, you might have to take them to see "Storks". In limited release, check out Kate Winslet's Australian drama "The Dressmaker" and the fraternity drama "Goat".
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Official Synopsis
With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.
Film Details
- Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Byung-Hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier
- Director: Antoine Fuqua
- Genre: Action, Western
- Running Time: 132 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for extended and intense sequences of Western violence, and for historical smoking, some language and suggestive material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 62% (88 fresh, 53 rotten, score: 5.9/10)
- Metacritic: 54 out of 100 (16 positive, 24 mixed, 2 negative).
Of course, the 2016 "The Magnificent Seven" has little reason to exit, but on its own terms it's an entertaining popcorn action flick thanks to Antoine Fuqua's experience and a talented cast. It gets the job done. Nothing more, nothing less.
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STORKS
Official Synopsis
Storks deliver babies...or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company's top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop - in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks' true mission in the world.
Film Details
- Starring: Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Katie Crown, Danny Trejo, Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key
- Director: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Running Time: 89 min.
- Rating: PG for mild action and some thematic elements
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 58% (30 fresh, 22 rotten, score: 6.3/10)
- Metacritic: 55 out of 100 (12 positive, 11 mixed, 2 negative).
"Storks" is far from being a fine specimen due to its convoluted plot and bad dialogue. It does, however, make up for some of those shortcomings with enough enthusiasm to keep the kids entertained.
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THE DRESSMAKER
Official Synopsis
The Dressmaker tells the story of the beautiful and talented Tilly Dunnage (Academy Award winner Kate Winslet). After years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, Tilly returns home to a town in the Australian outback to reconcile with her eccentric mother Molly (Academy Award nominee Judy Davis). She also falls in love with the pure-hearted Teddy (Liam Hemsworth), and armed with her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly transforms the women of the town, exacting sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.
Film Details
- Starring: Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Sarah Snook, Caroline Goodall, Kerry Fox, Hugo Weaving, James Mackay, Barry Otto, Julia Blake
- Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 118 min.
- Rating: R for brief language and a scene of violence
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 54% (49 fresh, 42 rotten, score: 5.6/10)
- Metacritic: 45 out of 100 (2 positive, 15 mixed, 3 negative).
"The Dressmaker" is a pretty unique revenge tale, but while its quirky nature might not appeal to everyone, it's all anchored by wonderful performances from Kate Winslet and the excellent supporting ensemble.
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GOAT
Official Synopsis
Reeling from a terrifying assault over the summer, 19-year-old Brad Land (Ben Schnetzer) starts college determined to get his life back to normal. His brother, Brett (Nick Jonas), is already established on campus and with a fraternity that allures Brad with its promise of protection, popularity, and life-long friendships. Brad is desperate to belong but as he sets out to join the fraternity his brother exhibits reservations, a sentiment that threatens to divide them. As the pledging ritual moves into hell week, a rite that promises to usher these unproven boys into manhood, the stakes violently increase with a series of torturous and humiliating events. What occurs in the name of ‘brotherhood’ tests both boys and their relationship in brutal ways.
Film Details
- Starring: Ben Schnetzer, James Franco, Virginia Gardner, Danny Flaherty
- Director: Andrew Neel
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 96 min.
- Rating: R for disturbing behavior involving hazing, strong sexual content and nudity, pervasive language, violence, alcohol abuse and some drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 75% (39 fresh, 13 rotten, score: 6.4/10)
- Metacritic: 64 out of 100 (16 positive, 4 mixed, 2 negative).
Forget about the raunchy levity of "Neighbors", Andrew Neel's "Goat" is a brutal look at the toxic fratboy mentality and how it twists the concept of brotherhood. It's dark and hard to watch, but a must-see experience.
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